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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or
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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
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TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2007 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:
• 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.
FCC Caution:
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.
1) The devices are restricted to operations within the 5.25 to 5.825GHz range.
2) For this device to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral
antennas.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG)
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, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas 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.”
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: (TL-WN512AG)
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure 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
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
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
Italy
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation
Only for indoor applications
5150-5250 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
Croatia License required
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian Federation
No info
5250-5350 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
Croatia License required
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian Federation
No info
5470-5725 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
France
Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS
mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893
V1.3.1 and subsequent versions
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian
Federation
No info
Turkey Not implemented Defence systems
Package Contents ....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the product..............................................................................................2
1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................2
1.2.1 TL-WN512AG LED Indications............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG LED Indications.....................................................................3
Chapter 2. Installation Guide................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Installation..................................................................................................4
2.1.1 TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG Hardware Installation............................................................ 4
2.1.2 TL-WN512AG 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 ..........................................................................................................10
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 .........................................................................21
TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG
54M Wireless Adapter User Guide
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG Wireless Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG, 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-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG Wireless Adapter for assistance.
TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG
54M Wireless Adapter User Guide
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product
The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG can provide
high performance of wireless connectivity, without the restrictions of phone lines or Ethernet
cables. With the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the
TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG can connect with existing 802.11b, 802.11g- or
802.11a- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you can still communicate with
colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.
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. Your wireless
communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.
It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
TM
WLAN transmission technology so that transmission
distance is 2-3 times of traditional wireless adapter, up to a distance of 830m tested in China.
Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.
1.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
TM
wireless LAN transmission technology
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 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN552AG/ TL-WN553AG) or 32-bit CardBus interface
(TL-WN512AG)
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 98SE/Me/2000/XP
¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN512AG)
¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN553AG)
LED Status
1.2.1 TL-WN512AG LED Indications
LED Indications
Status
Working Status
TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG
54M Wireless Adapter User Guide
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Status Green Intermittently
Activity Green Not lit
The adapter is in an electricity saving status.
Status Green Lit
Activity Green Not lit
The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green
Flashing
Alternately
Activity Green
Flashing
Alternately
The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection.
Status Green Intermittently
Activity Green Intermittently
The adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green Flashing
Activity Green Flashing
The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
1.2.2 TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG LED Indications
LED Indications
Status
Working Status
Status Green Intermittently
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
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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