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... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN951N 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 of ... 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN951N 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 of ... 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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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 of...
... 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 of...
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...upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter is a 802.11n client device; With a faster wireless connection, you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b ...wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter is the best choice for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N...
...upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter is a 802.11n client device; With a faster wireless connection, you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b ...wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter is the best choice for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 It has good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N...
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Working Status The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Green Activity Green Status Working Status The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
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Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Remove the metal slot ...for instructions if needed. 3. Turn off your PC case. 4. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Reconnect your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7....
Slide the PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Remove the metal slot ...for instructions if needed. 3. Turn off your PC case. 4. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Reconnect your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7....
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Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-3 4.
Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-3 4.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6.
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Figure 2-7 8. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7
Figure 2-7 8. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue installation. 8 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue installation. 8 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the operating system.
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To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9.
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Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3.
Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Figure 2-13 3.
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The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
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Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to complete the installation. 12 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to complete the installation. 12 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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Figure 2-19 2. 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. 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.
Figure 2-19 2. 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. 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.
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Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Next to continue. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4.
Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Next to continue. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4.
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Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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 Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5.
Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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 Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5.
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Figure 2-25 16 Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
Figure 2-25 16 Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
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You can be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. 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 ... the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can ...
You can be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. 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 ... the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can ...
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...configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are ...Name - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of the signal. Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. This shows the strength of Profile Management...
...configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are ...Name - The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of the signal. Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. This shows the strength of Profile Management...