Tp-link TL-WN651G, TL-WN650G 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 guarant ee 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G)

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-WN610G)

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

For the following equipment: TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G

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.

CE Mark Warning

For the following equipment: TL-WN610G

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

Italy

Luxembourg None

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

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

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

required

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

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G, 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-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter for assistance.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................1

1.1 Overview of the product ..................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features............................................................................................................. 1

1.3 LED Status .........................................................................................................2

1.3.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G LED Indications......................................................2

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

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

2.1.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G Hardware Installation..............................................3

2.1.2 TL-WN610G Hardware Installation...................................................................3

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

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

2.2.2 Installation for Windows 20 00...........................................................................4

2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista........................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 Configuration....................................................................................... 11

3.1 Current Status ...................................................................................................11

3.2 Profile Management......................................................................................... 13

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile.............................................................13

3.2.2 Remove a profile.............................................................................................17

3.2.3 Switch another Profile.....................................................................................17

3.2.4 Import a Profile................................................................................................ 17

3.2.5 Export a Profile................................................................................................17

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks.................................................................................18

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management................................................................18

3.3 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................19

3.3.1 Check Driver Information................................................................................20

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.......................................20

Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista........................................................ 21

Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................24

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................25

WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK 108M Wireless Adapter TL-WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 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 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

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 G

WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest

throughput performance available on the market today, link rates of up to 108Mbps. In dynamic 108M mode, the device can attach 802.11b, 802.11g and 108Mbps Super GTM 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

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

and 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission

rates

¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G) or 32-bit CardBus interface

(TL-WN610G)

¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Eases to configure and provides monitoring information

WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide

¾ Supports Windows 98Se, Me, 2000, XP, Vista ¾ Internal Antenna (TL-WN610G) ¾ Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN651G)

1.3 LED Status

TL-WN610G 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

Activity Green Flashing

The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection.

Alternately

Status Green

Activity Green Intermittently

Intermittently

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

Status Green Flashing

The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

Activity Green Flashing

1.3.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 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 Light up The adapter is on wake up status.

Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

WN610G/TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.1.1 TL-WN650G/TL-WN651G 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-WN610G 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 flash 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, Vista. 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” window, 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 and the section 2.2.3 for Windows Vista.

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