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... accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in a particular installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. "To comply with...
... accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in a particular installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. "To comply with...
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... ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.1.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G Hardware Installation 4 2.1.2 TL-WN610G Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 5 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 9 Chapter 3 Configuration 12 3.1 Current Status 12 3.2 Profile Management 14 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 14 3.2.2 Remove a profile 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Import a Profile 18 3.2.5 Export a Profile 18 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 19 3.2.7 Auto Profile...
... ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.1.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G Hardware Installation 4 2.1.2 TL-WN610G Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 5 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista 9 Chapter 3 Configuration 12 3.1 Current Status 12 3.2 Profile Management 14 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 14 3.2.2 Remove a profile 18 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 18 3.2.4 Import a Profile 18 3.2.5 Export a Profile 18 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 19 3.2.7 Auto Profile...
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Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G, 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-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter for assistance. 1
Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G, 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-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter for assistance. 1
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... 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technologies ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption ¾ Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN610G) ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured...
... 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technologies ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption ¾ Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN610G) ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured...
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TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide ¾ Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN610G) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN651G) 1.3 LED Status TL-WN610G LED Indications LED Indications Status Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Not lit Status Green Lit Activity Green Not lit Status Green Flashing Alternately Activity Green Flashing Alternately Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Intermittently Status Green Flashing Activity Green Flashing Working Status The adapter is in an...
TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide ¾ Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN610G) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN651G) 1.3 LED Status TL-WN610G LED Indications LED Indications Status Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Not lit Status Green Lit Activity Green Not lit Status Green Flashing Alternately Activity Green Flashing Alternately Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Intermittently Status Green Flashing Activity Green Flashing Working Status The adapter is in an...
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... install the adapter, follow these steps listed below : 1. Turn off your PC case. 4. Check with a mounting screw. Locate an available CardBus slot on the mainboard. Once 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. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard" window...
... install the adapter, follow these steps listed below : 1. Turn off your PC case. 4. Check with a mounting screw. Locate an available CardBus slot on the mainboard. Once 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. Then, close your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. The Setup Wizard will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard" window...
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... in Figure 2-3. Select Install Driver Only to end the installation on the screen, Figure 2-2. Figure 2-1 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility - To continue, click Next on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility Installation Program 4. You can click Cancel to install 5 The Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that you to start the installation. Install Shield Wizard 3. Click Cancel to your product. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 1. Then...
... in Figure 2-3. Select Install Driver Only to end the installation on the screen, Figure 2-2. Figure 2-1 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility - To continue, click Next on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility Installation Program 4. You can click Cancel to install 5 The Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that you to start the installation. Install Shield Wizard 3. Click Cancel to your product. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 1. Then...
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TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to end the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver. Figure 2-4 should appear. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. Figure 2-4 Question 6. Click Next to end the Installation. 6 Click Yes...
TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to end the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver. Figure 2-4 should appear. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. Figure 2-4 Question 6. Click Next to end the Installation. 6 Click Yes...
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.../TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 Choose Destination Location 7. Click OK to end the Installation. It is recommended that you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in Figure 2-6. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. The Setup Wizard will ask you to continue the Installation. Figure 2-7 Information prompt 7 The Setup Wizard...
.../TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 Choose Destination Location 7. Click OK to end the Installation. It is recommended that you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in Figure 2-6. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to continue the Installation. The Setup Wizard will ask you to continue the Installation. Figure 2-7 Information prompt 7 The Setup Wizard...
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... to start the installation. Click Next in the screen below (shown in the proper folder according to your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click Cancel to end the installation in the screen. Click Cancel to end the installation. 9 Figure 2-11 2. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 Finish 2.2.3 Installation for Windows...
... to start the installation. Click Next in the screen below (shown in the proper folder according to your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click Cancel to end the installation in the screen. Click Cancel to end the installation. 9 Figure 2-11 2. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 Finish 2.2.3 Installation for Windows...
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TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-12 3. After that, the files will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to continue the installation. 10 To end the Installation, click Cancel. ) Note: Figure 2-13 During the installation, the system will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13).
TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-12 3. After that, the files will warn about Windows Security testing, please click "Install this driver software anyway" to continue the installation. 10 To end the Installation, click Cancel. ) Note: Figure 2-13 During the installation, the system will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13).
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.... TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G can also run . If the icon is gray, there is more than 5dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The TWCU utility provides a complete and easy to use set of the screen, and shows the signal strength using...
.... TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G can also run . If the icon is gray, there is more than 5dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU utility will appear in your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The TWCU utility provides a complete and easy to use set of the screen, and shows the signal strength using...
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... utility, access the General tab, Security tab and Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. Shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - Set up the configuration name on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Displays the encryption type the driver is using. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 Current Status...
... utility, access the General tab, Security tab and Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Security tab of current selected configuration profile. Shows the strength of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - Set up the configuration name on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - Shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - Displays the encryption type the driver is using. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 Current Status...
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... a maximum limit of shared keys that are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Enables the use of 32 characters. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to Mixed Cells is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that shown in the Define Shared Keys window. None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point that the wireless adapter...
... a maximum limit of shared keys that are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Enables the use of 32 characters. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to Mixed Cells is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that shown in the Define Shared Keys window. None: No security (not recommended). ) Note: If the access point that the wireless adapter...
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... the Advanced tab ¾ Power Save Mode - • Maximum - The adapter will be switched to allow association. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of Profile Management Figure 3-6 Define Shared Keys 3. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Security Tab to maximum mode automatically when no large packets are waiting periodically. • Normal - In Normal mode, the adapter will detect the access point...
... the Advanced tab ¾ Power Save Mode - • Maximum - The adapter will be switched to allow association. To complete WEP encryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of Profile Management Figure 3-6 Define Shared Keys 3. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Security Tab to maximum mode automatically when no large packets are waiting periodically. • Normal - In Normal mode, the adapter will detect the access point...
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... access point network. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Short & Long (access point mode), which mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network - The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode - Select which allows both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared-key only allows the adapter...
... access point network. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Short & Long (access point mode), which mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network - The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode - Select which allows both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared-key only allows the adapter...
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... of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for an available network. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide 3. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as appropriate. ) Note: The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. If the connection fails, the client adapter will...
... of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to connect to auto profile selection, and click Add. The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for an available network. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide 3. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as appropriate. ) Note: The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 5. If the connection fails, the client adapter will...
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...; Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 Diagnostics tab 3.3.1 Check Driver Information The Adapter Information contains general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide transmitted by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 21 The version of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address -
...; Total bytes transmitted and received Figure 3-12 Diagnostics tab 3.3.1 Check Driver Information The Adapter Information contains general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - The name of the wireless network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Date - TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide transmitted by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 21 The version of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address -
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... Spectrum) - TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology - 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology employs multiple performance-enhancing techniques including packet bursting, fast frames, data compression, and dynamic turbo mode that is up to nine times greater. With this range-enhancing technology, a 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM based client and access point can maintain a connection transmission distance...
... Spectrum) - TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology - 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology employs multiple performance-enhancing techniques including packet bursting, fast frames, data compression, and dynamic turbo mode that is up to nine times greater. With this range-enhancing technology, a 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM based client and access point can maintain a connection transmission distance...
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... (i.e. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide by first going through an access point. However, to connect the wired and wireless networks. ¾ Spread Spectrum - Because a fixed frequency is not used in a single network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). A set of computers and associated devices communicate with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. Spread...
... (i.e. TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide by first going through an access point. However, to connect the wired and wireless networks. ¾ Spread Spectrum - Because a fixed frequency is not used in a single network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). A set of computers and associated devices communicate with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. Spread...