Tenda U2/W311MI Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Wireless USB Adapter
U2/W311MI
Package contents
• Wireless USB Adapter x 1
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
Please read this guide before you start with the quick setup upon the first use.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network (Example: Windows 10)
- For computers without built-in wireless adapters: Select the
desired Wi-Fi, and then click Connect.
- For computers with built-in wireless adapters: If you use this
wireless USB adapter to connect to a Wi-Fi, select the WLAN
corresponding to the wireless USB adapter, such as WLAN9.
Then connect to the Wi-Fi.
Tips
WLAN is the default name of the built-in wireless adapter in the computer.
FAQ
Q1. The computer is connected to the Wi-Fi network using
the wireless USB adapter, but the Wi-Fi network often
disconnects. What should I do?
A1.
− Connect the wireless USB adapter to your computer without the
expansion dock or USB hub.
− Plug the wireless USB adapter into another USB port on the
computer.
− Use the wireless USB adapter within the range of Wi-Fi signal
coverage, and there are no surrounding occlusions blocking
signals.
Q2. The pop-up window does not appear after the wireless
USB adapter is connected to the computer. What should I do?
A2. Example: Windows 10
1. Double-click Computer ( ) on the desktop.
2. Double-click USB Drive( :), and follow the instructions to install
the wireless USB adapter.
Install the wireless USB adapter (Example: Windows 10)
Tips
− This wireless USB adapter is compatible with mainstream operating systems, including
Windows 7/10/11 and Linux.
− For better internet experience, you are recommended to uninstall any installed wireless
USB adapter (see Scenario 2 in the Appendix) and disable or toggle off the built-in
wireless adapter in the computer (see Scenario 1 in the Appendix) before installing
the wireless USB adapter.
1. Connect your wireless USB adapter to a USB port on your computer.
U2
or
Tenda_XXXXXX
Secured
Connected automatically
2
Connect
Network & Internet settings
Change settings, such as making a connection metered.
1
Mobile
Wi-Fi Airplane mode hotspot
WLAN
2
WLAN9
Tenda_XXXXXX
Secured
Tenda_XXXXXX
Secured
Network & Internet settings
Change settings, such as making a connection metered.
1
Mobile
Wi-Fi Airplane mode hotspot
Appendix
Scenario 1: Disable or toggle off the built-in wireless adapter
in the computer.
− Disable the built-in wireless adapter in the computer
(Example: Windows 10)
1. Click or , and then select Network & Internet settings.
2. Click Change adapter options.
3. Find and right-click the built-in wireless adapter in the computer,
and click Disable.
− Toggle off the WLAN function of the built-in wireless
adapter in the computer (Only available for Windows 11)
1. Right-click or , and then select Network & Internet
settings.
2. Find and click WLAN to enter the settings page.
W311MI
Mobile hotspot mode (Example: Windows 10)
After connecting a wireless USB adapter to a computer that is connected to the internet, the
wireless USB adapter can function as a soft AP to enable nearby wireless clients to access the
internet.
1. Click or , and click to open mobile hotspot.
2. Right-click , and click Go to Settings, you will see the Network name and Network
password of the Wi-Fi.
Share my Internet connection over
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Network name:
Network password:
Network band:
Edit
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Connect your wireless devices (such as smartphones) to the Wi-Fi network to access the
internet.
3. Toggle off the WLAN corresponding to the built-in wireless a
dapter of the computer.
Scenario 2: Uninstall the existing wireless USB adapter
driver on your computer. (Example: Windows 10)
1. Click
2. Click Apps.
3. Target and click the wireless USB adapter program you want to
uninstall, and click Uninstall.
2. Double-click Setup.exe in the pop-up window.
This PC USB Drive ( : )
Setup.exe
USB Drive ( : )
Tips
If the pop-up window does not appear, refer to Q2 in FAQ.
Wait a moment until the initialization finishes. Now you
can connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Tenda Wireless USB Adapter
Initializing wireless USB adapter... Please wait.
Any available
Wi-Fi
Connect, manage known
networks, metered network
, and then click .
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