TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD
54M Wireless PCI Adapter
Rev: 1.0.1 1910010124
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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.
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”.
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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
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Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz |
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France |
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2454-2483.5 MHz |
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Luxembourg |
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Norway |
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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Package Contents.................................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... |
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1.1 |
Overview of the product .............................................................................................. |
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Features ...................................................................................................................... |
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LED Status .................................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 2 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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2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 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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3.2.3 |
Switch another Profile............................................................................................ |
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3.2.4 |
Export a Profile ...................................................................................................... |
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3.2.5 |
Import a Profile ...................................................................................................... |
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3.2.6 |
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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Appendix A: Specifications................................................................. |
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Appendix B: Glossary.......................................................................... |
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) 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’ and ‘PCI Adapter’ mentioned in this User guide both stand for TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter without any explanations.
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter
The TP-LINK TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter will provide you the flexibility to install your PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.
The Adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.
¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista32, Vista64
¾TL-WN350G adopts fixed antenna
¾TL-WN350GD adopts detachable antenna
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The adapter is in an electricity saving status or |
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transmitting or receiving data. |
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Status Green |
On |
The adapter is on wake up status. |
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Status Green |
Flashing |
The adapter is transmitting and receiving data. |
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
To install the Adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1.Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2.Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. 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.
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP, Vista32, and Vista64. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware 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.
1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD. Choose the proper folder according to your operating system and double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen. And then click Next To continue the installation.
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
Figure 2-1
2.You can click Cancel to end the installation in the screen above. Otherwise, the installation will continue, and then Figure 2-2 will display, click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3.Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. It is recommended to select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue.
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TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
Figure 2-3
4.Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-4. After that, click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4
5.Create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list in Figure 2-5. It is recommended to keep the default setting. Click Next to continue.
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