Tenda U1 User Manual

Tenda U1 User Manual

300 mbps high gain wireless usb adapter

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  • Page 2 Tenda reserves the right to make changes to the products without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Tenda does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Overview ................................1 1.2 Features ................................1 Chapter 2 Installation ............................2 2.1 Install wireless USB adapter ..........................2 2.2 Install Tenda network adapter program ......................2 Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function ..........................5 3.1 Station Mode ..............................5 3.2 SoftAP Mode ..............................8 3.3 WPS ..................................
  • Page 4 1. This user guide may instruct you to install and configure the device. Please read carefully before you start to use this product. 2. To avoid possible network conflicts between this Tenda network adapter and those of other manufactures, it’s recommend that you first disable the network adapters from other manufacturers before installing the driver.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Overview Tenda U1, wireless USB adapter, adopts 11n technology, which makes the wireless transmission speed up to 300Mbps. In addition to making a desktop computer able to connect to a wireless network in Station mode, it supports WiFi sharing, which means you can install it with a desktop computer to transform the wired network into WiFi signal.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation

    XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Linux, and Mac OS. 2.2 Install Tenda network adapter program After you have finished installing the wireless USB adapter, install Tenda network adapter program for a perfect experience. Insert the included CD in your PC's CD drive.
  • Page 7 Chapter 2 Installation Open the CD file and double click Setup.exe to run the adapter program. Check “Accept the Agreement” and then click Install Now. Note that the installation directory cannot include Chinese characters, or installation may fail. Installing… This process will last for minutes. Please be patient.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 Installation Once the program is installed successfully, the main UI will pop up as below. You can set up the program as your need. : This is the function turn of adapter. Keep it on, or the adapter will not work. : Refresh button;...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Tenda Ui Function

    A desktop computer installed with a wireless USB adapter can get a WiFi connection request and connect to a wireless network. After you have installed the Tenda network adapter program successfully, you can connect to WiFi with this program in station mode.
  • Page 10 Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function  Enter the WiFi password and click OK. Connected successfully! Click to display more info about the connected network. Tip: You can also connect to WiFi via Windows built-in WLAN program connection.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function Mannually connect to a wireless network This tool may help you connect to a hidden network. To connect to a hidden network Click Manually connect to a wireless network to pop up the interface below, and enter information for the wireless network you want to add.
  • Page 12: Softap Mode

    Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function 3.2 SoftAP Mode In SoftAP mode, the adapter can transform the existing wired network into WiFi signal and send it out for wireless clients (smart phone, laptop, iPad, etc.) connecting to. Note that station mode will be disabled while SoftAP mode is enabled.
  • Page 13: Wps

    Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function After it shifts to SoftAP mode successfully, the UI will be shown as below. And here you can view the default WiFi info of SoftAP mode. Click to customize the WiFi info. Default WiFi info of SoftAP mode:...
  • Page 14: By Pbc

    Enable the WPS feature of the remote AP or router and press the WPS button on it. (See its manual for details.) In two minutes, launch Tenda wireless adapter UI, and press the WPS button on the adapter for 1~3 seconds. Or you can also go to the WPS interface and do as the following instructions.
  • Page 15: By Pin

    Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function Connected! You can go to the main UI to check the status. By PIN Also, this wireless USB adapter offers a random PIN code with 8 characters for WPS-PIN connection with the remote device. Click WPS to enter the configuration screen.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function Select the second option and click You can click to copy PIN code to the remote router or AP. Then, access the remote device, and copy the PIN codes of the adapter to it. (The operations about the remote device see its manual.)
  • Page 17: About

    Chapter 3 Tenda UI Function 3.4 About You can get version info of the wireless network adapter program in About section.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Uninstall Software

    Chapter 4 Uninstall Software Chapter 4 Uninstall Software This part shows you how to uninstall Tenda network adapter in Windows 7 / 8 / 10. If you are using other OS, these may be your helpful references as well. Windows 7 Click Start and select Control Panel.
  • Page 19: Windows 8

    Chapter 4 Uninstall Software Click Uninstall on the popped screen. Windows 8 Slide your mouse to the top right of the desktop and click Settings. Click Control Panel.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Uninstall Software Click Uninstall a program under Programs. Select the software and right click to uninstall it. Click Uninstall on the popped screen.
  • Page 21: Windows 10

    Chapter 4 Uninstall Software Windows 10 Click Windows icon and select All apps. Find Tenda and click Uninstall. Click Uninstall on the dialog below.
  • Page 22: Appendix 1 Faqs

    Q3: I failed to shift to SoftAP mode. What should I do? A3: Unplug the wireless USB adapter and retry. If you have any problem or suggestion about the product or this manual, contact us. Technical Support: support@tenda.com.cn Telephone: (86 755) 2765 7180 Email: sales@tenda.com.cn Website: http://www.tendacn.com...
  • Page 23: Appendix 2 Connect To Wifi Via Windows Built-In Wlan Program

    Appendix-Connect to WiFi via Windows Built-in WLAN Program Appendix 2 Connect to WiFi via Windows Built-in WLAN Program The steps of joining a wireless network may differ from operation systems. Steps in Windows XP / 7 / 8 are detailed as below. If you are using other OS, these steps may be your helpful references as well. Windows XP Right click My Network Places, and select Properties.
  • Page 24: Windows 7

    Appendix-Connect to WiFi via Windows Built-in WLAN Program When your SSID (wireless network name) displays Connected as shown right, you’ve connected to it for Internet access successfully. Windows 7 Left click Network icon ( ) on the lower right corner of your desktop to display the available wireless networks.
  • Page 25: Windows 8

    Appendix-Connect to WiFi via Windows Built-in WLAN Program Windows 8 Click the icon on the lower right corner of your desktop. Select your wireless network from the list, click Connect and then follow onscreen instructions. Tip: If you cannot find wireless network, ensure the Airplane Mode is not enabled on your PC.
  • Page 26: Appendix 3 Disable Other Wireless Adapter

    Appendix-Safety and Emission Statement Appendix 3 Disable Other Wireless Adapter Windows 7 is used as a guide to illustrate details. If you are using other operation systems, take that of Windows 7 for reference. Right click “Computer” and select “Manage”. On the Computer Management screen, select “Device Manager”...
  • Page 27: Appendix 4 Safety And Emission Statement

    Appendix-Safety and Emission Statement Appendix 4 Safety and Emission Statement 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. This device complies with EU 1999/5/EC. NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

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