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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 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. No...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. No...
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... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can be co-located or operated in a residential installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help.
... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can be co-located or operated in a residential installation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in which case the user may cause radio interference, in all EU countries (and other countries following ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in which case the user may cause radio interference, in all EU countries (and other countries following ...
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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. R. 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. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 23 Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. 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.
... 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 23 Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. 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.
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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 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.
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...: 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...
...: 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...
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... configured in a format of 2x2 for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of up to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can also interoperate...
... configured in a format of 2x2 for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of up to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can also interoperate...
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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 TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter...
... the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter...
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It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 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.
It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 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.
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Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4. 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 change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Browse to continue. 7 Figure 2-3 4. 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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Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to continue. 7 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
Then click Next to continue the installation. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to continue. 7 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 8 Click OK to continue the Installation on the screen below.
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After all the steps above, 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 notify you 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 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 notify you 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.
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...be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in your Adapter for example. If the icon is gray, there is...is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB ...
...be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) in your Adapter for example. If the icon is gray, there is...is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN821N can also run . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB ...
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... Type - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station is using. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found...
... Type - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station is using. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found...
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.... 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. 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 -
.... 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the signal. 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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...open authentication if shared fails. • Open System enables an adapter to communicate. ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter • Maximum - Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a... large number of the access point with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Automatic causes the adapter to power save mode after ...
...open authentication if shared fails. • Open System enables an adapter to communicate. ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter • Maximum - Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a... large number of the access point with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Automatic causes the adapter to power save mode after ...