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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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... or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or...
... or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or...
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... responsible for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in desktop or laptop computers. This device complies with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. However, there is achieved at that to provide reasonable protection against...
... responsible for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in desktop or laptop computers. This device complies with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. However, there is achieved at that to provide reasonable protection against...
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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 outdoor ...
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 outdoor ...
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...China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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.
...China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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.
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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 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...
The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 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...
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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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...screen. 4 The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to the USB port on the CD-ROM. To continue, double... your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
...screen. 4 The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to the USB port on the CD-ROM. To continue, double... your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2.
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After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5
After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. 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 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. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3).
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After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-5 6. Then click Next to continue the installation. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-5 6. Then click Next to continue the installation. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
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Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8
Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8
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Figure 2-9 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. 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 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. Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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... is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows...
... is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows...
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... the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type...You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found 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 computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type...You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here...
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... the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). Then 13 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 -
... the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). Then 13 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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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. Please enter ... mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile 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. Please enter ... mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name...