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... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 20 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 21 3.2.4 Export a Profile 21 3.2.5 Import a Profile 21 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 22 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 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...
... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 20 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 21 3.2.4 Export a Profile 21 3.2.5 Import a Profile 21 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 22 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 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...
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Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD 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 distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD 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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...Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing the software, the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. The following screen. 3 Figure 2-1 2. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will... appear. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
...Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing the software, the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. The following screen. 3 Figure 2-1 2. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will... appear. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
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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. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. Click Next to continue. 4 After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. Click Next to continue. 4 After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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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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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 see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will appear. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8
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 see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will appear. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8
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Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Next to load the following screen.
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Next to load the following screen.
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Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to complete the installation. 11
Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to complete the installation. 11
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...network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure...: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based ...
...network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure...: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based ...
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The MAC address of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - The version of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN861N ¾ Multicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Broadcast frames transmitted and received ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received...
The MAC address of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - The version of the wireless network adapter. ¾ Driver - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN861N ¾ Multicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Broadcast frames transmitted and received ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received...
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Icon connection. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25
Icon connection. means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25
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To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 ... (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 28 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and...
To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 ... (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 28 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and...