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... No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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 to ...EN 301 489-17 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.
... No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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 to ...EN 301 489-17 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.
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... this user guide stands 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...
... this user guide stands 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...
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... WPA2 encryption to 150Mbps for your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI-E interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good ...-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet ...
... WPA2 encryption to 150Mbps for your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI-E interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good ...-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you step by step through the installation process; it can get a better Internet ...
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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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... 4 Then, close your computer manufacturer 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. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for...install the hardware prior to your PC case and locate an available PCI-E slot on the CD-ROM. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the ...
... 4 Then, close your computer manufacturer 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. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for...install the hardware prior to your PC case and locate an available PCI-E slot on the CD-ROM. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the ...
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to load the following screen. 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 Browse to continue. 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). 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 Figure 2-4 5. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
Click Browse to continue. 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). 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 Figure 2-4 5. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
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Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. 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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. 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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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 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. continue.
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 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. continue.
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 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 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to continue the Installation. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to close the wizard.. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9
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Figure 2-11 2. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-11 2. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide.
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Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue.
Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue.
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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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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration 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. If the icon is ... between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in your system tray. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal...
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration 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. If the icon is ... between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in your system tray. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal...
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... connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. 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 Based Authentication - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link...
... connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. 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 Based Authentication - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link...
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..., select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - 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...
..., select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - 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...
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Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 17
Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 17
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...; None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter 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 ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x...
...; None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter 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 ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x...
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... 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. Directly connecting to -peer communication, using...- Please select the power save mode after retrieving the packets. • Off - Selects maximum mode to communicate. 19 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 -...
... 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. Directly connecting to -peer communication, using...- Please select the power save mode after retrieving the packets. • Off - Selects maximum mode to communicate. 19 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 -...
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....11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc adapters, the channel 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 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. This...
....11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc adapters, the channel 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 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. This...