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Preface This user guide instructs you to install and configure the wireless USB adapter U12. Please read carefully before you start to use this product. If you have any problem or suggestion about the product or the User Guide, contact us. Contact Method Contact Information Technical support Email support@tenda.com.cn Sales Email sales@tenda.com.cn Telephone (86 755) 2765 7180 Website http://www.tendacn.
Table of contents Chapter 1 Product introduction .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Features ......................................................................................................................................................................
Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Overview This wireless USB adapter U12 is used to set up a high-speed WiFi connection between a computer and a wireless router, regardless of whether the computer has wireless connection functionality. The wireless USB adapter has a WPS button and an LED, as shown in the following figure. 1.2 Features Support the speed of up to 867 Mbps (5GHz) + 400Mbps (2.4GHz). Be Compliant with IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n standards.
Product installation Chapter 2 Product installation Before accessing the UI of the wireless USB adapter, perform the following procedure to finish installation. To avoid network conflicts between this wireless USB adapter and other network adapters, it is recommended that you disable other network adapters before installing the wireless USB adapter. For details, see Disable other network adapter. 2.
Product installation Step 2 Open the root directory of the CD Resource and double-click installation wizard. to run the Step 3 Select Accept the agreement and click Install Now.
Product function Chapter 3 Product function 3.1 Overview On this main UI, you can connect the wireless USB adapter to a WiFi network or perform other operations. The elements on the main UI are described below. Element Description To configure WPS function, click this button. To turn on or turn off the WiFi function of this USB adapter, click this button. To refresh the available networks list, click this button. It indicates that the network is encrypted.
Product function 3.2 Selecting a WiFi network from the available networks list for WiFi network connection If you have a WiFi router with internet connectivity, you can connect the wireless USB adapter to the router for internet service. 3.2.1 Connecting to a WiFi network whose name is not hidden Step 1 Launch the program UI and click your WiFi name. Step 2 Enter the WiFi password and click Connect.
Product function After you are connected to the WiFi network, you can click about the connected network. to see more information ----End 3.2.2 Connecting to a WiFi network whose name is hidden Step 1 On the main UI, click Manually add network information.
Product function Step 2 On the pop-up dialog box, enter the information of your WiFi network, such as the network name (WiFi Name) and security key (WiFi Password), and click Connect. ----End 3.3 Using the WPS function for WiFi network connection If your router supports WPS function, you can use the WPS function of this wireless USB adapter to perform WiFi network connection without entering a WiFi password.
Product function There are two ways to perform WPS function: Using the WPS button Using a PIN code 3.3.1 Connecting to a WiFi network using the WPS button 3.3.1.1 Using the WPS button on the program Step 1 Launch the main UI of this wireless USB adapter and click Step 2 Set Connection Type to WPS button and click Connect. -8- .
Product function Step 3 Within two minutes, enable the WPS function of your router. For details, see the user guide of your router. The wireless USB adapter starts to connect to the router. After the connection is successful, you can go to the main UI of the wireless USB adapter to check the connection status of the the WiFi network. ----End 3.3.1.2 Using the WPS button on the product Step 1 Launch the main UI of this wireless USB adapter.
Product function Step 2 Hold down the WPS button on the product for 1~3 seconds. Step 3 Within two minutes, enable the WPS function of your router. For details, see the user guide of your router. The wireless USB adapter starts to connect to the router. After the connection is successful, you can go to the main UI of the wireless USB adapter to check the connection status of the the WiFi network.
Product function ----End 3.3.2 Connecting to a WiFi network using a PIN code Step 1 Launch the web UI of your router, enable WPS function, and note down the PIN code. For details, see the user guide of your router. Step 2 Launch the main UI of this wireless USB adapter and click . Step 3 Set Connection Type to PIN Code, enter the PIN code of your router, and click Connect.
Product function When the connection is successful, you can go to the main UI of the wireless USB adapter to check the state. ----End 3.4 Using Windows built-in WiFi program for WiFi network connection Except using the UI of the wireless USB adapter, you can use the Windows built-in WiFi program to connect the wireless USB adapter to a WiFi network. Windows 8/7/XP OS are used as examples to describe the WiFi network connection procedure.
Product function Step 2 Select the WiFi name of your router from the list, click Connect and then follow onscreen instructions. If you cannot see the list, make sure that the Airplane Mode is not enabled on your computer. When you are connected to the WiFi network, Connected appears. ----End 3.4.2 Using Windows 7 built-in WiFi program Step 1 Click the network icon ( , or display the available WiFi networks.
Product function When you are connected to the WiFi network, Connected appears. ----End 3.4.3 Using Windows XP built-in WiFi program Step 1 Right-click My Network Places, and select Properties. Step 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select View Available Wireless Networks.
Product function Step 3 Find and click the WiFi name of your router and then follow onscreen instructions. Step 4 When you are connected to the WiFi network, Connected appears.
Product function 3.5 Details about the program If you want to obtain information about the program, such as its version, contact method, or website, right-click the icon in the lower-right corner of your desktop, and click About. Then the About information appears.
Uninstalling the program Chapter 4 Uninstalling the program Windows 10/8/7 OS are used as examples to describe the uninstallation procedures. You can refer to the procedures when uninstalling the program on another OS. 4.1 Uninstalling the program on Windows 10 Step 1 Click the icon and select All apps. Step 2 Choose Tenda > Uninstall. Step 3 On the pop-up dialog box, click Uninstall. ----End 4.
Uninstalling the program Step 2 Click Control Panel. Step 3 Click Uninstall a program under Programs. Step 4 Right-click the program and choose Uninstall.
Uninstalling the program Step 5 On the pop-up dialog box, click Uninstall. ----End 4.3 Uninstalling the program on Windows 7 Step 1 Click Start and select Control Panel. Step 2 Click Uninstall a program under Programs.
Uninstalling the program Step 3 Find and right-click the program to uninstall it. Step 4 On the pop-up dialog box, click Uninstall.
Appendix FAQs Q1 I failed to connect to a WiFi network using the wireless USB adapter. What should I do? A1 Verify that: You have entered the correct WiFi password. You have entered the correct WiFi name and WiFi password if you are manually connecting to a hidden network. Q2 I failed to do WPS connection with my router. What should I do? A2 Verify that: The radio signals between the wireless router and the wireless USB adapter are not blocked. The WPS function of the router is enabled.
Appendix-Safety and Emission Statement Disable other network adapters To avoid network conflict between this wireless USB adapter and other network adapters, it is recommended that you first disable other network adapters before installing the wireless USB adapter. Here we take Windows 7 OS as an example. The steps on other OS are similar. Step 1 Right-click Computer and select Manage.
Appendix-Safety and Emission Statement Safety and emission statement Declaration of Conformity Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. declares that the radio equipment type U12 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/page/ce.html Operate Frequency: 2.4G: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13) 5G: EU/5150-5250MHz (CH36-CH48) EIRP Power (Max.): 2.4GHz: 12.9dBm 5GHz: 12.
Appendix-Safety and Emission Statement — 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
