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South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 ...-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. China
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 ...-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. China
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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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...to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to install and manage. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With a faster wireless connection, you can...Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to your...
...to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to install and manage. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With a faster wireless connection, you can...Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to your...
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...TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 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...
...TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 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...
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Click Next to continue. 4 Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment.
Click Next to continue. 4 Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. After that you should choose a Setup type. 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. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment.
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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. 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).
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Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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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. 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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Click Continue Anyway 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 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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7
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After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. 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 be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. 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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Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3.
Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3.
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The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4.
The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11 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 proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11 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 proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the...
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the...
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... Management. ¾ IP Address - Click Advanced on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of current selected configuration profile. This shows ...network and the station currently connected are shown here. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name -
... Management. ¾ IP Address - Click Advanced on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This shows the strength of current selected configuration profile. This shows ...network and the station currently connected are shown here. This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name -
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Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be unique. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. To modify a configuration profile, select the ...profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name -...
Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be unique. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. To modify a configuration profile, select the ...profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name -...
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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. 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.
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... 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 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. ¾ ...
... 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 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. ¾ ...
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Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
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... point network. The Adapter 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. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾...
... point network. The Adapter 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. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾...
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... networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with access points that have different priorities; to specify four access points at most to the access points. the frontal has the higher priority. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients...which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of the channel that attempts to be associated to the client adapter that the Wireless Adapter uses. The four access points have the same WEP key. Click Remove....
... networks, click Preferred APs... TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with access points that have different priorities; to specify four access points at most to the access points. the frontal has the higher priority. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients...which it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of the channel that attempts to be associated to the client adapter that the Wireless Adapter uses. The four access points have the same WEP key. Click Remove....