EDIMAX EW-7611ULB V2 Bluetooth Low Energy User Manual

EDIMAX EW-7611ULB V2 Bluetooth Low Energy

Product Information

The EW-7611ULB V2 is a USB adapter that provides both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It is compatible with Windows 7/8.x/10/11 and Linux (Wi-Fi only). The package includes the USB adapter, a quick installation guide, and a USB 2.0 Type A connector.

Hardware Overview
The USB adapter features a dual-color LED that indicates the status of the Bluetooth function and wireless connectivity.

LED Status

Supported System

• Windows 7 / 8.x / 10 / 11

• Linux (Wi-Fi Only)

• Additional version information may be announced on the EDIMAX website.

Windows Plug-and-Play Installation

Wi-Fi Installation
Insert the USB Adapter

1. Insert the USB adapter into your computer and then switch on your computer. Never use force to insert the USB adapter.

Wi-Fi Plug-and-Play

1. The Network icon will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar if Plug-and-Play is supported. (If the Network icon doesn’t display, please refer to FAQ -> Q1 in the user manual).

Notice that the Network icon might be different depending on the version of your Operating System. If your Operating System does not recognize the USB adapter, you will need to install an additional driver on your computer. Please refer to Section III in the user manual.

Product Information

Package Contents

Hardware Overview

LED Status

Yellow

| Off| Wireless turned on, waiting to be connected.
Quick Flash| Wireless connection established / wireless activity.

Supported System

• Windows 7 / 8.x / 10 / 11

• Linux (Wi-Fi Only)

• Additional version information may be announced on the EDIMAX website.

Windows Plug-and-Play Installation

Wi-Fi Installation

Insert the USB Adapter

1. Insert the USB adapter into your computer and then switch on your computer.

Never use force to insert the USB adapter.

Wi-Fi Plug-and-Play

1. The Network icon will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the  Windows taskbar if Plug-and-Play is supported. (If the Network icon doesn’t display, please refer to V. FAQ -> Q1) Notice that the Network icon might be different depending on the version of your Operating System.

If your Operating System does not recognize the USB adapter, you will need to install an additional driver on your computer. Please refer to “Section III”.

Select & Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
Select your Wi-Fi Network (SSID), click “Connect” and enter the password if it is required.

1. For Windows 11 users, click the Network icon and then click the  right-arrow icon  to show the existing Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select  the one you want to connect. Move to step 3 if a password is required. 
2. For Windows 10 users, click the Network icon to show the existing  Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select the one you want to connect. 
3. Enter the password if it is required.
4. Establish the Wi-Fi connection and you can access Internet when you see the Wi-Fi icon on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar.

Bluetooth Installation

Insert the USB Adapter
Insert the USB adapter into your computer and then switch on your computer.

Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
Please disable all the existing Bluetooth devices before inserting the device into your computer. (Refer to V. FAQ -> Q2) Bluetooth Plug-and-Play
If your Windows OS supports Plug-and-Play, the Bluetooth icon will be displayed on the bottom-right taskbar. (If Bluetooth icon doesn’t display, please refer to V. FAQ -> Q4)

Notice that if the Bluetooth icon does not show up, continue to click the arrow-up icon.

If your Operating System does not recognize the USB adapter, you need to install an additional driver on your computer. Please refer to “Section III”.

Pair with Bluetooth Device

1. Click “Add a Bluetooth Device”.
2. Select existing Bluetooth devices from the list or click “Bluetooth & other devices” to add an new Bluetooth device.
3. Select the Bluetooth device in “Paired” status you want to pair with and click “Connect”.
4. Once the status is “Connected”, the connection is established.

Windows Driver Installation

Insert the USB Adapter
Insert the USB adapter into your computer and then switch on your computer.

Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
Please disable all the existing Bluetooth devices before inserting the device into your computer. (Refer to V. FAQ -> Q2)

Download the Driver

1. You can find the USB adapter driver from the Edimax website.
   https://www.edimax.com/download
   If your computer can not access the Internet directly, please use an Internet- Enabled device to download the driver instead.

2. Enter the model number and click to continue.

3. Click on the model number. Ensure the model number corresponds with your USB adapter.

4. Scroll down the web page and select the correct OS version. Move the cursor to the “Download icon” and save the driver on the computer  desktop or a location you prefer.
   Ensure you download the correct version.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 you will use the Wi-Fi USB adapter

5. Move the cursor to the driver you just downloaded and extract the file.

Connect or Pair

Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi Driver Installation

1. To install the Wi-Fi, once it’s uncompressed fully, access the folder “WiFi” and click “Setup.exe” to continue.
   Notice that the both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers are in the same filename but in different folders.

2. Once the installation process starts, click “Next” to continue.

3. When the installation is completed, you will be asked to select whether you wish to restart your computer now or later. Select “Yes” and click “Finish” to continue.

4. Please make sure your computer has been restarted before you go to next step.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1. After you restart your computer, the Network icon will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar. (Refer to V. FAQ->Q3 )
   Notice that the Wi-Fi icon might be different depending on your Operating System version.

2. For Windows 11 users, click the Network icon and then click the  right-arrow icon  to show the existing Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select  one you want to connect. Move to step 4 if a password is required. 

3. For Windows 10 users, click the Network icon to show the existing  Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select the one you want to connect. 

4. Enter the password if it is required.

5. Establish the Wi-Fi connection and you can access the Internet when you see the Wi-Fi icon on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar.

Bluetooth Pairing

Buetooth Driver Installation

1. To install the Bluetooth, once it’s uncompressed fully, access the folder “Bluetooth” and click “Setup.exe” to continue.
   Notice that both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers are in the same filename but in different folders.

2. Click ick “Next” to continue and follow the instructions on-screen until installation is completed.

3. When the installation is completed, you will be asked to select whether you wish to restart your computer now or later. Select “Yes” and click “Finish” to continue.

Pair with the Bluetooth Devices

1. Click the Bluetooth icon displayed on the bottom-right taskbar to pop  up the menu. (If Bluetooth icon is not displayed, please refer to V. FAQ -> Q4)
   Notice that if the Bluetooth icon does not show up, click the arrow-up icon.

2. Click “Add a Bluetooth Device”.

3. Select the existing Bluetooth devices from the list or click “Bluetooth & other devices” to add new Bluetooth devices.

4. Select the Bluetooth device in “Paired” status you want to pair with and click “Connect”.

5. Once the status is ”Connected”, the connection is established.

Advanced Feature
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple, alternative way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices when using the Wi-Fi Adapter on a Windows computer. When WPS is activated in the correct manner for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect to each other without a password required.

Software WPS

1. To support WPS, driver installation is a prerequisite. Please refer to section III to install the driver first.

2. On your Wi-Fi Router or AP, press and hold the WPS button for a short while to activate WPS.
   Please check the instructions of your Wi-Fi Router or AP to activate the WPS correctly.

3. On the USB adapter, please refer to section III-3-1-2 and skip “Enter Password” if the procedures are correct.

4. The process takes a short while to establish connection. Once it’s done, you can access the Internet immediately.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Q1. Why doesn’t the Wi-Fi icon display on the Windows taskbar?
A. Your computer doesn’t support Plug-and-Play for this device. Please go to section III-2, to download and install the driver and try again.

Q2. How to disable the existing Bluetooth device?
Right-click the Windows Start button A. , and select the “Device  Manager”. Expand all the Bluetooth devices. Right-click on target device and disable the bluetooth device one by one.

Q3. After the driver is installed, why doesn’t the Wi-Fi icon display on the Windows taskbar?
A. For Windows 7, please right-click “Date and Time” at the taskbar and select “Properties”. Find the system item “Network”, set the behaviors as “On”. The Wi-Fi icon will then be displayed on the Windows Taskbar.

Q4. Why doesn’t the Bluetooth icon display on the Windows taskbar?
A1. Click Windows Start button , and click “Setting” , select “Device  and other setting”, and set the stauts as “On” to enable thbluetooth service.  A2. If the Bluetooth icon still doesn’t appear, you may need to install the driver and try again. Please go to section III-2, to download and install the driver and try again.

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.

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

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Edimax Technology declares that the radio equipment type, Wi-Fi USB Adapter, is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address

https://www.edimax.com/download/doc COPYRIGHT
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Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either 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

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. 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 0.5 cm during normal operation.

RED Compliance Statement
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU

A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows : Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type 1T1R 11n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth USB Adapter 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.edimax.com/edimax/global/
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0.5 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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

ISED Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. this device may not cause interference,
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification is 1.29 W/kg.

EU Declaration of Conformity
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/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 Radio Equipment directives.

• Equipment: 1T1R 11n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth USB Adapter
• Model No.: EW-7611ULB V2

The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed

Directives 2014/53/EU

• Spectrum : EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)
• EMC : EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
• EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)
• EMF : EN 50566:2017
• Safety (LVD) : IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition); and/or 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
• 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

References

• EDIMAX - Netwoking Solution Provider including SMB Wi-Fi Access Point, AP Controller, SMB and Industrial PoE++ L2+ Switch, Industrial Embedded Wirless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) USB Dongle (Adapter), Wi-Fi Smart Plug, IoT, Smart Home
• EDIMAX - Netwoking Solution Provider including SMB Wi-Fi Access Point, AP Controller, SMB and Industrial PoE++ L2+ Switch, Industrial Embedded Wirless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) USB Dongle (Adapter), Wi-Fi Smart Plug, IoT, Smart Home
• EDIMAX - Netwoking Solution Provider including SMB Wi-Fi Access Point, AP Controller, SMB and Industrial PoE++ L2+ Switch, Industrial Embedded Wirless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) USB Dongle (Adapter), Wi-Fi Smart Plug, IoT, Smart Home
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