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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: 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 ...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. 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: 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 ...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. China R.
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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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...transmitters. 2 The adapter is an 802.11n client device; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your personal information from being exposed. With the 802.11n ...PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802....
...transmitters. 2 The adapter is an 802.11n client device; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN861N is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your personal information from being exposed. With the 802.11n ...PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on . the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you step-by-step through the installation process; TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you can also interoperate with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802....
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... and User Guide. Figure 2-1 2. The following screen. 3 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing...
... and User Guide. Figure 2-1 2. The following screen. 3 To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will appear. When you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The Setup steps for Windows XP 1. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. Click Install Driver & Utility to before installing...
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Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 4 Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4.
Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to continue. 4 Click Next to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. It is recommended that , you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. After that you should choose a Setup type. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-2 3. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 4.
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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). Click Browse to continue the installation. 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. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI 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). Click Browse to continue the installation. 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. Figure 2-5 6. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-4 5.
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Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Then click Next to continue.
Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. 6 TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Then click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7 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).
Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select Yes to continue the Installation. Click Continue Anyway to continue installation. 7 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).
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To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. 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 be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
To continue, select the TL-WN861N.There will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation. 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 be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 8 Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear.
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Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Install Driver & Utility to continue. 9 Click Next to load the following screen. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-12 2.
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 4. Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. 10
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 2-16 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to complete the installation. 11 Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway 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 complete the installation. 11 Click Finish to proceed with the operating system. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to continue the Installation. Figure 2-17 6. Click Install this driver software anyway to work with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17).
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... RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the... is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is...
... RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. You can be configured by clicking the Start→ All programs→ TP-LINK→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility→ TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the... is more than 5dB. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will run the utility by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration TP-LINK TL-WN861N can also run . If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is...
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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 - This shows whether ... it on the Advanced tab of the signal. Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays 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 - This shows whether ... it on the Advanced tab of the signal. Click Advanced on the screen above, you can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Security tab of Profile Management. ¾ Link Status - The configuration of Profile name will be described on the Current Status screen. ¾ Profile Name - This displays the...
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Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This ... a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be unique. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15
Then you will appear (shown in Figure 3-3). 1. Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. ¾ Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This ... a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Edit the General tab ¾ Profile Name - This name must be unique. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of 32 characters. 15
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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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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 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3.
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...two modes of packets, then switches back to another computer, for the Adapter. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless Mini PCI Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal -...• Off - The Adapter will connect to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save...
...two modes of packets, then switches back to another computer, for the Adapter. Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless Mini PCI Adapter continuously for a short message response time. ¾ Network Type: There are waiting periodically. • Normal -...• Off - The Adapter will connect to the wireless router or access point. 2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as two or more TL-WN861N wireless adapters. ) Note: 1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 ¾ Power Save...
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TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the channel that the Wireless Adapter uses. Go to start an Ad Hoc network if ... 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 the Profile Management tab (shown... frontal has the higher priority. The four access points have the same WEP key. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open ...
TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter of the channel that the Wireless Adapter uses. Go to start an Ad Hoc network if ... 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 the Profile Management tab (shown... frontal has the higher priority. The four access points have the same WEP key. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which it to open ...