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... Guide stands for TL-WN951N, 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any...
... Guide stands for TL-WN951N, 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any...
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... mianboard. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation...
... mianboard. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation...
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Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4).
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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. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system.
Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 8 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system.
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Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
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Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen.
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen.
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Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, 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 2-17). Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, 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 2-17). Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
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Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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...'s IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found... using. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. ¾ Signal Strength - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options include: •... of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ...
...'s IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found... using. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is used. ¾ Signal Strength - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options include: •... of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ...
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... transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 3.1.3.1. The driver name and path of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received...
... transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 3.1.3.1. The driver name and path of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received...
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.2 For Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 Icon connection.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.2 For Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. means there is no 1. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 Icon connection.
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So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Please follow the steps below. 1. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 Click the icon at the bottom of your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3 For Windows 7 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is not available for Windows 7. finish the connection.
So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Please follow the steps below. 1. Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 Click the icon at the bottom of your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3 For Windows 7 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is not available for Windows 7. finish the connection.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM...
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM...