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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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... Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or...
... Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or...
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... radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the limits for help. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the limits for help. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use . within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for ...
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use . within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for ...
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... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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.
... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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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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... on anti-jamming, it is a 802.11n client device; 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; Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with... Ease to 300Mbps for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for your personal information from being exposed. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ ...
... on anti-jamming, it is a 802.11n client device; 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; Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with... Ease to 300Mbps for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for your personal information from being exposed. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ ...
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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 Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter 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 not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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.... 4 To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. When you through the USB cable attached in package. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New...
.... 4 To continue, double-click Setup.exe to install the Adapter: 1. Plug the Adapter directly to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. When you through the USB cable attached in package. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New...
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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. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. 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. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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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 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 Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Next 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. Choose configuration tool, if you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 It is recommended that , select the program folder, you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5.
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. Figure 2-5 6. After that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue. 7 It is recommended that , select the program folder, 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. 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
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Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. 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. 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 continue the Installation. 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. 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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It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. Configuration 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 is between 10dB and 20dB. ...there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11
It appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. Configuration 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 is between 10dB and 20dB. ...there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3. You can be configured by clicking the Start →Program→TP-LINK→ TL-WN821N Wireless Utility→TL-WN821N Wireless Utility. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 11
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... Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 12 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc...
... Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 12 TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc...
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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 - Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. Then 13
.... 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 - Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. Then 13
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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. Figure 3-3 2. Edit ...; Client Name - Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾...
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. Figure 3-3 2. Edit ...; Client Name - Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾...