TP Link WN62XG Users Manual

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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:

¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

¾Consult 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.

CE Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment: TL-WN620G

Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.

The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards:

¾EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003)

¾EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)

¾EN 60950-1: 2001

European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.

Package Contents.............................................................................................................		1
Chapter 1: Introduction......................................................................................................		2
1.1	Overview of the product .......................................................................................	2
1.2	Features...............................................................................................................	2
1.3	LED Status ...........................................................................................................	2
Chapter 2: 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 2000 .....................................................	3
Chapter 3: Configuration ...................................................................................................		8
3.1	Current Status ......................................................................................................	8
3.2	Profile Management...........................................................................................	10
	3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile.......................................................	10
	3.2.2 Remove a profile......................................................................................	13
	3.2.3 Switch another Profile ..............................................................................	13
	3.2.4 Import a Profile.........................................................................................	13
	3.2.5 Export a Profile ........................................................................................	14
	3.2.6 Scan Available Networks .........................................................................	14
	3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management .........................................................	15
3.3	Diagnostics ........................................................................................................	16
	3.3.1 Check Driver Information .........................................................................	16
	3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information ................................	17
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................		18
Appendix B: Glossary......................................................................................................		19
Appendix C: Contact Information ....................................................................................		21

TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾One TL-WN620G Wireless USB Adapter

¾One USB Extension Cable

¾Quick Installation Guide

¾One TL-WN620G Wireless Adapter Resource CD, including:

•TL-WN620G Wireless Client Utility and Drivers

•User Guide

•Other Helpful Information

Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WN620G Wireless Adapter for assistance.

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TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK TL-WN620G Wireless USB Adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.

The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer of up to 108Mbps 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.

It adopts 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest throughput performance available on the market today, link rates of up to 108Mbps. In dynamic 108M mode, the device can attach 802.11b, 802.11g and 108Mbps Super GTM devices at the same time in an integrated environment.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards

¾Adopts 108M Super GTM wireless LAN transmission technology

¾Supports WPA data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

¾Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates

¾Provides USB 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

¾Internal Antenna

1.3 LED Status

LED Indications	Status	Working Status
		The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
Green	Intermittently	the adapter is already connected but is not
		transmitting or receiving data.
Green	Lit	The adapter is on wake up status.
Green	Flashing	The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

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TL-WN620G 108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1	Hardware Installation
1.	Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.
2.	Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Because
	the Adapter gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply. The LED
	should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on.
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 TL-WN620G Wireless Drivers & Utility and drivers.

When you install the hardware before 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 Windows XP are very similar. The following setup steps are for Windows 2000.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000

1.I Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click Start and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter F:\XXX\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; XXX is the setup program path, which is labeled on the Resource CD), figure 2-1 should then appear.

2.You can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, figure 2-1. Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in figure 2-2 after a moment.

Figure 2-1 TP-LINK TL-WN620G – Install Shield Wizard

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