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... 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 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. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... 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 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. R. 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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... ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming; 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 Supports...
... ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming; 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 Supports...
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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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...PCI-E slot on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000 and XP are touching the slot's contacts. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless... Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. 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. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your computer manufacturer for...
...PCI-E slot on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000 and XP are touching the slot's contacts. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless... Resource CD into the PCI-E slot. 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. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into your computer manufacturer for...
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse 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. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in the screen 6 Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse 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. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
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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. Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Then click Next to continue the installation. 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. Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to 7 TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5). Then click Next to continue the installation. After that you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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. Click OK to proceed with the installation during 8
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Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard..
Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, 9 Click Continue Anyway to work with the operating system. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will appear. Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard..
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Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-11 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10
Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Figure 2-11 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-12 3. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 10
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The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4.
The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 4.
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Figure 2-16 6. 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). 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.
Figure 2-16 6. 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). 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 wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the ...in your Adapter for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 14 If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility...
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the ...in your Adapter for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can also run . The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 14 If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility...
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...Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the ... - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of the signal.
...Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the ... - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of the signal.
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.... Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile 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 Figure 3-2). The...
.... Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile 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 Figure 3-2). The...
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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. Figure 3-4 17 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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 3-3 2.
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. Figure 3-4 17 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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 3-3 2.
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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 both the access point and the station. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security ... Allow Association to Mixed Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 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...
... 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 both the access point and the station. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security ... Allow Association to Mixed Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 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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... will connect to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the Adapter. Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI-E Adapter continuously for peer-to communicate. 19 Directly connecting to another computer...
... will connect to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the Adapter. Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI-E Adapter continuously for peer-to communicate. 19 Directly connecting to another computer...
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... WEP keys on the regulatory domain. The four access points have the same WEP key. Open System enables an adapter to open authentication if shared fails. • Open - 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...
... WEP keys on the regulatory domain. The four access points have the same WEP key. Open System enables an adapter to open authentication if shared fails. • Open - 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...