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Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2007 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2007 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of their respective holders. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, 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-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for assistance.
Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, 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-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for assistance.
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...48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN510G) ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in China....speeds due to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC ...
...48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN510G) ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in China....speeds due to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC ...
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...when the Adapter is firmly in place. 3. The Setup steps for windows Vista. 3 TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below : 1. Remove...the software, the system will guide you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. Open your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2....
...when the Adapter is firmly in place. 3. The Setup steps for windows Vista. 3 TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below : 1. Remove...the software, the system will guide you through the Installation procedure for instructions if needed. 3. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Check with a mounting screw. Open your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2....
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Click the Finish button to configure your TP-LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. Figure 2-15 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). This chapter describes how to complete. It 10 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-14 4.
Click the Finish button to configure your TP-LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. Figure 2-15 Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). This chapter describes how to complete. It 10 After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-14 4.
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... the program and its operations. The TWCU utility provides a complete and easy to use set of current selected configuration profile. Set up the 11 TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal... is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will run the utility by clicking the Start>Program>TP-LINK>TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
... the program and its operations. The TWCU utility provides a complete and easy to use set of current selected configuration profile. Set up the 11 TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal... is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will run the utility by clicking the Start>Program>TP-LINK>TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility.
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...the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Network Type - Displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Current Channel - TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide configuration name on the General tab of network and the station currently connected. The type... of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Shows whether server based authentication is using. Displays the wireless mode. Configure the ...
...the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Network Type - Displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Current Channel - TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide configuration name on the General tab of network and the station currently connected. The type... of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Shows whether server based authentication is using. Displays the wireless mode. Configure the ...
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TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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 (shown in Figure 3-12). The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. ...
TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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 (shown in Figure 3-12). The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. ...
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... referred to -peer mode, and is about 300m, A TP-LINK 2x to -peer basis, communicating directly with each with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is inherently rejected (ignored). ¾ FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix...
... referred to -peer mode, and is about 300m, A TP-LINK 2x to -peer basis, communicating directly with each with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is inherently rejected (ignored). ¾ FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix...