Tp-link TL-WN552AG, TL-WN512AG, TL-WN553AG User Manual

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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.

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

France

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

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

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

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

5150-5250 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria Not implemented Planned Croatia License required

Italy

Luxembourg None

Russian Federation

General authorization required if used outside own

No info

premises General authorization required for network and service supply (not for spectrum)

5250-5350 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria Not implemented Planned Croatia License required

Italy

Luxembourg None

General authorization required if used outside own

premises 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

Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS

France

Italy

Luxembourg None

Russian Federation

Turkey Not implemented Defence systems

General authorization required if used outside own

No info

mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893 V1.3.1 and subsequent versions

premises General authorization required for network and service supply (not for spectrum)

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

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

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

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 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

wireless LAN transmission technology

1.2.1 TL-WN512AG LED Indications

LED Indications

Status

Working Status

TL-WN512AG/TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG

Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Not lit

54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

The adapter is in an electricity saving status.

Status Green Lit Activity Green Not lit

Flashing

Status Green

Alternately Flashing

Activity Green

Alternately Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Intermittently Status Green Flashing Activity Green Flashing

The adapter is on wake up status.

The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection.

The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.

The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

1.2.2 TL-WN552AG/TL-WN553AG LED Indications

LED Indications

Status Green Intermittently

Status Green Lit The adapter is on wake up status.

Status

Working Status The adapter is in an electricity saving status or

the adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.

Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

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