TENDA TECHNOLOGY W311M User Manual

Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide

Mini 11N Wireless USB Adapter

W311M

Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ...................... 1

1.1 Package Contents...................................1

1.2 LED Indicator Description .......................1

1.3 Product Features ....................................2

1.4 Product Usage ........................................2

1.5 Before Installation..................................3

1.6 Disable other manufacturer’s wireless
network adapter

1.7 Product Maintenance ............................5

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide .............. 6

Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface ..... 10

3.1.1 NETWORK STATUS .............................. 13

3.1.1 NETWORK STATUS .............................. 13

3.1.2 SITE SURVEY....................................13

3.1.3 PROFILE MANAGEMENT......................... 14

3.1.4 STATISTICS...................................... 23

3.1.6 WPS SETTING................................. 24

3.2 AP MODE...........................................25

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3.2.1 BASIC SETTING ................................. 26

3.2.2 SECURITY SETTING.............................27

3.2.3 ACCESS CONTROL .............................. 30

3.2.5 ABOUT ...........................................32

3.2.6 AP MODE UNDER WINDOWS 7................ 32

Chapter 4 Use the System Internal

Wireless Configuration Program ...... 33

4.1 Wireless Network Connection under

Windows XP..................................... 34

4.2 Wireless Network Connection under

Windows 7....................................... 39

APPENDIX........................................ 40

Appendix One Acronyms and Terms. 40

Appendix Two: Product Specification42

Appendix Three:How to Set WPS ..... 43

Appendix Four FAQ .......................... 46

Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction

W311M is a 11N wireless USB network adapter with
up to 150Mbps wireless transmission rate. It complies
with the latest IEEE802.11n standard, and is compatible
with 802.11b/g wireless devices. With mini and exquisite
design, it is easy to carry along. It supports WPS
encryption method to quickly implement wireless
encryption and secure network; supports WMM to better
smooth video and sound; supports Windows 7, Vista,
Windows XP, Windows 2000, MAC OS, Linux operation
systems etc.
In conclusion, W311M is a high-performance and
cost-effective 11N wireless USB network adapter with
good signal, long transmission range etc.

1.1PackageContents

One Wireless USB network adapter
One Software CD (includes user guide)

1.2LEDIndicatorDescription

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There is one status indicator on the side of this wireless
network adapter. It always remains ON when working
correctly and flashes when transferring data.

1.3ProductFeatures

¾ Supports 150Mbps receiving and sending rate
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n and is compatible with IEEE

802.11b/g standards

¾ Provides USB2.0 port
¾ Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
¾ Detects network and changes the transmission rate

automatically

¾ Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
¾ Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, and WPA, WPA2

encryption methods

¾ Provides WPS encryption button to easily implement

wireless encryption and secure network

¾ Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows

2000, MAC OS, Linux systems, etc.

¾ Supports WMM to better smooth your sound and video

1.4ProductUsage

W311M Wireless USB Adapter offers fast, reliable and
cost- effective solution for wireless access. It is best used

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in the following circumstances:

1. Enables staff members who require greater mobility
in the office to have access to wireless networks
anywhere inside their company.

2. Enables wireless communication for companies or
places which are not suitable for wired LAN installation
because of budget or building environment restrictions,
such as historical buildings, rentals, or places for
short-term usage.

3. Suits businesses or individual who often changes
network topology.

4. Suits company or individual who would like to avoid
using expensive cables or renting lines etc.

1.5BeforeInstallation

1. Please peruse this user guide before you install and
use the product.

2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of
other manufacturers’ before you install the configuration
programs of W311M to avoid possible UI collision.

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3.In order to avoid possible network collision between
this Tenda network adapter and those of other
manufactures, we recommend you to first disable the
network of other manufacturer when installaing drive.

1.6 Disable other manufacturer’s wireless
networkadapter

1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Properties. Then
select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”

2.Select the wireless network adapter you want to
disable then right click and select“Disable”

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1.7  ProductMaintenance

1. Please keep the product away from water and humid
environment to guarantee its normal performance

2. Protect it against other nocuous substances (such as
acid and

3. Please don’t keep the product directly exposed to the
sun or other object emitting great heat.

4. Please contact Tenda customer service if any
problems occur.

alkali etc).

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

This chapter will assist you in installing network adapter
software packet by using the included CD. The software
packet program has integrated driver and configuration
software. So when you are installing driver the
configuration software will be automatically installed as
well.

Windows XP is used as an example to explain the
installation steps. Installation in other operation systems,
please refer to their corresponding prompts.

1. Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB
port of your computer.

2. System will pop up a “Found New Hardware”dialogue
box. We recommend you to select “Cancel”and use the
attached quick installation CD to easily insta ll d river and
configuration software.

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3. Insert the included CD into the CD drive of your
computer to auto-run the program. (If it doesn’t auto-run,
please double click “Tenda.exe”in the CD,). When the
welcome screen appears click “Run”button.

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4. Tick “I accept the ter ms of the license agreement”
and click “Next”.

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5. There are two installation methods: one is to install
driver and Tenda WLAN Config T ool. The o ther is to install
driver only . We recommend you to use the default
installation method.

6. Click “Install” to install the driver and configuration
software.

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7. Click “Finish” to finish the driver and configuration
software.

Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface

This wireless USB network adapter uses Tenda client
utility interface (In the following text it is abbreviated to
UI). All functions can be configured via this software.
Select “Start”—“All Programs” —“Tenda Wireless”—
Tenda Wireless Utility”, or click the “Tenda Wireless
Utility” shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start UI.

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Click T enda UI on the right-down corner on the desktop to
switch Tenda UI and Zero config, and to exit UI etc.

Note:

1. In Windows 7and VISTA, there is no switch function
between Tenda UI and Zero config.

2. Operation on Tenda UI becomes impossible when
wireless is disabled or it is switched to Zero config.
3 In Windows 2000 system, you need to use T enda UI to
conduct wireless configuration.

4.In Windows XP or Windows 2003 system, if you want to
use the system internally attached wireless configuration
program to configure the network adapter, please fi rst
disable Tenda UI or switch UI to Zero config.

5. Client application program is “Station Mode” (Client
Mode) by default.

6. Tenda UI users must be managers, some operations
may be inaccessible to other ordinary users due to their
given restricted rights.
Client UI enables configuration of two modes Station
mode (Client Mode) and AP mode (soft AP Mode).

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3.1Stationmode(ClientMode)

Station mode (Client Mode) Overview

This wireless network adapter is a common solution for
client signal reception.

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3.1.1NetworkStatus

The Network Status window displays status information
regarding the wireless network as the picture below:

3.1.2SiteSurvey

The Site Survey interface displays the available wireless
networks in the area. When you select a wireless network
name the detailed information of this selected wireless
network will be displayed.
Before you connect wireless network, please click

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