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... 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. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation...
... 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. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation...
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... contacts. Reconnect your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Figure 2-1 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install... Wizard program on the mianboard. 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 off your PC case. 4. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
... contacts. Reconnect your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Figure 2-1 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install... Wizard program on the mianboard. 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 off your PC case. 4. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 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. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 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. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). 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). Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. 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. 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). Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 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 see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 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 see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9
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Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10
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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. 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
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Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Figure 2-19 2. 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. 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 Figure 2-19 2. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). 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. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). 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. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see advanced information... - This shows whether the station is using. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of the ... Security tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status -
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see advanced information... - This shows whether the station is using. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of the ... Security tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status -
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... network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The MAC address of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button... bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 3.1.3.1. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by...
... network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The MAC address of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button... bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 3.1.3.1. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by...
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means there is no 1. 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. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. Icon connection. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29
means there is no 1. 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. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. Icon connection. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29
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So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Select the SSID of your screen in your...
So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Select the SSID of your screen in your...
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... your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will be installed. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection...
... your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will be installed. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection...
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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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...same name as your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Make sure that , Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The following setup steps are for Windows XP. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista are ...touching the slot's contacts. You can click Cancel to before installing the software, the system will guide you install the hardware prior to end the installation in the screen above. 4 TL-WN851N...
...same name as your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Make sure that , Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers. The following setup steps are for Windows XP. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista are ...touching the slot's contacts. You can click Cancel to before installing the software, the system will guide you install the hardware prior to end the installation in the screen above. 4 TL-WN851N...
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Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 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. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 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. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8.
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... • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 12 Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows whether the station is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ...tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 ...
... • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 12 Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows whether the station is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ...tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 ...