TP Link WN727NV3 User Manual

TL-WN727N

150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

1910010464 Rev: 3.0.0

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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 RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

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

France

Italy

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

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

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

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

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

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

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

D E C L A R A T IO N O F C O N F O R M IT Y

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

Model No.: TL-WN727N

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 V2.1.1:2009

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010

EN62311:2008

Recommendation 1999/519/EC

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

NCC Notice:

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低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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

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

1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................. 2

1.2 Main 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 Installation Guide ................................................................................................ 3

2.3 Uninstall Software ............................................................................................. 7

2.3.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC.......................................................... 7

2.3.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ......................................................... 7

Chapter 3 Configuration ........................................................................................ 9

3.1 Configuration of Utility ....................................................................................... 9

3.1.1 Site Survey........................................................................................................ 10

3.1.2 Profile................................................................................................................ 10

3.1.3 Link Information ................................................................................................21

3.1.4 Advanced ..........................................................................................................23

3.1.5 About................................................................................................................. 24

3.1.6 An example for application ...............................................................................24

3.2 Configure with Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration .............................. 25

Chapter 4 AP Mode .............................................................................................. 27

4.1 Config AP ........................................................................................................ 27

4.2 Advanced ........................................................................................................ 29

4.3 Access Control List ......................................................................................... 29

4.4 Associate List .................................................................................................. 32

4.5 About ............................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 5 Example for Application .................................................................... 34

5.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game ....................................................... 34

Appendix A: Glossary......................................................................................... 38

Appendix B: Specifications................................................................................ 40

0BPackage Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ One TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

¾ One USB extension cable

¾ Quick Installation Guide

¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter, including:

• Drivers and Utility

• 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

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Chapter 1 1BIntroduction

1.1 8BProduct Overview

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

The TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards. It can perfectly interoperate with all the 802.11n/g/b devices. The TL-WN727N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput.

Additionally, the TL-WN727N adapter has good capability on anti-jamming and supports WEP, TKIP, AES，WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

The adapter is easy to install and manage. The TL-WN727N supports QSS function, which can help you create a wireless connection immediately. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as strong security, the TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter is the perfect solution for small office and home needs.

1.2 9BMain Features

¾ IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards

¾ Supports USB 2.0 standard

¾ Supports WPA data security, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit

WEP encryption

¾ Supports wireless LAN data transfer rate of up to 150Mbps

¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes

¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

¾ Eases configuration and provides monitoring information

¾ Supports Windows XP/ Vista/ 7

1.3 10BLED Status

The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks when sending and receiving data.

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Chapter 2 2BInstallation Guide

2.1 11BHardware Installation

There are two ways to install the Adapter.

Method 1:

Plug the Adapter into the USB port on your computer directly.

Method 2:

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. The Adapter gets

its power from the host and there is no external power supply. The LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on.

2.2 12BSoftware Installation

2.2.1 22BOverview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation of the Utility and drivers. Before you install the software, please connect the USB adapter with your computer by USB cable. After that, you will be prompted “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.

) Note:

The Setup steps for Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 are very similar, so the following installation guide takes Windows XP for example.

2.2.2 23BInstallation Guide

1. After inserting the provided Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Setup Wizard will

automatically pop up on your computer’s screen. Choose “Install Driver&Utility” as shown in the following figure to start the installation.

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Figure 2-1 Install Driver&Utility

2. Then you’ll see the screen as below. You can choose which to be installed.

Figure 2-2 Setup Type

3. In the following screen, select the configuration tool.

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Figure 2-3 Setup Type

I. If you want to install the TP-LINK Wireless LAN Utility, please select the TP-LINK

Configuration Tool and click Next.

II. If you only want to use the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool to configure the wireless

connection, please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool and click Next.

4. Then, choose the destination location.

Figure 2-4 Choose Destination Location

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5. After that, you will see the next screen as below. Click Install to continue.

Figure 2-5 Ready to Install the Program

6. The following screen for installing will appear.

Figure 2-6 Setup Status

7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in

Finish button to finish the installation and reboot the system.

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XFigure 2-7X will appear. Click the

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Figure 2-7 InstallShield Wizard Complete

After installing the driver successfully, you should see an icon

or in your system tray.

2.3 13BUninstall Software

2.3.1 24BUninstall the utility software from your PC

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to All programsÆTP-LINK, and then

click Uninstal-TL-WN727N.

Figure 2-8 Uninstall the Utility

2. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.

2.3.2 25BUninstall the driver software from your PC

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the System icon, click on the Hardware tab in the System window.

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3. Click on the Device Manager button, double-click Network adapters, and then right-click

TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter.

4. Click Uninstall shown in above

adapter from your PC.

Figure 2-9 Device Manager

XFigure 2-9X, the system will uninstall the driver software of the

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Chapter 3 3BConfiguration

3.1 14BConfiguration of Utility

TL-WN727N Wireless USB Adapter can be configured by its utility for Windows XP/ Vista/ 7. This section will take the configuration in Windows XP for example and guide you to configure your wireless adapter for wireless connectivity with trustable data security encryption features. The configuration steps in Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 are similar. For the configurations in Windows Vista/ 7, please refer to the instructions in Windows XP.

After the Adapter's driver and utility has been installed, the adapter’s tray icon,

appear in your system tray. It means the utility is running on your system. If the utility does not run, you can run the utility by clicking: Start> All programs> TP-LINK> TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. If the icon still does not appear, the driver or utility may be installed incorrectly or the adapter is unplugged, please try again.

, will

Icon Icon Right-click the will appear as shown in the figure below.

The utility provides complete and easy manage tools to:

¾ Display current status information ¾ Edit and add configured profiles ¾ Display current diagnostics information

means the connection has been established. means there is no connection.

icon and choose Launch Config Utility, the configuration screen of the utility

Figure 3-1 Configuration Screen

Note:

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If your OS is Windows XP, you can use Windows XP to configure the wireless network settings. (To use this function, you must upgrade the OS with sp2). Just right-click the icon

bottom of the screen, and click Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility to switch the utility.

at the

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