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... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China 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 product...-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. China 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 product...-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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... 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 ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of...
... 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 ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of...
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the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to your notebook computer. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . With unmatched wireless performance...
the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 2x2 for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to your notebook computer. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . With unmatched wireless performance...
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The adapter is already connected but 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 not transmitting or receiving data. Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing Quickly The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection;
The adapter is already connected but 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 not transmitting or receiving data. Activity Flashing slowly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing Quickly The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection;
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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. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to your...TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Check with a mounting screw. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Turn off your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Once the adapter...
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. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to your...TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Check with a mounting screw. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Turn off your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Once the adapter...
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Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. 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.
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. 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.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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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. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
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Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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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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Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
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Figure 2-19 2. 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. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
Figure 2-19 2. 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. To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment.
Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment.
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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. 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
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. 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
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Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
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...;TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851N ... strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength...
...;TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851N ... strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength...
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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab .... ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of the signal. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station ...
TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the General tab .... ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of the signal. The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station ...