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...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ... 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. R. China
...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ... 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. R. China
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... Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN781ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers •...
... Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN781ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers •...
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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. The TL-WN781ND's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps..., 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 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing 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. The TL-WN781ND's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps..., 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 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter. ...
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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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... The Adapter's Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. 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. Make...the power. 2. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on your computer manufacturer for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case. 4. Remove your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure...
... The Adapter's Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. 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. Make...the power. 2. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on your computer manufacturer for Windows XP. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case. 4. Remove your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure...
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Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Click Browse to continue. Figure 2-4 5. 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 make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type.
Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). Click Browse to continue. Figure 2-4 5. 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 make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Figure 2-6 7. After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Figure 2-6 7. After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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. Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. continue.
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. Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-7 8. continue.
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Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 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.
Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 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 Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-11 2. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Next to load the following screen.
Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-11 2. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Next to load the following screen.
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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. 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.
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Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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 continue the Installation.
Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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 continue the Installation.
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...the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 14 This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. After... that of Windows 2000. The configuration of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for example. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾...
...the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 14 This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. After... that of Windows 2000. The configuration of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for example. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾...
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... Click Advanced on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see advanced information ... • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This...
... Click Advanced on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see advanced information ... • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This...
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... enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 16 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...
... enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 16 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...
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Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 17 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows.
Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 17 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows.
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... are different; you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as your need. 3. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you to allow association. 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...
... are different; you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as your need. 3. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you to allow association. 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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... wireless clients will connect 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. Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number...an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - 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 - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to let the access ...
... wireless clients will connect 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. Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number...an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - 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 - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to let the access ...
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... depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared - Open System enables an adapter to an access point: • Auto - Figure 3-7 20 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...
... depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared - Open System enables an adapter to an access point: • Auto - Figure 3-7 20 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...