TP-Link TL-WN851ND User Manual
TL-WN851ND
300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Rev: 1.1.0
1910010479
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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 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
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
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a
maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 dBi are
strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted
for successful communication.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN851ND
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
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 1
1.1 Package Contents................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Features.................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Software Installation................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 8
3.1 To connect using TWCU ......................................................................................... 8
3.2 To connect using QSS .......................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method................................................ 11
3.2.2 PIN method .............................................................................................. 13
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................................. 16
3.3.1 In Windows 7............................................................................................ 16
3.3.2 In Windows Vista...................................................................................... 17
3.3.3 In Windows XP......................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Management........................................................................................ 22
4.1 Profile.................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................. 22
4.1.2 Modify a profile......................................................................................... 24
4.1.3 Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 24
4.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 25
4.3 About..................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 5 AP Mode .............................................................................................. 27
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software............................................................................... 29
6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC............................................................. 29
6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC............................................................ 30
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 31
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 32
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
¾ One TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN851ND, 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:
)
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI
Adapter without any explanations.
1.2 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, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851ND’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 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-WN851ND is
the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.
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1.3 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES 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 under Infrastructure mode
¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters
1.4 Hardware Overview
LED status:
Status Working Status
The driver has not been installed;
Off
The adapter's radio has been disabled.
Flashing Slowly
Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or
received.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Please install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the
Resource CD.
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.
2. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of
the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.
3. Insert the PCI adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot's
contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your
PC case.
4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, 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-WN851ND. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User
Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.
Figure 2-1
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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
Figure 2-5
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6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes.
Figure 2-6
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-7
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