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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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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative... such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative... such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from...
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... the equipment. Operation is no guarantee that compliance is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 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...
... the equipment. Operation is no guarantee that compliance is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 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...
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... General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for indoor applications Note: Please don't use . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in recent years to take adequate measures.
... General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for indoor applications Note: Please don't use . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in recent years to take adequate measures.
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... 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 within the scope of ...2008 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.
... 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 within the scope of ...2008 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.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of ...
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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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... any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with 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, including: • TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure...
... any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with 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, including: • TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure...
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...the TL-WN821N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of 2x2 for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 the TP-LINK ...300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you for your personal information from being exposed. it can get a ...
...the TL-WN821N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of 2x2 for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 the TP-LINK ...300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you for your personal information from being exposed. it can get a ...
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Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but 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 trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but 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 trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
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.... 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. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and...Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open...to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.
.... 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. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and...Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open...to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.
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Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5
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Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). 7 Figure 2-4 6 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) 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).
Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). 7 Figure 2-4 6 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) 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).
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Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder, 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. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder, 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. After that you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
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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 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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Click Continue Anyway to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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 Figure 2-9 9. 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). 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 Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation.
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... the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. You can be configured by... gray, there is more than 5dB. If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. Configuration for example. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. If the...
... the adapter in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. You can be configured by... gray, there is more than 5dB. If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. Configuration for example. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. If the...
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...currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The...) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The type of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication -
...currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The...) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The type of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication -
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... the Profile Management tab of the signal. This shows the strength of the 11NWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). Then 13 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
... the Profile Management tab of the signal. This shows the strength of the 11NWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). Then 13 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
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... field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. 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...
... field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 14 To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. 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...