TP Link WN721N User Guide

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

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TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

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.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

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

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy None

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and

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

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is 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

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

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N 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

Recommendation 1999/519/EC

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Zhao Jianjun

Director of International Business

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,

Shenzhen, P. R. China

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

CONTENTS

Package Contents....................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................2

1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2

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

1.3 LED Status.........................................................................................................................3

Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 4

2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Software Installation...........................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP.......................................................................... 4

Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP........................................................10

3.1 Current Status ..................................................................................................................10

3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................................ 12

3.2.2 Remove a profile.......................................................................................................16

3.2.3 Switch another Profile ............................................................................................... 17

3.2.4 Export a Profile.......................................................................................................... 17

3.2.5 Import a Profile.......................................................................................................... 17

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks........................................................................................... 18

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management..........................................................................18

3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 20

3.3.1 Check Driver Information........................................................................................... 20

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.................................................21

Chapter 4. QSS configuration............................................................................22

4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method........................................................................ 23

4.2 PIN method ......................................................................................................................26

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device................................................................................ 26

4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device............................................................................ 27

Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 29

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................30

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN721N, including:

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

• User Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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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’ mentioned in this user guide stands for TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without any explanations.

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter.

1.1 Overview of the product

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

The TL-WN721N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

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.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.

1.2 Features

¾ IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

WEP encryption

¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to

150Mbps

¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations ¾ Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

1.3 LED Status

LED Indications Status Working Status

Status Green

Activity Green

Status Green

Activity Green

Status Green

Activity Green

Flashing Alternately

The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection.

The adapter is already connected but is not

Intermittently

transmitting or receiving data.

Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

Chapter 2. Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

There are two ways to install the Adapter:

1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.

2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package. The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully 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 XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.

When you install the hardware prior to 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 similar with each other. This user guide takes Windows XP for example.

2.2.2 Software 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-WN721N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.

Figure 2-1

2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.

TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter

Figure 2-2

3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-3

4. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install

Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in

Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.

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