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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010183
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010183
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
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FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following two conditions: 1) ...
FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following two conditions: 1) ...
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... for indoor applications Note: Please don't use the product outdoors in France. Refarming of own premises, general authorization is a class B product. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor...
... for indoor applications Note: Please don't use the product outdoors in France. Refarming of own premises, general authorization is a class B product. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor...
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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... configuration 22 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 23 4.2 PIN method ...26 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... configuration 22 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 23 4.2 PIN method ...26 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 26 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 27 Appendix A: Specifications 29 Appendix B: Glossary 30
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 26 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 27 Appendix A: Specifications 29 Appendix B: Glossary 30
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... for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One 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...
... for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One 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...
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of up to 150Mbps ¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless... anti-jamming; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows...
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of up to 150Mbps ¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless... anti-jamming; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows...
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Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
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... through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard...
... through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard...
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 5 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 5 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
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After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 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. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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Then click Next to continue the Installation. Click OK to continue. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
Then click Next to continue the Installation. Click OK to continue. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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 continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 8 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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 9.
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 continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 8 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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 9.
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Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the ...the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 10 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add configuration profiles ...
Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the ...the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 10 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add configuration profiles ...
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...; Signal Strength - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of current selected configuration...
...; Signal Strength - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of current selected configuration...
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Edit the General ...
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Edit the General ...
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 13 Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 13 Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
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... in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase...
... in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase...