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...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN851ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... 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.
...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN851ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... 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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... in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND, 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-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide...
... in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND, 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-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide...
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...prevent outside intrusion and protect 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 anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points...802.11n client device; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the...
...prevent outside intrusion and protect 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 anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points...802.11n client device; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851ND is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With the...
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There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Off Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled.
There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Off Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled.
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... and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN851ND. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware ...are touching the slot's contacts. Figure 2-1 2. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its fastening tab to load the following screen. 4 Remove your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 ...
... and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN851ND. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware ...are touching the slot's contacts. Figure 2-1 2. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its fastening tab to load the following screen. 4 Remove your desktop PC. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 ...
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It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. 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. Then click Next to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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. Then click Next to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-9 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear.
To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-9 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear.
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Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-11 3. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment.
Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-11 3. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment.
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Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10
Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 5. Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10
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Click Finish to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-16 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 11 To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-14 6. Figure 2-15 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
Click Finish to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-16 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 11 To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-14 6. Figure 2-15 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 12 Soon, Figure 2-18 will display after a moment. Figure 2-17 3.
Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 12 Soon, Figure 2-18 will display after a moment. Figure 2-17 3.
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Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 5. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-20. 13
Click Yes to continue. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 5. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-20. 13
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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 6. Figure 2-21 14 Then you will see Figure 2-21. Click Finish to complete.
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 6. Figure 2-21 14 Then you will see Figure 2-21. Click Finish to complete.
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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851ND can also run . It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). ... red, there is poor 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. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the...
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851ND can also run . It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). ... red, there is poor 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. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the...
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TL-WN851ND 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 - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type ...
TL-WN851ND 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 - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type ...
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... a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ Activate a Profile ¾ Import a Profile ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-2 3.1.2.1. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. This name must be unique. Edit the...
... a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove a profile ¾ Activate a Profile ¾ Import a Profile ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-2 3.1.2.1. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. This name must be unique. Edit the...
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Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. 18 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2.
Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. 18 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2.