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... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN861N 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 of ...EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN861N 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 of ...EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 EN62311:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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 of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with 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 explanations. 1
Conventions: The 'Adapter' mentioned in 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 of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with 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 explanations. 1
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... input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN861N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of the Product The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step... through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is easy to install and manage. The...
... input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN861N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of the Product The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook. the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step... through the installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is easy to install and manage. The...
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..., the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Software Installation 2.1.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to load the...
..., the system will prompt "Found New Hardware Wizard", click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM. To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Software Installation 2.1.1 Overview The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you install the hardware prior to load the...
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After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. 4 Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment.
After that you should choose a Setup type. Click Next to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Figure 2-3 4. Click Next to continue. 4 Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment.
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It is recommended that , select the program folder, you keep the default setting. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 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. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to continue the installation. 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.
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Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Then click Next to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8.
Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 Then click Next to continue. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 8.
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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. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. 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 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. Figure 2-11 2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 1. 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 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. Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Click Next to load the following screen. Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Click Yes to continue.
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10 Click Yes to continue.
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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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... can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾..., there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU).
... can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your system tray. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . This chapter describes how to : ¾..., there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is no connection. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU).
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...shown here. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ ...190; IP Address - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of the signal. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The options include: • Infrastructure (...
...shown here. This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - This shows whether the server based authentication is using. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ ...190; IP Address - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. ¾ Wireless Mode - The type of the signal. This shows the name of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - Here displays the wireless mode. ¾ Network Type - The options include: • Infrastructure (...
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... next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must...
... next screen will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-2). Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15 Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must...
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 16 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile.
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-3 2. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows. 16 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802....
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802....
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Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different; you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18
Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter ) Note: Figure 3-5 Select different Security Options, the configurations are different; you to make advanced configuration for the profile. 18
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...uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All the adapters must match the wireless mode 19 The Wireless adapter must be in Ad-Hoc mode to power save mode in an access...contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Please select the power save mode after retrieving the packets. • Off - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages...
...uses maximum when retrieving a large number of networking: • Infrastructure - TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save Mode - All the adapters must match the wireless mode 19 The Wireless adapter must be in Ad-Hoc mode to power save mode in an access...contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Please select the power save mode after retrieving the packets. • Off - All wireless clients will detect the access point if any messages...
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...Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300/54/11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc ...same WEP key. If the adapter finds no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with access points that the Wireless Adapter uses. This mode also allows the selection of the channel that have different priorities; the frontal ...
...Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it associates. ¾ Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300/54/11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no other ad hoc ...same WEP key. If the adapter finds no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the access point with access points that the Wireless Adapter uses. This mode also allows the selection of the channel that have different priorities; the frontal ...