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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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... may be reproduced in any form or by 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 respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such...
... may be reproduced in any form or by 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 respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such...
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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 part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any ...
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 part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any ...
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...) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for indoor applications Note: Please don't use . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is a class B product.
...) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for indoor applications Note: Please don't use . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is a class B product.
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China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ...-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. R.
China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ...-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. R.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 ...
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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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... 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 without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 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...
... 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 without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 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...
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... The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is a 802.11n client device; It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless N ... high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ¾ Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad...
... The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is a 802.11n client device; It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless N ... high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice 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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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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... to load the following screen. 4 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to the USB port on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is...install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. The Setup...
... to load the following screen. 4 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to the USB port on . 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is...install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. The Setup...
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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. 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.
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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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After that you keep the default setting. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to continue. 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
After that you keep the default setting. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to continue. 7 Then click Next to continue the installation. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
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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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to reboot the system. 9 After all the steps above, you of how to continue the Installation. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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 work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to reboot the system. 9 After all the steps above, you of how to continue the Installation. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. 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 work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your system tray. It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display...5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is green, ...
Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your system tray. It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display...5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is green, ...
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...authentication is using. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the ...tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes...
...authentication is using. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the ...tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes...
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... the signal. Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. This shows the strength of the 11NWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
... the signal. Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. This shows the strength of the 11NWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
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... in Figure 3-3). 7 1. Figure 3-3 2. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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.
... in Figure 3-3). 7 1. Figure 3-3 2. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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.
