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TP-Link TL-WN8200ND User Guide

1. ky Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key TETILITIT Figure 3 20 3 You have now successfully connected to the network 19 TL WN8200ND Kurt axon AUTRES TE Tel TS Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Network1 Connected NetworkProfile BLSDDE_ LP 887 A I 1B0F28 Infra_KeyTest TP UNK_1B0F28 TP UNK_E19DDE_ZLP a TP LINK_8877A7 w _ Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM EN B oF d m E LD pren Figure 3 21 3 3 2 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Click the icon at the bottom of your screen and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen Select your target network and then click Connect Networks WI FI 3 Network Connect automatically Figure 3 22 2 Ifthe network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter the password network security key and then click Next to continue 20 TL WN8200ND BRDU eye Tele aces TT MUNIE EEE RUN ete t 1s GORE Network Enter the network security key 4 You can also connect 4 _ by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 23 Note You can also push the WPS QSS button on your router as hinted You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Then click Next to continue 3 When Connected appears behind the SSID as shown below you have successfully connect
2. Signal Strength ELLE 0 Excellent Figure 3 8 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 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 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the WPS RESET button for 2 3 seconds on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR841ND for example Wireless N Router 2 Press the WPS button on the adapter There are two ways gt Method One Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 11 appears 13 TL WN8200ND unir Satelit axon AAEREN NAET Figure 3 9 gt Method Two Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect TP LINK The Reliable Choice ZB 3 z3 a Status Network i Advanced hy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network
3. 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 2006 95 EC Directives 1999 519 EC Directives 2011 65 EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 300 328 V1 8 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 amp EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 50566 2013 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 Person who is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2015 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Building 24 floors 1 3 4 5 and 28 floors 1 4 Central Science and Technology Park Shennan Rd Nanshan Shenzhen China CONTENTS PACKAGE Contents sovis a eevee unie nie 1 Chapter 1 PFOdLCT OVerVISWE rennes een en ud tonne aes n es 2 Wek IAEOQUOLION ESS nee sue dt eee ee 2 12 SR CARS E E de ne see nee nn ce is 2 Ws Hardware OV CT VIO Wicca a at eee aes er ee a ne 3 Chapter 2 INStallatiOn icciisesteiere cities cist ees ee date es 4 241 Hardware NS VA UOT c renne tn nn ne 4 22 SonWware INStalation 5 25525e5aieiteiatt ent annee ane E en n nes nsc 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network sannssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 9 31 FO COnnecL Using WOULD spanish naines 9 O2 AO CONS C SAR ee wee ee 13
4. However to an intended receiver i e another wireless LAN endpoint the DSSS Signal is recognized as the only valid signal and interference is inherently rejected ignored FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS continuously changes hops the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo random set of channels Because a fixed frequency is not used and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns interception of FHSS is extremely difficult Infrastructure Network An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an 802 11 wireless LAN In infrastructure mode the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set ESS Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks 43 TL WN8200ND KILL lam een TT UNE ttm Oho ETC gt Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In
5. Install hield A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Finish Cancel Figure 2 8 9 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon El will appear in your system tray To connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Reliable Choice M Status WPS Network i Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel TP LINK_7DBC8B None 2 2 46 TP LINK Network WPA2 Personal 13 2 4G TP LINK_ 130969 None 6 2 46 TP LINK 012345 None 10 2 4G TP LINK_130919 None 7 2 46 TP LINK_1043C2 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK_DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 46 ChinaNet gvZZ WPA2 Personal 1 2 4G Figure 2 9 TL WN8200ND BRDU feet Sate lam exe MUNIE ER EAU E Tel TS Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods gt Method One To connect using TWCU TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TL WN8200ND 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 gt Method Two To connect using WPS By this method you can conne
6. ot es Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below bo connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LINK_254350 Fe Security enabled wireless network WRAP TP LISK_CB3452 it Security enabled wireless network WPA TP LINK_Network1 W Security enabled wireless network vPA2 To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter additional information WR541 it Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 34 4 Ifthe network is security enabled you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below If not you will connect to the network directly without entering a key Wireless Network Connection The network TP LINK Network requires network key also called a WEP key or WPA key network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network key Connect Cancel Figure 3 35 26 TL WN8200ND BRDU feet Sate lam exe MUNIE ER EAU E Tel TS Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN8200ND adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN8200ND 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
7. 14 TL WN8200ND unir rte lam axe AACE R NAET Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network Cancel Figure 3 11 4 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by wes Figure 3 12 3 2 2 PIN method 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 device 1 Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router In the empty field beside PIN enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router here takes 13492564 for example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue 15 TL WN8200ND IUT TER Tele TT MUNIE TEEN Te Te TP LINK The Reliable Choice as 3 Status Network Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 43492564 Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 13 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuri
8. Key Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678 Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP IP Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 35 TL WN8200ND RIVER alle am aces TT MUNIE EEE Te Te t 1s Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 In Windows XP Vista 7 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility DA XPS Viewer A a LA 9 360 di Accessories English Coupons DAEMON Tools Lite Documents Games j HP di Maintenance h Pictures Music Microsoft Office Microsoft Silverlight Snagit 9 Startup Computer Games B LIM a TP LINK Wireless Configurat ET Uninstall TP LINK TL WN8200ND EY Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Ji guration Util Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 1 Uninstall Utility 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features ve Figure 6 2 3 Click Finish when the figure below appears 36 TL WN8200ND IUT TER alle am aces TT MUNIE ERNST InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP
9. LINK Wireless Configuration Utility _ lt Bak urine Cancel Figure 6 3 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK TL WN8200ND Driver d 360 di Accessories English di Coupons d DAEMON Tools Lite di Games Wb HP m Maintenance di Microsoft Office di Microsoft Silverlight d Snagit 9 Documents Pictures Music Games Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 4 Uninstall Driver 2 Following the steps then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 37 TL WN8200ND l EA nie aE e MUNIE ER ET E Tel TS 6 2 In Windows 8 6 2 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 Enter the Metro interface right click any blank place in the Metro interface then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface click All apps Find the TP LINK application and click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Apps CRI Steps Recorder oO TP LINK Wireless ice Sticky Notes W Configuration Lada Uninstall TP LINK g Windows Fax and 4 TL WN8200ND lt Scan Uninstall TP UINK Wireless Configuration Utility dows Journal Sag Wireless d Figure 6 9 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC Figure 6 10 3 It may take a f
10. other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS gt SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty two character maximum alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other all devices must be configured with the same SSID This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name See a so Wireless Network Name and ESSID gt WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit or 152 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using
11. the utility 4 1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home office or coffee shop With Profile management you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected saving you the trouble of having to repeat the same configurations Click Profile in the tools section the following page will appear TP LINK The Reliable Choice 74 Status WPS Network i Advanced Profile Name Network Type Security Connected Figure 4 1 4 1 1 Add a profile To add a profile click the Add button on the bottom of the screen Then the configuration window will appear If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure as the Network Type and if you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc as the Network Type Then the screen bellow will appear Follow the instructions below to finish the setting 27 TL WN8200ND IUT TER SET lee TT MUNIE ERNST ts Profile Marne CoffeeShopt Soll TP LINK 352730 Network Type infrastructure security Type WEP Encryption Type open Key Index 1 ASCILb4 w Security Key C Show characters C Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 2 Profile Marne Coffeeshop SSID TP LINK_1 30989 Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc security Type WEP Encryption Type OpeniShared Le Key Index ASCIL 64 w C Start this connection automat
12. 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 13 9 22 PIN NING UO ed nn nn id de eee 15 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 18 Soni IV WINGOWS Tersier er ae nawe go 18 3 02 NI VV ING OWS CLR ts ce alia a 20 Soro IN VVINGOWS VISTA eee eae ees 22 9334 IN VVINGOWS XP xcsscssss22ccbeesonstsecteesnonssasunestnecthasbsansnastnostnaneanceaasacasazacaaneecaned 24 Chapter 4 Management cesse een een int 27 Es Ro 10 See PR RE PE PR a ne 27 4 1 1 Add a profile ee 27 4 Modify A PIONEER SR RS RE in 31 ALS Delete A DONS a 32 42 SPNOV INGE Aussee i gee e A ni 32 A ABOU aan a E 33 Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode ra nd ane das cscsse gestes across seen 34 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software ccccccececeeeeeseneeeeeeneeeeeeeseneeeesensoneeeesoneeeeseneees 36 G1 AY VVINGOWS XP VIS ANT eee aie ete a inde 36 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 36 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 37 CANIN IRON Ca O 38 6 2 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 38 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC cccceecseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeesaeeees 39 Appendix A SOECITICACIONS siieciee nc seestrebnctiwnbneviaaobieveiaeieeiisebieassinebientieeerbieeniees 42 Appendix Bi 01 9 anne nee nee eee ere ne 43 TL WN8200ND IUT Te lim vey TS MATTER STE Tel TS Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available One TL WN8200ND 300Mbps
13. EE RINK TR K a at LAER BE o BTR RAZR BERLEN MER TE AT KRA FERRE E BFH Se OC ART HENS 7 AE BIR TRE LE VE Se ZAR EA o KI ESTE a A m GS ZA Ts BTS FPE DUR ee ae A ee BCH SY PE BE EL T IE o ALD ee WAS AREH o Pad al AE S SHIA QE FA ER WE HS ase A EEC AG AS E m YEH YD SS GE A AS E m o ONE nn Has va DR 77 ER Ta RI BIR THETA A o OT aA RS REX A BI AS E mE o fie LOGE ae A MUERE E m EERE A Se a JAENA bed HO o OISE nn BUR EAT RIEA ES I RUN CE PARLE 4 OA RMATH MX ARAM ATAMEA E im sa DHE ER AMET IA TYE IpogykT CepTUdikOBaHo 3rigHo c npaBsnnamn cuctemu KpCETIPO Ha BIAnNOBIAHICTE BUMOraM HOPMATUBHUX OOKYMeHTIB Ta BUMOTaM LUO nepeaoaueHi YWHHUMU 3AKOHOAABYUMU akKTAaMH YkpalHu AL Safety Information When product has power button the power button is one of the way to shut off the product when there is no power button the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source Don t disassemble the product or make repairs yourself You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty If you need service please contact us Avoid water and wet locations This product can be used in the following countries DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Model No TL WN8200ND Trademark TP LINK
14. High Power Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB extension cable One Resource CD for TL WN8200ND including e TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information Y Y V Y 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 WN8200ND 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter without any explanation TL WN8200ND KI IEEE LT lam ete UNE ERA ET CT Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction 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 high transmission power the TL WN8200ND delivers up to 10 times the range of normal power USB adapter Moreover it is featured with its incredible and strong penetrability making that you don t have to be physically tethered to the walls or floors to access the Internet It features its high receive sensitivity which could let you move further away from the access point while still maintaining the same wireless signal In this case using TL WN8200ND means that you don t have to move the laptop like a divining rod and you can easily pick up the network with its strong sensit
15. Security enabled network L TP LINK_1BOF28 Security enabled network L N Infra_KeyTest Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Cancel Figure 3 27 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key fic Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for TP LINK_Networkl The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters Fu F you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TB LINK_ Network insert it how cance Figure 3 28 4 You have now successfully connected to the network 23 TL WN8200ND Kiel axe MUNIE ER ET E Tel TS b j e fic Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK_Network1 V Start this connection automatically Close Figure 3 29 3 3 4 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Right click on the utility icon in your system tray lower right corner Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Open Radia OFF Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Switch to SotaP mode About Exit Figure 3 30 Or double click the utility icon to load the utili
16. TP LINK User Guide TL WN8200ND 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter REV 1 2 1 1910011246 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP LINK 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 2015 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com FCC STATEMENT FE 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
17. Type Select the security type from the list In Infrastructure mode four options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WEP and None In ad hoc mode two options are available WEP and None The security type should be the same as on your router or access point otherwise you will not be able to build a successful connection WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point None stands for no security In Infrastructure mode it is recommended to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your 29 TL WN8200ND unie rte lam exon AACE Oho NAET wireless adapter While in ad hoc mode it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network Cf Note In Infrastructure mode you will see Figure 4 3 if you selected the security tyoe WEP you will see Figure 4 4 if you selected the security tyoe WPA PSK WPA2 PSK While if you selected the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise Figure 4 5 or Figure 4 6 will be displayed In ad hoc mode you will see Figure 4 2 if you selected the security type WEP gt Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point gt Key Index You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specif
18. Warning C 1588 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 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Korea Warning Statements ga FAME SRS AREA 7540 Je NCC Notice amp BSMI Notice HE RTE RDS EE E E AYA BHO MUO Z RDN RAT AT ARRENA ITER S
19. able Choice WPS Network i Advanced Status Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK_7CA926 None 4 2 46 at TP LINK_Network1 amp wPA2 Personal 9 2 46 wat W Connect automatically Connect TP LINK_130969 None 6 2 4G TP LINK BFIS4c WPAAVWPA2 Enterprise 4 2 401 TP LINK_ 130919 None 7 2 46 TP LINK_1043C2 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 4G Figure 3 2 3 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types 1 Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Personal you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field as shown in Figure 3 3 Or you can push the WPS button on your Router if it features the WPS function to quickly build a connection without entering the security key password Please input the password Security Rey DE a Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 3 Note The security key password can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point 10 TL WN8200ND l EA nie aE exe TT MU EEE TE Tel TS 2 Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication either Certificate or Password With Certificate as your
20. antennas make the performance enhanced VV VV VV WV TL WN8200ND KI ILES LT lam eke TT UNE ERA ETC 1 3 Hardware Overview LED status The driver has not been installed The adapter s radio has been disabled The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received amp Note Flashing Slowly When the card failed to connect to a wireless network the LED may be off Please choose your network and try to connect again TL WN8200ND BRDU feet Sate lam exe MUNIE ER EAU E Tel TS Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Hardware Installation 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer Because the Adapter gets its power from the host there is no external power supply The LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on f Note The 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 7 Windows 8 Windows Vista and Windows XP The procedures in different systems are quite similar therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WN8200ND There
21. authentication you need to select one specific certificate from the drop down list as shown in Figure 3 4 With Password as your authentication you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field as shown in Figure 3 5 Authentication Certificate s Certificate Cancel Figure 3 4 User Mame user Password Show characters Cancel Figure 3 5 3 Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None that is no security is set you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration 11 TL WN8200ND IUT TER SET lee TT MUNIE EEE RUN Te Te t 1s 4 Please wait a few minutes for the connection process Connecting to TP LINK_Network1 Figure 3 6 5 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TP LINK Network 1 Figure 3 7 6 To view more information about the network currently connected click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type link quality and wireless mode 12 TL WN8200ND Kurt lam axon AACE R NAOT TP LINK The Reliable Choice De 5 Network i Advanced Profile Mame TP LINK Network 1 Network NamefSsiDy TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Rate S00Mbps Channel 1 2 46 Encryption Type AES AP MAC 94 00 60 2F 30 BE Wireless Mode 60211n IP Address 192 166 1 103
22. characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily gt Wi Fi A trade name for the 802 11b wireless networking standard given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA see hittp www wi fi net an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802 11b devices gt WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly which network serving users are limited in a local area gt WPA Wi Fi Protected Access A wireless security protocol uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 44
23. ct to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports WPS as is called by some other brands gt Method Three To connect using Windows built in wireless utility Windows users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network For specific operations please go to To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 1 To connect using TWCU 1 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen If the utility page does not pop up you can also launch the utility by double clicking on the icon on your desktop or the FE icon in your system tray TP LINK The Reliable Choice M o E Status WPS Network ofi Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK 7 CA926 None 4 2 4G TP LINK_ Network WPA2 Personal 13 2 4G TP LINK_130969 None 6 2 4G TP LUINK BFIS4c WPAAVWPA2 Enterprise 4 2 40 TP LINK_ 130919 None 7 2 46 TP LINK_1043C2 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK_DATA_TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 4G TP LINK_D94F73 WEP 7 2 46 Figure 3 1 2 The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network name SSID and click TL WN8200ND Kiel axon MUNIE ERIC E Tel TS Connect If you tick Connect automatically the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time TP LINK The Reli
24. ed to the target network Networks Wi Fi 3 Network Connected ill Figure 3 24 Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices Please select Yes or No according to your Internet environment 21 TL WN8200ND IUT TER alle am aces TT MUNIE ERNST ts Networks Network Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks Figure 3 25 3 3 3 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Open the wireless utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below Select Connect to a network Not Connected You are currently not connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ce 3 10 04 Figure 3 26 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect 2 22 TL WN8200ND lle EA nie aE e MU EEE RER E Tel TS e fic Connect to a network Select a network to connect ta Show All Dial up and VPN Wireless Network Connection 6 L TP LINK_Networkl
25. ew minutes to undergo the whole un installation process 38 TL WN8200ND Kurt axon MUNIE ERIC E Tel TS Setup Status InstallShield Wizard ts removing the TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 11 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back Cancel Figure 6 12 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 Enter the Metro interface right click any blank place in the Metro interface then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface click All apps Find the TP LINK application and click Uninstall TP LINK TL WN8200ND Driver 39 TL WN8200ND IUT TER alle am econ TT MUNIE EEE RUN Te Te t 1s CA Steps Recorder O TP LINK Wireless Wa Sticky Notes iR E Configuration L Uninstall TP UNK TL WN8200ND Driver HIK E Windows Fax and Scan aa Uninstall TP LINK Fai Windows Journal Wireless el Figure 6 13 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC Figure 6 14 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process InstallShield A Wizard amp removing the driver InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 15 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears 40 TL WN8200ND IUT TER Tele TT MUNIE ERNST ts Uninstall Complete eee S Late lnsta
26. hoice Status WPS Network Profile Advanced Select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili T Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP Wireless network adapter switch ee Please choose a wireless network adapte SoftAP mode Cancel i ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility 34 TL WN8200ND Kurt lam axon AACE R NAOT TP LINK The Reliable Choice SoftAP mode Internet Connecting Share lCS SSID Securty Type Encryption Type Security Key IF Address Network ON OFF Local Area Connection ka SotAP AES 12345678 W Show characters 192 165 137 1 Figure 5 3 SoftAP mode Select to enable or disable the function Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet SSID Enter the name for your soft AP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is tp link Security Type The security type here is set to be WPA2 PSK which is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP It was designed to improve the security features of WEP WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection You needn t make any configuration here Encryption Type The encryption type here is set to be AES Security
27. ically Save Cancel Figure 4 3 Profile Mame Home SSID TP LINK_ Network Network Type Infrastructure security Type WWPA PSKAMIPAI PSK Encryption Type TKIPIAES security Key C Show characters C Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 4 28 TL WN8200ND Kurt exon MU EEE ET E Tel TS Profile Marne Office SSID TP LINK_BF134C v Network Type Infrastructure O ad hoc Encryption Type TKkIPIAES Authentication Certificate Certificate wif user VWWiFi lntermnediate CA start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 5 Profile Name office SSID TP LINK 35273 v Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc security Type WWPANYPAD Encryption Type TKIP AES Authentication Password User Mame office Password bass C Show characters C Startthis connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 6 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g CoffeeShop Home Office The same name is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words gt SSID Select the target network from the drop down list gt Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc gt Security
28. ied length Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits 0 9 a f A F in the specified length e For 64 bit encryption You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 5 ASCII characters e For 128 bit encryption You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 13 ASCII characters gt Security Key Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it gt Authentication Select a type of authentication either certificate or password fF Note In the security type of WPA WPA2 Enterprise you will see Figure 4 5 if you choose certificate as the authentication you will see Figure 4 6 if you choose password as the authentication gt Certificate If you select certificate as your Authentication then you need to specify your certificate from the drop down list here gt User Name Enter the name of the enterprise network gt Password Enter the password for the enterprise network Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it gt Start this connection automatically check this box to automatically connect to this network next time gt Save Click Save to save your settings Having completed the above settings the Profile page should look like the following figu
29. ivity The TL WN8200ND 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 WN8200ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b standards gt Supports WPA WPA2 data security IEEE802 1x authentication TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides USB 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 Windows 8 and Windows 7 2 5dBi high gain detachable omnidirectional
30. l TP LINKE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This is the recommended option Figure 2 4 5 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default Click Next in the screen below to continue TP LINK f Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to ik C TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Cancel Figure 2 5 6 Click Install to continue the setup TL WN8200ND BRDU feet Sate lam axon MUNIE ERIC E Tel TS TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the The wizard is ready to beg T P LI M K 4 f Click Install to begin the installation IF You want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Figure 2 6 7 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Status TP LINK The InstallShield Wizard ts installing TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Cancel Figure 2 7 8 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TL WN8200ND Kiel exe MUNIE ER EAU E Tel TS TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete TP LINK
31. llShield A Wizard has finished Urninstallation Click Finish to exit the wizard 2 lt Back Cancel Figure 6 16 41 TL WN8200ND KI LT RE Te lam eke TT UNE tm Ohm ET CT Appendix A Specifications Normal Throughput Tx 150Mbps m Rx 300Mbps 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11n Up to 300Mbps 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Data Security WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Radio Data Rate Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Safety amp Emissions FCC CE Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 40 C 70 C 40 F 158 F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing 42 TL WN8200ND KILL lam ete TT UNE ERA ET CT Appendix B Glossary gt 802 11b The 802 11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and WEP encryption for security 802 11b networks are also referred to as Wi Fi networks 802 11g specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with IEEE 802 11b devices and WEP encryption f
32. ng the wireless network searching for an available network PT TLLLLILLEILLIELLLELLI Lee Current PIN 13492564 Figure 3 14 3 When Figure 3 12 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device 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 see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated Click Connect to continue 16 TL WN8200ND Kurt lam axon AACE R NAOT TP LINK The Reliable Choice oy k ps eae WPS Network Profile Advanced Status Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 15 2 Open your router s Web based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu Then click Add device and the following figure will appear Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 19342306 O Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 16 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the WPS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapters utility page to see whether the connection has been s
33. on on your keyboard When the following figure appears click OK to continue cay Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 10 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 To select wireless configuration tool Here you can decide which tool 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 switch to SoftAP mode Once enabled the adapter will be able to work as an AP 4 To change the power save mode TP LINK The Reliable Choice h C y K Network i Advanced select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility O Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter wireless Network Connection TLYWN8200ND SotAP mode OoN OFF Power Save mode CON OFF Figure 4 11 32 TL WN8200ND initie TA UE ET 4 3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter Right click on the Mill icon in your system tray and select About from the list O
34. or security 802 11n 802 11n builds upon previous 802 11 standards by adding MIMO multiple input multiple output MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding The Enhanced Wireless Consortium EWC was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802 11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next generation wireless local area networking WLAN products Ad hoc Network An ad hoc network is a group of computers each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an independent 802 11 wireless LAN Ad hoc wireless computers operate on a peer to peer basis communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point Ad hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS or as peer to peer mode and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers
35. pen Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P mode Exit I LE i i ONS 6 12 2012 Figure 4 12 TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UI version 1 5 5 en 009 WFF version 1 3 2 3 Driver version 1015 7 02 2012 Copyright C 2013 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 13 33 TL WN8200ND BRDU feet Sate lam exe MUNIE ER EAU E Tel TS Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode In Soft AP mode the adapter will work as an AP Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one LAN port is available on your wired broadband router however other wireless capable devices also want to share the Internet Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router With this feature a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless capable devices to connect to it To switch to this mode right click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode g Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P mode About Exit EN xi LE x E O A rivi 3 24 2011 Figure 5 1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the following figure Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting TP LINK The Reliable C
36. re To connect to a desired network just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect button on the bottom of the window Then click OK in Figure 4 8 to activate the profile 30 TL WN8200ND l alle am acon TT MUNIE EEE RUN ete t 1s TP LINK The Reliable Choice E amp Status WPS Network Advanced Profile Name SolD Network Type Security Connected Coffeeshop TP LINK 352750 ad hoc Open Mo Cofeeshop TP LINK 130869 Infrastructure Cpen shared Mo Home TP LINK Network Infrastructure WPA PSKAYPA Mo Office TP LINK BFS03A Infrastructure WPANVPAZ No office TP LINK 35275 Infrastructure PAM PAT Mo Add Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 4 1 2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page For instance you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home After all the changes click Save to make the changes take effect Profile Name Home SSID TP LINK_Networkt Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc Security Type None Encryption Type pone Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 9 31 TL WN8200ND UT MU EEE TE Tel TS 4 1 3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete butt
37. the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 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 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance CE Mark
38. ty configuration page Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below Click OK when Figure 3 32 appears to continue 24 TL WN8200ND IUT TER iela eA AEAN NAET TP LINK The Reliable Choice ral prs Status WPS Network select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility O Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection TLYVN8200ND Sot 4P mode Oon OFF Power Save mode CON OFF Figure 3 31 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration tool Figure 3 32 2 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks ea ae TE Figure 3 33 3 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button 25 TL WN8200ND IUT TER Tele TT MUNIE EEE RUN Te Te t 1s i Wireless Network Connection 32 Network Tasks a Refresh network list Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking iy Change the order of preferred networks Je Change advanced settings wa
39. uccessful as shown in Figure 3 18 17 TL WN8200ND BRDU foyer Salle lam exe AUTRES TE Tel TS Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 19342306 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successtully Figure 3 17 Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by wes Figure 3 18 3 3 To connect using Windows built