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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 ...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 South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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 ...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 South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... for 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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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...
... for 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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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...
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...; Good capability on anti-jamming; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. 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 best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ IEEE 802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾...
...; Good capability on anti-jamming; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. 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 best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ IEEE 802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾...
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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. Flashing Quickly There is no data being transmitted or received. 3
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... install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows XP 1. Turn off your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to your PC's chassis with each other. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter...
... install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows XP 1. Turn off your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to your PC's chassis with each other. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter...
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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. 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
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After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 5. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). 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 Click Browse to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 5. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in Figure 2-4). 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 Click Browse to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
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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 Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-5 6. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Then click Next to continue the installation. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5).
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 Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-5 6. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Then click Next to continue the installation. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5).
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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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To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard.. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you 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). Figure 2-9 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear.
To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard.. Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you 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). Figure 2-9 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear.
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Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 2-12 3. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-11 2.
Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 2-12 3. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-11 2.
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Figure 2-16 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Figure 2-16 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal ...
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal ...
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.... This shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The options...
.... This shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The options...
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... machine. 16 Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. 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 3-2). The...
... machine. 16 Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. 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 3-2). The...
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To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Figure 3-4 17 Figure 3-3 2. 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.
To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Figure 3-4 17 Figure 3-3 2. 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.
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... Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is checked on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you must select the...has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 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: ...
... Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is checked on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you must select the...has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 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: ...
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - Directly connecting to another computer, for the Adapter. The Adapter will connect to communicate. 19 Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI-E Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are...
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - Directly connecting to another computer, for the Adapter. The Adapter will connect to communicate. 19 Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI-E Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are...
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... ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the client adapter that have different priorities; 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...specify four access points at most to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc adapters, the channel that the Wireless Adapter uses. The Wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it to an access point: • Auto - It ...
... ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the client adapter that have different priorities; 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...specify four access points at most to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc adapters, the channel that the Wireless Adapter uses. The Wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it to an access point: • Auto - It ...