EDIMAX EW-7717UN (02) PDF MANUAL

EDIMAX EW-7717UN (02) PDF SUMMARY:

Before you starting to use this wireless network card, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items.

What are the package contents for EW-7717Un / EW-7718Un?

• Wireless USB Adapter x1
• USB Cable with Stand x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7318Ug?

• Wireless USB Adapter x1
• USB Cable x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7318USg?

• Wireless USB Adapter x1
• USB Cable x1
• 4dBi Antenna x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7108PCg / EW-7708Pn?

• Wireless Cardbus Adapter x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7128g?

• Wireless PCI Adapter x1
• Antenna with cable x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7727In?

• Wireless PCI Adapter x1
• 3dBi Antenna x2
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7728In?

• Wireless PCI Adapter x1
• 3dBi Antennas x3
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7738Pn?

• Wireless ExpressCard x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

What are the package contents for EW-7748In?

• Wireless PCI Express Adapter x1
• 3dBi Antenna x3
• Quick Installation Guide x1
• CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1

Please follow the following instructions to install your new USB wireless network card:

How do I install the EW-7318Ug / EW-7318USg / EW-7717Un / EW-7718Un?

1. Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise direction. (EW-7318USg only)
2. Insert the USB wireless network card into an empty USB 2.0 port of your computer when the computer is switched on.

Never use force to insert the card, if you feel it’s stuck, flip the card over and try again.

3. The following message will appear on your computer, click ‘Cancel’.

   Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

   Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site (with your permission).

   Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

   ○ Yes, this time only

   ○ Yes, now and every time I connect a device

   ○ No, not this time

   Click Next to continue.

   [ Back Next >]

   ····••••••••••· [Cancel] ····••••••••••·

How do I install the EW-7128g / EW-7727In / EW-7728In / EW-7748In?

1. SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the wireless network card into an empty PCI slot (EW-7128g/EW-7728In/ EW-7727In) or PCI Express slot (EW-7748In) of your computer.

2. Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise direction.

3. You can bend the antenna to fit actual needs.

4. Switch the computer on, the following message will appear on your computer, please click ‘cancel’.

   Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

   Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site (with your permission).

   Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

   ○ Yes, this time only

   ○ Yes, now and every time I connect a device

   ○ No, not this time

   Click Next to continue.

   [ Back Next >]

   ····••••••••••· [Cancel] ····••••••••••·

How do I install the EW-7108PCg/ EW-7708Pn / EW-7738Pn?

1. Please insert the wireless network card into an empty PCMCIA slot (EW-7108PCg/EW-7708Pn) or ExpressCard slot (EW-7738Pn) of your computer. You can insert the card when the computer is power off or on.

Don’t use force to insert the card into PCMCIA or ExpressCard slot; if you feel it get stuck, remove it and flip the card upside down, and then try again

2. The following message will appear on your computer, click ‘Cancel’.

   Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

   Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site (with your permission).

   Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

   ○ Yes, this time only

   ○ Yes, now and every time I connect a device

   ○ No, not this time

   Click Next to continue.

   [ Back Next >]

This wizard can be run in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The following procedures are operated in Windows XP. You can install the Wireless Adapter by EZMAX Setup Wizard in the CD-ROM included in the package. The wizard is an easy and quick configuration tool for internet connection with series process. When you start EZMAX Setup Wizard, you will get the following welcome screen. Please choose the language to start the configuration. The wizard will guide you to finish your network connection. We will not provide any instruction for the EZMAX Setup Wizard here.

If you lose the CD ROM or you prefer the traditional setup procedure, please follow the instruction as following steps in this quick installation guide.

How do I install the wireless adapter?

Execute ‘Edimax_xxxx_Setup.exe’ program to install your wireless adapter. Please read the end user license agreement and click ‘I accept the terms of the license agreement’ and ‘Next’ to accept license agreement.

What configuration tools are available to configure the wireless network card?

You can choose between the ‘Edimax Configuration Tool’ and ‘Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool’. It’s recommended to select ‘Edimax Configuration Tool’, which provides fully access to all function of this wireless network card. If you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista, please select ‘Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool’, and then click ‘Next’.

What are the terms of the End-User License Agreement?

Thank you for purchasing Edimax Wireless LAN product! The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE This End-User License Agreement grants you the following rights: Installation and Use. You may install and use an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. Reproduction and Distribution. You may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy, including all copyright and trademark notices, and shall be accompanied by a copy of this EULA. Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be distributed as a standalone product or included with your own product.

What ‘Optimize’ option should I select for wireless compatibility?

Please select ‘Optimize for WiFi mode’ for wireless compatibility, then click ‘Next’. If you want to enhance wireless performance, please select ‘Optimize for performance mode’. However, wireless compatibility is not guaranteed in this mode. Please refer to user manual for details of performance mode.

When is the driver installation process complete?

When you see this message, please click ‘Finish’ to complete the driver installation process.

How do I connect to a wireless access point using the Configuration Utility?

1. After installation is complete, wireless configuration utility will be shown as an icon at the lower-right corner of your windows desktop. Please click the icon by right mouse key, and select ‘Launch Config Utilities’.
2. Configuration utility will scan for wireless access points automatically, and all found access points will be displayed. Please select an access point you wish to connect, and click ‘Connect’. If the wireless access point you want to connect does not show here, please click ‘Rescan’.
3. If the wireless access point uses encryption, you have to input WEP passphrase or WPA preshared key. Please ask the owner of the wireless access point you want to connect, and input the correct passphrase/preshared key here, then click ‘OK’. If the value you inputted here is wrong, you will not be able to connect to the wireless access point. Authentication type is selected automatically, please don’t change it.
4. If the wireless access point is successfully connected, you’ll see a ‘Connected’ message displayed at the lower-left corner of the wireless configuration utility window. Click ‘OK’ to exit.

For advanced settings and other features of this wireless network card, please refer to the user manual enclosed in the supplied CD-ROM.

What are the main features of the product?

• Complies with 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b standards.
• Provides further coverage, less dead spot and high throughput (11n Adapter Up to 300Mbps with MIMO technology).
• Supports WMM, WMM-PS (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard).
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x),WPA2 (AES with IEEE 802.1x) for a high-security level.
• Supports operating system: Windows OS 2000/XP/Vista, MAC OS 10.4.x /10.5.x and Linux
• Supports WPS configuration button. (EW-7717Un, EW-7727In only)
• Supports USB 2.0/1.1 interface. (EW-7717Un, EW-7718Un, EW-7318Ug, EW-7318USg, only)

What is the FCC Caution?

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

What does the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement say?

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

What is the R&TTE Compliance Statement?

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

What are the safety precautions for this product?

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Which EU Countries is this product intended for use?

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Which EU countries is this product not intended for use?

None

Please check the declaration of conformity on http://www.edimax.com