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... TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a residential installation. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help...
... TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a residential installation. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help...
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... for home and office use in France. National restrictions This device is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user...
... for home and office use in France. National restrictions This device is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user...
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... 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management ...13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile...18 3.2.5 Import a Profile ...19 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 19 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 20 3.3 Diagnostics...22 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 22 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 23 Chapter 4. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter...
... 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management ...13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile...18 3.2.5 Import a Profile ...19 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 19 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 20 3.3 Diagnostics...22 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 22 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 23 Chapter 4. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter...
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN821N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN821N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the...
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The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN821N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and...
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN821N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and...
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Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
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... software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to install the Adapter: 1. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N...
... software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to install the Adapter: 1. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N...
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After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment.
After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment.
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Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). 7 Figure 2-4 6
Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). 7 Figure 2-4 6
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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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Click Next to continue. 7 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 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Click Next to continue. 7 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.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 9
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 9
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... poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. It appears at the bottom of the adapter in your Adapter for example. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility...
... poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. It appears at the bottom of the adapter in your Adapter for example. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility...
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...'s IP address. ¾ Control Channel - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 12 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel...
...'s IP address. ¾ Control Channel - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 12 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel...
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... network with wireless desktop adapters. The Adapter will connect to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN821N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. This mode also allows the selection of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open System enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of networking: • Infrastructure - Turns power...
... network with wireless desktop adapters. The Adapter will connect to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN821N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. This mode also allows the selection of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open System enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of networking: • Infrastructure - Turns power...
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The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The driver name and path of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter driver. 22 The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving...
The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The driver name and path of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter driver. 22 The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving...
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... the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 There are two ways: 1) Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 2. Click Add device, then you can see the welcome screen shown as Figure 4-6. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on my access point in the next screen shown in two minutes and click Connect. Secondly...
... the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 There are two ways: 1) Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 2. Click Add device, then you can see the welcome screen shown as Figure 4-6. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on my access point in the next screen shown in two minutes and click Connect. Secondly...
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-9 2. Click Add device, then you will appear. Then Figure 4-3 will see Select 9 Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN value of the main menu. Figure 4-10 3. Open the QSS Utility and you can see Figure 4-6. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the Router. Click Next. 28 When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-9 2. Click Add device, then you will appear. Then Figure 4-3 will see Select 9 Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN value of the main menu. Figure 4-10 3. Open the QSS Utility and you can see Figure 4-6. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the Router. Click Next. 28 When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of...
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For hardware, at least a PC, a TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter and a PSP device are well established before configuring. Open the wireless mode of X-LINK Kai. 2. Install the X-LINK Kai software, click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Configure Kai, then set as follows: 1. Connect the website of X-LINK http://www.teamxlink.co.uk to XLink Kai. 4. Please operate as Figure 5-1. After completing the settings, please click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Start Kai to connect to register, and download the...
For hardware, at least a PC, a TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter and a PSP device are well established before configuring. Open the wireless mode of X-LINK Kai. 2. Install the X-LINK Kai software, click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Configure Kai, then set as follows: 1. Connect the website of X-LINK http://www.teamxlink.co.uk to XLink Kai. 4. Please operate as Figure 5-1. After completing the settings, please click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Start Kai to connect to register, and download the...
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... chipping code). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as an Extended Service Set (ESS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. An ad-hoc network is referred to a wired network is a group of retransmission. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other without the need of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as a Basic Service Set (BSS). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix...
... chipping code). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as an Extended Service Set (ESS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. An ad-hoc network is referred to a wired network is a group of retransmission. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other without the need of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as a Basic Service Set (BSS). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix...
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... Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which network serving users are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other , all devices must determine the level of encryption. When using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to HEX for use over the network. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter developed...
... Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which network serving users are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other , all devices must determine the level of encryption. When using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to HEX for use over the network. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter developed...