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... Contents ...1 Chapter 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product 2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation 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 4 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 9 Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP 14 3.1 Current Status ...14 3.2 Profile Management ...16 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 16 3.2.2 Remove a profile...21 3.2.3 Switch another Profile...21...
... Contents ...1 Chapter 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product 2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation 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 4 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 9 Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP 14 3.1 Current Status ...14 3.2 Profile Management ...16 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 16 3.2.2 Remove a profile...21 3.2.3 Switch another Profile...21...
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...supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 2 With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for easily adding or ...technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet experience, such...
...supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 2 With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for easily adding or ...technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet experience, such...
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...XP are touching the slot's contacts. Check with your PC's chassis with each other. The Setup steps for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. Turn off your ...PC case. 4. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 ...
...XP are touching the slot's contacts. Check with your PC's chassis with each other. The Setup steps for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. Turn off your ...PC case. 4. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 ...
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Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 . Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8
Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 . Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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.. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. After all the steps above, you will appear. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-9 9. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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.. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. After all the steps above, you will appear. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Figure 2-9 9. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9
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Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 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). Figure 2-16 6. 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 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). Figure 2-16 6. 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.
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... poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. If the icon is gray, there is more than 5dB...icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP is less than 20dB. The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP & 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. This chapter ...
... poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. If the icon is gray, there is more than 5dB...icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP is less than 20dB. The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP & 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. This chapter ...
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... 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. 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 ... sure that are different; To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP ...
... 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. 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 ... sure that are different; To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP ...
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Click Export..., the Export Profile window will appear below . 3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profiles List. 3. Select the profile name required in Figure 3-2), click ... The profile being used can't be exported to the specified location. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2). 2. TL-WN781ND 1.0 Figure 3-8 3.2.5 Import a Profile 1. Browse to . 4. Click Activate. 3.2.4 Export a Profile 1. Click Save. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab (shown in Figure 3-2), ...
Click Export..., the Export Profile window will appear below . 3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profiles List. 3. Select the profile name required in Figure 3-2), click ... The profile being used can't be exported to the specified location. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2). 2. TL-WN781ND 1.0 Figure 3-8 3.2.5 Import a Profile 1. Browse to . 4. Click Activate. 3.2.4 Export a Profile 1. Click Save. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab (shown in Figure 3-2), ...
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... the configuration profile for that network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab screen. Click Refresh to an available network. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below. 2. TL-WN781ND 1.0 Figure 3-9 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 1. Figure 3-10 22 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.
... the configuration profile for that network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab screen. Click Refresh to an available network. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below. 2. TL-WN781ND 1.0 Figure 3-9 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 1. Figure 3-10 22 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.
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The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear in Figure 3-2). 23 Highlight the profiles to add to the network. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list, please follow ... profiles and use it to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. Click OK. 7. Figure 3-11 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of...
The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear in Figure 3-2). 23 Highlight the profiles to add to the network. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list, please follow ... profiles and use it to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. Click OK. 7. Figure 3-11 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of...
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... Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Data Security WPA/WPA2; 64/128-bit WEP; TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI-E Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n; IEEE802.11b; Operating System Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Radio Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n...
... Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Data Security WPA/WPA2; 64/128-bit WEP; TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI-E Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n; IEEE802.11b; Operating System Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Radio Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n...