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... Product 2 Features ...2 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 Installation Guide 4 Hardware Installation 4 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview 4 2.2.2 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 9 2.2.4 For Windows 7 13 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 Configuration Guide 17 For Windows XP 17 3.1.1 Current Status 17 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27 For Windows Vista 29 For Windows 7 31 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 QSS Configuration 34 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 35 PIN method...
... Product 2 Features ...2 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 Installation Guide 4 Hardware Installation 4 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview 4 2.2.2 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 9 2.2.4 For Windows 7 13 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 Configuration Guide 17 For Windows XP 17 3.1.1 Current Status 17 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27 For Windows Vista 29 For Windows 7 31 Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 QSS Configuration 34 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 35 PIN method...
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... a 802.11n client device; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in three internal antennas which are listed in a format of 3x3 for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter...
... a 802.11n client device; The Quick Setup Wizard guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in three internal antennas which are listed in a format of 3x3 for three receivers and three transmitters. 2 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter...
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.... 2. Check with a mounting screw. Then, close your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC's power and turn on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver...
.... 2. Check with a mounting screw. Then, close your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Slide the PCI Adapter into your PC's power and turn on the CD-ROM. 2.2.2 For Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver...
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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 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 2-9).
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 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 2-9).
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Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. 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 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. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. 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 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). 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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). 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. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12
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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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 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 Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. 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. 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. 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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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... the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength ... indication (RSSI). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add...
... the RSSI is no connection. The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 17 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength ... indication (RSSI). If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN951N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add...
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... click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has ... the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. ¾ Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the ...
... click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ) Note: The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has ... the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to allow association. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. ¾ Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the ...
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Click Activate. 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.4. Browse the directory to export the profile to the specified location. The profile should then be exported to . 4. From the Profile Management screen (shown in ... below . 3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), click Import.... Click Save. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 25 Export a Profile 1. TL-WN951N 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2.
Click Activate. 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.4. Browse the directory to export the profile to the specified location. The profile should then be exported to . 4. From the Profile Management screen (shown in ... below . 3. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), click Import.... Click Save. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 25 Export a Profile 1. TL-WN951N 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. Click Refresh to the network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. Figure 3-10 3.1.2.7. Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profile name...
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. Click Refresh to the network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will appear below. 2. Fill in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will open the General tab screen. Figure 3-10 3.1.2.7. Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in the Profile name...
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... management window will scan for an available network. Click OK. 7. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. 27 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. Highlight a profile in Figure 3-2). ) Note: When auto profile selection is found networks will appear in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles.... 2. The profile with a list of the TP-LINK Wireless...
... management window will scan for an available network. Click OK. 7. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. 27 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. Highlight a profile in Figure 3-2). ) Note: When auto profile selection is found networks will appear in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles.... 2. The profile with a list of the TP-LINK Wireless...
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means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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.
means there is no 1. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 29 Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 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.
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Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Click the icon at the bottom of your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. Please follow the steps below. 1. 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.
Select the SSID of your screen in your Access Point and click Connect. 31 So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Click the icon at the bottom of your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. Please follow the steps below. 1. 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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...℉) Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing 40 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 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 Interface IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11g; Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243...
...℉) Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing 40 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 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 Interface IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11g; Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243...