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... 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...
... 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...
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...easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI Express x1 interface ¾... information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for maximum throughput. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN881ND's auto-sensing capability allows...
...easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI Express x1 interface ¾... information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for maximum throughput. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN881ND's auto-sensing capability allows...
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...installation procedures for example. 1. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Click Install Driver&Utility to your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. 2. Remove the... cable back into the PCI Express slot. Select model TL-WN881ND. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Once the adapter has been firmly ...
...installation procedures for example. 1. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Click Install Driver&Utility to your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. 2. Remove the... cable back into the PCI Express slot. Select model TL-WN881ND. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Once the adapter has been firmly ...
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Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Choose a setup type. Figure 2-3 5 The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. It is recommended to continue. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Choose a setup type. Figure 2-3 5 The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. It is recommended to continue. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to continue.
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ...pop up on the condition that are available in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in your area. Figure 3-1 2. 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 QSS By this method, you can connect to To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK...
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ...pop up on the condition that are available in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in your area. Figure 3-1 2. 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 QSS By this method, you can connect to To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK...
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Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless ... QSS button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. 12 Select Push the button on the back panel of the router. 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. Three QSS connection methods are...
Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless ... QSS button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. 12 Select Push the button on the back panel of the router. 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. Three QSS connection methods are...
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... takes 13492564 for your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). Following are two ways to the network. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to configure the QSS by PIN method...
... takes 13492564 for your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. If you have generated a new PIN code for example). Following are two ways to the network. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to configure the QSS by PIN method...
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...-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the main menu. Open your AP device This method is randomly generated. Then click Add device and the following figure will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. When Figure 3-9... appears, you will appear. Click Connect to the network. 3.2.2.2. In the field beside PIN, you have successfully connected to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Figure ...
...-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the main menu. Open your AP device This method is randomly generated. Then click Add device and the following figure will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. When Figure 3-9... appears, you will appear. Click Connect to the network. 3.2.2.2. In the field beside PIN, you have successfully connected to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Figure ...
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If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be prompted to push the button on the window if QSS function is on the router or access point (You will be built without entering a key. 17 The utility will display any available...wireless network (displayed using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may call it WPS) on your router. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to be connected and then click Connect. Follow the steps below ). TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI...
If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be prompted to push the button on the window if QSS function is on the router or access point (You will be built without entering a key. 17 The utility will display any available...wireless network (displayed using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may call it WPS) on your router. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). If the network you would like to be connected and then click Connect. Follow the steps below ). TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI...
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-17 3. Follow the steps below . Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in the figure below . 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in wireless utility. Select Connect to the network. You have now successfully connected to a network. 18
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-17 3. Follow the steps below . Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in the figure below . 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in wireless utility. Select Connect to the network. You have now successfully connected to a network. 18
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Figure 3-22 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner). You have now successfully connected to TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. 20 Right-click on the utility icon in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Select Switch to the network. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-21 4.
Figure 3-22 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner). You have now successfully connected to TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. 20 Right-click on the utility icon in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Select Switch to the network. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-21 4.
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Right-click on the wireless computer icon in the figure shown below. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in your system tray (lower-right corner). Click OK when Figure 3-25 appears to load the utility configuration page. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 21 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-23 Or double-click the utility icon to continue. Figure 3-24 Figure 3-25 2.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in the figure shown below. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in your system tray (lower-right corner). Click OK when Figure 3-25 appears to load the utility configuration page. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 21 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-23 Or double-click the utility icon to continue. Figure 3-24 Figure 3-25 2.
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... This section will appear. 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 (TWCU). The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your ...desktop will appear. 23 Double-clicking on the icon on the bottom of having to be connected, saving you how to the adapter. Then the configuration window...
... This section will appear. 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 (TWCU). The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your ...desktop will appear. 23 Double-clicking on the icon on the bottom of having to be connected, saving you how to the adapter. Then the configuration window...
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...point. None stands for your router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on the bottom of the window. 24 Unchecking it . ¾ Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network next time. ¾ Save:...you would like the following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for no space is not allowed. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 The following figure. Click the Show characters box to a wireless router or access point, select...
...point. None stands for your router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on the bottom of the window. 24 Unchecking it . ¾ Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network next time. ¾ Save:...you would like the following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for no space is not allowed. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 The following figure. Click the Show characters box to a wireless router or access point, select...
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Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. The adapters successfully installed in your computer. The default option is only available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Here you can switch to another ... page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your computer will be able to work as an AP. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following ...
Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. The adapters successfully installed in your computer. The default option is only available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. Here you can switch to another ... page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another adapter installed in your computer will be able to work as an AP. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following ...
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Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Figure 6-2 3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Click Finish when the figure below appears. 30 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1.
Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Figure 6-2 3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Click Finish when the figure below appears. 30 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1.
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6-4, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC. 31 Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TL-WN881ND Driver.
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6-4, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC. 31 Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TL-WN881ND Driver.
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency* Spread Spectrum Safety & Emissions 32 bit PCI-E Interface IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18...
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency* Spread Spectrum Safety & Emissions 32 bit PCI-E Interface IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18...