How do I install the Shenzhen Edup Electronics Technology USB Wireless Adapter on Windows? (Shenzhen Edup Electronics Technology EP-AC1686 USB Wireless Adapter Installation Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Feb 04, 2025 - 04:48 AM

To install the EP-AC1686 USB Wireless Adapter on Windows, please follow these steps:

1. Insert the CD that came with the adapter into your computer's CD drive.
2. Locate the "windows (XP, Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10)" folder on the CD.
3. Double click on the "Setup.exe" file. The software will begin to initialize.
4. Click "Next" to proceed with the installation. The installation progress will be displayed.
5. Do not interrupt the installation process. Once it completes, click "Finish" to finish the driver installation. Your computer will automatically restart.

After installing the driver, you can proceed with installing the REALTEK USB Wireless LAN Driver by following these steps:

1. Plug the Wireless USB Adapter into a USB port on your PC.
2. There are two ways to establish a wireless connection:
a. Click on the wireless icon in the Windows system tray, located in the bottom-right corner of your computer screen. A message will pop up, click on "Available Network". Double-click the utility icon or right-click the icon, and the Wireless Network Connection window will appear. Double-click on the preferred SSID (network name).
b. Alternatively, click on the wireless icon in the bottom-right corner of your computer screen. Select the wireless network from the list and choose the preferred SSID. Double-click or click "Connect".
3. Enter the encryption key (password) for the network in both the "Network key" and "Confirm network key" boxes, then click "OK".

Note: If you cannot find the wireless icon, it may be hidden. Look for it in the hidden icons section of the system tray.

Please keep in mind that this installation guide is based on Windows operating systems. If you are using a different operating system, the steps may vary.