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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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................................................... |
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Overview of the product..................................................................................... |
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Features ............................................................................................................ |
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LED Status ........................................................................................................ |
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TL-WN612AG LED Indications................................................................ |
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TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG LED Indications ........................................ |
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Chapter 2: Installation Guide............................................................................................. |
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Hardware Installation......................................................................................... |
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TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG Hardware Installation................................ |
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TL-WN612AG Hardware Installation ....................................................... |
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Software Installation .......................................................................................... |
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Overview ................................................................................................. |
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2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000 .................................................. |
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Chapter 3: Configuration ................................................................................................... |
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Current Status ................................................................................................. |
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Profile Management ......................................................................................... |
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3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile..................................................... |
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Remove a profile ................................................................................... |
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Switch another Profile ........................................................................... |
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Import a Profile...................................................................................... |
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Export a Profile...................................................................................... |
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Scan Available Networks....................................................................... |
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Diagnostics...................................................................................................... |
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Check Driver Information....................................................................... |
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3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.............................. |
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Appendix A: Specifications .............................................................................................. |
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Appendix B: Glossary...................................................................................................... |
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Appendix C: Contact Information .................................................................................... |
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TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG Wireless Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One 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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TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1Overview 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 802.11acompliant 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 RangeTM 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.
1.2Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards
¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technology
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN652AG/ TL-WN653AG) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN612AG)
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
¾Internal Antenna (TL-WN612AG)
¾Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN653AG)
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1.3LED Status
1.3.1TL-WN612AG LED Indications
LED Indications |
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Working Status |
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Status Green |
Intermittently |
The adapter is in an electricity saving status. |
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Activity Green |
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Status Green |
Lit |
The adapter is on wake up status. |
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Activity Green |
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Status Green |
Flashing |
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Alternately |
The adapter is trying to scan a networking |
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Activity Green |
Flashing |
connection. |
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Status Green |
Intermittently |
The adapter is already connected but is not |
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Activity Green |
Intermittently |
transmitting or receiving data. |
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Status Green |
Flashing |
The adapter is transmitting or receiving data. |
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Activity Green |
Flashing |
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1.3.2TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG LED Indications
LED Indications |
Status |
Working Status |
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The adapter is in an electricity saving status or |
Status Green |
Intermittently |
the adapter is already connected but is not |
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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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TL-WN612AG/TL-WN652AG/TL-WN653AG 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide
Chapter 2: Installation Guide
2.1Hardware Installation
2.1.1TL-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.
2.1.2TL-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.
2.2Software Installation
2.2.1Overview
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.
2.2.2Software 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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