EDiMAX EW-7708Pn Wireless LAN Adapter Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- EDIMAX
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EW-7708Pn Wireless LAN Adapter
Wireless LAN Adapter Series
11n EW-77O8Pn / EW-7718Un / EW-77281n EW-7717Un / EW-77271n
11g EW-7128g / EW-7318USg / EW-7318Ug / EW-71O8PCg
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.1 / November, 2008
Copyright© by Edimax Technology Co, LTD. all rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
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This company 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. Further, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the
contents hereof without 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. For more detailed information about
this product, please refer to the User’s Manual on the CD-ROM. The software
and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web
site www.edimax.com for the update. All right
reserved including all brand and product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright© by Edimax Technology Co, LTD. all rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,optical, chemical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
This company 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. Further, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the
contents hereof without 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. For more detailed information about
this product, please refer to the User’s Manual on the CD-ROM. The software
and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web
site www.edimax.com for the update. All right
reserved including all brand and product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Product Information
Main Features
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 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)
Package Contents
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:
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
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
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
EW-7108PCg / EW-7708Pn
- Wireless Cardbus Adapter x1
- Quick Installation Guide x1
- CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1
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
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
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
EW-7738Pn
- Wireless ExpressCard x1
- Quick Installation Guide x1
- CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) x1
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
Network Card Installation
Please follow the following instructions to install your new USB wireless
network card:
3.1 Hardware Installation
EW-7318Ug / EW-7318USg / EW-7717Un / EW-7718Un
-
Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise direction. (EW-7318USg only)
-
Insert the USB wireless network card into an empty USB 2.0 port of your computer when computer is switched on.
Never use force to insert the card, if you feel it’s stuck, flip the card over and try again. -
The following message will appear on your computer, click ‘Cancel’.
EW-7128g / EW-7727In / EW-7728In / EW-7748In
- 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.
- Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise direction.
- You can bend the antenna to fit actual needs.
- Switch the computer on, the following message will appear on your computer, please click ‘cancel’.
EW-7108PCg/ EW-7708Pn / EW-7738Pn
- 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
- The following message will appear on your computer, click ‘Cancel’.
3.2 Software Installation
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
including 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 step in this quick installation guide.
3.2.1 Please 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.
3.2.2 You can choose the configuration tool used to configure the wireless
network card here. 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’. 
3.2.3 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. 
3.2.4 When you see this message, please click ‘Finish’ to complete the driver
installation process.
Connect to Wireless Access Point
Using Configuration Utility to Connect to Wireless Access Point
4.1 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’
4.2 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’ 
4.3 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 wireless access point.
Authentication type is selected automatically, please don’t change it.
4.4 If the wireless access point is successfully connected, you’ll see a
‘Connected’ message displayed at the lower-left corner of wireless
configuration utility window. Click ‘OK’ to exit. 
For advanced settings and other features of this wireless network card, please refer to user manual enclosed in supplied CD-ROM.
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 Communication 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 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.
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, 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.
EU Countries not intended for use
None
Please check the declaration of conformity on
www.edimax.com
EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd.
www.Amax.com
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