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...., 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 ... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
...., 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 ... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R.
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... Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the...
... Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the...
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... choice for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed...11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for easily adding or upgrading wireless ...
... choice for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed...11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for easily adding or upgrading wireless ...
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Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing Quickly The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection; The adapter is already connected but 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 not transmitting or receiving data.
Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing Quickly The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection; The adapter is already connected but 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 not transmitting or receiving data.
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.... 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. 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. Remove your PC's power and turn on the back of its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with your...-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. 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.
.... 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. 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. Remove your PC's power and turn on the back of its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with your...-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. 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.
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Figure 2-3 4. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
Figure 2-3 4. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 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. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
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Figure 2-7 8. 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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Figure 2-7 8. 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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue installation. 8 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue installation. 8 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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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. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. 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. 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. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
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Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10
Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10
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Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5.
Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5.
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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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
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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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. Figure 2-19 2.
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Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. Click Next to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. Click Next to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
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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 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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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 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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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Then you will see Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 16 Click Finish to complete. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
Then you will see Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 16 Click Finish to complete. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
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... (TWCU). The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. If... the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. 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 yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no ...
... (TWCU). The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. If... the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. 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 yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no ...
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...wireless mode on the General tab of current selected configuration profile. You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 18 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 IP... Address - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here ...
...wireless mode on the General tab of current selected configuration profile. You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 18 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 IP... Address - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here ...