Tenda W311MI Wireless Adapter Installation Guide

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the Tenda W311MI Wireless USB Adapter. This adapter allows your computer to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Connect the Wireless Adapter

Connect the Tenda W311MI wireless USB adapter to an available USB port on your computer.

[Diagram: A Tenda W311MI USB wireless adapter is shown being plugged into a USB port on a laptop computer.]

Step 2: Install the Driver

Your computer will detect the new hardware. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the necessary drivers.

[Screenshot: A 'Found New Hardware Wizard' window appears, prompting the user to install software automatically or from a specific location. The recommended option 'Install the software automatically [Recommended]' is selected. Buttons 'Next' and 'Cancel' are visible.]

Click 'Next' to proceed with the automatic driver installation.

[Screenshot: The wizard is installing the driver, showing a progress bar with the text 'Installing the device driver software'.]

If a 'Hardware Installation' dialog box appears, asking about the software you are installing, select 'Continue Anyway' or 'Install' to proceed.

[Screenshot: The 'Found New Hardware Wizard' indicates that the hardware is installed and ready to use, with 'Finish' and 'Cancel' buttons.]

Click 'Finish' to complete the driver installation.

Note for Windows 7 and later: If prompted, you may need to install the driver from the provided CD.

Note for Windows XP SP2/Vista: The adapter may support plug-and-play, allowing immediate use without driver installation.

Step 3: Configure the Wireless Adapter

Launch the Tenda Wireless Network Utility to manage your wireless connections.

[Screenshot: The Tenda Wireless Network Utility window is displayed. It shows a list of available Wi-Fi networks with signal strength indicators. Buttons 'Scan', 'Refresh', and 'Connect' are visible. Sections for 'Network Name (SSID)', 'Security Mode', and 'Password' are present.]

From the utility, select your desired Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks.

Enter the network password (if required) in the designated field.

Click the 'Connect' button.

[Screenshot: A connection status window confirms 'Connected to [Network Name]' and displays the signal strength and connection speed.]

Your Tenda W311MI adapter is now connected to the wireless network.

Appendix

About the adapter:

[Diagram: A simple line drawing of the Tenda W311MI adapter.]

Specifications:

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing

Package Contents:

Wireless Adapter
CD Driver
User Manual

Regulatory Information

CE Marking: This product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable European Union directives.

FC Marking: 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.

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