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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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... as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of their respective holders. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the specifications may be reproduced...
... as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. No part of their respective holders. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the specifications may be reproduced...
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... device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a 5mm spacing from that may cause undesired operation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This equipment generates, uses and can...
... device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a 5mm spacing from that may cause undesired operation. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This equipment generates, uses and can...
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...'t use . In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, 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...
...'t use . In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, 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...
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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. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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. R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... a Profile ...17 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 18 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 18 3.3 Diagnostics...20 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter...
... a Profile ...17 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 18 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 18 3.3 Diagnostics...20 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 20 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 21 Chapter 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the product...2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3 Chapter 2. Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter...
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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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite...
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 explanations. 1 Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite...
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the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The Quick Setup Wizard 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 ...IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. it can get a better Internet experience...
the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The Quick Setup Wizard 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 ...IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other wireless (802.11b/g) products. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 1. it can get a better Internet experience...
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Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
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... The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. The Setup steps ... "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. Insert the Resource CD...
... The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. The Setup steps ... "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. Insert the Resource CD...
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Click Next to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
Click Next to continue. 5 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. After that you should choose a Setup type. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2.
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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. After that you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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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. Click OK to continue.
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Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9.
Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9.
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...configuration of the adapter in your system tray. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the...using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is red, there ...
...configuration of the adapter in your system tray. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the...using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. If the icon is red, there ...
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This shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the strength of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾...; IP Address - This shows the name of the signal. 11 The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the server based authentication is associated to the wireless ...
This shows whether the station is used. ¾ Signal Strength - This shows the strength of current selected configuration profile. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾...; IP Address - This shows the name of the signal. 11 The type of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the server based authentication is associated to the wireless ...
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... TWCU and the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click...
... TWCU and the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine. 12 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click...
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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 To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-3 2. 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 To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Figure 3-3 2. 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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... 3-5 ) Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are defined on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to 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 Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802...
... 3-5 ) Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are defined on the Advanced tab of shared keys that Allow Association to 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 Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802...