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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: 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...-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: 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...-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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... 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 the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN951N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers...
... 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 the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN951N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers...
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 3x3 for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it is a 802.11n client device; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance...
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of 3x3 for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it is a 802.11n client device; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance...
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Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing The adapter 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 trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Flashing The adapter 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 trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
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... Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will appear. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware...
... Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Turn off your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will appear. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case. 4. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware...
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Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4.
Figure 2-2 3. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 5 Click Next to continue. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4.
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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 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. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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 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. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Then click Next to continue. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 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 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able 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 proceed with the operating system.
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After all the steps above, you will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
After all the steps above, you will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1.
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment.
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The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5.
The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5.
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Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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
Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. 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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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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. Figure 2-19 2. 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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. Figure 2-19 2. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1.
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Click Next to continue. Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
Click Next to continue. Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). Figure 2-23 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the operating system. 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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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. Figure 2-25 16 Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete.
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..., there is between 5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run . If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI...
..., there is between 5dB and 10dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run . If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI...
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... Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options...190; Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see...operations. 18 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows the name of network and the station currently...
... Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The type of current selected configuration profile. The options...190; Profile Name - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the screen above, you can see...operations. 18 This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This shows the name of network and the station currently...