EDIMAX EU-4306C Gigabit 1Gbps Ethernet LAN Adapter Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- EDIMAX
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EU-4306C Gigabit 1Gbps Ethernet LAN Adapter
Installation Guide
EU-4306C Gigabit 1Gbps Ethernet LAN Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
08-2022 / V1.0
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist.
Taipei City, Taiwan
Email: support@edimax.com.tw
Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2, 5652 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Email: support@edimax.nl
Edimax Computer Company 530 Technology
Drive Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Email: support@edimax.us
Product Information
EU-4306C USB 3.2 Type C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is ideal for use on the
USB type-C port on your devices for extremely fast and secure file transfers,
streaming downloads and more.
I-1. Package Contents I-2. Hardware
Overview
I-3. LED Status
| Function | Color | Status | Description |
|---|
LINK/ACT 10/100Mbps
(RJ45 Left LED)| Amber| On| The Port is connected, Link at 10/100Mbps
Flashing| Sending or receiving data
Off| The Port is disconnected or link failure
LINK/ACT 1000Mbps
(RJ45 Right LED)| Green| On| The Port is connected, Link at 1000Mbps
Flashing| Sending or receiving data
Off| The Port is disconnected or link failure
I-4. Supported System
– Windows 8.x / 10 / 11
– macOS Big Sur 11/Catalina 10/Mojave 10/ High Sierra 10/OS X 10.11 El
Capitan
– Nintendo Switch
– Google Chrome 88.0.4324.208
– Linux
- Additional version information may be announced on the EDIMAX website.
Please visit the EDIMAX website product page for the compatibility list. (Refer to session IV. More Information)
Plug-and-Play Installation
Plug-and-Play Supported OS: 
| Operating System | Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | 8.x/10/11 |
| macOS | Big Sur 11/Catalina 10/Mojave 10/ High Sierra 10/OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Google Chrome | 88.0.4324.208 |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch |
| Linux | kernel 5.x/4.x/3.x/2.6.x |
The following demonstrates the plug-and-play installation on Windows 10:
II-1. Insert the Adapter
Insert the adapter into the USB Type-C port on your computer.
Please wait for 10 seconds after plugging in.
Never use force to insert the adapter. USB 3.2 port is recommended for the
best performance.
II-2. Connect to the Network
Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the adapter, if the Plug-and-Play is supported
“Network connected” icon will be displayed on the Windows taskbar.
The network connection is ready.
If you still see the “Network disconnected” icon, please check your internet
connection.
If your device doesn’t support Plug-and-Play, please go to section III, to
download and install the driver.
Driver Installation
Demonstrate the Windows 10 driver installation with the following process:
III-1. Download & Install the Driver
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You can find the driver from the Edimax website listed below.
https://www.edimax.com/download
If your computer can not access the Internet directly, please use an Internet- Enabled device instead. -
Enter the model number and then click the icon to continue.
Download
To select your product and find related download materials, enter the model number into the search box on the right side or follow the simple steps below: -
Click on the model number on the search result.
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Scroll down the web page and select the right OS version. Move the cursor to the “Download icon” and save the driver on the computer desktop or a location you prefer.
Copy the driver to the USB flash drive first if you downloaded the driver on another Internet-Enabled device and insert the USB flash drive to the computer that you will be using the adapter on. -
Move the cursor to the driver and extract the file. Once it’s uncompressed fully, access the folder and click the setup.exe to continue.
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Follow the instruction to complete the installation.
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Please make sure your computer has been restarted before you go to next step.
III-3. Connect to the Network
1. After you restarted your computer, insert the adapter into the USB Type-C
port on your device.
2. Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the RJ45 LAN port, the “Network
connected” icon will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the Windows
taskbar. The network connection is ready.
If you still see the “Network disconnected” icon, please check your internet
connection.
More Information
For more information, please visit our website with the following URL or scan
the QR code:
https://www.edimax.com/download Please search the model number to enter the
referred page.
Download To select your product and find related download materials,
enter the model number into the search box on the right side or follow the
simple steps below: ‘Feel free to contact us anytime If you need help or if
you can’t find your product.
Safety Instructions
The following general safety guidelines are provided to help ensure your own personal safety and protect your product from potential damage. Remember to consult the product user instructions for more details.
- This product is designed for indoor use only.
- Static electricity can be harmful to electronic components. Discharge static electricity from your body (i.e. touching grounded bare metal) before touching the product.
- The device contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to service the product and never disassemble the product.
- Do not spill food or liquid on your product and never push any objects into the openings of your product.
- Do not use this product near water, areas with high humidity, or condensation.
- Keep the product away from radiators and other heat sources.
- This device is not designed to be operated by children.
- Always unplug the product from mains power before cleaning and use a dry lint free cloth only
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expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of
all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of
such revision or changes.
The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly
different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are
subject to change without notice. Please visit our website
www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product
names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 or more of the
following measures:
- 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 technician for help.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
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 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure
limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the
measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only. This equipment is restricted to indoor use when operated in the
5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
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.
Safety
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.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is
also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,
and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None
EU Declaration of Conformity
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU.
WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as
household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or
returned to the supplier for disposal.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that
the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European
R&TTE
directives.
Equipment: USB3.0 to Giga ethernet Port NIC
Model No.: EU-4306C
The following European standards for essential requirements have been
followed:
Directives 2014/30/EU
EMC
: EN 55032:2015+A11:2020
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Directives 2014/35/EU
Safety (LVD) : EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
**** Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2,
5652 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
Date & Place of Issue: 31/August/2022, Eindhoven
Signature:
Printed Name: David Huang
Title:
Director| a company of:
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist.,
Taipei City, Taiwan
Date & Place of Issue:
31/August/2022, Taipei
Signature:
Printed Name: Hunter Chen
Title:
Director
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that
the
equipment described below complies with the requirements of the United Kingdom
EMC and Safety directives.
Equipment: USB3.0 to Giga ethernet Port NIC
Model No.: EU-4306C
The following European standards for essential requirements have been
followed:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1091)
EMC
: EN 55032:2015+A11:2020
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101)
Safety (LVD) : EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
**** Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2,
5652 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
Date & Place of Issue: 31/August/2022, Eindhoven
Signature:
Printed Name: David Huang
Title:
Director| a company of:
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist.,
Taipei City, Taiwan
Date & Place of Issue:
31/August/2022, Taipei
Signature:
Printed Name: Hunter Chen
Title:
Director
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