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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN725N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN725N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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... Guide stands for TL-WN725N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. ) Note: The 'adapter' mentioned in the package. If any of the above items are available. ¾ One TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation...
... Guide stands for TL-WN725N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. ) Note: The 'adapter' mentioned in the package. If any of the above items are available. ¾ One TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation...
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...150Mbps for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN725N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless... ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 2 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled...
...150Mbps for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN725N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless... ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 2 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled...
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TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.
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TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to install driver and utility for your computer, you will be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Windows XP 4 please click Cancel, and then follow the Software Installation steps to the USB port on your computer. )Note: When the hardware has been successfully installed on your adapter. Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2);
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to install driver and utility for your computer, you will be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Windows XP 4 please click Cancel, and then follow the Software Installation steps to the USB port on your computer. )Note: When the hardware has been successfully installed on your adapter. Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2);
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There will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. Figure 2-3 5 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore...
There will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. Figure 2-3 5 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore...
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The InstallShield Wizard window will be prompted to choose a setup language from a drop-down list of 14 ones; Figure 2-5 6 You will appear. Click Next to proceed. then click OK to continue. Figure 2-4 3. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. As follows we take English setup for example.
The InstallShield Wizard window will be prompted to choose a setup language from a drop-down list of 14 ones; Figure 2-5 6 You will appear. Click Next to proceed. then click OK to continue. Figure 2-4 3. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. As follows we take English setup for example.
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Click Next in the screen below to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. to continue. Choose a setup type. Click Change... It is recommended to continue. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 2-7 7 Figure 2-6 5.
Click Next in the screen below to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. to continue. Choose a setup type. Click Change... It is recommended to continue. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 2-7 7 Figure 2-6 5.
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Figure 2-8 7. Click Install to continue the setup. This may take 1~2 minutes. The utility and drivers will install. Figure 2-9 8 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 6.
Figure 2-8 7. Click Install to continue the setup. This may take 1~2 minutes. The utility and drivers will install. Figure 2-9 8 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 6.
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TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 8. Figure 2-10 9. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to complete the setup. After all the steps above, you will appear in the following figure and the icon will see the screen below. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in your system tray. Click Finish to a Wireless Network. X Figure 2-11 9
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 8. Figure 2-10 9. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to complete the setup. After all the steps above, you will appear in the following figure and the icon will see the screen below. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in your system tray. Click Finish to a Wireless Network. X Figure 2-11 9
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...you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) TL-WN725N uses the TWCU as is called by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or ...Method One: To connect using WPS By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the screen. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a network,...
...you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) TL-WN725N uses the TWCU as is called by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or ...Method One: To connect using WPS By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the screen. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a network,...
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TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on the configuration page of your 11 With Certificate as your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2 If you will be prompted to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (...field, as shown in Figure 3-3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-PSK If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-PSK, you will be prompted to choose ...
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on the configuration page of your 11 With Certificate as your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2 If you will be prompted to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (...field, as shown in Figure 3-3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-PSK If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-PSK, you will be prompted to choose ...
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Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-4. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 12 With Password as your authentication, you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-4. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 12 With Password as your authentication, you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-7.
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TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 3-6 5. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 13 Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-7 6. Click Close to your network. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet.
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 3-6 5. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 13 Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-7 6. Click Close to your network. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet.
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... the Router. Here takes Router TL-WR741ND for example. 14 If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To...
... the Router. Here takes Router TL-WR741ND for example. 14 If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To...
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The adapter will be connecting to the target network. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. Figure 3-10 15 Open TWCUand click WPS tab. Figure 3-9 3. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect.
The adapter will be connecting to the target network. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. Figure 3-10 15 Open TWCUand click WPS tab. Figure 3-9 3. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect.
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... from your Router, please enter the new one instead. Select Enter the PIN of each way. 3.2.2.1. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router (here... a PIN into your Router or AP device. Figure 3-12 16 Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are the detailed configuration procedures of my access point or wireless Router. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to continue.
... from your Router, please enter the new one instead. Select Enter the PIN of each way. 3.2.2.1. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router (here... a PIN into your Router or AP device. Figure 3-12 16 Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are the detailed configuration procedures of my access point or wireless Router. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to continue.
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... is randomly generated. In the field beside PIN, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Open your AP device 1. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Enter the PIN value of the main menu. Then click Add device and the ...following figure will be connecting to continue. Enter a PIN into my access point or wireless Router. Click Connect to the target network. Figure 3-14 2. Select Enter the PIN of this device into your Router's Web-based Utility and...
... is randomly generated. In the field beside PIN, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Open your AP device 1. TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Enter the PIN value of the main menu. Then click Add device and the ...following figure will be connecting to continue. Enter a PIN into my access point or wireless Router. Click Connect to the target network. Figure 3-14 2. Select Enter the PIN of this device into your Router's Web-based Utility and...
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Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is complete. Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in Figure 3-17). When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 18 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 3.
Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is complete. Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in Figure 3-17). When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 18 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 3.
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Left-click the wireless icon in the figure below). If the network to be prompted to push the button on your Router. Figure 3-19 19 Or push the WPS/.... If the network you would like to be built without entering a key. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 1.
Left-click the wireless icon in the figure below). If the network to be prompted to push the button on your Router. Figure 3-19 19 Or push the WPS/.... If the network you would like to be built without entering a key. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 1.