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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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... respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. Copyright © 2009 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 the specifications may be reproduced in any form or...
... respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. Copyright © 2009 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 the specifications may be reproduced in any form or...
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... occur in a residential installation. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in conjunction with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and...
... occur in a residential installation. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in conjunction with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and...
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... France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. within a radius of 20 km from the centre of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation...
... France Outdoor use limited to take adequate measures. within a radius of 20 km from the centre of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. CE Mark Warning TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation...
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... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...2008 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. China
... Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...2008 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. 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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... 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-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾...
... 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-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾...
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...configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista 2 the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to provide a ...modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming; With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ...
...configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista 2 the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step by step through the installation process; The TL-WN721N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to provide a ...modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming; With a faster wireless connection, you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity. 1.2 Features ¾ IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ...
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Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
Status Green Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is transmitting or receiving data. 3 Status Green Activity Green Flashing The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Activity Green The adapter is trying to scan a networking Flashing Alternately connection.
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Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. The Setup Wizard will appear. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. This user guide takes ...Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Connect the Adapter and your computer. 2. Figure 2-1 4 To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will prompt "Found...
Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on the CD-ROM. The Setup Wizard will appear. When you through the USB cable attached in package. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. This user guide takes ...Install QSS and User Guide. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Connect the Adapter and your computer. 2. Figure 2-1 4 To continue, select the TL-WN721N.There will prompt "Found...
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Click Next to load the following screen. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next 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 continue.
Click Next to load the following screen. After that you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 5 Figure 2-3 4. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Figure 2-2 3. Click Next 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 continue.
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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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6
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Then click Next to continue the Installation. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7
Then click Next to continue the Installation. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7
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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). 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.
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... appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add configuration... tab needn't any configurations. 10 If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Configuration for example. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3.
... appears at the bottom of Windows 2000. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All Programs→TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. This User Guide takes Windows XP for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add configuration... tab needn't any configurations. 10 If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is more than 5dB. Configuration for example. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3.
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... Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The...
... Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here displays the encryption type the driver is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 The...
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... the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). This name must be unique. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. The Profile Management screen provides tools to: ¾ Add a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove...
... the next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). This name must be unique. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Click Advanced on the Profile Management tab. The Profile Management screen provides tools to: ¾ Add a new profile ¾ Modify a profile ¾ Remove...
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To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Figure 3-4 13 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-3 2. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. Figure 3-4 13 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. Figure 3-3 2. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
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... the Define Shared Keys window (shown 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; Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you...tab of shared keys that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security tab to make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 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...
... the Define Shared Keys window (shown 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; Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you...tab of shared keys that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security tab to make advanced configuration for the profile. 14 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...