TP Link WN360G User Guide

TL-WN360G

54M Wireless Mini PCI Adapter

Rev: 1.0.0 1910010301

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2010 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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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 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		General authorization required for outdoor use and
			public service
		Outdoor use limited to 10	Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
	France	mW e.i.r.p. within the band	band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
		2454-2483.5 MHz	relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
	Italy		If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
			required
	Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and service
			supply(not for spectrum)
	Norway	Implemented	This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
			within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
	Russian Federation		Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

When the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: TE7WN360G” or “Contains FCC ID: TE7WN360G.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 54M Wireless Mini PCI Adapter

Model No.: TL-WN360G

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

Package Contents		....................................................................................................	1
Chapter1	Introduction ...........................................................................................		2
1.1	Overview of the Product ..........................................................................................		2
1.2	Features	..................................................................................................................	2
Chapter2	Installation Guide ..................................................................................		3
2.1	Hardware Installation ...............................................................................................		3
2.2	Software Installation.................................................................................................		3
	2.2.1	Overview ...................................................................................................	3
	2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP........................................................		3
	2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista...................................................		10
Chapter3	Configuration for Windows XP...........................................................		14
3.1	Current Status........................................................................................................		14
3.2	Profile Management...............................................................................................		15
	3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile ......................................................		16
	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 Receiving and Transmitting Statistical Information .......................		24
Chapter4	Configuration for Windows Vista.......................................................		26
Appendix A: Specifications ...................................................................................			29
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................			30

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾One TL-WN360G Wireless Adapter

¾Quick Installation Guide

¾One Resource CD for TL-WN360G, including:

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

•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.

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Chapter1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing theTL-WN360G 54M Wireless Mini PCI Adapter

1.1 Overview of the Product

The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

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.

The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards

¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1x 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 Mini 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, XP86, Vista32, Vista64

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Chapter2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1.Turn off your notebook PC and disconnect the power.

2.Remove your notebook PC case and locate the available Mini PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.

3.Slide the Adapter into the Mini PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. Then fasten the Adapter to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw, set up the antenna and replace your PC case.

4.Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your notebook PC.

2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1Overview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP86, 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, XP are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows XP.

2.2.2Software Installation for Windows XP

1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN360G and there will be a menu display, including: Driver(Vista) and

Driver(Win2000_XP).

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Figure 2-1

2.Click Driver (Win2000_XP) to load the following screen.

Figure 2-2

3.After that, Figure 2-3 will appears, click Next to continue.

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Figure 2-3

4.Choose a Setup type in Figure 2-4. It is recommended to select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-4

5.Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-5. After that,

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click Next to continue.

Figure 2-5

6.Create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list in Figure 2-6. It is recommended to keep the default setting. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-6

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