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... 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...
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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 For Windows XP 4 2.2.2 For Windows Vista 10 2.2.3 For Windows 7 13
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 18
3.1 For Windows XP 18 3.1.1 Current Status 18 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27...
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter ¾ USB Extension Cable ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN822N, including:
• TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information
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Make sure that the package contains the ...
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.... 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 Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN822N is...
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TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter
1.3 LED Status
Status On
Working Status The driver has not been installed.
Flashing Slowly
The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly
There is data being transmitted or received.
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When the adapter failed to connect to a wireless network, the LED may be off. Please choose your ...
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... the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 For Windows XP
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes Windows XP for example. 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. To
continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS...
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Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3 4. 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 (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the
screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5
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Figure 2-7 8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
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1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the
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Installation.
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Figure 2-9 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select
Yes to continue installation.
Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the
installation.
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Figure 2-11
2.2.2 For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-12 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-12
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TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
4. Click Yes to continue.
Figure 2-14
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Figure 2-15 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment.
Figure 2-16
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For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click...
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Figure 2-17 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-18
2.2.3 For Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility and User Guide.
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Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-20 3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-23
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For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-24). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able
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to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the installation.
Figure 2-24 6. Then ...
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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 For Windows XP
TP-LINK TL-WN822N can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray ...
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TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter 3.1.3.1. Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the ...
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Figure 3-17 4. If the connection is successful established, the following screen will appear, click close to
finish the connection.
Figure 3-18
3.3 For Windows 7
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is not available for Windows 7. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. ...
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.... If the wireless card supports QSS (Quick Secure Setup) or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be installed. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be...