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TL-WN353GD
54M Wireless PCI Adapter
Rev: 1.0.1 1910010046
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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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:
¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
¾Consult 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.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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”.
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
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Outdoor use limited |
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CONTENTS |
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Package Contents |
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Chapter 1 |
Introduction.......................................................................................... |
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1.1 |
Overview of the Product......................................................................................... |
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Features................................................................................................................. |
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1.3 |
LED Status............................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 2 |
Installation Guide................................................................................. |
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Hardware Installation ............................................................................................. |
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Software Installation............................................................................................... |
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2.2.1 |
Overview.................................................................................................... |
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2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP ........................................................ |
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2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista..................................................... |
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Chapter 3 |
Configuration ..................................................................................... |
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Set Wizard ........................................................................................................... |
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General Status ..................................................................................................... |
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Profile Management............................................................................................. |
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3.3.1 Add or Edit a Configuration Profile........................................................... |
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3.3.2 Remove a configuration profile ................................................................ |
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3.3.3 Duplicate a configuration file.................................................................... |
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3.3.4 Set default configuration profile ............................................................... |
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Available Network ................................................................................................ |
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Advanced............................................................................................................. |
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Status................................................................................................................... |
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Statistics............................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Protect Setup.............................................................................................. |
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3.8.1 |
PIN........................................................................................................... |
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Question-Answer Method ........................................................................ |
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Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... |
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Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ |
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN353GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TL-WN353GD, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless Utility and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
) Note:
If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN353GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter for assistance.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ and ‘PCI Adapter’ mentioned in this User guide both stand for TL-WN353GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter without any explanations.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN353GD 54M wireless PCI Adapter!
1.1Overview of the Product
The 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.
1.2Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, XP64
¾Adopts detachable reverse SMA connector antenna
1.3LED Status
LED Indications |
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Working Status |
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The adapter is in an electricity saving status or |
Status Green |
Intermittently |
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transmitting or receiving data. |
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Status Green |
On |
The adapter is on wake up status. |
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Status Green |
Flashing |
The adapter is transmitting and receiving data. |
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1Hardware Installation
To install the Adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1.Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2.Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mainboard. 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.
2.2Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP and Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Utility 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 operation Systems are very similar. The User guide takes the Windows XP for example to explain the installation.
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
Step 1: Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, and Figure 2-1 will appear. Click Cancel to end the installation in the screen. Otherwise, the installation will continue.
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Figure 2-1
Step 2: Click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-2) to continue, you can click Cancel to end the installation.
Figure 2-2
Step 3: After that, the next screen displays, select Install to continue.
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Figure 2-3
Step 4: In the next screen, the files will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-4). To end the Installation, click Cancel.
Figure 2-4
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During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Logo testing, please click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.
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Figure 2-5
Step 5: Click the Finish button to complete.
Figure 2-6
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista
1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your operating system to start the installation. And then Figure 2-7 will appear; Click Cancel to end the installation in the screen. Otherwise, the installation will continue.
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