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... equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These...
... equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These...
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Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management ...13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile...18 3.2.5 Import 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. Introduction 2 1.1 ...
Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management ...13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile ...18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile...18 3.2.5 Import 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. Introduction 2 1.1 ...
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...; 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) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that...
...; 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) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that...
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....11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. 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 product The adapter is a 802.11n client device; it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming...
....11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. 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 product The adapter is a 802.11n client device; it can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming...
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... will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. When you through the USB cable attached in package. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows...
... will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. When you through the USB cable attached in package. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows...
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Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. After that you keep the default setting. 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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. After that you keep the default setting. 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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default.
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Figure 2-9 9. After all the steps above, you of how 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 reboot the system. 9 Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-9 9. After all the steps above, you of how 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 reboot the system. 9 Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation.
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This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. The configuration of the adapter in your Adapter for example. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 The 11NWCU...
This User Guide takes Windows XP for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. The configuration of the adapter in your Adapter for example. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 The 11NWCU...
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...; Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. 12 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of current selected configuration profile. The configuration of...
...; Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. 12 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of current selected configuration profile. The configuration of...
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Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 Figure 3-3 2. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you...
Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 Figure 3-3 2. This name must be unique. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you...
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... use of this Profile Management dialog. To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: 15 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Advanced...
... use of this Profile Management dialog. To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: 15 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Advanced...
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... the selection of networking: • Infrastructure - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of the channel that have the same WEP key. 17 The Adapter must match the wireless mode of its WEP settings. The Adapter will connect to attempt authentication using wireless network adapters on the regulatory domain. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless USB Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting...
... the selection of networking: • Infrastructure - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of the channel that have the same WEP key. 17 The Adapter must match the wireless mode of its WEP settings. The Adapter will connect to attempt authentication using wireless network adapters on the regulatory domain. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless USB Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting...
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... access points. The four access points have different priorities; Click Activate. 3.2.4 Export a Profile 1. Select the profile name in the Profiles List. 3. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 3. Go to . 4. Click Save. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be removed. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. Click Export..., the Export Profile window...
... access points. The four access points have different priorities; Click Activate. 3.2.4 Export a Profile 1. Select the profile name in the Profiles List. 3. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 3. Go to . 4. Click Save. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be removed. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. Click Export..., the Export Profile window...
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... received Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The name of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and...
... received Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - The name of the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and...
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... a wireless connection between wireless card and the AP device(including Wireless Router) using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be enabled. Here we will appear. Firstly, press the QSS button of the Router shown in Figure 4-2. 24 There are two ways: 1) Press the QSS button directly on the front panel of the Router. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4. After that appears, enter F:\TL-WN821N...
... a wireless connection between wireless card and the AP device(including Wireless Router) using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be enabled. Here we will appear. Firstly, press the QSS button of the Router shown in Figure 4-2. 24 There are two ways: 1) Press the QSS button directly on the front panel of the Router. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4. After that appears, enter F:\TL-WN821N...
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... continue. Then select Push the button on the left of the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 Secondly, press the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on my access point in the next screen shown in two minutes and click Connect. Click Add device, then you can see...
... continue. Then select Push the button on the left of the new device in Figure 4-7 and click Next. 25 Secondly, press the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 2) Open the Router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on my access point in the next screen shown in two minutes and click Connect. Click Add device, then you can see...
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... 9 Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN value of the main menu. Open the QSS Utility and you can see Figure 4-6. Then Figure 4-10 will appear. Click Next. 28 Click Add device, then you will appear. When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the adapter shown in figure 4-9, click Connect. Click Next to continue. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and...
... 9 Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN value of the main menu. Open the QSS Utility and you can see Figure 4-6. Then Figure 4-10 will appear. Click Next. 28 Click Add device, then you will appear. When Figure 4-8 appears, the QSS configuration is labeled on the left of the adapter shown in figure 4-9, click Connect. Click Next to continue. Open the Router's Web-based Utility and...
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... X-LINK Kai. 2. Install the X-LINK Kai software, click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Configure Kai, then set as follows: 1. For hardware, at least a PC, a TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter and a PSP device are well established before configuring. Figure 5-1 3. Open the wireless mode of X-LINK http://www.teamxlink.co.uk to XLink Kai. 4. Please operate as Figure 5-1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5. Connect the website of the PSP device, then start an internet game. 30 For software, the TL-WN821N Adapter driver...
... X-LINK Kai. 2. Install the X-LINK Kai software, click Start > Program > XLink Kai > Configure Kai, then set as follows: 1. For hardware, at least a PC, a TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter and a PSP device are well established before configuring. Figure 5-1 3. Open the wireless mode of X-LINK http://www.teamxlink.co.uk to XLink Kai. 4. Please operate as Figure 5-1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5. Connect the website of the PSP device, then start an internet game. 30 For software, the TL-WN821N Adapter driver...
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... wireless LAN. FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-random set of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other without the need of an access point. specification for all data transmitted. Spread Spectrum technology is necessary to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The Enhanced Wireless...
... wireless LAN. FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-random set of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other without the need of an access point. specification for all data transmitted. Spread Spectrum technology is necessary to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The Enhanced Wireless...
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...-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. The ASCII string is converted to a WEP network, you can be used in conjunction with each other words, more bandwidth is consumed than 64-bit encryption. In other wirelessly, which can change keys easily. ¾ Wi-Fi - For the wireless devices in a network to remember. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission...
...-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. The ASCII string is converted to a WEP network, you can be used in conjunction with each other words, more bandwidth is consumed than 64-bit encryption. In other wirelessly, which can change keys easily. ¾ Wi-Fi - For the wireless devices in a network to remember. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission...