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... Product 2 1.2 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 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 9 2.2.4 For Windows 7 13 Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 17 3.1 For Windows XP 17 3.1.1 Current Status 17 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27 3.2 For Windows Vista 29 3.3 For Windows 7 ...31 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 34 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 35 4.2 PIN method...
... Product 2 1.2 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 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 9 2.2.4 For Windows 7 13 Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 17 3.1 For Windows XP 17 3.1.1 Current Status 17 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27 3.2 For Windows Vista 29 3.3 For Windows 7 ...31 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 34 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 35 4.2 PIN method...
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...roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of the Product The adapter is ... device; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to install and manage. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for maximum throughput. With unmatched ...
...roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of the Product The adapter is ... device; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to install and manage. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for maximum throughput. With unmatched ...
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... TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Click Install Driver & Utility to your PC's chassis with your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN851N 300Mbps... 3. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Check with a mounting screw. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Figure 2-1 2. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts....the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for...
... TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Click Install Driver & Utility to your PC's chassis with your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN851N 300Mbps... 3. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Check with a mounting screw. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Figure 2-1 2. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts....the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for...
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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 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.
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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. 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.
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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. Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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.
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 Finish to continue the Installation. 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.
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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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. Figure 2-19 2.
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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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. 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.
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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. 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.
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You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your ... no connection. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. 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 green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB...
You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your ... no connection. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. 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 green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB...
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... WEP) Security mode: 21 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the... Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802....
... WEP) Security mode: 21 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the... Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802....
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... Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to export. 2. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below . 3. Switch another Profile 1. Export a Profile 1. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. Import a Profile 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profiles List. 25
... Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to export. 2. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below . 3. Switch another Profile 1. Export a Profile 1. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. Import a Profile 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profiles List. 25
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... Management screen (shown in the Profile name and click OK to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6.
... Management screen (shown in the Profile name and click OK to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6.
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...to the network. Click OK. 7. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear (shown in Figure 3-11) with the highest priority...The Diagnostics tab of all created profiles in the Available Profiles. The profile with a list of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add.... on the Profile Management tab, the client adapter will appear in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles.... 2. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. On the Profile Management screen ...
...to the network. Click OK. 7. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear (shown in Figure 3-11) with the highest priority...The Diagnostics tab of all created profiles in the Available Profiles. The profile with a list of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add.... on the Profile Management tab, the client adapter will appear in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles.... 2. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. On the Profile Management screen ...
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Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Icon connection. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. 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.
Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Icon connection. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. 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.
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...to establish a connection. If the connection is not available for Windows 7. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point 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. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection. TL-WN851N 300Mbps...
...to establish a connection. If the connection is not available for Windows 7. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point 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. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to finish the connection. TL-WN851N 300Mbps...
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IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11b; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency Spread Spectrum Safety & Emissions 32 bit PCI Interface IEEE802.11n; Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27...
IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11b; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency Spread Spectrum Safety & Emissions 32 bit PCI Interface IEEE802.11n; Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27...
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...Overview of the Product 2 1.2 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 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile ...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
...Overview of the Product 2 1.2 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 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile ...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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...190; Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of the Product The adapter is easy...adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your notebook. With the 802.11n technology...
...190; Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of the Product The adapter is easy...adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your notebook. With the 802.11n technology...
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...Setup Wizard program on the mianboard. The Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below...the installation. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and open the ...your PC case. 4. Make sure that , Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.
...Setup Wizard program on the mianboard. The Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below...the installation. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and open the ...your PC case. 4. Make sure that , Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.
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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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. 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).
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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-8. 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).