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  • Page 1 AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Version: V1.1...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    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 a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

  • Page 3: Applicable Models

    Preface Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this guide before you use this product. Applicable models This user guide is applicable to Tenda wireless adapter U12. Conventions The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

  • Page 4: Technical Support

    If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as soon as possible. Global: (86) 755-27657180 (China Time Zone) United States: 1-800-570-5892 (Toll Free: 7 x 24 hours) support@tenda.com.cn Canada: 1-888-998-8966 Hotline Email (Toll Free: Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm PST) Hong Kong: 00852-81931998 https://www.tendacn.com/...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision history Tenda is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the wireless USB adapter U12 was introduced. Version Date Description 1. Added the compatible system of the wireless USB adapter: Windows 11.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Get to know your device ....................... 6 1.1 Overview ..........................6 1.2 Appearance ..........................6 Install the device ........................... 8 2.1 Connect the wireless USB adapter to your computer ............8 2.2 Install the program ....................... 10 Connect to a WiFi network ......................12 3.1 Overview ..........................

  • Page 7: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device Overview This wireless USB adapter U12 is used to set up a high-speed WiFi connection between a computer and a wireless router, regardless of whether the computer has a wireless connection functionality. • Support the speed of up to 867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz).
  • Page 8 LED indicator/WPS button Status Description Blinking slowly Ready to work. LED indicator Blinking quickly Transmitting or receiving data. Not connected to a computer. Press the button for 1 to 3 seconds to pair up with another WPS button device, such as a router or an AP. If the wireless USB adapter works abnormally, please ensure that the wireless USB adapter is in good connection and the wireless USB adapter program has been installed successfully, or check whether the WiFi is enabled on the UI of the wireless USB adapter.

  • Page 9: Install The Device

    Install the device The wireless USB adapter is compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Linux and Mac 10.9-10.15 operating systems. You can install the wireless USB adapter simply by performing two steps: Connect the wireless USB adapter to your computer, Install the program.
  • Page 10 Method 2 Connect the wireless USB adapter to the USB port of your computer directly.

  • Page 11: Install The Program

    Install the program The wireless USB adapter is compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Linux and Mac 10.9- 10.15 operating systems. Windows 10 is taken as an example here. Insert the included CD Resource into the CD drive of your computer. Step 1 If your computer has no CD drive, go to www.tendacn.com to download the program of...
  • Page 12 Wait a few minutes for the installation process to complete and the program UI to appear.

  • Page 13: Connect To A Wifi Network

    Connect to a WiFi network Overview After the wireless adapter is installed successfully, you will be directed to the UI of the wireless USB adapter. You can refresh and connect the wireless USB adapter to a WiFi network, or check the WiFi information here.
  • Page 14 Element description Element Description It specifies whether to enable the WiFi function. By default, it is enabled. WiFi Once disabled, the wireless USB adapter will not be used properly. Click it to configure the WPS function. Click it to refresh the available networks list. It specifies the WiFi network is encrypted.

  • Page 15: Connect To A Wifi Network

    Connect to a WiFi network Assume that the WiFi name of the router to be connected is Tenda_test and the password is UmXmL9UK. Procedures: Target and click the WiFi name you want to connect, which is Tenda_test in this example. Step 1 Enter the WiFi password, and click Connect...
  • Page 16 Wait a moment, the WiFi network is connected successfully.

  • Page 17: Manually Connect To A Wifi Network

    Manually connect to a WiFi network Assume that the WiFi network of the router you want to connect to has been hidden, the basic information is as follows: WiFi name: Tenda_test Security type: WPA2-PSK Encryption type: AES WiFi password: UmXmL9UK Procedures: Click Manually add network information.
  • Page 18 Enter the information of your WiFi network, and click Connect Step 2 Enter the Network name (WiFi name) that you want to connect, which is Tenda_test in this example. Select the Security type of the WiFi network, which is WPA2-PSK in this example. Select the Encryption type of the WiFi network, which is AES in this example.

  • Page 19: Using The Wps Function For Wifi Network Connection

    There are two ways to perform a WPS connection: Using the WPS button and Through the UI of the wireless USB adapter. The Tenda wireless router is taken as an example here, assuming that the WiFi name of the router is Tenda_test.

  • Page 20: Connect To A Wifi Network Using The Wps Button

    3.4.2 Connect to a WiFi network using the WPS button Procedures: Enable the WPS function of the router (refer to the user guide of the router for details). Step 1 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless USB adapter. Step 2 ---End After the connection is successful, you can check the connected WiFi network on the UI of the...

  • Page 21: Connect To A Wifi Network Through The Ui Of The Wireless Usb Adapter

    3.4.3 Connect to a WiFi network through the UI of the wireless USB adapter Method 1: Using the WPS button Procedures: Enable the WPS function of the router (refer to the user guide of the router for details). Step 1 Within 2 minutes, click on the UI of the wireless USB adapter.
  • Page 22 Set Connection Type to WPS button and click Connect Step 3 Wait until the connection is successful, and click Done Step 4 ---End...
  • Page 23 You can check the connected WiFi network on the UI of the wireless USB adapter.
  • Page 24 Method 2: Using the PIN code of the router Procedures: Enable the WPS function of the router, and record the PIN code of the router (refer to the Step 1 user guide of the router for details). Click on the UI of the wireless USB adapter. Step 2...
  • Page 25 Set Connection Type to PIN Code, enter the PIN code of your router, which is 46264848 in Step 3 this example, and click Connect Wait until the connection is successful, and click Done Step 4 ---End...
  • Page 26 You can check the connected WiFi network on the UI of the wireless USB adapter.

  • Page 27: Uninstall The Program

    Uninstall the program Windows 10 is taken as an example to describe the uninstallation procedures. Procedures: Click the icon and click Settings Step 1 Click Apps. Step 2 Target and click the wireless USB adapter program you want to uninstall, and click Uninstall . Step 3...
  • Page 28 On the pop-up dialog box, click Uninstall . Step 4 Click Uninstall. Step 5 ---End Wait a moment, the wireless adapter is being uninstalled.
  • Page 29 Uninstalled successfully.

  • Page 30: Appendixes

    Appendixes Q1 I failed to connect to a WiFi network using the wireless USB adapter. What should I do? A1 Ensure that: • You have entered the correct WiFi password. • You have entered the correct WiFi name and WiFi password if you are manually connecting to a hidden network.

  • Page 31: Disable Other Network Adapters

    Disable other network adapters To avoid network conflicts between this wireless USB adapter and other network adapters, it is recommended that you disable other network adapters before installing the wireless USB adapter. Here we take Windows 7 OS as an example. The steps on other OS are similar. Right-click Computer and select Manage.

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