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... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China 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 ...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.
... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China 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 ...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.
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... 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 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 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter...
... 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 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 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter...
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... being exposed. 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 is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for 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 easy to install...
... being exposed. 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 is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for 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 easy to install...
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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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...screw. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these ...adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. Figure 2-1 4 Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless...
...screw. Slide the PCI Adapter into your computer manufacturer for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these ...adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear. Figure 2-1 4 Insert the Resource CD into the PCI slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of its fastening tab to before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless...
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Click Next to load the following screen. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5
Click Next to load the following screen. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Select Install Driver Only to continue. 5
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. 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). TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6.
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. 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). TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6.
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Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. 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.
Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8. 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.
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Click Continue Anyway 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 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. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
Click Continue Anyway 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. Click Yes to continue.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish 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 continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system.
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to complete the installation. 12 Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish 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 continue the Installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the operating system.
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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. 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. 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. 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. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will appear.
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Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
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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. 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. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. 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. 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. Click Installation this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24).
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Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
Figure 2-25 16 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-24 6. Click Finish to complete. Then you will see Figure 2-25.
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... security encryption features. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the icon is gray, there 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 also run . If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength...
... security encryption features. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. If the icon is gray, there 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 also run . If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength...
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...18 This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾...; Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾...
...18 This shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾...; Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾...