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...., 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 to the product within the ... 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China
...., 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 to the product within the ... 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China
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... box: ¾ One TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter without 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...
... box: ¾ One TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter without 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...
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the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility helps you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI Express interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ ...gaming, video streaming and so on anti-jamming; Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for your personal information from being exposed. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1. The TL-WDN4800's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to provide a high-speed ...
the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility helps you can also interoperate with other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI Express interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ ...gaming, video streaming and so on anti-jamming; Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for your personal information from being exposed. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1. The TL-WDN4800's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to provide a high-speed ...
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The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. 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. There is no data being transmitted or received. 3
The driver has been installed but there is data being transmitted or received. 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. There is no data being transmitted or received. 3
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... screw its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the computer and turn on the back of its fastening tab. Remove the metal ...PCI Express slot. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for instructions if needed. 3. To continue, select the TL-WDN4800.There will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter...
... screw its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the computer and turn on the back of its fastening tab. Remove the metal ...PCI Express slot. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for instructions if needed. 3. To continue, select the TL-WDN4800.There will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Make sure that all of the PC. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter...
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Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver&Utility to continue. 5 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-1 2.
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After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 6 Select Install Driver Only to continue. 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. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-4 6 Select Install Driver Only to continue. 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. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver.
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You should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 7 After that you can leave it default; then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Next to change the destination location for the software, or you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 5.
You should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 7 After that you can leave it default; then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Click Next to change the destination location for the software, or you keep the default setting. It is recommended that , select the program folder. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 5.
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Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 8 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 8 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Figure 2-9 9
After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-8 9. Figure 2-9 9
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The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP In Windows XP, TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit...green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the...
The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. Configuration Guide 3.1 For Windows XP In Windows XP, TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit...green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. If the...
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...Address - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - You can configure the network type and...This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 11 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status -
...Address - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - You can configure the network type and...This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. 11 TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status -
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...; Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.1.2.1. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
...; Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.1.2.1. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Signal Strength -
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TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1. This name must be unique. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - This field has a maximum limit of the desired ... mode as follows. 13 Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter a name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen...
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1. This name must be unique. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - This field has a maximum limit of the desired ... mode as follows. 13 Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - Please enter a name which identifies the configuration profile. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen...
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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: Enables 802.1x security. ¾.... X ) 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 the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow...
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: Enables 802.1x security. ¾.... X ) 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 the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow...
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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; 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.
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... connecting to another computer, for peer-to power save mode in Ad-Hoc mode to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All the wireless devices or clients will connect to let the access point buffer incoming messages for a short message response time. ¾...
... connecting to another computer, for peer-to power save mode in Ad-Hoc mode to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All the wireless devices or clients will connect to let the access point buffer incoming messages for a short message response time. ¾...
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... which it to an access point: • Auto - TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter operation in Figure 3-2). The four access points have the same WEP key. Remove a profile 1. It will be associated to the client adapter that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with access points that the Wireless Adapter uses. the frontal has the higher priority. Select...
... which it to an access point: • Auto - TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter operation in Figure 3-2). The four access points have the same WEP key. Remove a profile 1. It will be associated to the client adapter that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with access points that the Wireless Adapter uses. the frontal has the higher priority. Select...
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... the profile is located. 3. The profile should then be removed. 3.1.2.3. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. X 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. Browse to export. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 3. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below . 3. Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be exported to the specified location. Export a Profile 1. Browse...
... the profile is located. 3. The profile should then be removed. 3.1.2.3. Figure 3-8 3.1.2.5. X 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below . 2. Browse to export. TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 3. Click Open, the imported profile will appear below . 3. Click Remove. ) Note: The profile being used can't be exported to the specified location. Export a Profile 1. Browse...