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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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.... No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. 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. Other brands and product names are subject to...
.... No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. All rights reserved. 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. Other brands and product names are subject to...
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... no guarantee that distance. This device cannot be determined by the party responsible for compliance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna...
... no guarantee that distance. This device cannot be determined by the party responsible for compliance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC STATEMENT TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. This device and its antenna must accept any other antenna...
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... outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in recent years 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 for...
... outside of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in recent years 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 for...
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...R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 ... 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
...R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 ... 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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QSS configuration 22 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 23 4.2 PIN method ...26 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 10 3.1 Current Status ...10 3.2 Profile Management ...12 3.2.1 Add or ...
QSS configuration 22 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 23 4.2 PIN method ...26 Configuration for Windows XP 4 Chapter 3. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Installation Guide 4 2.1 Hardware Installation...4 2.2 Software Installation ...4 2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 10 3.1 Current Status ...10 3.2 Profile Management ...12 3.2.1 Add or ...
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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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...; 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 One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without...
...; 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 One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without...
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... up to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N is designed to 150Mbps for your personal information from being exposed. 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...
... up to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for maximum throughput. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N is designed to 150Mbps for your personal information from being exposed. 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...
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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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... the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Plug the Adapter directly...
... the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation There are similar with each other. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 2. Plug the Adapter directly...
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Click Next to continue. 5 Figure 2-3 4. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Figure 2-2 3. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type.
Click Next to continue. 5 Figure 2-3 4. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter 2. Figure 2-2 3. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to load the following screen. Click Install Driver & Utility to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). After that you should choose a Setup type.
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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. Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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. Figure 2-5 6. It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. Click Browse to continue the installation. 6 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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Then click Next to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
Then click Next to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 7 Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Figure 2-6 7.
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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 continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how 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 continue the Installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to proceed with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to reboot the system. 8 Figure 2-9 9. After all the steps above, you will notify you of how to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).
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... tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for example. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is similar with...
... tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for example. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN721N can also run . If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is similar with...
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... connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - 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 current selected configuration profile. The type of the...) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the station is associated to...
... connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - 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 current selected configuration profile. The type of the...) Note: You can configure it on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ Server Based Authentication - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows whether the station is associated to...
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...; Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the screen above, you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. 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 Modify.
...; Order profiles Figure 3-2 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the screen above, you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. 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 Modify.
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Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 13 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Network Names (SSIDs) -
Figure 3-3 2. Figure 3-4 13 Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of the desired security mode as follows. Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of 32 characters. 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 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...
... 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 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...