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...case and locate an available PCI slot on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on the back of its fastening tab to load the following screen. 4 To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Remove the metal slot cover on your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure... 2-1 will guide you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Once the adapter is firmly in place...
...case and locate an available PCI slot on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on the back of its fastening tab to load the following screen. 4 To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Remove the metal slot cover on your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure... 2-1 will guide you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Once the adapter is firmly in place...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. 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 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. 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 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
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Click Install this driver software anyway 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 proceed with the operating system. 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.
Click Install this driver software anyway 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 proceed with the operating system. 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.
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To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. 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. Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. 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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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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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. Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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. Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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.
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... and click Connect. 31 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. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection.
... and click Connect. 31 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. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection.
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... Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3 Configuration 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management 13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile...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
... Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3 Configuration 11 3.1 Current Status ...11 3.2 Profile Management 13 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3.2.2 Remove a profile...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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...its pins are for Windows XP. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Reconnect your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with a mounting screw. TL-WN851N 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. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC's power and turn 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.
...its pins are for Windows XP. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Reconnect your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with a mounting screw. TL-WN851N 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. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC's power and turn 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.
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Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 8
Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 8
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TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration 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. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 23
TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration 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. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 23