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... 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 within the scope of ...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.
... 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 within the scope of ...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.
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... 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...
... 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...
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the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N's auto-sensing capability allows high ... adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is a 802.11n client device; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ...
the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N's auto-sensing capability allows high ... adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is a 802.11n client device; TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ...
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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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... that all of the PC. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case. 4. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Slide the PCI Adapter into your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard...
... that all of the PC. There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case. 4. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. To continue, select the TL-WN851N. Slide the PCI Adapter into your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard...
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Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4.
Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4.
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After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 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. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 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.
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Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. 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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. 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 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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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. 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. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8
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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 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. 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 be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 To continue, select the TL-WN851N.There will appear. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
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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. Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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. Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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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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Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue.
Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue.
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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. 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. 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.
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 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.
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Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
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...signal strength indication (RSSI). 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 . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ...poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your...
...signal strength indication (RSSI). 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 . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ...poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your...
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...connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control...Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - The type of current selected configuration profile. Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter...
...connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control...Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - The type of current selected configuration profile. Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter...