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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN823N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN823N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that the above items are available. One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. Note: The 'adapter' mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN823N, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration...
TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that the above items are available. One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. Note: The 'adapter' mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN823N, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you to quickly set up to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps...
TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you to quickly set up to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to 300Mbps...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled.
TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled.
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...: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Select model TL-WN823N. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to begin. There will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Figure 2-1 4 Click Install Driver&Utility to the USB port on your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will pop...
...: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Select model TL-WN823N. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to begin. There will guide you through the installation procedures for example. 1. Figure 2-1 4 Click Install Driver&Utility to the USB port on your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will pop...
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Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-3 5 Figure 2-2 3. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 2. Click Next to continue.
Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-3 5 Figure 2-2 3. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 2. Click Next to continue.
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Click Install to continue. Click Next in the screen below to continue the setup. Figure 2-5 6 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Figure 2-4 5. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 4.
Click Install to continue. Click Next in the screen below to continue the setup. Figure 2-5 6 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Figure 2-4 5. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 4.
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Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 7 This may take 1~2 minutes. The utility and drivers will see the screen below. After all the steps above, you will install. Click Finish to complete the setup. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 6.
Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 7 This may take 1~2 minutes. The utility and drivers will see the screen below. After all the steps above, you will install. Click Finish to complete the setup. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 6.
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Figure 2-8 8 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
Figure 2-8 8 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
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... does not pop up on the screen. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can also launch the utility by some other brands. Method Three: To connect using TWCU TL-WN823N uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking...
... does not pop up on the screen. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can also launch the utility by some other brands. Method Three: To connect using TWCU TL-WN823N uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking...
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...continue. Input the password which can connect to your router 10 Or push the QSS/WPS button on the configuration page of the wireless network. The adapter will display. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to connect. Figure 3-3 If there is a ... automatically. You must know the encryption key/security settings to be found on your router if your router or access point. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your target network next time if...
...continue. Input the password which can connect to your router 10 Or push the QSS/WPS button on the configuration page of the wireless network. The adapter will display. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to connect. Figure 3-3 If there is a ... automatically. You must know the encryption key/security settings to be found on your router if your router or access point. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your target network next time if...
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Figure 3-4 4. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet. Click Close to your network. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key. Figure 3-5 5.
Figure 3-4 4. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet. Click Close to your network. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key. Figure 3-5 5.
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... Vista. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. Press the QSS (also called WPS) button on the Adapter. 12 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. If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using WPS...
... Vista. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. Press the QSS (also called WPS) button on the Adapter. 12 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. If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using WPS...
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The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-7 3. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-8 13 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Or open TWCU and click WPS tab.
The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-7 3. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-8 13 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Or open TWCU and click WPS tab.
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...are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2 PIN method Figure 3-9 There are detailed configuration procedures of ... new one instead. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of my access point or wireless router. The adapter will be connecting to continue. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). Select Enter the PIN of the...
...are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2 PIN method Figure 3-9 There are detailed configuration procedures of ... new one instead. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of my access point or wireless router. The adapter will be connecting to continue. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). Select Enter the PIN of the...
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... this device into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the adapter which is only available in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 15 When Figure 3-9 appears, you will appear. Figure 3-12 2. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-11 3. Then click Add device and the following figure...
... this device into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the adapter which is only available in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 15 When Figure 3-9 appears, you will appear. Figure 3-12 2. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-11 3. Then click Add device and the following figure...
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Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in wireless utility. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-13 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Follow the steps below. 16 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.
Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in wireless utility. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-13 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Follow the steps below. 16 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.
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1. If the network to be ...connected is not secure, the connection will be prompted to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is supported as shown in the figure below). Figure 3-17 3. Or push the WPS button (also called QSS) on your router. Highlight the wireless... then click Connect. The utility will be built without entering a key. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to push...
TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1. If the network to be ...connected is not secure, the connection will be prompted to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is supported as shown in the figure below). Figure 3-17 3. Or push the WPS button (also called QSS) on your router. Highlight the wireless... then click Connect. The utility will be built without entering a key. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to push...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in your system tray as shown in the figure below . 1. Select Connect to connect and then click Connect. 18 The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to a network. Figure 3-19 2. Follow the steps below .
TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in your system tray as shown in the figure below . 1. Select Connect to connect and then click Connect. 18 The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to a network. Figure 3-19 2. Follow the steps below .
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If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. If the network to the network. 19 You have now successfully connected to be connected is on your router. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-20 3. Figure 3-21 4.
If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. If the network to the network. 19 You have now successfully connected to be connected is on your router. TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-20 3. Figure 3-21 4.
