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.... 2) This device must follow the specific operating instructions for use in a particular installation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for any interference received, including interference that to operate the equipment. These limits are based on , the user is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
.... 2) This device must follow the specific operating instructions for use in a particular installation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for any interference received, including interference that to operate the equipment. These limits are based on , the user is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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... 3 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using WPS 12 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 12 3.2.2 PIN method 14 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 16 3.3.1 In Windows 7 16 3.3.2 In Windows Vista 18 3.3.3 In Windows XP 20 Chapter 4 Management 23 4.1 Profile...23 4.1.1 Add a profile 23 4.1.2 Modify a profile 25 4.1.3 Delete a profile 25 4.2 Advanced ...26 4.3 About...27 Chapter 5 AP Mode 28 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 30...
... 3 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using WPS 12 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 12 3.2.2 PIN method 14 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 16 3.3.1 In Windows 7 16 3.3.2 In Windows Vista 18 3.3.3 In Windows XP 20 Chapter 4 Management 23 4.1 Profile...23 4.1.1 Add a profile 23 4.1.2 Modify a profile 25 4.1.3 Delete a profile 25 4.2 Advanced ...26 4.3 About...27 Chapter 5 AP Mode 28 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 30...
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If any explanations. 1 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL-WN823N, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in this User Guide stands for TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any of...
If any explanations. 1 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL-WN823N, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in this User Guide stands for TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any of...
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... the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you can also interoperate with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption Supports high rate of up a wireless connection. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to quickly set up to 300Mbps for your desktop. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity...
... the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you can also interoperate with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption Supports high rate of up a wireless connection. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to quickly set up to 300Mbps for your desktop. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity...
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Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
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...; Note: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Select model TL-WN823N. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Figure 2-1 4 Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Install Driver&Utility to the USB port on your CD-ROM drive...
...; Note: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Select model TL-WN823N. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Figure 2-1 4 Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Install Driver&Utility to the USB port on your CD-ROM drive...
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Figure 2-3 5 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. It is recommended to continue. Click Next to continue. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Choose a setup type. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 2.
Figure 2-3 5 Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. It is recommended to continue. Click Next to continue. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Choose a setup type. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 2.
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... connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN823N uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. o 3.1 To connect using Windows built-in your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as the management software. For specific operations, please go to to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name...
... connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN823N uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. o 3.1 To connect using Windows built-in your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as the management software. For specific operations, please go to to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name...
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... network without entering a key. Input the password which can connect to your target network next time if you can be connected is not security-enabled and you tick Connect automatically. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be found on your router if your router or access point, then click OK to continue. You must know the encryption key/security settings to your router or access point. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter SSID (Service Set...
... network without entering a key. Input the password which can connect to your target network next time if you can be connected is not security-enabled and you tick Connect automatically. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be found on your router if your router or access point, then click OK to continue. You must know the encryption key/security settings to your router or access point. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter SSID (Service Set...
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... only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Push the WPS button on the back panel of the router. If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. Press the QSS (also called WPS) button...
... only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Push the WPS button on the back panel of the router. If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. Press the QSS (also called WPS) button...
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... connected to continue. Enter the PIN value of the adapter which is only available in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 15 Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Enter a PIN into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of this device into my access point or wireless router. Then click Add device and the following figure will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows...
... connected to continue. Enter the PIN value of the adapter which is only available in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 15 Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Enter a PIN into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of this device into my access point or wireless router. Then click Add device and the following figure will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows...
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Follow the steps below. 16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in Figure 3-15. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-13 3. Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in wireless utility.
Follow the steps below. 16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in Figure 3-15. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-13 3. Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in wireless utility.
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... wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to the network. 17 Or push the WPS button (also called QSS) on the router or access point (You will be built without entering a key. If the network you would like to be connected is supported as shown in your area. If the network to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on the window if WPS/QSS function is not secure, the connection...
... wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to the network. 17 Or push the WPS button (also called QSS) on the router or access point (You will be built without entering a key. If the network you would like to be connected is supported as shown in your area. If the network to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on the window if WPS/QSS function is not secure, the connection...
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... you the trouble of the screen. With Profile management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you how to the adapter. The TL-WN823N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on your TL-WN823N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop will start the utility. 4.1 Profile Your wireless networks may...
... you the trouble of the screen. With Profile management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you how to the adapter. The TL-WN823N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on your TL-WN823N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop will start the utility. 4.1 Profile Your wireless networks may...
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... enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Encryption Type: From the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). Unchecking it . Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network...
... enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Encryption Type: From the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). Unchecking it . Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network...
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... available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. The adapters successfully installed in your computer. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your computer will be able to work as an AP. Here you can switch to another wireless network adapter. Once enabled, the adapter will...
... available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. The adapters successfully installed in your computer. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your computer will be able to work as an AP. Here you can switch to another wireless network adapter. Once enabled, the adapter will...
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... can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to SoftAP mode. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work...
... can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to SoftAP mode. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work...
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....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP. It was designed to authenticate your AP. IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the default key 12345678. The default name (SSID) is "SoftAP". Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which devices connected to it. Figure 5-3 Soft AP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which...
....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP. It was designed to authenticate your AP. IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the default key 12345678. The default name (SSID) is "SoftAP". Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which devices connected to it. Figure 5-3 Soft AP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which...
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... recognized as a Basic Service Set (BSS). In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. Ad hoc Network - Infrastructure mode is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation. DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier...
... recognized as a Basic Service Set (BSS). In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. Ad hoc Network - Infrastructure mode is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation. DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier...
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... of computers and associated devices communicate with a RADIUS server. 35 A group of standards. WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - alphanumeric characters) format. To gain access to the wireless network name. The ASCII string is a string of encryption. It corresponds to the ESSID in the IEEE 802.11 standard. A Service Set Identification is consumed than 64-bit encryption. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Spread Spectrum - In...
... of computers and associated devices communicate with a RADIUS server. 35 A group of standards. WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - alphanumeric characters) format. To gain access to the wireless network name. The ASCII string is a string of encryption. It corresponds to the ESSID in the IEEE 802.11 standard. A Service Set Identification is consumed than 64-bit encryption. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Spread Spectrum - In...
