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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...-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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
...., 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...-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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
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... 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, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains...
... 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, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains...
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... TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter...
... TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter...
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Flashing Quickly There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed. The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted Flashing Slowly or received.
Flashing Quickly There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed. The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted Flashing Slowly or received.
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...slot's contacts. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will prompt "Found New Hardware...'s power and turn on the CD-ROM. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Turn off your PC case. 4. Reconnect your...
...slot's contacts. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will prompt "Found New Hardware...'s power and turn on the CD-ROM. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Turn off your PC case. 4. Reconnect your...
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Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Browse to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Browse to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Next to 7 Figure 2-5 6. 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. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-6 7.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Next to 7 Figure 2-5 6. 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. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-6 7.
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Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8 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 . Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. continue.
Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8 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 . Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. continue.
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After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Figure 2-9 9. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system.
After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Figure 2-9 9. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system.
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Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-12 3. Figure 2-11 2. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide.
Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-12 3. Figure 2-11 2. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide.
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
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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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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.
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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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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... for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for example. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU...
... for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for example. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU...
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... of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Click Advanced on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data...connected are shown here. This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above...
... of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Click Advanced on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data...connected are shown here. This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above...
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... profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. 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 (shown in Figure...
... profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. 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 (shown in Figure...
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... clients, such as two or more TL-WN781ND wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the adapters must be in the drop-down list. • Maximum - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - The Adapter will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops...
... clients, such as two or more TL-WN781ND wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the adapters must be in the drop-down list. • Maximum - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - The Adapter will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops...
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... when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the access points. Open System enables an adapter to open authentication if shared fails. • Open - 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...
... when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the access points. Open System enables an adapter to open authentication if shared fails. • Open - 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...
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...: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 4 QSS configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. If the...
...: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 4 QSS configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. If the...
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... of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. Because a fixed frequency is useful at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with a Wireless Adapter, connected as peer-to a wired network by the military for use of retransmission. Infrastructure mode is not used, and only... corporation scale, or when it is a group of a conventional carrier several times per second according to an intended receiver (i.e. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Even if one or more bandwidth is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers....
... of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. Because a fixed frequency is useful at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with a Wireless Adapter, connected as peer-to a wired network by the military for use of retransmission. Infrastructure mode is not used, and only... corporation scale, or when it is a group of a conventional carrier several times per second according to an intended receiver (i.e. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Even if one or more bandwidth is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers....