EDiMAX AX1800 WiFI USB Adapter Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- EDIMAX
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AX1800 WiFI USB Adapter
Installation Guide
Windows Plug-and-Play Installation
I-1. Insert the USB Adapter
Insert the USB adapter into your computer.
I-2. Plug-and-Play
- The Wi-Fi icon will be displayed on the right-bottom Windows taskbar if the Plug-and-Play is supported. (Refer to III. FAQ -> Q1)
- Click the Wi-Fi icon to connect to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon might be different depending on your OS version.
I-3. Select & Connect Wi-Fi Network
Select your Wi-Fi Network (SSID), click “Connect” and enter the password if it
is required.
II. Windows Driver Installation
II-1. Insert the USB Adapter
Insert the USB adapter into your computer.
II-2. Download & Install the Driver
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Please access the link below. Search the model name in the search box and download the driver. https://www.edimax.com/download
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Unzip the downloaded file and run the setup.exe. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
II-3. Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
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Click the Wi-Fi icon on the windows taskbar to connect to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon might be different depending on your OS versions. (Refer to III. FAQ -> Q2)
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Select your Wi-Fi network (SSID), connect and enter the password if it is required.
III. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q1. Why the Wi-Fi icon doesn’t display on the Windows taskbar?****
– A. Your computer doesn’t support Plug-and-Play for this device. Please go to section II-2, to download and install the driver and try again.
Q2. After the driver installed, why the Wi-Fi icon doesn’t 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”. Then the Wi-Fi con will be displayed on the Windows Taskbar.
IV. More Information
https://www.edimax.com/download
For more information, please visit our website with the following URL or scan the QR code: Please search the model name to enter the referred page.
V. 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
VI. 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
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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 communicationHowever,
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 equipmentoff 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:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and.
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operatioAny 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 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical lap held
operations with the evice contacted directly to the human body to the back
side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting.
Body SAR
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg.
This specific maximum SAR values can be found in the section of this user
guide. When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, maintain
a distance of 0.5cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure
requirements.
Body SAR
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg.
This specific maximum SAR values can be found in the section of this user
guide. When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, maintain
a distance of .5cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure
requirements.
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: Max. Transmit Power (dBm)|
Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
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19.15| 19.15
19.56| 19.56
19.16| 19.16
A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment 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 device meets the EU RED requirements on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. This
device has been ested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the
European SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5cm to the
body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all
frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5cm away from
your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as- ested levels.
For class 2 device (supporting WLAN 5GHz: 5150-5350 MHz) The device is
restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, specialattention 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, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, ungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The TSI 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 2014/53/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.
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