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TL-WN821N
Wireless N USB Adapter
Rev: 1.0.5 1910010209
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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 © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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TL-WN821N Wireless 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 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 4mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
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:
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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
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: Wireless N USB Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN821N
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
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Remove a profile ....................................................................................................... |
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Switch another Profile ............................................................................................... |
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Import a Profile .......................................................................................................... |
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Scan Available Networks........................................................................................... |
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Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... |
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3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information ................................................. |
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QSS configuration............................................................................ |
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4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device ................................................................................ |
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4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device............................................................................ |
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Chapter 5. Example for Application .................................................................. |
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5.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game......................................................................... |
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Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... |
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Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ |
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One USB cable
¾One Resource CD for TL-WN821N, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless N Client Utility (11NWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•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.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations.
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Chapter 1.Introduction
Thank you for choosing TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter.
1.1Overview of the product
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/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 N Client 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.
1.2Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11n (draft), IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP encryption
¾Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides USB interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, XP.
¾Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters.
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1.3LED Status
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TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
Chapter 2.Installation Guide
2.1Hardware 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.
2.2Software 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 N Client Utility (11NWCU) 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 open the folder named TL-WN821N. To continue, double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen.
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Figure 2-1
2.Soon, Figure7 2-2 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 Figure7 2-3). Click Next to continue.
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4.Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in 7Figure 2-4).
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