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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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... are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of the specifications 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...
... are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of the specifications 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...
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... at that may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in desktop...
... at that may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in desktop...
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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 the ...
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 the ...
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... R. 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... 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.
... R. 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... 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.
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QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 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 ...
QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 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 ...
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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 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...
... 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...
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...up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to 300Mbps for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for your personal information from being exposed. With a faster wireless connection,... immediately. It has good capability on . 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 step-by-step through the installation process; Introduction Thank you can also...
...up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to 300Mbps for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for your personal information from being exposed. With a faster wireless connection,... immediately. It has good capability on . 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 step-by-step through the installation process; Introduction Thank you can also...
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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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... the PC is on your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. To continue, double-click Setup.exe...
... the PC is on your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are two ways to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. To continue, double-click Setup.exe...
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Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse 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.
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Driver Installation Diskette(s) to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse 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.
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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. After that you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. 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. After that you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Click Next to continue. 7 Figure 2-5 6.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8.
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Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. 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 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. 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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... strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If the icon is green, there is ... The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. 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.
... strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If the icon is green, there is ... The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. 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.
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... Name - 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 table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using.
... Name - 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 table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using.
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... on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
... on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
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This name must be unique. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the IEEE ...
This name must be unique. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the IEEE ...