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...., 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 ... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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 ... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN951N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other...
... items should be found in this User Guide stands for TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your package: ¾ One TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN951N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other...
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... the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN951N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless...
... the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN951N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. the TP-LINK Wireless...
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Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. 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 Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. 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 Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
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...2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Figure 2-1 4 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps ...Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will guide you install the hardware prior to ...
...2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Figure 2-1 4 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps ...Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will guide you install the hardware prior to ...
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Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
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Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). 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 After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). 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.
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Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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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. 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).
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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. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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. Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 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 Next to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Figure 2-13 3.
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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. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Click Yes to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.
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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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 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. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 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. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-18 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
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Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Yes to continue. 4. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-21 14 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3. Click Yes to continue. 4. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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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. 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).
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Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete. Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6.
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... the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow... be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run .
... the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). If the icon is yellow... be configured by clicking the Start→ Program→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run .
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The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 18 Click Advanced on the Advanced tab of the signal. This ...authentication is using. This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Here displays the...
The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 18 Click Advanced on the Advanced tab of the signal. This ...authentication is using. This shows the name of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The type of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Here displays the...