TL-WN881ND
300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter
Rev: 1.1.0 1910010532
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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 © 2011 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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 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.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
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
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN881ND
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, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
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
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
NCC Notice:
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。
Korea Warning Statements
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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Chapter 1 |
Product Overview ................................................................................. |
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Package Contents ..................................................................................................... |
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Introduction................................................................................................................ |
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Features..................................................................................................................... |
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Hardware Overview................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 2 |
Installation............................................................................................. |
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Hardware Installation................................................................................................. |
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Software Installation .................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... |
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To connect using TWCU ........................................................................................... |
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To connect using QSS............................................................................................. |
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3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ................................................. |
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PIN method ................................................................................................. |
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To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility .................................................. |
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In Windows 7 .............................................................................................. |
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In Windows Vista ........................................................................................ |
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In Windows XP ........................................................................................... |
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Chapter 4 |
Management........................................................................................ |
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Profile |
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Add a profile ............................................................................................... |
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4.1.2 ........................................................................................... |
Modify a profile |
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Delete a profile |
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Advanced................................................................................................................. |
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About........................................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 5 |
AP Mode .............................................................................................. |
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Chapter 6 |
Uninstall ...............................................................................Software |
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Uninstall ..............................................................the utility software from your PC |
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Uninstall ..............................................................the driver software from your PC |
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Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... |
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Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ |
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
One TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD for TL-WN881ND, including:
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers
User Guide
Other helpful information
Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
Note:
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter without any explanations.
1.2Introduction
The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the TL-WN881ND’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and 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 adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN881ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.
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1.3Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption
Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
Provides PCI Express x1 interface
Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Good capability on anti-jamming
Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode
Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters
1.4Hardware Overview
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Chapter 2 Installation
Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD.
2.1Hardware Installation
1.Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.
2.Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.
3.Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your PC case.
4.Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel.
2.2Software Installation
The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows XP for example.
1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Select model TL-WN881ND. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.
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2.The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
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3.Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue.
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4.Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.
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5.Click Install to continue the setup.
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6.The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes.
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7.After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
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