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...of the Product 2 1.2 Features ...2 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 3 2.1 Software Installation 3 2.1.1 Overview ...3 2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 3 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 8 Chapter 3 Configuration 13 3.1 Current Status ...13 3.2 Profile Management 15 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 15 ...22 3.3 Diagnostics...23 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 24 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 24 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 25 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 28 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 29 4.2 PIN method ...31 ...
...of the Product 2 1.2 Features ...2 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 3 2.1 Software Installation 3 2.1.1 Overview ...3 2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 3 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 8 Chapter 3 Configuration 13 3.1 Current Status ...13 3.2 Profile Management 15 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 15 ...22 3.3 Diagnostics...23 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 24 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 24 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 25 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 28 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 29 4.2 PIN method ...31 ...
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...and protect your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless... adapter is easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for maximum throughput. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your ...
...and protect your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless... adapter is easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for maximum throughput. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your ...
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...appear. The following screen. 3 The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & ...Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Click Install...
...appear. The following screen. 3 The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & ...Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Click Install...
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Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7 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-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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. 7 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-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system.
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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. 8 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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. 8 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
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Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11 Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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. 11 Figure 2-17 6. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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).
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... WEP) Security mode: 17 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If ... Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802....
... WEP) Security mode: 17 To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If ... Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802....
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.... 2. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to the specified location. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will appear below . 3. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to export. 2. Select the profile name required in the... (shown in Figure 3-2), click Import.... Go to . 4. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear in the Profiles List. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2). 2. Browse to the directory where the...
.... 2. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to the specified location. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will appear below . 3. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to export. 2. Select the profile name required in the... (shown in Figure 3-2), click Import.... Go to . 4. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear in the Profiles List. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2). 2. Browse to the directory where the...
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...refresh the list at any time. 3. Click Refresh to the network. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to create the configuration profile for that network... in the Profile name and click OK to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 1. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list,...
...refresh the list at any time. 3. Click Refresh to the network. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to create the configuration profile for that network... in the Profile name and click OK to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 1. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list,...
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... When auto profile selection is found. 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the found networks will be used to auto profile selection, and click Add. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 1. On the Profile Management screen (shown in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. Click OK. 7. The Diagnostics tab ...Selected Profiles box. 4. Click Move Up or Move Down as one of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to the network. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, while the ...
... When auto profile selection is found. 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the found networks will be used to auto profile selection, and click Add. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 1. On the Profile Management screen (shown in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. Click OK. 7. The Diagnostics tab ...Selected Profiles box. 4. Click Move Up or Move Down as one of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to the network. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, while the ...
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Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established.
Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established.
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...℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temp. -40℃~ 70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing 34 IEEE802.11g; Windows 2000, XP, Vista 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27/40.5/54/81/108/121.5/135Mbps 13/26/39/52...) 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK; 11g:OFDM; 11n: QPSK,BPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM CSMA/CA with ACK WPA/WPA2; 64/128/152-bit WEP; TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency Spread Spectrum Safety...
...℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temp. -40℃~ 70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing 34 IEEE802.11g; Windows 2000, XP, Vista 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27/40.5/54/81/108/121.5/135Mbps 13/26/39/52...) 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK; 11g:OFDM; 11n: QPSK,BPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM CSMA/CA with ACK WPA/WPA2; 64/128/152-bit WEP; TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency Spread Spectrum Safety...