TP-Link TL-WN510G, TL-WN550G, TL-WN551G User Manual

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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 © 2006 TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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 Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment: TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G

Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.

The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards:

¾EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003)

¾EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)

¾EN 60950-1: 2001

European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.

Package Contents.............................................................................................................		1
Chapter 1: Introduction......................................................................................................		2
1.1	Overview of the product .......................................................................................	2
1.2	Features...............................................................................................................	2
1.3	LED Status ...........................................................................................................	3
	1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications.....................................................................	3
	1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications................................................	3
Chapter 2: Installation Guide.............................................................................................		4
2.1	Hardware Installation ...........................................................................................	4
	2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation .......................................	4
	2.1.2 TL-WN510G Hardware Installation ............................................................	4
2.2	Software Installation.............................................................................................	4
	2.2.1 Overview....................................................................................................	4
	2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000 .....................................................	4
Chapter 3: Configuration ...................................................................................................		9
3.1	Current Status ......................................................................................................	9
3.2	Profile Management............................................................................................	11
	3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................	11
	3.2.2 Remove a profile......................................................................................	14
	3.2.3 Switch another Profile ..............................................................................	14
	3.2.4 Import a Profile ........................................................................................	14
	3.2.5 Export a Profile ........................................................................................	15
	3.2.6 Scan Available Networks .........................................................................	15
	3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management.........................................................	16
3.3	Diagnostics ........................................................................................................	17
	3.3.1 Check Driver Information .........................................................................	17
	3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information ................................	18
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................		19
Appendix B: Glossary......................................................................................................		20
Appendix C: Contact Information ....................................................................................		22

TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter

¾Quick Installation Guide

¾One Resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, including:

•TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) 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-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for assistance.

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TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 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 (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.

It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards

¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technology

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 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates

¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN510G)

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 98Se, Me, 2000, XP

¾Internal Antenna (TL-WN510G)

¾Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN551G)

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TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

1.3 LED Status

1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications

	LED Indications	Status	Working Status
	Status Green	Intermittently	The adapter is in an electricity saving status.
	Activity Green	Not lit
	Status Green	Lit	The adapter is on wake up status.
	Activity Green	Not lit
	Status Green	Flashing
		Alternately	The adapter is trying to scan a networking
	Activity Green	Flashing	connection.
		Alternately
	Status Green	Intermittently	The adapter is already connected but is not
	Activity Green	Intermittently	transmitting or receiving data.
	Status Green	Flashing	The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
	Activity Green	Flashing
	1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications
	LED Indications	Status	Working Status
			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	Lit	The adapter is on wake up status.
	Status Green	Flashing	The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

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TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 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.

2.1.2 TL-WN510G 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 Status LED should Intermittent flashing 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 98Se, Me, 2000, XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client 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 steps for Windows 98Se, Me, 2000 and XP are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows 2000.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000

1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click Start and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter F:\XXX\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; XXX is the setup program path, which is labeled on the Resource CD), figure 2-1 should then appear.

2.You can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, figure 2-1. Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in figure 2-2 after a moment.

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