TP-Link TL-WN620G 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:

¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

¾ 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.

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-WN620G

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:

¾ EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003)
¾ EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)
¾ EN 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........................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 2: Installation Guide............................................................................................. 3

2.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................... 3

2.2 Software Installation............................................................................................. 3

2.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 3

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000..................................................... 3

Chapter 3: Configuration...................................................................................................8

3.1 Current Status...................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Profile Management........................................................................................... 10

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile.......................................................10

3.2.2 Remove a profile...................................................................................... 13

3.2.3 Switch another Profile.............................................................................. 13

3.2.4 Import a Profile......................................................................................... 14

3.2.5 Export a Profile ........................................................................................ 14

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks ......................................................................... 15

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management......................................................... 15

3.3 Diagnostics ........................................................................................................ 16

3.3.1 Check Driver Information......................................................................... 16

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information................................ 17

Appendix A: Specifications.............................................................................................. 18

Appendix B: Glossary...................................................................................................... 19

Appendix C: Contact Information .................................................................................... 21

TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WN620G Wireless USB Adapter
¾ One USB Extension Cable
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One TL-WN620G Wireless Adapter Resource CD, including:

• TL-WN620G Wireless Client 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-WN620G Wireless Adapter for assistance.

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TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK TL-WN620G Wireless USB Adapter 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 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. 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 Range

TM

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.

It adopts 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest
throughput performance available on the market today, link rates of up to 108Mbps. In

TM

dynamic 108M mode, the device can attach 802.11b, 802.11g and 108Mbps Super G
devices at the same time in an integrated environment.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Adopts 108M Super G

transmission technologies

¾ Supports WPA/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 USB interface
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

TM

and 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN

1.3 LED Status

LED Indications Status Working Status

The adapter is in an electricity saving status or

Green Intermittently

Green Lit The adapter is on wake up 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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TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Because

the Adapter gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply. The LED
should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on.

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 TL-WN620G
Wireless Utility and drivers.

When you install the hardware before 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 are very similar. The following setup
steps are for Windows 2000.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000

1. I 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.

Figure 2-1 TP-LINK TL-WN620G – Install Shield Wizard

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