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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WN781ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WN781ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China
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... TL-WN781ND, 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-WN781ND 150Mbps... Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter without any explanations. 1
... TL-WN781ND, 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-WN781ND 150Mbps... Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter without any explanations. 1
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... a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your personal information from being exposed. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the..., Windows 7 2 It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to prevent outside intrusion and protect your PC. it...
... a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your personal information from being exposed. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the..., Windows 7 2 It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to prevent outside intrusion and protect your PC. it...
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The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted Flashing Slowly or received. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed. Flashing Quickly There is no data being transmitted or received. 3
The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted Flashing Slowly or received. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed. Flashing Quickly There is no data being transmitted or received. 3
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.... 4. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Then, close your computer manufacturer for Windows XP. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express...
.... 4. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Then, close your computer manufacturer for Windows XP. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express...
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Figure 2-2 3.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Figure 2-2 3.
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Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 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. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 5.
Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 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. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 5.
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Then click Next to continue the installation. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
Then click Next to continue the installation. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
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continue. Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 . TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8
continue. Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 . TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8
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Figure 2-9 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard.. After all the steps above, you will appear. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard.. After all the steps above, you will appear. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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Figure 2-12 3. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-11 2. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment.
Figure 2-12 3. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-11 2. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment.
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Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
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Click Finish to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-15 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-16 6.
Click Finish to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-15 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-16 6.
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... XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP is more than 5dB. If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI...
... XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP is more than 5dB. If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI...
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... see advanced information about the program and its operations. 15 Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration... Network Type - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server...
... see advanced information about the program and its operations. 15 Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration... Network Type - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server...
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... ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will see the Management dialog box...
... ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will see the Management dialog box...
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Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 17 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows.
Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 17 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows.
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you to make sure that are different; TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables ...
you to make sure that are different; TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables ...
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... save mode in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN781ND wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Selects maximum mode to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on ... computer, for peer-to let the access point buffer incoming messages for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode -
... save mode in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN781ND wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Selects maximum mode to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on ... computer, for peer-to let the access point buffer incoming messages for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode -
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... open authentication if shared fails. • Open - This mode also allows the selection of its WEP settings. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 150 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network...
... open authentication if shared fails. • Open - This mode also allows the selection of its WEP settings. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 150 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network...