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... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,... 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...
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... product ...2 Features ...2 LED Status ...3
Chapter 2
2.1 2.2
Installation Guide...4
Hardware Installation...4 SoftwareInstallation ...4
Overview...4 SoftwareInstallation for Windows XP...4 SoftwareInstallation for Windows Vista ...9
2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3
Chapter 3
3.1 3.2
Configuration for... Profile ...21 Import a Profile ...21 Scan Available Networks ...22 Auto Profile Selection ...
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box: One TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND, including TP-LINKWireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other Helpful Information
Note: Make sure that the package contains the ...
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...get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. The TL-WN781ND's auto-sensing capability .... The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the TP-LINKWireless Client Utility helps you create a..., reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgradingwireless connectivity.
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1.3
LED Status
Status Off Flashing Slowly Working Status The driver has not been installed. The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received. There is data being transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly
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... will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINKWireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you install the hardware prior to ... CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: InstallDriver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide....
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Figure 2-1 2. Click InstallDriver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-3 4. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select InstallDriver Only to installdriver only, select Make DriverInstallation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installationdriver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4 5. ...
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Figure 2-5 6. After that, select the program folder, you should ...or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to
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Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 .
Figure 2-8 Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during
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these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have...see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard..
Figure 2-10
2.2.3 SoftwareInstallation for Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: InstallDriver&Utility,
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Figure 2-11 2. Click InstallDriver&Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-12 3. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-15 Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driversoftware anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-16 6. Click ...
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Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP
TP-LINKTL-WN781ND can be configured by TP-LINKWireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) ...
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Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items ... wirelessnetwork. Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode. Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected are... You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. IP Address - This displays the computer's IP address....
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WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected ... Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). None: No security (not recommended). Note: If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow ...
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3.2.2 Remove a profile .2.2
1. 2. 3. Go to the Profile Management tab (shown in Figure 3-2). Select the profile...to export the profile to. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to the specified location.
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Figure 3-8
3.2.5 Import a Profile
1. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), click Import.......
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Click Open, the imported profile will then appear in the Profiles List.
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Figure 3-9
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks
1. Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networkswindow will appear below. Click Refresh to ...
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3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management
The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile... Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles.... The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear (shown in Figure 3-11) with a list
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of all created profiles in the Available Profiles....
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Chapter 4 QSS configuration
QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows ...(PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be installed. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-2 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: InstallDriver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
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