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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WN310G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN310G, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN310G Wireless Adapter for assistance. 1
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WN310G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN310G, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN310G Wireless Adapter for assistance. 1
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... Thank you for choosing the TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in an environment with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Status Green Activity Green Lit Flashing The adapter is trying to distance or... ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP86, Vista32, Vista64 ¾ Internal Antenna 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Green Activity Green TL-WN310G Working Status Not lit Lit Disable Radio Status Green Activity Green Lit The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. - 2 -
... Thank you for choosing the TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter! 1.1 Overview of the Product The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in an environment with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Status Green Activity Green Lit Flashing The adapter is trying to distance or... ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP86, Vista32, Vista64 ¾ Internal Antenna 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Green Activity Green TL-WN310G Working Status Not lit Lit Disable Radio Status Green Activity Green Lit The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. - 2 -
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...named TL-WN310G. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client ...Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up , slide the Adapter into your operating system and double-click Setup.exe to load the...
...named TL-WN310G. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client ...Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up , slide the Adapter into your operating system and double-click Setup.exe to load the...
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It is recommended to continue. After that, Figure 2-2 will appears, .click Next to select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. Click Next to continue. - 4 - Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 2.
It is recommended to continue. After that, Figure 2-2 will appears, .click Next to select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. Click Next to continue. - 4 - Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 2.
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Create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list in Figure 2-4. Click Next to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-5. Click Browse to continue. - 5 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 4. After that, click Next to keep the default setting. Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended to continue.
Create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list in Figure 2-4. Click Next to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-5. Click Browse to continue. - 5 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 4. After that, click Next to keep the default setting. Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended to continue.
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Please read the information carefully in Figure 2-6, and click "Next" to continue. - 6 - Figure 2-6 7. Choose TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Supplicant as a tool to configure the client adapter on the screen as below, and click Next to continue. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 6.
Please read the information carefully in Figure 2-6, and click "Next" to continue. - 6 - Figure 2-6 7. Choose TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Supplicant as a tool to configure the client adapter on the screen as below, and click Next to continue. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 6.
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If you choose "Install Single Sign On feature set", the system will reboot later. Figure 2-8 9. Choose "Do Not Install Single Sign On Feature Set" In Figure 2-8, and the system won't reboot after the installation. Click Next to continue the Installation in Figure 2-9. - 7 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue.
If you choose "Install Single Sign On feature set", the system will reboot later. Figure 2-8 9. Choose "Do Not Install Single Sign On Feature Set" In Figure 2-8, and the system won't reboot after the installation. Click Next to continue the Installation in Figure 2-9. - 7 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue.
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Click Yes to run automatically. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Wait for the installation program to continue the Installation. - 8 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9 10. During the step, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to work with the installation as shown below. Figure 2-10 11.
Click Yes to run automatically. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Wait for the installation program to continue the Installation. - 8 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9 10. During the step, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to work with the installation as shown below. Figure 2-10 11.
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TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-11 ) Note: In Windows XP, the warning screen is shown below , click Finish to continue installation. Figure 2-13 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, and you will see the screen as below (Figure 2-12), and please select Continue Anyway to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name - 9 - Figure 2-12 12.
TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-11 ) Note: In Windows XP, the warning screen is shown below , click Finish to continue installation. Figure 2-13 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. After all the steps above, and you will see the screen as below (Figure 2-12), and please select Continue Anyway to complete the installation. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name - 9 - Figure 2-12 12.
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TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). Then double-click Setup.exe in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click Cancel ...
TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). Then double-click Setup.exe in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click Cancel ...
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Click the Finish button to continue the installation. Figure 2-17 4. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide ) Note: Figure 2-16 During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to complete. - 11 -
Click the Finish button to continue the installation. Figure 2-17 4. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide ) Note: Figure 2-16 During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to complete. - 11 -
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... Area Network (WLAN) and use set of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter3 Configuration TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN310G can also run . If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor...
... Area Network (WLAN) and use set of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter3 Configuration TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN310G can also run . If the icon is gray, there is between 5dB and 10dB. If the icon is yellow, there is poor...
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... and the station currently connected. Configure the encryption type on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - Displays the wireless mode. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Security tab of Profile... the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab of the signal. Shows whether ...
... and the station currently connected. Configure the encryption type on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - Displays the wireless mode. The options include: • Infrastructure (access point) • Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Security tab of Profile... the strength of Profile Management. ¾ Network Type - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab of the signal. Shows whether ...
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... list and click Modify. Identifies the configuration profile. ¾ Import a Profile ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. Edit the General ... Name - The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3-3. 1. Figure 3-3 - 15 - The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
... list and click Modify. Identifies the configuration profile. ¾ Import a Profile ¾ Export a Profile ¾ Scan Available Networks ¾ Order profiles TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. Edit the General ... Name - The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3-3. 1. Figure 3-3 - 15 - The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Identifies the client machine. ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
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... the Define Shared Keys window. ¾ None: No security (Not recommended). ) Note: If the access point, which is associated to the wireless adapter, has WEP set to be Optional and the client set WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Advanced tab of the desired security...both the access point and the station. To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: - 16 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 2. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Security tab of Profile...
... the Define Shared Keys window. ¾ None: No security (Not recommended). ) Note: If the access point, which is associated to the wireless adapter, has WEP set to be Optional and the client set WEP enabled, make sure that are defined on the Advanced tab of the desired security...both the access point and the station. To configure the Encryption Keys under the Pre-Shared keys (Static WEP) Security mode: - 16 - TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 2. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Security tab of Profile...
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TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-5 3. Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the profile. ¾ Power Save Mode - The default setting is ... only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ 802.11b Preamble: Specifies the preamble setting in the 802.11b frames. This screen below allows you make ...
TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-5 3. Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the profile. ¾ Power Save Mode - The default setting is ... only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ 802.11b Preamble: Specifies the preamble setting in the 802.11b frames. This screen below allows you make ...
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...provide Quality of the access point with access points that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on the regulatory domain. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11... Mbps operation in the Profiles List. 3. The channels available depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared-key only...
...provide Quality of the access point with access points that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on the regulatory domain. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide ¾ Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11... Mbps operation in the Profiles List. 3. The channels available depend on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared-key only...
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3.2.3 Switch another Profile TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 1. Click Save. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear. 2. The profile should then be exported to export. 2. The Import Profile will then ...
3.2.3 Switch another Profile TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 1. Click Save. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear. 2. The profile should then be exported to export. 2. The Import Profile will then ...
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... name and click OK to connect an available network. Figure 3-10 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the - 20 - Highlight a profile in... will appear. 2. Click Refresh to auto profile selection, and click Add. 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 1. Click Scan on the Profile Management tab, the client adapter will appear, with the highest priority and the same SSID as appropriate. ) Note: The first ...
... name and click OK to connect an available network. Figure 3-10 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the - 20 - Highlight a profile in... will appear. 2. Click Refresh to auto profile selection, and click Add. 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 1. Click Scan on the Profile Management tab, the client adapter will appear, with the highest priority and the same SSID as appropriate. ) Note: The first ...
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... ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 - 21 - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. Figure 3-11 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide network.
... ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 - 21 - The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. Figure 3-11 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide network.