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...South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ...EN 301 489-17 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.
...South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 ...EN 301 489-17 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.
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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 Guide...
... 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 Guide...
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...in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading... video streaming and so on anti-jamming, and it is easy 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 can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, ...
...in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading... video streaming and so on anti-jamming, and it is easy 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 can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, ...
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Activity Flashing slowly The adapter 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 trying to scan a networking connection; Flashing Quickly The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3
Activity Flashing slowly The adapter 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 trying to scan a networking connection; Flashing Quickly The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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... Windows XP 1. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. The...: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Figure 2-1 2. 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. To continue, select the...
... Windows XP 1. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. The...: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Figure 2-1 2. 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. To continue, select the...
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Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. 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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Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Then click Next to continue.
Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Then click Next to continue.
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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 the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 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 the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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After all the steps above, you will appear. 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. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. 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.
After all the steps above, you will appear. 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. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. 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.
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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. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3.
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. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3.
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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. Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
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Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation.
Click Finish to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation.
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Figure 2-19 2. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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.
Figure 2-19 2. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. 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.
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Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Next to continue. Click Yes to continue. 4. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment.
Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Next to continue. Click Yes to continue. 4. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment.
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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. Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able XX to continue the installation. 15 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. Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able XX to continue the installation. 15 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Figure 2-25 16 Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Figure 2-25 16 Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
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...strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Double...easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. 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...
...strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Double...easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. 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...
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... - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see...
... - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see...