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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.6 1910010209
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.6 1910010209
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.... No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are...
.... No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are...
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... void the user's authority to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device can be co-located or operated in a particular installation. FCC STATEMENT 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. Any changes or...
... void the user's authority to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device can be co-located or operated in a particular installation. FCC STATEMENT 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. Any changes or...
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... 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. National restrictions This device is a class B product. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use .
... 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. National restrictions This device is a class B product. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use .
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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN821N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of ... EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN821N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of ... EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2.
... 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 27 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 28 Chapter 5. Example for Application 30 5.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game 30 Appendix A: Specifications 34 Appendix B: Glossary 35
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 27 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 28 Chapter 5. Example for Application 30 5.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game 30 Appendix A: Specifications 34 Appendix B: Glossary 35
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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, including: • TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that... the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands 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 above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB ...
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...; Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 the TP-LINK Wireless N Client... throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x...
...; Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 the TP-LINK Wireless N Client... throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x...
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but 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 transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
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...with each other. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2...Setup Wizard program on your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 When you through the USB cable attached in package. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to the USB port on the CD-ROM. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
...with each other. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2...Setup Wizard program on your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 When you through the USB cable attached in package. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to the USB port on the CD-ROM. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
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Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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Click Next 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 Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4.
Click Next 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 Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below.
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Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 9.
Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 9.
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... the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run ...there is more than 5dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is ... strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3.
... the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run ...there is more than 5dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is ... strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3.
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...Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of current selected configuration profile. This shows whether the server based... authentication is used. 12 Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described ...it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾...
...Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of current selected configuration profile. This shows whether the server based... authentication is used. 12 Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described ...it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾...
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.... 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
.... 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
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... the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Figure 3-3 2. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-3). 7 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Please...
... the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Figure 3-3 2. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-3). 7 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Please...