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... be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an...
... be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an...
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... Overview 2 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using QSS 12 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 12 3.2.2 PIN method ...14 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 17 3.3.1 In Windows 7...17 3.3.2 In Windows Vista...18 3.3.3 In Windows XP ...20 Chapter 4 Management 23 4.1 Profile ...23 4.1.1 Add a profile ...23 4.1.2 Modify a profile ...25 4.1.3 Delete a profile ...25 4.2 Advanced ...26 4.3 About...27 Chapter 5 AP Mode 28 Chapter...
... Overview 2 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using QSS 12 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 12 3.2.2 PIN method ...14 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 17 3.3.1 In Windows 7...17 3.3.2 In Windows Vista...18 3.3.3 In Windows XP ...20 Chapter 4 Management 23 4.1 Profile ...23 4.1.1 Add a profile ...23 4.1.2 Modify a profile ...25 4.1.3 Delete a profile ...25 4.2 Advanced ...26 4.3 About...27 Chapter 5 AP Mode 28 Chapter...
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...; Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you can also interoperate with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection. The adapter is...
...; Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. With a faster wireless connection, you can also interoperate with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection. The adapter is...
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3
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... New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on the back of its fastening tab. Select model TL-WN881ND. Then, close your computer and unplug the power cord from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for instructions if needed...
... New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on the back of its fastening tab. Select model TL-WN881ND. Then, close your computer and unplug the power cord from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for instructions if needed...
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Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended to continue. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Choose a setup type. Figure 2-3 5 Click Next to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2.
Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended to continue. The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Choose a setup type. Figure 2-3 5 Click Next to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2.
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... One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU 1.
... One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU 1.
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... to set a password to your router or access point. The adapter will display. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your target network next time if you can connect to connect. 10 Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 If there is a "lock" icon behind the SSID, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to the network without entering a key.
... to set a password to your router or access point. The adapter will display. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your target network next time if you can connect to connect. 10 Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 If there is a "lock" icon behind the SSID, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to the network without entering a key.
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... to enter a key. Click Close to continue. Or push the QSS/WPS button on the configuration page of your router or access point, then click OK to enjoy the Internet. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Input the password...
... to enter a key. Click Close to continue. Or push the QSS/WPS button on the configuration page of your router or access point, then click OK to enjoy the Internet. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Input the password...
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... takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Select Push the button on the back panel of the router. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly.
... takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Select Push the button on the back panel of the router. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly.
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... Add device and the following figure will be connecting to continue. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Figure 3-12 2. Enter the PIN value of the main menu. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Select Enter the PIN of this device into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the adapter in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Enter a PIN into my access point or wireless router. Click Connect to the target network. The adapter...
... Add device and the following figure will be connecting to continue. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Figure 3-12 2. Enter the PIN value of the main menu. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Select Enter the PIN of this device into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the adapter in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Enter a PIN into my access point or wireless router. Click Connect to the target network. The adapter...
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... connected is supported as shown in wireless utility. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on the window if QSS function is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your area. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 3.3 To connect using the SSID) to be connected...
... connected is supported as shown in wireless utility. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on the window if QSS function is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your area. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 3.3 To connect using the SSID) to be connected...
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The utility will be connected is on your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your router. If the network to connect and then click Connect. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-19 2. Figure 3-20 3. If the network you would like to be built without entering a key. 19
The utility will be connected is on your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is not secure, the connection will display any available wireless networks in your router. If the network to connect and then click Connect. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-19 2. Figure 3-20 3. If the network you would like to be built without entering a key. 19
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... 4 Management This section will show you the trouble of the screen. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the icon on the bottom of having to repeat the same configurations. The TL-WN881ND adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. Then the configuration window will appear. 23 Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on your TL-WN881ND adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility...
... 4 Management This section will show you the trouble of the screen. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the icon on the bottom of having to repeat the same configurations. The TL-WN881ND adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. Then the configuration window will appear. 23 Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on your TL-WN881ND adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility...
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... on your wireless router or access point before configuring your settings. Please also note that is not allowed. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to save your wireless adapter. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. The key must be the exact same key entered on the bottom of the window. 24 None stands for your wireless router or access point. To connect to a desired network, just highlight...
... on your wireless router or access point before configuring your settings. Please also note that is not allowed. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to save your wireless adapter. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. The key must be the exact same key entered on the bottom of the window. 24 None stands for your wireless router or access point. To connect to a desired network, just highlight...
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... tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is ON. The default option is only available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Figure 4-6 26 Once enabled, the adapter will be listed in your computer. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can switch to another wireless network adapter. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your...
... tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is ON. The default option is only available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Figure 4-6 26 Once enabled, the adapter will be listed in your computer. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can switch to another wireless network adapter. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your...
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... and select Switch to SoftAP mode. Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting. To switch to this feature, a computer can be configured as shown in your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices to connect to it. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
... and select Switch to SoftAP mode. Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting. To switch to this feature, a computer can be configured as shown in your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices to connect to it. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
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... Key in the utility. You needn't make your AP. ¾ IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP. 29 It was designed to make any configuration here. ¾ Encryption Type: The encryption type here is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It is yours when trying to connect to authenticate your wireless connection. The default name (SSID) is "tp-link". ¾ Security Type: The security type here is set...
... Key in the utility. You needn't make your AP. ¾ IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP. 29 It was designed to make any configuration here. ¾ Encryption Type: The encryption type here is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It is yours when trying to connect to authenticate your wireless connection. The default name (SSID) is "tp-link". ¾ Security Type: The security type here is set...
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... network by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is a group of computers or other devices, each with each other without the need of computers, each with each other and to a pseudo-random set of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. ¾ Ad hoc Network - TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Ad hoc mode...
... network by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is a group of computers or other devices, each with each other without the need of computers, each with each other and to a pseudo-random set of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. ¾ Ad hoc Network - TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - Ad hoc mode...
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... is typically the configuration parameter for reliability, integrity, and security. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ¾ Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. ¾ WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - For the wireless devices in the IEEE...
... is typically the configuration parameter for reliability, integrity, and security. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ¾ Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. ¾ WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - For the wireless devices in the IEEE...
