Tp-link TL-WN910N User Manual
TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
TL-WN910N
Draft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
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TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
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:
¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
¾ 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.
Changes or modifications to this unit 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, the antenna 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.
TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One TL-WN910N Draft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN910N, including:
• TP-LINK Draft N Wireless Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note:
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If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you
purchased the TL-WN910N Draft N Wireless CardBus Adapter for assistance.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this User guide both stand for TL-WN910N Draft N Wireless
CardBus Adapter without any explanations.
TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
COMMENT
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 Ov
1.2 Features
1.3 LED Status .................................................................................................................. 2
erview of the product .............................................................................................. 1
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Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 3
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Ov
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
erview.................................................................................................................. 3
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Chapter 3. Configuration.................................................................................... 11
3.1 Current Status
3.2 Profile Management
3.2.1 Add or Modify
3.2.2 Remove a profile
3.2.3 Switch another Profile
3.2.4 Ex
3.2.5 Import a Profile
3.2.6 Scan Av
port a Profile ...................................................................................................... 19
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a Configuration Profile .................................................................... 13
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ailable Networks ....................................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Auto Profile
3.3 Diagnostics
3.3.1 Check Driv
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistica
Selection Management....................................................................... 20
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er Information ....................................................................................... 22
l Information.............................................. 22
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 24
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 25
Appendix C: Contact Information ......................................................................... 27
TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN910N Draft N Wireless CardBus Adapter. 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-WN910N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer
rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, 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 Draft N Wireless Client Utility helps you create a
wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN910N 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 CardBus 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
¾ Built-in three internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x3 for three receivers and
two transmitters.
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TL-WN910N
raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Blue
Flashing
Alternately
Flashing
Activity Blue
Alternately
Status Blue Intermittently
Activity Blue Intermittently
Status Blue Flashing
Activity Blue Flashing
The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection.
The adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
Chapter 2. Installation Guide
2.1 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 be intermittently flashing when the Adapter is installed correctly
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000,
XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Draft N Wireless 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 and XP 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, Click the Start button and choose Run.
In the field that appears, enter F:\XXX\setup.exe (presume "F" is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive, XXX represents the setup program path, which is labeled on the Resource
CD), then Figure 2-1 will appear. You can click Ca
above.
ncel to end the installation in the screen
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raft N Wireless CardBus Adapter
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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