TP Link WN821NV1 User Manual

TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter

Rev: 1.0.1 1910010060

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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:

¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ¾ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

¾ 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.

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 Only for indoor applications

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

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: It’s not used outdoors in France.

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..........................................................11

3.1 Current Status....................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Profile Management.............................................................................................. 13

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile......................................................... 13

3.2.2 Remove a profile........................................................................................ 18

3.2.3 Switch another Profile ................................................................................ 19

3.2.4 Export a Profile........................................................................................... 19

3.2.5 Import a Profile...........................................................................................19

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks............................................................................ 20

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management........................................................... 20

3.3 Diagnostics............................................................................................................ 22

3.3.1 Check Driver Information............................................................................ 22

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.................................. 23

Chapter 4 Configuration for Windows Vista ......................................................24

Chapter 5 QSS configuration ..............................................................................27

5.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method............................................................. 27

5.2 PIN method........................................................................................................... 29

5.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device.................................................................30

5.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device ............................................................ 31

Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................33

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................34

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN821N, including:

• TL-WN821N Wireless Utility (TWCU) and Drivers

• User Guide

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-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations.

TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter.

1.1 Overview of the product

Thank you for choosing the TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. The adapter is a draft

802.11n client device; it 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.

With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN821N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

The TL-WN821N Wireless Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is the

best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.11n (draft), IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

WEP encryption

¾ Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, 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 and Vista. ¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two

transmitters.

1.3 LED Status

Name Status Indication

TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter

Status Blue

Slow flash

Quick flash The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection.

The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data.

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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 TL-WN821N Wireless 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.

For the Setup steps in Windows Vista, please follow the clues of the screens.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named TL-WN821N. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen.

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2. Soon, Figure 2-2

Figure 2-1

X will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-2

3. 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

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Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in

Figure 2-3). Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-3

4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-4).

TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter

Figure 2-4

5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.

Figure 2-5

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