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... 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: 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN4800 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R.
... 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: 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN4800 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R.
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... any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WDN4800, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make...
... any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WDN4800, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make...
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... you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WDN4800 is designed to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 2 The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook and PC. the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility helps...
... you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WDN4800 is designed to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 2 The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your notebook and PC. the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility helps...
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The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Off Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly Working Status The driver has not been installed.
The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. There is no data being transmitted or received. 3 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1.3 LED Status Status Off Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly Working Status The driver has not been installed.
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... into the PCI Express slot. Then, close your computer and unplug the power cord from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2. Turn to your computer. ) Note: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear... The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 4 To continue, select the TL-WDN4800.There will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Remove the metal slot cover on your computer...
... into the PCI Express slot. Then, close your computer and unplug the power cord from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2. Turn to your computer. ) Note: The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear... The adapter's Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 4 To continue, select the TL-WDN4800.There will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Remove the metal slot cover on your computer...
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Figure 2-2 3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 5
Figure 2-2 3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2. Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 5
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After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 6 Select Install Driver Only to continue. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 6 Select Install Driver Only to continue. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-4). TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-3 4.
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TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 5. then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you can leave it default; It is recommended that , select the program folder. Click Browse to continue the installation. 7 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, or you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. You should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 5. then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you can leave it default; It is recommended that , select the program folder. Click Browse to continue the installation. 7 Click Next to change the destination location for the software, or you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. You should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list.
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Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 8 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
Figure 2-7 8. Then click Next to continue. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 8 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default.
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After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. Figure 2-9 9 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-8 9.
After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. Figure 2-9 9 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-8 9.
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...After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter...Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP In Windows XP, TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB.
...After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). You can be configured by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINK → TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter...Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP In Windows XP, TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 can also run . If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB.
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TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link... Status - This shows whether the station is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ...
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced tab of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link... Status - This shows whether the station is using. Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Current Status screen. ...
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TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Signal Strength - Then you can see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). The Profile Management screen provides tools ...
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Signal Strength - Then you can see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). The Profile Management screen provides tools ...
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Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be ... Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Please enter a name which identifies the configuration profile. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 13
Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be ... Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Please enter a name which identifies the configuration profile. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. 13
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To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: 14 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: ...
To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: 14 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: ...
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you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 15 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-5 ) Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 15 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-5 ) Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are different;
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... contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WDN4800 wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices or clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - All the ...Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps 16 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. Directly connecting to another ...
... contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WDN4800 wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices or clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - All the ...Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps 16 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. Directly connecting to another ...
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... the access point match. • Shared - Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the Profile Management tab (shown in the Profiles List. ... automatically. If the adapter finds no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. Remove a profile 1. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter operation in an access point network. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... The...
... the access point match. • Shared - Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to the Profile Management tab (shown in the Profiles List. ... automatically. If the adapter finds no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. Remove a profile 1. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter operation in an access point network. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs... The...
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... exported to export. Switch another Profile 1. Browse to . 4. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. X 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. The profile should then be removed. 3.1.2.3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 3. Click Activate. 3.1.2.4. X 2. Click Save. Highlight the profile name. 4.
... exported to export. Switch another Profile 1. Browse to . 4. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. X 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. The profile should then be removed. 3.1.2.3. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 3. Click Activate. 3.1.2.4. X 2. Click Save. Highlight the profile name. 4.