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... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 20 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 21 3.2.4 Export a Profile 21 3.2.5 Import a Profile 21 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 22 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 22 3.3 Diagnostics...23 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 24 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 24 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 25 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 28 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 29 4.2 PIN...
... 3.2.2 Remove a profile 20 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 21 3.2.4 Export a Profile 21 3.2.5 Import a Profile 21 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 22 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 22 3.3 Diagnostics...23 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 24 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 24 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista 25 Chapter 4 QSS Configuration 28 4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 29 4.2 PIN...
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Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN861N, 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter without any explanations. 1
Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in your distributor. Package Contents The following items should be found in this user guide stands for TL-WN861N, 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 package: ¾ One TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter without any explanations. 1
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...the CD-ROM. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure ...2-1 will appear. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter ...
...the CD-ROM. The Setup Wizard will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure ...2-1 will appear. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter ...
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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. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 4 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue. 4 It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3.
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard 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). Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7 Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-8 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system.
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To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
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Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9
Click Next to load the following screen. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Figure 2-13 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9
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Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11
Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the operating system. Click Finish to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to complete the installation. 11
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General 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 shows the strength of ...• Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 The configuration of Profile name will be described on the ...
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the General 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 shows the strength of ...• Ad Hoc ) Note: You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - You can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 14 The configuration of Profile name will be described on the ...
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... network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN861N ¾ Multicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Broadcast frames transmitted and received ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click ... about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 24 The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics ...
... network adapter driver. ¾ Driver Version - TL-WN861N ¾ Multicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Broadcast frames transmitted and received ¾ Unicast frames transmitted and received ¾ Total bytes transmitted and received Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-12 3.3.1 Check Driver Information Click ... about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter. 24 The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter. ¾ MAC Address - Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics ...
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Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. means there is no 1. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25 Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established.
Icon connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. means there is no 1. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. 25 Figure 3-14 Icon means the connection has been established.
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... the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will be installed. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using ...Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 28 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear.
... the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will be installed. Figure 4-1 Next, select Install QSS to an existing network quickly. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 4 QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using ...Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to load the following screen. 28 First, the QSS software should be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear.