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... are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide 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...
... are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide 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...
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... 2. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your CD-ROM ...the PCI Adapter into your PC's chassis with your PC case. 4. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. 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. Turn ...
... 2. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your CD-ROM ...the PCI Adapter into your PC's chassis with your PC case. 4. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. 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. Turn ...
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to continue.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to continue.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8
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To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to continue the Installation.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to continue the Installation.
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Figure 2-19 2. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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.
Figure 2-19 2. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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.
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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. Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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).
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. Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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).
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... current selected configuration profile. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows the name of the signal. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You...
... current selected configuration profile. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows the name of the signal. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You...
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 28 The driver name and path of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver... show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 28 The driver name and path of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver... show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the...
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.2 For Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Icon connection. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.2 For Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Icon connection. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29
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... is not available for Windows 7. Figure 3-18 3.3 For Windows 7 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is successful established, the following screen will see the available wireless network list. Please follow the steps below. 1. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Click the icon at the bottom of... your system tray and then you will appear, click close to establish a connection. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 So after the Adapter's driver has...
... is not available for Windows 7. Figure 3-18 3.3 For Windows 7 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is successful established, the following screen will see the available wireless network list. Please follow the steps below. 1. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Click the icon at the bottom of... your system tray and then you will appear, click close to establish a connection. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 So after the Adapter's driver has...
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either ... method. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either ... method. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to...
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... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile 19 3.2.5 Import a Profile 19 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 20 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 20 3.3 Diagnostics...21 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 22 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 22 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 23 Appendix A: Specifications 26 Appendix B: Glossary 27
... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Export a Profile 19 3.2.5 Import a Profile 19 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 20 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 20 3.3 Diagnostics...21 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 22 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 22 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 23 Appendix A: Specifications 26 Appendix B: Glossary 27
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Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN851N, 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN851N, 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
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...the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. Once the adapter is firmly in the proper folder according to your computer manufacturer for ...folder with the same name as your PC case. 4. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. After that all of the PC. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Then, close your ...
...the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. Once the adapter is firmly in the proper folder according to your computer manufacturer for ...folder with the same name as your PC case. 4. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. After that all of the PC. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Then, close your ...
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TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Figure 2-2 3.
TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Figure 2-2 3.
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Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 8 TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-9).
Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 8 TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-9).
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... the station is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the...Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the strength of current selected configuration ...
... the station is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure it on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the...Type - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Click Advanced on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the strength of current selected configuration ...