TP-Link TL-WN823N User Manual

TL-WN823N

300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter

Rev: 1.0.0 1910010650

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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.

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

Note: 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.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

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

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and public service

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

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

Industry Canada Statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et

(2) Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice:

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，

並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter

Model No.: TL-WN823N

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008

EN60950-1:2006

EN62311:2008

Recommendation 1999/519/EC

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2012

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,

Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

CONTENTS

Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Features.................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................. 4

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

2.2 Software Installation................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 9

3.1 To connect using TWCU ......................................................................................... 9

3.2 To connect using WPS.......................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method................................................ 12

3.2.2 PIN method .............................................................................................. 14

3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................................. 16

3.3.1 In Windows 7............................................................................................ 16

3.3.2 In Windows Vista...................................................................................... 18

3.3.3 In Windows XP......................................................................................... 20

Chapter 4 Management ........................................................................................ 23

4.1 Profile.................................................................................................................... 23

4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................. 23

4.1.2 Modify a profile......................................................................................... 25

4.1.3 Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 25

4.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 26

4.3 About..................................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 5 AP Mode .............................................................................................. 28

Chapter 6 Uninstall Software............................................................................... 30

6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC............................................................. 30

6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC............................................................ 31

Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 33

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 34

TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapte

Package Contents

Please verify that all the package contents below are available.

 One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  One resource CD for TL-WN823N, including:

 TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers  User Guide  Other helpful information

Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

Note:

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The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations.

TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapte

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming.

With the 802.11n technology, the TL-WN823N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

1.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards  Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption  Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations

 Provides USB 2.0 interface  Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes  Good capability on anti-jamming  Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode  Easy to configure and provides monitoring information  Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

1.3 Hardware Overview

LED status:

Status Working Status

The driver has not been installed;

Off

The adapter's radio has been disabled.

TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapte

Flashing Slowly

Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.

The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.

TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapte

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.

Note:

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The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.

2.2 Software Installation

The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example.

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Select model TL-WN823N. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.

Figure 2-1

TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapte

2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-2

3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-3

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4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.

5. Click Install to continue the setup.

Figure 2-4

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