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... 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 within the scope ...301 489-17 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... 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 within the scope ...301 489-17 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... 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...
... 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...
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the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for maximum throughput. it can get a better Internet experience, ...or upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N is ...
the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for maximum throughput. it can get a better Internet experience, ...or upgrading wireless connectivity to 300Mbps for choosing the TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter! 1.1 Overview of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b) products. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN951N is ...
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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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...Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. 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 listed below: 1. The Setup ...PCI slot. Make sure that all of the PC. Remove your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Turn off your PC case. 4. To continue, select the TL-WN951N...
...Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its pins are touching the slot's contacts. 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 listed below: 1. The Setup ...PCI slot. Make sure that all of the PC. Remove your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Remove the metal slot cover on the mianboard. Turn off your PC case. 4. To continue, select the TL-WN951N...
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Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Select Install Driver Only to load the following screen. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 5 Select Install Driver Only to load the following screen. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4).
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After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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Then click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8.
Then click Next to continue. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Figure 2-7 8.
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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. 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.
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. 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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Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
Figure 2-11 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, you will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 9 To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
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TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 10 Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3.
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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. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 11
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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). Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 12 Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. 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 Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. 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.
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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 Figure 2-19 2. 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. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. 13 Figure 2-19 2. 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 Next to continue. Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
Click Next to continue. Click Yes to continue. 4. Figure 2-21 14 Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 2-20 3.
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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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). 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
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. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-24). 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
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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. Then you will see Figure 2-25. Click Finish to complete.
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... - Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - Directly connecting to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN951N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access...
... - Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless PCI Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal - Directly connecting to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN951N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access...
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... Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Client Name - The creation date of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames...
... Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Client Name - The creation date of the client computer. 3.1.3.2. TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames...