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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD
54M Wireless PCI Adapter
Rev: 1.0.4 1910010469
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2011 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter”.
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
General authorization required for outdoor use and
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
public service
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
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 54M Wireless PCI Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD
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
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. R. China
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Introduction .........................................................................2
1.1 Ov
1.2 Features
1.3 LED Status .................................................................................................................. 2
erview of the product .............................................................................................. 2
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide ................................................................3
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 For Windows
2.2.2 For Windows
2.2.3 For Windows
................................................................................................... 3
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XP & 2000.......................................................................................... 3
Vista................................................................................................. 10
7....................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Configuration.....................................................................16
3.1 For Windows
3.1.1 Current Status
3.1.2 Profile Management
3.1.3 Diagnostics
3.2 For Windows
XP........................................................................................................ 16
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............................................................................................... 18
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Vista .................................................................................................... 27
3.3 For Windows
7 .......................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: Specifications.................................................................32
Appendix B: Glossary..........................................................................33
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD, 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.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ and ‘PCI Adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide both stand for TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter without any explanations.
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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter will provide you the flexibility to install your 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 (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x 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 PCI 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, XP, Vista32, Vista64 and Windows 7 ¾ TL-WN350G adopts fixed antenna ¾ TL-WN350GD adopts detachable antenna

1.3 LED Status

LED Status Indication
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
Status Green Intermittently
the adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green On The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the Adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.
3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.

2.2 Software Installation

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP, Vista32, Vista64, and Windows 7. Utility (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 Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client

2.2.1 For Windows XP & 2000

The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows XP.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD. Choose the proper folder according to your operating system and double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen. And then click Next To continue the installation.
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Figure 2-1
2. Figure 2-1 shows the seedtime of installation; you can also click Cancel to end the installation. And then Figure 2-2 will display, click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3. Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. It is recommended to select I Driver. Click Next to continue.
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nstall Client Utilities and
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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 recommende
d to keep the default setting. Click Next to continue.
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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 the client adapter on the screen as below, and click Next to continue.
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