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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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...required
None
General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)
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...
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... Overview 3
Chapter 2 Installation 4
2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9
3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using WPS 12
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 12 3.2.2 PIN method 14 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 16 3.3.1 In Windows 7 16 3.3.2 In Windows Vista 18 3.3.3 In Windows XP 20...
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Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL-WN823N, including:
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the...
TL-WN823N V1 User Guide - Page 9
.... 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-WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
1.3 Hardware Overview
LED status: Status
Working Status
The driver has not been installed; Off
The adapter's radio has been disabled.
Flashing Slowly
The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly
Data is being transmitted or received.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
Note:
The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
The adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows ...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2 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.
Figure 2-3
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 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.
Figure 2-4 5. Click Install to continue the setup.
Figure 2-5
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes.
Figure 2-6 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-7
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the
following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
Figure 2-8
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TL-WN823N V1 User Guide - Page 16
... TWCU TL-WN823N uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Method Two: To connect using WPS By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports QSS...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Figure 3-6
3.2 To connect using WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Three WPS connection ...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
3.2.2 PIN method
Figure 3-9
There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device.
Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Figure 3-11 3. When Figure 3-9 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access
point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will...
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... to configure your TL-WN823N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN823N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the icon on your desktop will start the utility.
4.1 Profile
Your wireless networks may vary...
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... to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another wireless network adapter. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down menu if the adapters are supported by this utility. 3) To...
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software
6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.
Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
Figure 6-2
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TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 3. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Figure 6-3
6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TL-WN823N Driver.
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Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6-4, the system will uninstall the driver software of
the adapter from your PC.
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