Quick Installation Guide
EW-7822UAD
11ac 2T2R Wireless Dual-Band
USB Adapter
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I. Product Information .............................................................................. 2
I-1. Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 2
I-2. LED Status .............................................................................................................................. 2
I-3. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 2
I-4. Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 3
II. Installation ............................................................................................ 4
III. Windows ............................................................................................... 5
III-1. Driver Installation .................................................................................................................. 5
III-2. Driver Uninstallation .............................................................................................................. 6
III-2-1. Windows 7, 8.1 & 10 .............................................................................................................. 6
IV. Disabling Network Adapters .................................................................. 7
V-1. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................. 7
V-2. Windows 8.1 & 10 .................................................................................................................. 8
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ........ 9
RED Compliance Statement ................................................................. 10
EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................................. 11
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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
I-2. LED Status
LED
LED Status
Description
WLAN
On
Wireless activity: transmitting or receiving data.
Off
No wireless activity.
I-3. System Requirements
- Windows 7/8/10 ~, Mac OS X 10.7~, Linux
- USB 3.0 Port
- Hard Disk: 100MB
- CD-ROM Drive
EW-7822UAD
CD
EW-7822UAD
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I-4. Safety
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The wireless adapter is designed for indoor use only; do not place the
wireless adapter outdoors.
2. Do not place the wireless adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
3. The wireless adapter contains small parts which are a danger to small
children under 3 years old. Please keep the wireless adapter out of reach of
children.
4. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless adapter. If you
experience problems with the wireless adapter, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help.
5. The wireless adapter is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet
for any reason, stop using it immediately. Contact an experienced electrical
technician for further help.
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II. Installation
1. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB
port of your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup wizard is also available for download from the Edimax
website.
3. For Windows users the setup wizard will open. For Mac users the CD’s
“Mac” folder will open.
If the CD doesn’t auto-run or if you downloaded the setup wizard,
please browse to the “Autorun” or “Mac” folder of the CD for
Windows or Mac users respectively.
4. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your
operating system.
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III. Windows
III-1. Driver Installation
1. Click Setup to continue.
2. Click “Next” to continue and please wait while the driver is installing.
3. You need to restart your computer before using the wireless adapter.
Choose whether to restart your computer now or later, and click “Finish”.
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4. Please disable any other wireless adapters as described in V. Disabling
Network Adapters. Then, Windows users can connect to an available Wi-Fi
network as usual. For guidance on doing so, please refer to VI. Using The
Adapter.
III-2. Driver Uninstallation
To uninstall drivers for your adapter, use the Windows Control Panel built-in
Programs and Features, Uninstall a Program or Add or Remove Programs feature.
An example is shown below:
III-2-1. Windows 7, 8.1 & 10
1. Open Control Panel using the Start menu
or Search function.
2. Select Uninstall a program under the
Programs category.
3. Select Realtek USB Wireless LAN Driver (or similar) and click Uninstall.
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IV. Disabling Network Adapters
To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can function correctly, it is
recommended that you disable any other existing wireless network adapters
installed on your computer. If you are unsure how to do so, you can refer to
the user manual for your computer, or follow the guidance below.
V-1. Windows 7
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click View network status and tasks > Wireless
Network Connection and click Disable.
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V-2. Windows 8.1 & 10
1. Go to File Explorer > Network (right click) > Properties > Change adapter
settings.
2. Right click your wireless adapter, select “Properties” and then “Disable”.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
authority to operate equipment.
This device is restricted to indoor use.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the
back side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,
avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
Body SAR
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg.
This specific maximum SAR values can be found in the section of this user guide. When carrying the product or
using it while worn on your body, maintain a distance of 0.5cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF
exposure requirements.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels
is not possible.
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RED Compliance Statement
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the
frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:
Frequency range (MHz)
Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
2412-2472
19.85
5180-5240
21.52
A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type 11ac 2T2R Wireless LAN Dual-Band
USB Adapter 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.edimax.com/edimax/global/
This device meets the EU RED requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic
fields by way of health protection. This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and
the European SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5cm to the body, while transmitting at the
highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5cm away
from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels.
For class 2 device (supporting WLAN 5GHz: 5150-5350 MHz)
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
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BE
BG
HR
CY
CZ
DK
EE
FI
FR
DE
EL
HU
IE
IT
LV
LT
LU
MT
NL
PL
PT
RO
SK
SI
ES
SE
UK
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI
version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None
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EU Declaration of Conformity
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la
directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnic 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Polski: Urządzenie jest zgodne z ogólnymi wymaganiami oraz szczególnymi warunkami
określonymi Dyrektywą UE 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Română: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale
Directivei 2014/53/UE, 2014/35/UE.
Русский: Это оборудование соответствует основным требованиям и положениям Директивы
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Magyar: Ez a berendezés megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó irányelveknek
(2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU).
Türkçe: Bu cihaz 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU direktifleri zorunlu istekler ve diğer hükümlerle ile
uyumludur.
Українська: Обладнання відповідає вимогам і умовам директиви 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Slovenčina: Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a ďalšie príslušné ustanovenia smerníc
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Voraussetzungen gemäß den Richtlinien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Español: El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 2014/53/EU,
2014/35/EU.
Italiano: Questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni applicabili
della Direttiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/UE.
Nederlands: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen
van richtlijn 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Português: Este equipamento cumpre os requesitos essênciais da Directiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de viktigste kravene og andre relevante regler i Direktiv
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væ sentligste krav og andre relevante
forordninger i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
suomen kieli: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. oleelliset vaatimukset ja muut
asiaankuuluvat määräykset.
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