TP-Link TL-WN310G User Manual

TL-WN310G 54M Wireless CardBus Adapter

Rev: 1.0.2 1910010171

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National Restrictions

2400.0-2483.5 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria

France

Italy

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz

band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current

relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

required

General authorization required for network and service

supply(not for spectrum)

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area

within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless CardBus Adapter Model No.: TL-WN310G 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 Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 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.

South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,

Shenzhen, P. R. China

CONTENTS

Package Contents....................................................................................................1

Chapter1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

1.1 Overview of the Product ..........................................................................................2

1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................2

1.3 LED Status............................................................................................................... 2

Chapter2 Installation Guide..................................................................................3

2.1 Hardware Installation...............................................................................................3

2.2 Software Installation.................................................................................................3

2.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 3

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP........................................................3

2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista................................................... 10

Chapter3 Configuration.......................................................................................13

3.1 Current Status........................................................................................................13

3.2 Profile Management...............................................................................................14

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile...................................................... 15

3.2.2 Remove a profile ..................................................................................... 20

3.2.3 Switch another Profile.............................................................................. 20

3.2.4 Export a Profile........................................................................................ 20

3.2.5 Import a Profile........................................................................................ 21

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks......................................................................... 21

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management ........................................................ 22

3.3 Diagnostics............................................................................................................23

3.3.1 Check Driver Information.........................................................................24

3.3.2 Check Receiving and Transmitting Statistical Information....................... 24

Chapter4 Configuration for Windows Vista.......................................................26

Chapter5 Appendix A: Specifications................................................................29

Chapter6 Appendix B: Glossary.........................................................................30

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ One TL-WN310G Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN310G, including:

• TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers

• User Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

54M Wireless Adapter User GuideTL-WN310G

Chapter1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WN310G 54M Wireless Adapter!

1.1 Overview of the Product

The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.

The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate with all 11Mbps wireless (802.1 1b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates ¾ Provides 32-bit CardBus interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP86, ¾ Internal Antenna

Vista32, Vista64

1.3 LED Status

LED Indications TL-WN310G Working Status

Status Green Not lit

Disable Radio

Activity Green Lit Status Green Lit Activity Green Intermittently

The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection.

Status Green Lit

The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

Activity Green Flashing

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Chapter2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your laptop.

2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.

3. The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly.

2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1 Overview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP86, (TWCU) and drivers.

When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.

The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows XP.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP

Vista32, Vista64. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility

Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN310G. Choose the proper folder according to your operating system and double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen. And then click Next T o continue

the installation.

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Figure 2-1

2. After that, Figure 2-2 will appears, .click Next to continue.

Figure 2-2

3. Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. It is recommended to select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue.

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Figure 2-3

4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-4. After that, click Next to continue.

Figure 2-4

5. Create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list in Figure 2-5. It is

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recommended to keep the default setting. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-5

6. Please read the information carefully in Figure 2-6, and click “Next” to continue.

Figure 2-6

7. Choose TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Supplicant as a tool to configure

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