TP-LINK TL-WN851N User Manual
TL-WN851N
Wireless N PCI Adapter
2.4GHz Draft 11n/g/b
Rev: 1.0.1
1910010039
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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
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Outdoor use limited to 10 mW
France
Italy
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation
It not used outdoors in France.
Note:
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 allo w 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
CONTENTS
Package Contents....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the Product.......................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features.................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status.............................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide.................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Software Installation................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP......................................................... 4
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...................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Switch another Profile .............................................................................. 18
3.2.4 Export a Profile......................................................................................... 19
3.2.5 Import a Profile......................................................................................... 19
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks.......................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management......................................................... 20
3.3 Diagnostics............................................................................................................ 21
3.3.1 Check Driver Information.......................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information................................ 22
3.4 Configuration for Window s Vista ........................................................................... 23
Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................26
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................27
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851N, including:
• TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note:
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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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN851N Wireless N PCI Adapter!
1.1 Overview 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.
1.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.11n (draft), IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾ Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically
adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾ Good capability on anti-jamming
¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista
¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two
transmitters.
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1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Green
Activity Green
Status Green
Activity Green
Status Green
Activity Green
Flashing Alternately
The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection.
The adapter is already connected but is not
Intermittently
transmitting or receiving data.
Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware 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.
2.2 Software 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 dr ive, and open the folder with the same nam e
as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your
operating system to start the installation. After that,
Cancel to end the installation in the screen above.
Figure 2-1 will appear. You can click
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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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