Tenda E12 AC1200 Wireless PCI Express Adapter Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Tenda
Table of Contents
Quick Installation Guide
AC1200 Wireless PCI Express Adapter
E12
Package contents
- Wireless adapter (with a high profile bracket) × 1
- Antenna × 2
- Driver CD × 1
- Low profile bracket × 1
- Quick installation guide × 1
The guide walks you through installation and how to perform first-time configurations. For product details, please visit www.tendacn.com.
Tips
− This wireless adapter only supports Windows 10 operating system.
− If you have installed a wireless adapter before, please uninstall the
existing wireless adapter. Refer to the appendix for specific steps.
− If the high profile bracket is too long for your PC case, you can use the
low profile bracket in the package to install the wireless adapter.
Hardware installation
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Turn off the computer and disconnect the power, then remove the side panel of the PC case.
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Select an available PCI-E X1 slot, and remove the bracket corresponding to the slot on the PC case. Then insert the wireless adapter into the selected
slot, and make sure that the wireless adapter contacts with the slot properly.
Note
Do not touch the metal pins on the connector of the wireless adapter with your hands to prevent the wireless adapter from being burnt out by static electricity. -
Install the antennas to the wireless adapter. Install the side panel of the PC case, then reconnect the computer to the power source and switch it on.
Install WiFi driver and connect to a WiFi network
Install the WiFi driver
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Put the CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Tips
If there is no CD drive on your computer, you can download the WiFi driver of this wireless adapter through the following methods.
Method 1: Visit https://www.tendacn.com/en/download/detail-3788.html to download the WiFi driver.
Method 2: Scan the QR code below to download the WiFi driver. If the WiFi driver cannot be downloaded through the WeChat QR code, it is recommended to try a browser.
https://www.tendacn.com/en/download/detail-3788.html -
Access the contents of the CD. Double-click the driver Setup.exe and the program will be installed automatically.
√ Installation completed.
Connect to a WiFi network
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Click in the lower right corner on the desktop. Choose the WiFi network you need to connect and click Connect.
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If the wireless network is encrypted, enter its wireless password, click Next, and then follow the system prompts.
Connected
successfully.
Appendix
Uninstall the wireless adapter driver you already had on your computer.
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Click in the lower-left corner of the desktop. Click .
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Click Apps.
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Find and uninstall any other installed wireless adapter drivers.
FAQ
Q1: After the completion of hardware installation, the computer can not
identify the wireless adapter, what should I do?
A1: Please try the following solutions:
− Wipe the metal pins of the wireless adapter’s PCI-E interface with an
eraser.
− Use another PCI-E X1 slot.
− If the computer still cannot identify the network card, please contact the
reseller.
Technical Support
Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd.
6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District,
Shenzhen, China. 518052
USA hotline: 1-800-570-5892
Toll-Free: 7 x 24 hours
Canada hotline: 1-888-998-8966
Toll Free: Mon – Fri 9 am – 6 pm PST
Hong Kong hotline: 00852-81931998
Global Hotline: +86 755-2765 7180 (China Time Zone)
Website: www.tendacn.com
E-mail: support@tenda.com.cn
Copyright
© 2020 Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Tenda is a registered trademark legally held by Shenzhen Tenda Technology
Co., Ltd. Other brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications are subject
to
change without notice.
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
Operating Humidity: (10% – 90%) RH, non-condensing
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment
type E12 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/download-
cata-101.html
Operating Frequency:
2.4 GHz: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13)
5 GHz: EU/5150-5250MHz (CH36-CH48)
EIRP Power (Max.):
2.4 GHz ＜20dBm
5 GHz ＜20dBm
Software Version: V1.0.0.1
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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/TV technician for help.
The device is for indoor usage only.
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.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF
Rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the device and your body.
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.
Operating frequency: 2412-2462MHz, 5150-5250MHz, 5725-5850MHz
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To
avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded
RJ45 cable.
For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
| BE| BG| CZ| DK| DE| EE| IE| EL| ES| FR| HR| IT| CY| LV
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LT| LU| HU| MT| NL| AT| PL| PT| RO| SI| SK| Fl| SE| UK
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled
pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization
or to the retailer when he buys new electrical or electronic equipment.
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