EDiMAX BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter Installation Guide

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BT-8500Quick Installation Guide07-2020 / v1.0

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan Email: [email protected]Edimax Technology Europe B.V.Fijenhof 2, 5652 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands Email: [email protected]Edimax Computer Company3444 De La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Email: [email protected]

Product Information& Safety Information

The Edimax BT-8500 dual-mode (BR/EDR + LE) real Bluetooth 5.0 is a Nano USB adapter that supports a data rate maximum of 3 Mbps and can be connected up to a distance of 300 meters.The BT-8500 is a portable ultra-small design USB adapter with USB 2.0, you can plug it into any USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed Bluetooth 5.0.

Please install the unit with the safety restrictions outlined below:– Do not place the USB adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.– There are no user-serviceable parts inside the USB adapter. If you experience problems with the USB adapter, please contact your dealer and ask for help.– The USB adapter is an electrical device, if it becomes wet for any reason, stop using it immediately.

https://www.edimax.com/download

You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code: https://www.edimax.com/download (Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter model no.“BT-8500” into the search box to search for your product.)

Package Contents

System Requirement

– Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above– Linux: kernel 2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after)– 1 x USB 2.0 Type A

Hardware Interface

No.	Description
1	Case
2	USB 2.0 Type A

Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below to install your Bluetooth USB adapter,

Turn on your PC.If your PC or laptop has Bluetooth capability, please disable Bluetooth before using the Bluetooth USB adapter.
Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. Never use force to insert the USB adapter.

Driver Installation

Please follow the steps below to install the driver,

Go to the Edimax website (https://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/).
Enter model no. “BT-8500” into the search box to search for your product, and Go to Download, and download the driver.
Open the folder and double-click to install the driver.
Click “Next” to continue and follow the instructions on-screen until installation is complete.
Select restart your computer now or later and click “Finish”.

Adding Devices

Please follow the steps below to add the Bluetooth devices,

Go to Windows Bluetooth settings by using the search bar, or by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and choosing Add a Bluetooth Device.
Select your Bluetooth device and click Pair and then confirm the passcode.
Your device is now ready to use when it shows “Connected”.

Uninstall A Driver

Please follow the steps below to uninstall a driver for your USB adapter,

Open Control Panel using the Start menu or Search function.
Select Uninstall a program under the Programs category.
Select Edimax BT-8500 (or similar) and Edimax Bluetooth 5.0 (or similar) and click Uninstall.
Click Yes to continue.
Select restart your computer now or later and click “Finish”.

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Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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 CautionThis 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 the equipment.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 0.5cm during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure RequirementsSAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for certification, and can be used in a laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such as PDAs or lap pads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna tested in the application for certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RED Compliance StatementCompliance 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	15.03

A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type N150 Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EUThe full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/ This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

SafetyThis 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 UseThe 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 TSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.EU Countries Not Intended for UseNone

EU Declaration of ConformityThis equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.

WEEE Directive & Product DisposalAt the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or returned to the supplier for disposal.

Declaration of ConformityWe, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European Radio Equipment directives.Equipment: Bluetooth 5.0 USB AdapterModel No.: BT-8500The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:Directives 2014/53/EUSpectrum: EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2016-11)EMC: EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2017-02)EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2 (2017-02)EMF: EN 62311:2008Safety (LVD) : IEC 62368-1:2014 (2ndEdition) and/or EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017

Edimax Technology Europe B.V. a company of :Fijenhof 2, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.5652 AE Eindhoven, No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd.,The Netherlands Neihu Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

Signature:Printed Name: David HuangTitle: DirectorEdimax Technology Europe B.V.