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... installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This device has...
... installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This device has...
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...TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for the geographical area within the band band...for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. National restrictions This device is...
...TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for the geographical area within the band band...for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. National restrictions This device is...
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... Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 10 3.1 Current Status ...10 3.2 Profile Management ...12 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 12 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...16 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 17 3.2.4 Export a Profile...17 3.2.5 Import a Profile ...17 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 18 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 18 3.3 Diagnostics...20 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless...
... Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 10 3.1 Current Status ...10 3.2 Profile Management ...12 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 12 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...16 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 17 3.2.4 Export a Profile...17 3.2.5 Import a Profile ...17 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 18 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 18 3.3 Diagnostics...20 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless...
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... TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure...
... TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure...
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... . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for maximum throughput. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N is designed to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. it can get a better Internet experience...
... . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for maximum throughput. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N is designed to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. it can get a better Internet experience...
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Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. Connect the Adapter and your computer. 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to install the Adapter: 1. Figure 2-1 4 To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and...
Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. Connect the Adapter and your computer. 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to install the Adapter: 1. Figure 2-1 4 To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and...
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8
Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8
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... capabilities. 3.1 Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The configuration of the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If...
... capabilities. 3.1 Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The configuration of the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If...
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... server based authentication is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode...
... server based authentication is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode...
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... New on the screen above, you will see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
... New on the screen above, you will see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
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... WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as appropriate on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on both the access point and the station. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you to allow association. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access...
... WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as appropriate on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on both the access point and the station. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you to allow association. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access...
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... wireless devices or clients will connect to power save mode in an access point network. All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of packets, then switches back to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN721N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless USB Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type...
... wireless devices or clients will connect to power save mode in an access point network. All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of packets, then switches back to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN721N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless USB Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type...
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... Profile Management tab (shown in the Profiles List. 3. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter of the access point with access points that have different priorities; This mode also allows the selection of its WEP settings. The channels available depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared - Shared-key only allows the adapter to associate with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to start an...
... Profile Management tab (shown in the Profiles List. 3. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter of the access point with access points that have different priorities; This mode also allows the selection of its WEP settings. The channels available depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared - Shared-key only allows the adapter to associate with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to start an...
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... tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - The version of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The creation date of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The...
... tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - The version of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The creation date of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The...
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... QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 22 QSS configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will...
... QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 22 QSS configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will...
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... QSS button of the new device in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the front panel of the main menu. Select Press the button of the router. There are two ways: 1) Press the QSS button directly on the left of the Router shown in two minutes and click Connect. 23 Click Add device, then you can be enabled. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
... QSS button of the new device in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the front panel of the main menu. Select Press the button of the router. There are two ways: 1) Press the QSS button directly on the left of the Router shown in two minutes and click Connect. 23 Click Add device, then you can be enabled. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 4-10 2. Click Next to continue. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the main menu. When Figure 4-9 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the Router. Select the third option and enter the PIN value which is complete. 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Click Add device, then you will appear. Figure...
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 4-10 2. Click Next to continue. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the main menu. When Figure 4-9 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the Router. Select the third option and enter the PIN value which is complete. 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Click Add device, then you will appear. Figure...
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... the use of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Even if one or more bandwidth is rejected (ignored) by first going through an access point. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as low power wideband noise and is consumed than in a single network is referred to as peer-to-peer mode...
... the use of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Even if one or more bandwidth is rejected (ignored) by first going through an access point. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as low power wideband noise and is consumed than in a single network is referred to as peer-to-peer mode...
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....11b wireless networking standard, given by entering in a string in the wireless Access Point and to communicate with a RADIUS server. 31 Four keys can be used in a network to the wireless network name. A wireless security protocol use over the network. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). ¾ SSID - See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. ¾ WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - using WEP, you must be defined so that you create. For the wireless devices in...
....11b wireless networking standard, given by entering in a string in the wireless Access Point and to communicate with a RADIUS server. 31 Four keys can be used in a network to the wireless network name. A wireless security protocol use over the network. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). ¾ SSID - See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. ¾ WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - using WEP, you must be defined so that you create. For the wireless devices in...