TP Link WDN3800 Users Manual

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TL-WDN3800

N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter

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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 in 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 tha

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 cou

ld 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.

terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

t to which the

Note:Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

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 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.”

conjunction

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.

Canadian Compliance Statement

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 chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so

(1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un

fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Industry Ca

nada 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 sho

uld 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:

claration d’exposition aux radiations:

Dé 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.

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. 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.

Caution : (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and (iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. (iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement: Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; (iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. (iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

於

區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明

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。

5.25GHz至5.35GHz

工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。

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Safety Information

 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;

when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs

and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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yourself. You run the risk of electric shock

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATIO N OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipme nt: Product Description: N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN3800 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical

regulations applicable t o the product within the scop e of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/E C, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/ EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1: 2012 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012 EN60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 EN62311:2008 EN 301 893 V1.6.1:2011

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Busi ness

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 P r oduct Overview ................................................................................. 2

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

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

1.3 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 2 Installation ............................................................................................. 3

2.1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................. 3

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 ............................................................................................ 13

3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ................................................. 13

3.2.2 PIN method ................................................................................................. 15

3.3 To connect using Window s built-in wireles s u tility .................................................. 17

3.3.1 In Windows 7 .............................................................................................. 17

3.3.2 In Windows Vista ........................................................................................ 19

3.3.3 In Windows XP ........................................................................................... 21

Chapter 4 Management ........................................................................................ 24

4.1 Profile ....................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................... 24

4.1.2 Modify a profile ........................................................................................... 29

4.1.3 Delete a profile ........................................................................................... 29

4.2 Advanced ................................................................................................................. 29

4.3 About ....................................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) ......................................................... 31

Chapter 6 Uninstall Software ............................................................................... 33

6.1 Uninstall the utility softw ar e from your PC .............................................................. 33

6.2 Uninstall th e driver software from your PC.............................................................. 35

Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 37

Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 38

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Package Contents

Please verify that all the package contents below ar e available.

 One TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  One Resource CD for TL-WDN3800, including:

• TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers

• User G uide

• Other helpful information

Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, plea s e cont act your distributor.

Note:

The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter without any explanation.

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N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express A dapter User Guide

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

The adapter is a dual band 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for your desktop. W ith a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as down loading, gaming, and video streaming.

With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using 2T2R, the TL-WDN3800’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capabil ity on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11a/b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to prevent outside int rusi on and prote ct your person al inf or mation fr om bein g expo sed.

The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WDN3800 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless c onnectivity to your desktop.

1.2 Features

 Support s dual-band, 2.4GHz or 5G Hz  Seamlessly compatible wit h 802. 11a/ b/ g/ n products  Exper ience smooth er video str eaming and online ga ming by choosing t he clearer 5GHz band

for wireless connections

 Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE

802.1X

 Support s Windows XP 32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit  Support s ad-hoc and infrastructur e m ode

 Bundl ed ut i lity provides quick & hassle-free installation

1.3 Hardware Ove rview

LED status:

Status Working Status

The driver has not been installed;

Off

The adapter's radio has been disabled.

Flashing Slow ly The driver has been installed but no dat a is being transmitted or r eceived.

Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or r eceived.

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Chapter 2 Installation

Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD.

2.1 Hardware Installation

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the comp ut er.

2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express 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 PC I Express adapter into the PCI Express 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 an d t ur n on your computer.

Note:

When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you may be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2); please click Cancel, and then follow the Software Installation steps to i nstall driver and ut ilit y for your adapter.

Figure 2-1 Found New Ha r dw ar e Wizard in Windows XP

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Figure 2-2 Found New Ha r dw ar e Wizard in Windows Vista

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 pr oc edures in Windows 7 for example.

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model TL-WDN3800 on the window that pops u p (as sh own in the b elow Figure 2-3). There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.

Figure 2-3

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

Figure 2-4

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

Figure 2-5

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4. Click Change to specify the destinati on locatio n for the so ftw are or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.

5. Click Install to continue the setup.

Figure 2-6

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