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...., 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 within the scope ...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. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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 within the scope ...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. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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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 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.
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...installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 It has good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in a format of 2x2 for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter...can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you create a wireless connection immediately. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple...
...installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you for two receivers and two transmitters. 2 It has good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in a format of 2x2 for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter...can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you create a wireless connection immediately. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple...
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... 2. The following screen. 3 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. Insert the ...Wizard program on the CD-ROM. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP and Vista are for Windows XP and for Windows...
... 2. The following screen. 3 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. Insert the ...Wizard program on the CD-ROM. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP and Vista are for Windows XP and for Windows...
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After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 4 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
After that you should choose a Setup type. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 4 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Browse to continue the installation. 5 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. 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. Click Browse to continue the installation. 5 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. 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. Then click Next to continue. 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.
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Then click Next to continue. 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.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue installation. 7 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to proceed with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 continue installation. 7 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to proceed with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation.
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After all the steps above, you will appear. 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. 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. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1.
After all the steps above, you will appear. 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. 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. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1.
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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. Figure 2-13 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9
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. Figure 2-13 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9
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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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Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11 Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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 Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11 Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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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...between 5dB and 10dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using...signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add ...
...between 5dB and 10dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using...signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add ...
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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 Link Status - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - You can configure it on the General tab... (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. This shows...
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 Link Status - This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - You can configure it on the General tab... (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. This shows...
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... profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - This name must be unique. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 The Profile Management screen provides tools to...
... profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - This name must be unique. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 The Profile Management screen provides tools to...
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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. 16 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini 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. 16 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2.
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... Mixed Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Security tab 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...
... Mixed Cells is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Security tab 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...
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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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... • Infrastructure - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of packets, then switches back to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An... Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Selects maximum mode to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Please select the power save mode after ...
... • Infrastructure - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages are basically two modes of packets, then switches back to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An... Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Selects maximum mode to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Please select the power save mode after ...
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...profile name in Figure 3-2). 2. The four access points have the same WEP key. Figure 3-7 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open ...access point match. • Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that attempts to be associated to the access points. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes...
...profile name in Figure 3-2). 2. The four access points have the same WEP key. Figure 3-7 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open ...access point match. • Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that attempts to be associated to the access points. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes...