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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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... translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
... translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
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... different from the body and that compliance is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Operation is achieved at that may cause undesired operation.
... different from the body and that compliance is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Operation is achieved at that may cause undesired operation.
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... take adequate measures. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. Refarming of own premises, general authorization is a class B product. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for...
... take adequate measures. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. Refarming of own premises, general authorization is a class B product. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for...
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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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China
...., 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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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. 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. 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 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...
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 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...
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... you for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is a 802.11n client device; the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b...
... you for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is a 802.11n client device; the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b...
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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 not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will prompt... Wizard program on the CD-ROM. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The LED will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Installation Guide 2.1 ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will prompt... Wizard program on the CD-ROM. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The LED will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Installation Guide 2.1 ...
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Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5
Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5
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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 change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4.
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 change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4.
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Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. After that you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. Click Next to continue. 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. 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. After that you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. Click Next to continue. 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
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Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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After all the steps above, you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 9. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 9
After all the steps above, you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 9. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 9
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...5dB and 10dB. 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 red, there is poor signal strength...tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. It appears at the bottom of the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. The configuration of the ...
...5dB and 10dB. 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 red, there is poor signal strength...tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. It appears at the bottom of the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. The configuration of the ...
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...Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. 12 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can... configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following ...
...Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. 12 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can... configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following ...
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength - The Profile Management screen provides tools to: 7 ¾ Add a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ Activate a Profile ¾ ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength - The Profile Management screen provides tools to: 7 ¾ Add a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ Activate a Profile ¾ ...
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.... Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Figure 3-3 2. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in Figure 3-3). 7 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you will see the Management dialog box (shown in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Note... case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
.... Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Figure 3-3 2. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in Figure 3-3). 7 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you will see the Management dialog box (shown in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Note... case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
