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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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... capability on . With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N is easy to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook. 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 the Product The adapter is designed to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in...
... capability on . With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N is easy to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook. 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 the Product The adapter is designed to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ¾ Built-in...
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..., select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Figure 2-1 4 Remove your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter...
..., select the TL-WN951N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Figure 2-1 4 Remove your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Check with a mounting screw. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter...
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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). Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. 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.
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). Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. 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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To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. 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. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. 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 Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 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 Figure 2-17 6.
Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. 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 Figure 2-17 6.
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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. Figure 2-19 2. 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.
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. Figure 2-19 2. 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.
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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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-22 5. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the installation. 15 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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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 red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless... about the program and its operations. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). The Current Status tab needn't any...
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 red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless... about the program and its operations. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). The Current Status tab needn't any...
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...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 WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. 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 ...
...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 WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on both the access point and the station. 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 ...
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Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear in the Profiles List. 3. Import a Profile 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. Export a Profile 1. From the Profile Management screen (shown...then appear below . 2. Click Activate. 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.4. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to . 4. Click Save. Browse the directory to export the profile to export. 2. Then the Import Profile will appear below . 3. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. TL-WN951N 2. Select the profile name required in the Profiles...
Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear in the Profiles List. 3. Import a Profile 1. Highlight the profile name. 4. Export a Profile 1. From the Profile Management screen (shown...then appear below . 2. Click Activate. 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.2.4. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), highlight the profile to . 4. Click Save. Browse the directory to export the profile to export. 2. Then the Import Profile will appear below . 3. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. TL-WN951N 2. Select the profile name required in the Profiles...
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... 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. Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the... name and click OK to an available network. Click Refresh to the network. Scan Available Networks 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to create the configuration profile for that network.
... 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. Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the... name and click OK to an available network. Click Refresh to the network. Scan Available Networks 1. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to create the configuration profile for that network.
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On the Profile Management screen (shown in the Available Profiles. Click OK. 7. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will be used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. Highlight the profiles to add to the network. The profile with... has the lowest priority. 6. Click Move Up or Move Down as one of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. The profile will scan for an available network...
On the Profile Management screen (shown in the Available Profiles. Click OK. 7. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will be used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. Highlight the profiles to add to the network. The profile with... has the lowest priority. 6. Click Move Up or Move Down as one of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. The profile will scan for an available network...
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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. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. 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.
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. Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established. 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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Click the icon at the bottom of your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. finish the connection. 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. Please follow the steps below. 1. 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. finish the connection. 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. Please follow the steps below. 1. 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.
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IEEE802.11g; 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; TKIP/AES 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Direct Sequence Spread ...11b; Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27/40.5/54/81/108/121.5/135Mbps 13/26/39/52/78/104/117/130Mbps 6.5/13/19.5/26/39/52/58.5/65Mbps 1/2/5.5/11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK; 11g:OFDM; 11n...
IEEE802.11g; 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; TKIP/AES 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Direct Sequence Spread ...11b; Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 300Mbps (Maximal) 27/54/81/108/162/216/243/270Mbps 13.5/27/40.5/54/81/108/121.5/135Mbps 13/26/39/52/78/104/117/130Mbps 6.5/13/19.5/26/39/52/58.5/65Mbps 1/2/5.5/11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK; 11g:OFDM; 11n...