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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010183
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010183
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... 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 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
... 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 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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... energy and, if not installed and used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device complies with the limits for help. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are based on a circuit different...
... energy and, if not installed and used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device complies with the limits for help. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are based on a circuit different...
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... General authorization required for home and office use in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply...
... General authorization required for home and office use in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply...
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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director 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: 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ... EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Recommendation 1999/519/EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director 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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... Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 26 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 27 Appendix A: Specifications 29 Appendix B: Glossary 30
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 26 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 27 Appendix A: Specifications 29 Appendix B: Glossary 30
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information... ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN721N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information... ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter...
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... to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless ... guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista 2 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. it can get a better Internet experience...
... to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless ... guides you create a wireless connection immediately. The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista 2 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. it can get a better Internet experience...
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3
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... the CD-ROM. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There...
... the CD-ROM. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There...
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It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 5 Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-3 4. After that you should choose a Setup type. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 5 Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Figure 2-5 6.
It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Figure 2-5 6.
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Click OK to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue the Installation.
Click OK to continue. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue the Installation.
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After all the steps above, you of how to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
After all the steps above, you of how to proceed with the operating system. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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... XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 10 If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in Windows XP is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run...
... XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . The Current Status tab needn't any configurations. 10 If the icon is gray, there is between 10dB and 20dB. Double-click the icon and the TWCU will appear in Windows XP is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run...
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... Mode - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows...
... Mode - This shows the strength of network and the station currently connected are shown here. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This shows whether the server based authentication is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows...
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.... ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 Then you can see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. This name must be unique.
.... ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 Then you can see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. This name must be unique.
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Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-4 13 This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-4 13 This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
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... in Figure 3-5). 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 different; TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access...
... in Figure 3-5). 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 different; TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access...