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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN4200 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ... the CE Mark: Person responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN4200 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ... the CE Mark: Person responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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... Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WDN4200, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above...
... Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WDN4200, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above...
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... online gaming by -step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to...set up to 450Mbps for maximum throughput. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for wireless connections ¾ Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/...
... online gaming by -step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to...set up to 450Mbps for maximum throughput. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for wireless connections ¾ Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/...
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Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
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..., click Cancel. )Note: When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer directly. Method Two: Connect the adapter and your adapter. 4 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation There are...
..., click Cancel. )Note: When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer directly. Method Two: Connect the adapter and your adapter. 4 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation There are...
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..., Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. 5 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. The...
..., Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. 5 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. The...
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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Figure 2-4 6 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 2. Click Next to continue.
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Figure 2-4 6 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 2. Click Next to continue.
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Choose a setup type. Figure 2-6 7 Click Next to specify the destination location for the software or you can only install driver. Click Change to continue. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3. Click Next in the screen below to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-5 4. Selecting Install Driver Only can leave it default.
Choose a setup type. Figure 2-6 7 Click Next to specify the destination location for the software or you can only install driver. Click Change to continue. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3. Click Next in the screen below to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-5 4. Selecting Install Driver Only can leave it default.
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The utility and drivers will install. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-8 8 Figure 2-7 6. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 5. It may take 1~2 minutes.
The utility and drivers will install. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-8 8 Figure 2-7 6. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 5. It may take 1~2 minutes.
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After all the steps above, you will appear in the following figure and the icon will see the screen below. Click Finish to a Wireless Network. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to complete the setup. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in your system tray. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 7. Figure 2-9 8. Figure 2-10 9
After all the steps above, you will appear in the following figure and the icon will see the screen below. Click Finish to a Wireless Network. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to complete the setup. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in your system tray. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 7. Figure 2-9 8. Figure 2-10 9
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... the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU 1. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration...
... the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using TWCU 1. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration...
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. With 11 You will be prompted to choose a type of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you selected a wireless network of authentication, either Certificate or Password. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router...) Note: Figure 3-3 The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted different windows when you choose...
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. With 11 You will be prompted to choose a type of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you selected a wireless network of authentication, either Certificate or Password. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router...) Note: Figure 3-3 The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted different windows when you choose...
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Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 12 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 12 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-6 5. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 13 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4. Click Close to your network. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet.
Figure 3-6 5. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 13 TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4. Click Close to your network. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. You have now successfully connected to enjoy the Internet.
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...listed in the following parts. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS or QSS button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect. 14 Press the WPS/Reset button for 2~3 seconds. 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. If your... or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using either Push Button...
...listed in the following parts. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS or QSS button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect. 14 Press the WPS/Reset button for 2~3 seconds. 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. If your... or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using either Push Button...
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When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-11 15 The adapter will be connecting to the network. Figure 3-10 4. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 3.
When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-11 15 The adapter will be connecting to the network. Figure 3-10 4. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 3.
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If you are connecting to another wireless client such as on your wireless Router or access point. The security type should be the same as an adapter, select ad-hoc. ¾ Security Type: Select the security type from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the.... Home, Office, Coffee Shop). If you will not be able to authenticate your wireless adapter. 27 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to build a successful connection. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ ...
If you are connecting to another wireless client such as on your wireless Router or access point. The security type should be the same as an adapter, select ad-hoc. ¾ Security Type: Select the security type from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the.... Home, Office, Coffee Shop). If you will not be able to authenticate your wireless adapter. 27 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to build a successful connection. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ ...
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...wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. With this mode, right-click on your system tray and select Switch to confirm the setting. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter... User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as shown in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like...
...wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. With this mode, right-click on your system tray and select Switch to confirm the setting. TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter... User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as shown in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like...
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at ...a fixed frequency is extremely difficult. ¾ Infrastructure Network - A set of an access point. An infrastructure network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as peer-to-peer mode, and is also referred to as low power wideband noise and is a group of computers or other devices, each...
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at ...a fixed frequency is extremely difficult. ¾ Infrastructure Network - A set of an access point. An infrastructure network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as peer-to-peer mode, and is also referred to as low power wideband noise and is a group of computers or other devices, each...