Tp-link TL-WN653AG, TL-WN612AG, TL-WN652AG User Manual

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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.

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-WN612AG LED Indications................................................................ 3

1.3.2 TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG LED Indications ........................................3

Chapter 2: Installation Guide............................................................................................. 4

2.1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG Hardware Installation................................4

2.1.2 TL-WN612AG 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 .................................................................................... 22

TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG

108M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG, 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-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG Wireless Adapter for assistance.

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108M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK 108M Wireless Adapter TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG 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-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG can connect with existing 802.11b, 802.11gor 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 108Mbps 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 WP A/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

¾ Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data

transfer rates

¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN652AG/ TL-WN653AG) or 32-bit CardBus

interface (TL-WN612AG)

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-WN612AG) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN653AG)

wireless LAN transmission technology

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1.3 LED Status

1.3.1 TL-WN612AG LED Indications

LED Indications Status Working Status Status Green Intermittently Activity Green Not lit Status Green Lit Activity Green Not lit

Status Green

Activity Green Status Green Intermittently

Activity Green Intermittently Status Green Flashing Activity Green Flashing

Flashing Alternately Flashing Alternately

The adapter is in an electricity saving status.

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.

1.3.2 TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG LED Indications

LED Indications Status Working Status

The adapter is in an electricity saving status or

Status Green Intermittently

Status Green Lit The adapter is on wake up status. Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

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

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Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.1.1 TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG 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-WN612AG 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 of 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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