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TL-WN851N
Wireless N PCI Adapter
2.4GHz Draft 11n/g/b
Rev: 1.0.1 1910010039
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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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 pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled 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.
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, 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.”
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
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Outdoor use limited to 10 mW |
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2454-2483.5 MHz |
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CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 |
Introduction........................................................................................... |
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Overview of the Product.......................................................................................... |
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LED Status.............................................................................................................. |
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Installation Guide.................................................................................. |
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Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. |
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Software Installation................................................................................................ |
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Overview .................................................................................................... |
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2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP......................................................... |
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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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Export a Profile......................................................................................... |
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Import a Profile......................................................................................... |
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Scan Available Networks.......................................................................... |
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3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management ......................................................... |
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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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Configuration for Windows Vista ........................................................................... |
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Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... |
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Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ |
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One resource CD for TL-WN851N, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
) Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter without any explanations.
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TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter!
1.1Overview of the Product
The adapter is a draft 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N’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) 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. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer.
1.2Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11n (draft), IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista
¾Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters.
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1.3LED Status
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TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter
Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1.Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2.Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mianboard. 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.
2.2Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware prior to 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 2000, XP and Vista are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows XP.
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your operating system to start the installation. After that, Figure 2-1 will appear. You can click Cancel to end the installation in the screen above.
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Figure 2-1
2.Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3.After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Next to continue.
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