Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide

This document is the Quick Installation Guide of Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth Adapter, including product information, safety information, package contents, system requirement, hardware interface, hardware installation, driver installation, adding devices and uninstall a driver.

Brand: Edimax
Document type: Quick Start Guide
Language: English
Pages: 18
File format: PDF
File size: 980 KB
Published: 17 October, 2023
Updated: 17 October, 2023
Model: BT-8500
MD5 checksum: 7E0B61549ED1F7D113D6B97336B2BBA9
PDF: Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide walks you through installing the Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB adapter. Insert it into any USB port, install the driver from Edimax’s website, then pair your Bluetooth devices. The adapter supports up to 3 Mbps data rate and 300-meter range. Safety notes advise against use in humid areas or if wet, and include FCC and EU compliance statements.

What's inside

Product Information & Safety Information
Package Contents
System Requirement
Hardware Interface
Hardware Installation
Driver Installation
Adding Devices
Uninstall A Driver
FCC Interference Statement
RED Compliance Statement

Specifications

Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0
Data Rate	3 Mbps
Connection Range	300 meters
USB Interface	USB 2.0 Type A
Supported OS	Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above, Linux kernel 2.6.32~4.15

Frequently asked questions

What devices can I pair with the BT-8500?

Any Bluetooth device compatible with your OS, after pairing via Windows Bluetooth settings.

What is the maximum range of the BT-8500?

Up to 300 meters, under ideal conditions.

What should I do if the adapter becomes wet?

Stop using it immediately to avoid damage.

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