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... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN851N 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 ...EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN851N 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 ...EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... stands for TL-WN851N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any...
... stands for TL-WN851N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any...
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... capability on . The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is designed to provide...
... capability on . The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is designed to provide...
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Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking connection; Flashing Quickly The adapter is on. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Solid Light The adapter is inserted in the slot and the power is transmitting or receiving data. 3
Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking connection; Flashing Quickly The adapter is on. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Solid Light The adapter is inserted in the slot and the power is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter... into your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter... into your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its...
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Select Install Driver Only to continue. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4.
Select Install Driver Only to continue. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
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Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12
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Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-21 14 Click Yes to continue. 4.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-21 14 Click Yes to continue. 4.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able XX to continue the installation. 15 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able XX to continue the installation. 15 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system.
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Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851N can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. It appears at the bottom ... Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is green, there is...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851N can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. It appears at the bottom ... Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is green, there is...
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...configure it on the Advanced tab of the signal. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows the name of network ...of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table ...
...configure it on the Advanced tab of the signal. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows the name of network ...of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table ...