Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Copyright Statement is the registered trademark of Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. All the products and product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright of the whole product as integration, including its accessories and software, belongs to Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. Without the permission of Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd, any individual or party is not allowed to copy, plagiarize, reproduce, or translate it into other languages. All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this guide are for references only. Upgrades of software and hardware may occur, and if there are changes, Tenda is not responsible for notifying in advance. If you would like to know more about our product information, please visit our website at www.tenda.cn. Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction......................................................... 2 1.1 Package Contents............................................................................ 2 1.2 LED Indicator Description................................................................. 2 1.3 Product Features.............................................................................. 3 1.4 Product Usage.................................................................................. 3 1.5 Before Installation............................................................................. 4 1.6 Disable other manufacturers wireless network adapters..................4 1.7 Product Maintenance........................................................................ 6 Chapter 2 Installation Guide.............................................................. 7 2.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................ 7 2.2 Software Installation......................................................................... 7 Chapter 3 How to use the Windows Built-in Wireless Configuration...... 15 3.1 Wireless Network Connection under Windows XP......................... 15 3.2 Wireless Network Connection under Windows 7............................ 19 3.3 Wireless Network Connection under Windows 8............................ 21 Appendix 1: Acronyms and Terms.................................................... 25
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Introduction Thank you for choosing this Tenda wireless adapter!
The Tenda wireless adapter supports IEEE wireless standards, and is able to quickly process file transfer, video, multi-media also adapter Tenda wireless and other applications that require higher bandwidth. This integrates wireless configuration program, which makes it easy and quick to set up the wireless client. Besides, Soft AP is supported for fast wireless network establishment, and WPS encryption supported for you to quickly encrypt and secure your wireless network. All robust signal, long transmitting distance. in all, the Tenda wireless adapter is easy-to-use, and of 1.1 Package Contents One Wireless network adapter One Software CD (includes user guide and driver) The above list is for your reference only,the actual contents may differ according to the product you purchase. 1.2 LED Indicator Description There is one status LED indicator on the side of the wireless network adapter. It lights up and stays ON when working correctly, and flashes when transferring data.
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1.3 Product Features Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide
Detects wireless network and adjusts transmitting rate automatically
Provides two working modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
Supports WEP data encryption and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption methods
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption to secure your wireless network
Complies with Windows 7/XP/ 2000/Vista, Linux, MAC OS, etc. 1.4 Product Usage This Tenda Wireless Adapter offers a fast, extendable solution for wireless access. It is mostly used in the following circumstances:
reliable and Enables staff members who require higher mobility, to have access to the wireless network anywhere inside their company. 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. Suitable for Enterprises or individuals requiring to regularly alter the networking topology Helps enterprises or individuals who would like to use wireless to establish wireless network quickly and frees them from the
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide trouble of cable distribution. 1.5 Before Installation 1.Please read through the whole user guide before you install and use this product. 2.Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of other manufacturers before you install the configuration programs of Tenda network adapters to avoid possible UI (user interface) conflict. 3.To avoid possible network conflicts between this Tenda network adapter and those of other manufactures, we recommend that you first disable the network adapters of other manufacturers before installaing the driver. 1.6 Disable other manufacturers wireless network adapters 1. Right click My Computer and select Manage
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 2. On the Computer Management screen ,select Device Manager Network adapters, and right click the network adapter you want to disable and click Disable 3. Click the Yes button on the dialogue box to disable the
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide network adapter. 1.7 Product Maintenance Please keep the product away from water and humid environment to guarantee its normal performance Protect it against hazardous substances (such as acids, alkalis etc). Please dont directly expose the adapter to the sunlight or excessive heat. Please contact Tenda tech support if any problems occur.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide This chapter will guide you through the process of installing the network adapter software package, with the included software CD. The package integrates driver and configuration software. Thus, when you are installing the driver, the configuration software will be installed automatically as well. The software installation steps and operating guide in this user guide are explained under Windows XP, Installation steps for other operating systems are similar. 2.1 Hardware Installation Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer. 2.2 Software Installation 1When The Found New Hardware Wizard system dialogue pops up, we recommend that you select Cancel and use the included Setup Wizard software CD for fast installation.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 2 Put the included software CD into the CD drive of your computer ,and the driver should run automatically , a Welcome screen should pop up, just click the RUN button.( Double click Tenda.exein the software CD and manually install when it doesnt auto-run).
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 3.Select the language for the installation from the choices below 4. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Next. 5. Two set up types are provided: one is Install driver only ,the other is Install driver and Tenda WLAN Utility.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide to use the WINDOWS the first method when you are NOTE: you may select built-in wireless accustomed configuration program.However, this program doesnt support AP mode, WPS, and the WPS button on the wireless adapter. To use these advanced features, the second method is recommended. 6. Select folder where setup install files.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 7. Click Install to begin the driver installation.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 8. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 How to use the Windows Built-in Wireless Configuration This chapter explains to users who dont install Tenda configuration program how to use Windows Built-in Wireless Configuration to connect to the wireless network . Use of the Windows Built-in Wireless Configuration requires enabling Wireless Zero Configuration service(the default is enabled). 3.1 Wireless Network Connection under Windows XP 1. Right click My Network Places on the desktop and select Properties.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 2. Open the network connection.Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks as shown below. 3. On the right of the screen displayed are the currently scanned wireless networks. If the one you want to connect has not been scanned, click Refresh Network List to update the network list. 4. Select the wireless network you want to connect, and click Connect or double click this wireless network. Input the key in the key dialogue box (the key input is case-sensitive) then click Connect. NOTE: If the wireless device you are connecting to is not
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide encrypted, the key dialogue box will not pop up. When it shows Connected as the picture below, then you can enjoy wireless access to Internet now. 5. You can modify wireless network key from Change advanced settings. 6. Select Wireless Networksand choose the one you want to modify, and then click Properties.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 7. Modify the key in the appearing dialogue box. 3.2 Wireless Network Connection under Windows 7 1.Click the wireless connection in the lower right corner of the
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide computers desktop to view the available wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect or double click the wireless network to connect. If you dont find the specified one, please click the refresh icon in the upper right corner to update the list. 2.If the wireless network you are connecting is encrypted, youll be prompted to enter the key. Click Ok after you enter the correct key.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 3. It shows Connected after successfully connected. You can disconnect it, view its status or modify the wireless network properties by right click the wireless network
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 3.3 Wireless Network Connection under Windows 8 1.Click the wireless connection in the lower right corner of the computers desktop to view the available wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect or double click the wireless network to connect. 2.If the wireless network you are connecting is encrypted, youll be prompted to enter the key. Click Next after you enter the correct key.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 3.It shows Connected after successfully connected.
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Appendix 1: Acronyms and Terms WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 802.11 A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for WLAN technology. 802.11a An extension to 802.11 WLAN standards that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 5 GHz UNI radio band. 802.11b An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses DSSS modulation. 802.11g An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses OFDM modulation and is backwards compatible with 802.11b. 802.11n higher Multi-Output(MIMOtechnology. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WPA Wireless Protected Access adopts rotating keys. RSN Robust Security NetworkA substitute for WPA, and it adopts 802.1x standard and advanced encryption ICS Microsoft multi-computer to share access to Internet via one PC. supports Multi-Input transmission rate, Connection Internet Sharing enables
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide FCC Statement Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. if not This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio installed and used in accordance with the frequency energy and, instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
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equipment. Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. NCC Notice 5.25 ~ 5.35GHz (802.11a used) CE Mark Warning Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This is a Class B product In a domestic environment,this product may cause radio interference,in which case the user may be required to take adequate
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Tenda Wireless Network Adapter User Guide measures NOTE:(1)The manufacturer interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. responsible for any radio or TV is not
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