Tenda U18/U18a Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide

Package Contents

• Wireless USB adapter x 1
• Quick installation guide x 1
• For some models, a USB extension cable is provided. Please refer to the package of the actual product you purchased.

Step 1: Install the Wireless USB Adapter (Windows 10 supported)

Tips: If a wireless adapter has already been installed on your computer before, please uninstall the existing wireless adapter driver first. For detailed steps, see Appendix 1.

1. Install the wireless USB adapter.
   • Connect your wireless USB adapter to a USB port on your computer. (U18 is used as an example in the following figure.)
   • Or, if a USB extension cable is provided, please use the USB extension cable to connect the wireless USB adapter to the USB port of your computer. (U18a is used as an example in the following figure.)
2. Double-click the "This PC" icon.
3. Double-click "Tenda".
4. Double-click "Windows".
5. Double-click "Setup.exe", and then install the wireless USB adapter according to the prompts.

Wait a moment until the initialization finishes. Now you can connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi (Windows 10 used as an example)

1. Click the network icon in the bottom left corner of your screen, select the desired Wi-Fi network, and then click "Connect".
2. If the wireless network is encrypted, enter its wireless password, click "Next", and then follow the system prompts.

Connection successful.

Appendix 1: Uninstall the existing wireless adapter driver on your computer

Perform the following steps (Windows 10 used as an example):

1. Click in the bottom left corner of your screen, and then click "Apps".
2. Find and uninstall any other installed wireless adapter drivers.

Appendix 2: Add the "This PC" icon to your desktop

Perform the following steps (Windows 10 used as an example):

1. Right-click on your desktop and choose "Personalize".
2. Select "Themes" from the left sidebar, and then click "Desktop icon settings".
3. Check "Computer" and click "OK".

Tips: If you cannot find the "This PC" icon, please add the icon to your desktop first. For detailed steps, see Appendix 2.

Appendix 3: Service and Support

For more information about the equipment (such as the installation video and brochure), please scan the QR code below.

Technical Support

Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd.
Floor 6–8, 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

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.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment type U18 & U18a 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/2400–2483.5 MHz (CH1–CH13)
5 GHz: EU/5150–5250 MHz (CH36–CH48)

EIRP Power (Max.):
2.4 GHz < 20 dBm
5 GHz: < 20 dBm

Software Version: 1.0.0.1

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 (For U18a)

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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 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.

RF Exposure Information (For U18)

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.

Before a new device is a available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that Contains no metal and that positions the device a minimum of 5mm from the body.

Non‐compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of RF exposure guidelines.

Operating frequency:
2.4 GHz: 2412–2462 MHz
5 GHz: 5150–5250 MHz, 5725–5850 MHz

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.

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 a new electrical or electronic equipment.

Copyright

© 2021 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 Environment

Operating Temperature: 0°C–40°C

Operating Humidity: (10%–90%) RH, non-condensing

For EU/EFTA

This product can be used in the following countries: