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...China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN861N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... 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. R.
...China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN861N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... 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. R.
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Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your package: ¾ One TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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-WN861N, 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-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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-WN861N, 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
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..., multiple output antennas), the TL-WN861N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-... Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook computer. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ...
..., multiple output antennas), the TL-WN861N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to your personal information from being exposed. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-... Windows 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook computer. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with other operating limitations ...
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Software Installation 2.1.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to load the following setup steps are very similar. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 2-1 2. The following ...screen. 3 Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The ...
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Software Installation 2.1.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to load the following setup steps are very similar. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 2-1 2. The following ...screen. 3 Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The ...
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Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. 4
Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. 4
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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). Click Browse to continue the installation. 5 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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). Click Browse to continue the installation. 5 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue.
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue.
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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. 7 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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.
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. 7 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). 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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To continue, select the TL-WN861N.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 Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. 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 appear.
To continue, select the TL-WN861N.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 Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. 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 appear.
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Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
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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). Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11
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). Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11
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...between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is ...Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . This chapter describes how...
...between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is ...Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . This chapter describes how...
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...; Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows whether ... and the station currently connected are shown here. You can configure it on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address -...
...; Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This shows whether ... and the station currently connected are shown here. You can configure it on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address -...
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... the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and... the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
... the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and... the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
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To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 16 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2.
To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 16 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2.
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... encryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. 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 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security...
... encryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. 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 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security...
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you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
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...; Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - All the adapters must match the wireless mode 19 All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to the...
...; Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - All the adapters must match the wireless mode 19 All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to the...
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...uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300/54/11 Mbps to the access points. If the adapter finds no matching.... 3. the frontal has the higher priority. Figure 3-7 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be selected automatically. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of its WEP settings. It will be removed. 20 Go to the client adapter that have different priorities;
...uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300/54/11 Mbps to the access points. If the adapter finds no matching.... 3. the frontal has the higher priority. Figure 3-7 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be selected automatically. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of its WEP settings. It will be removed. 20 Go to the client adapter that have different priorities;