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...., 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 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. China
...., 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 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. China
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... in your package: ¾ One TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers...
... in your package: ¾ One TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers...
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... other wireless (802.11b) products. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on . The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for two receivers and two transmitters 2 the TP-LINK Wireless Client...
... other wireless (802.11b) products. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on . The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for two receivers and two transmitters 2 the TP-LINK Wireless Client...
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There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 The adapter's radio has been disabled. 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;
There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 The adapter's radio has been disabled. 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;
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... cover on the mianboard. Then, close your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel...software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. Turn...
... cover on the mianboard. Then, close your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel...software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. Turn...
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Click Next to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
Click Next to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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Figure 2-5 6. 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. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5 6. 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. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 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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Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue.
Figure 2-7 8. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue.
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To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.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. 8 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Figure 2-9 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.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. 8 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Figure 2-9 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-11 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 2.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-11 3. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 2.
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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 5.
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 5.
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Click Finish to complete the installation. 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. 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
Click Finish to complete the installation. 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. 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
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 12 Soon, Figure 2-18 will display after a moment. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 2. Figure 2-17 3. Click Next to load the following screen.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 12 Soon, Figure 2-18 will display after a moment. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 2. Figure 2-17 3. Click Next to load the following screen.
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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-20. 13 Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 5. Click Yes to continue.
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-20. 13 Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 5. Click Yes to continue.
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Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 6. Then you will see Figure 2-21.
Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 6. Then you will see Figure 2-21.
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... RSSI is less than 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength ... the program and its operations. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851ND can also run .
... RSSI is less than 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength ... the program and its operations. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN851ND can also run .
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... the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items... found on the General tab of the signal. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected...
... the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will appear (shown in Figure 3-2). The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items... found on the General tab of the signal. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the currently connected...
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....11 wireless network name. Then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. 17 ¾ Add 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...
....11 wireless network name. Then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. 17 ¾ Add 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...
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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 To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 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.
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 To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 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.