TP Link WN350GX User Manual
TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide
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
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
France
Italy
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
General authorization required for outdoor use and
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
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
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
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CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview of the product .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features...................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 LED Status.................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Installation Guide................................................................2
2.1 Hardware Installation................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Software Installation.................................................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................. 2
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP...................................................................... 2
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista................................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Configuration.....................................................................13
3.1 Current Status........................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Profile Management.................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile.................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Remove a profile.................................................................................................... 20
3.2.3 Switch another Profile............................................................................................ 20
3.2.4 Export a Profile...................................................................................................... 20
3.2.5 Import a Profile ...................................................................................................... 21
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks....................................................................................... 21
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management....................................................................... 22
3.3 Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.1 Check Driver Information....................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.............................................. 24
Appendix A: Specifications.................................................................25
Appendix B: Glossary..........................................................................26
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One 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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN350G/TL-WN350GD 54M Wireless PCI Adapter！
1.1 Overview of the product
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.
1.2 Features
¾ Complies with 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 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista32, Vista64
¾ TL-WN350G adopts fixed antenna
¾ TL-WN350GD adopts detachable antenna
1.3 LED Status
LED Status Indication
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
Status Green Intermittently
the adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green On The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and 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. 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.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000,
XP, Vista32, and Vista64.
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.
The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU)
2.2.2 Software Installation 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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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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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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