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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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... any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders...
... any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders...
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... device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is achieved at that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this...
... device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is achieved at that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this...
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... product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to allow current 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. 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...
... product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to allow current 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. 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...
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... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...2008 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. China
... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...2008 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. China
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... 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 Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... 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 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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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 that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB...
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 that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB...
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... intrusion and protect your notebook and PC. It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of the product The adapter is ... capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to 150Mbps 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....
... intrusion and protect your notebook and PC. It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of the product The adapter is ... capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to 150Mbps 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....
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Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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... two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar... be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
... two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar... be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
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Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue.
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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). It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. 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). It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. Then click Next to continue the Installation. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. Then click Next to continue the Installation. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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 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 continue the Installation.
Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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 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 continue the Installation.
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...to configure your system tray. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Adapter for example. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status ...strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
...to configure your system tray. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Adapter for example. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status ...strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
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... - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The configuration of Profile name...
... - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The configuration of Profile name...
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... configuration profile, click New on the screen above, you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab.
... configuration profile, click New on the screen above, you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab.
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Figure 3-4 13 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Figure 3-3 2. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
Figure 3-4 13 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Figure 3-3 2. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
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... Security tab to allow association. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as your need. 3. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security...
... Security tab to allow association. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as your need. 3. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security...