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... be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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...
... be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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...
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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. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. When you through the Installation procedure for...with your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will appear. Figure 2-1 2. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. 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. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. When you through the Installation procedure for...with your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will appear. Figure 2-1 2. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts...
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Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. 5
Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. 5
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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 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. 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).
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 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. 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. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. 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 complete the installation. 12
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. 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 complete the installation. 12
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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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Figure 2-19 2. 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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Figure 2-19 2. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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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. 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. 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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. 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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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... currently connected are shown here. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about...shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile ...
... currently connected are shown here. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about...shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile ...
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... MAC address of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. The version of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames...
... MAC address of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. The version of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames...
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means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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. Icon connection.
means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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. Icon connection.
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. 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. 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...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. 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. 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...
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... load the following screen. 34 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 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 Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. To continue...
... load the following screen. 34 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 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 Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. To continue...
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Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD 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 distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD 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
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... PC. Then, close your PC case and locate an available PCI slot 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. The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Check.... Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to start the installation. Turn off your operating system to your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation...
... PC. Then, close your PC case and locate an available PCI slot 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. The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Check.... Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to start the installation. Turn off your operating system to your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation...
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TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. 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 make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3).
TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. 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 make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3).
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how 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). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. 8 TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-7 8.
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... ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • 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 - ...Advanced tab of current selected configuration profile. 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 items found on the Security tab of the signal. This shows the strength of Profile...
... ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • 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 - ...Advanced tab of current selected configuration profile. 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 items found on the Security tab of the signal. This shows the strength of Profile...
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TL-WN851N ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 22 The creation...
TL-WN851N ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 22 The creation...