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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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... the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brands and product...
... the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other brands and product...
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... limits for help. SAR measurements are designed to which the receiver is achieved at that may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This equipment generates, uses and can radiate...
... limits for help. SAR measurements are designed to which the receiver is achieved at that may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This equipment generates, uses and can radiate...
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... a class B product. within a radius of 20 km from the centre of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in France. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without...
... a class B product. within a radius of 20 km from the centre of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in France. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without...
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...., 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...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. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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...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. China R. 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. QSS configuration 24 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 24 4.2 PIN method ...27 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 ...
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 Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 ...
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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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... 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 the ...package contains the above items. If any explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾...
... 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 the ...package contains the above items. If any explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾...
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.... 2 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; It has good capability on . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can get a better Internet ...notebook and PC. 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 2x2 for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due...
.... 2 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; It has good capability on . TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you can get a better Internet ...notebook and PC. 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 2x2 for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due...
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Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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...Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on your computer. 2. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. When you through the USB cable attached in package. The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is...Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation 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. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. Plug the ...
...Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on your computer. 2. Connect the Adapter and your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. When you through the USB cable attached in package. The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is...Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation 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. Insert the Resource CD into your computer through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. Plug the ...
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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. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. 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. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 7 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only, select Make 5 Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
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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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Choose configuration tool, if you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 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. 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. Click Next to continue. 7 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. 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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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 Figure 2-7 8.
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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 continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 9 After all the steps above, you of how to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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 continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 9. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 9 After all the steps above, you of how to work 7 with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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...Windows XP is more than 5dB. 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and.... The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Configuration for...
...Windows XP is more than 5dB. 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 your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and.... The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11 You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. Configuration for...
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... ) Note: 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 - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile...
... ) Note: 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 - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile...
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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 - Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. Then 13
... 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 - Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. Then 13
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... enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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...
... enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. 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...