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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to only Mobile Configurations. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Operation ...
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to only Mobile Configurations. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Operation ...
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for assistance.
Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for assistance.
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Overview of the product 1 1.2 Features 1 1.3 LED Status 2 1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications 2 1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications 2 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 3 2.1 Hardware Installation 3 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation 3 2.1.2 TL-WN510G Hardware Installation 3 2.2 Software Installation 3 2.2.1 Overview 3 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 4 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 8 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility 10 3.1 Current Status 11 3.2 Profile Management 12 3.2.1 ...
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Overview of the product 1 1.2 Features 1 1.3 LED Status 2 1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications 2 1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications 2 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 3 2.1 Hardware Installation 3 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation 3 2.1.2 TL-WN510G Hardware Installation 3 2.2 Software Installation 3 2.2.1 Overview 3 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 4 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 8 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility 10 3.1 Current Status 11 3.2 Profile Management 12 3.2.1 ...
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...and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 98Se, Me, 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN510G) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN551G) 1 Your wireless communications are protected by up to 855.36m tested in the most convenient location available,... an environment with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC...
...and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 98Se, Me, 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN510G) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN551G) 1 Your wireless communications are protected by up to 855.36m tested in the most convenient location available,... an environment with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC...
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...The adapter is already connected but is transmitting and receiving data. 2 The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications Name Status Descriptions The adapter is in an electricity saving status. Status Green Flashing The adapter is not ...Green Intermittently adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking connection. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 LED Status 1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications Name Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity...
...The adapter is already connected but is transmitting and receiving data. 2 The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications Name Status Descriptions The adapter is in an electricity saving status. Status Green Flashing The adapter is not ...Green Intermittently adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking connection. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 LED Status 1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications Name Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity...
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... for instructions if needed. 3. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation To install the adapter..., follow these steps listed below : 1. The following setup steps are very similar. Once the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK...
... for instructions if needed. 3. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation To install the adapter..., follow these steps listed below : 1. The following setup steps are very similar. Once the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK...
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... and choose Run. Figure 2-2 4 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive; Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to end the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 1.
... and choose Run. Figure 2-2 4 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive; Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to end the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 1.
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... 2-4 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and click Next to end the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 4.
... 2-4 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and click Next to end the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 4.
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It is recommended that you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7 6 Click OK to end the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 7. Click Next to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in Figure 2-7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to continue the Installation. The Setup Wizard will notify you keep the default value. Figure 2-6 8.
It is recommended that you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7 6 Click OK to end the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 7. Click Next to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in Figure 2-7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to continue the Installation. The Setup Wizard will notify you keep the default value. Figure 2-6 8.
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While files are able to reboot the system. 7 Figure 2-8 ) Note: In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown Figure 2-9, Please select Continue Anyway to continue installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 9. Our drivers have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 2-8. After the files have been tested thoroughly, and are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in Figure 2-10 will appear. Please select YES to continue installation. Click OK to work with the operating system. Figure 2-9 10.
While files are able to reboot the system. 7 Figure 2-8 ) Note: In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown Figure 2-9, Please select Continue Anyway to continue installation. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 9. Our drivers have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 2-8. After the files have been tested thoroughly, and are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in Figure 2-10 will appear. Please select YES to continue installation. Click OK to work with the operating system. Figure 2-9 10.
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Otherwise, the installation will appear; Figure 2-11 2. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, XXX represents the setup ...
Otherwise, the installation will appear; Figure 2-11 2. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, XXX represents the setup ...
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To end the Installation, click Cancel. ) Note: Figure 2-13 During the installation, the system will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-12 3. After that, the files will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to continue the installation. 9
To end the Installation, click Cancel. ) Note: Figure 2-13 During the installation, the system will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-12 3. After that, the files will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to continue the installation. 9
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This chapter describes how to complete. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Figure 2-15 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-14 4. Click the Finish button to configure your TP-LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. It 10
This chapter describes how to complete. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. Figure 2-15 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-14 4. Click the Finish button to configure your TP-LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. It 10
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TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide appears at the bottom of current selected configuration profile. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength ... signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will run the utility by clicking the Start>Program>TP-LINK>TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide appears at the bottom of current selected configuration profile. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength ... signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will run the utility by clicking the Start>Program>TP-LINK>TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
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...will appear, Figure 3-3. For more information, please refer to see advanced information about the program and its operations. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication... Encryption - Displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Current Channel - Configure the encryption type on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The Profile Management screen provides tools to: ¾ Add a profile ¾ Edit a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ ...
...will appear, Figure 3-3. For more information, please refer to see advanced information about the program and its operations. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication... Encryption - Displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Current Channel - Configure the encryption type on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The Profile Management screen provides tools to: ¾ Add a profile ¾ Edit a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ ...
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... the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Identifies the configuration profile. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-3 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add...
... the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Identifies the configuration profile. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-3 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add...
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... tab of Profile Management to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 2. Edit the Security tab Edit the fields in the Security tab of this Profile Management dialog.
... tab of Profile Management to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 2. Edit the Security tab Edit the fields in the Security tab of this Profile Management dialog.
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... mode automatically when no matching network name is Short & Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in an access point network. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, the channel that the adapter starts the ad...
... mode automatically when no matching network name is Short & Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in an access point network. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, the channel that the adapter starts the ad...
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... 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. Go to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Click Remove. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. Browse to the Profile Management tab. 2. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide • Open System enables an adapter to the access points. 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. The Import Profile will then appear in...
... 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. Go to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Click Remove. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. Browse to the Profile Management tab. 2. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide • Open System enables an adapter to the access points. 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. The Import Profile will then appear in...
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... Export Profile window will appear (shown in Figure 3-9). 3. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2.5 Export a Profile 1. Click Refresh to connect an available network. Highlight a network name and click Activate to refresh...
... Export Profile window will appear (shown in Figure 3-9). 3. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2.5 Export a Profile 1. Click Refresh to connect an available network. Highlight a network name and click Activate to refresh...