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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WN881ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...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. China R.
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WN881ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...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. China R.
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... this User Guide stands for TL-WN881ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information ) Note: Make sure that all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter...
... this User Guide stands for TL-WN881ND, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information ) Note: Make sure that all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter...
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... Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to quickly set up to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters 2 The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading ...TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of up a wireless connection. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN881ND...
... Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to quickly set up to 300Mbps for two receivers and two transmitters 2 The adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading ...TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of up a wireless connection. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN881ND...
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Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. 3 Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed;
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. ... touched the slot's contacts. Then, close your computer manufacturer for example. 1. Click Install Driver&Utility to your PC case. 4. Turn off your computer. Select model TL-WN881ND. Figure 2-1 4 Make sure that all of the PC. Insert the power cable back into the PCI Express slot.
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. ... touched the slot's contacts. Then, close your computer manufacturer for example. 1. Click Install Driver&Utility to your PC case. 4. Turn off your computer. Select model TL-WN881ND. Figure 2-1 4 Make sure that all of the PC. Insert the power cable back into the PCI Express slot.
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The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Choose a setup type. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Figure 2-3 5 It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Click Next to continue.
The InstallShield Wizard window will only install driver. Choose a setup type. Selecting Install Driver Only will appear. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Figure 2-3 5 It is recommended to continue. Figure 2-2 3. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Click Next to continue.
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Click Install to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 2-4 5. Figure 2-5 6 Click Next in the screen below to continue the setup. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default.
Click Install to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 2-4 5. Figure 2-5 6 Click Next in the screen below to continue the setup. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default.
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The utility and drivers will see the screen below. After all the steps above, you will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Click Finish to complete the setup. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 6. Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 7
The utility and drivers will see the screen below. After all the steps above, you will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Click Finish to complete the setup. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 6. Figure 2-6 7. Figure 2-7 7
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Figure 2-8 8 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 8. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray.
Figure 2-8 8 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 8. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray.
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...using TWCU 1. For specific operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. To connect to a network, simply ... Network page will automatically pop up , you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that are available in your area. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your...
...using TWCU 1. For specific operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using TWCU TL-WN881ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as is called by double-clicking on the icon on the screen. To connect to a network, simply ... Network page will automatically pop up , you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that are available in your area. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your...
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... key/security settings to your target network next time if you can connect to be connected is strongly recommended to set a password to connect. 10 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your router or access...
... key/security settings to your target network next time if you can connect to be connected is strongly recommended to set a password to connect. 10 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure and the corresponding security type will automatically connect to your router or access...
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... currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 You have now successfully connected to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Input the password which can be found on your router if your network...
... currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 11 You have now successfully connected to continue. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Input the password which can be found on your router if your network...
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Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to an existing network ... the button on the back panel of the router. Press the QSS button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. 12 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card...
Here takes router TL-WR741ND for example. 2. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you to add a new wireless device to an existing network ... the button on the back panel of the router. Press the QSS button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. 12 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card...
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TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-7 3. Figure 3-8 13 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-7 3. Figure 3-8 13 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
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... the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of my access point or wireless router. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. If you have generated a new PIN code for...
... the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of my access point or wireless router. Open TWCU and click QSS tab. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. If you have generated a new PIN code for...
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Enter a PIN into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of this device into my access point or wireless router. Select Enter the PIN of the main menu. Open your AP device ... have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Then click Add device and the following figure will be connecting to continue. Click Connect to the target network. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. The adapter will appear. When Figure 3-9 appears, you will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows XP...
Enter a PIN into your router's Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of this device into my access point or wireless router. Select Enter the PIN of the main menu. Open your AP device ... have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Then click Add device and the following figure will be connecting to continue. Click Connect to the target network. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. The adapter will appear. When Figure 3-9 appears, you will see the PIN value of the adapter in Windows XP...
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Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-13 3. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-15 16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the QSS configuration is complete.
Or you can view the adapter's utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-13 3. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-15 16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the QSS configuration is complete.
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... 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may call it WPS) on the router or access point (You will be prompted to be connected and then click Connect. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 3.3 To connect using the SSID) to push the button on the window if QSS function is supported as shown...
... 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may call it WPS) on the router or access point (You will be prompted to be connected and then click Connect. TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide 3.3 To connect using the SSID) to push the button on the window if QSS function is supported as shown...
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Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in the figure below . 1. Follow the steps below . Select Connect to the network. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in wireless utility. You have now successfully connected to a network. 18 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-17 3.
Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in the figure below . 1. Follow the steps below . Select Connect to the network. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in wireless utility. You have now successfully connected to a network. 18 TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-17 3.