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... 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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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 Wireless N USB Adapter...
... 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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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 Wireless N USB Adapter...
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... from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ¾ Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad...
... from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ¾ Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad...
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...the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to install the Adapter: 1. This user guide takes...Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP....
...the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to install the Adapter: 1. This user guide takes...Plug the Adapter directly to load the following screen. 4 When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP....
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It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment.
It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment.
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...of Windows 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength... will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in 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 RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. ...
...of Windows 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength... will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in 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 RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. ...
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter driver. 22 The driver name and path of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The MAC address...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter driver. 22 The driver name and path of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The name of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The MAC address...
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...Figure 4-5 2) Double click the icon on the left of the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the desktop to continue. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 2. There are two ways: 1) Press and hold the QSS button... of the adapter. Click Next to open the QSS Utility and then you can see Figure 4-4. Click Add...
...Figure 4-5 2) Double click the icon on the left of the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the desktop to continue. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 2. There are two ways: 1) Press and hold the QSS button... of the adapter. Click Next to open the QSS Utility and then you can see Figure 4-4. Click Add...
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... icon on the desktop to configure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are two ways to open the QSS Utility and then you will appear. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-8 4.2 PIN method There are the detailed configuration procedure of the adapter which is randomly generated.
... icon on the desktop to configure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are two ways to open the QSS Utility and then you will appear. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-8 4.2 PIN method There are the detailed configuration procedure of the adapter which is randomly generated.
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...10 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. When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the adapter shown in figure 4-9, click ...continue. Select the third option and enter the PIN value which is complete. 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-9 2. Click Next. 28 Click Add device, then you will appear. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the Router.
...10 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. When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the adapter shown in figure 4-9, click ...continue. Select the third option and enter the PIN value which is complete. 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-9 2. Click Next. 28 Click Add device, then you will appear. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the bottom of the Router.
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Figure 5-5 9. Check whether your PSP device is detected in the following "Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks" page, and click Activate. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 5-4 8. Launch TL-WN821N Wireless Utility, and click Scan in the page of "Profile Management", then highlight the Network Name (SSID) beginning with "PSP" in the Diagnostics mode of Kai as Figure 5-6 shown: Click the icon first and then click the folder . 32
Figure 5-5 9. Check whether your PSP device is detected in the following "Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks" page, and click Activate. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 5-4 8. Launch TL-WN821N Wireless Utility, and click Scan in the page of "Profile Management", then highlight the Network Name (SSID) beginning with "PSP" in the Diagnostics mode of Kai as Figure 5-6 shown: Click the icon first and then click the folder . 32