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TP-Link TL-WN727N V4 User Guide

1. lt Back anew 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 Setup Type Select the setup type tha TP LINK Click the type of setup you prefer Install Driver Onl Description Install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This i the recommended option InstallShield Figure 2 3 4 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 ik Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to LT PIN Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Figure 2 4 Click Install to continue the setup ility and Driver InstallShield Wizard TP UINK Click Install to begin the installation IF pou want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield Figure 2 5 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 6 The installation process will take 1 to 2 minutes The InstallShield Wizard ts installing TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 6
2. 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 Warning C 1588 T
3. 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 2 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Profile Name Home SSID TP LINK_Network1 Network Type Infrastructure security Type WPA PSK IWPA2 PSK Encryption Type Security Key lace ar El Show characters Start this connection automatically Save Cancel _ Figure 4 2 Profile Mame Office SSID TP LINK_BF134 Network Type Infrastructure security Type WP AURA Encryption Type TKIPIAES Authentication Certificate Certificate wif user WiFi Intermediate CA w start this connection automatically Figure 4 3 Profle Name HOME SoD Network_1 Network Type Infrastructure security Type WEP Encryption Type Key Index ASCIL64 x Security Key Show characters Start this connection automatically Figure 4 4 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office CoffeeShop The same name is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words 28 SSID Select the target network from the drop down list Network Type Infrastructure indicates you are connecting to a wireless router or access point Security Type Select the security type from the li
4. TL WN727N MRE en Tice Buen Geist Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Hardware Installation There are two ways to install the Adapter 1 Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer 2 Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB extension cable contained in package Cf Note In Windows XP a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected Click Cancel 2 2 Software Installation The adapter s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 The procedures in different systems are quite similar Therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WN727N There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin ER a a A S a a ne DODO DIOS POF m r cos P TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice Wireless N Product User Guide Re LEE sect deep Browse CD exit M Figure 2 1 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 2 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard wall install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer To continue click Nest
5. 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 Directives1999 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 62311 2008 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 Person responsible for making 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 Package Contents se cie 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview isisssiscsicsscccteniccactictnitiie enero 2 tl LA LEO 0 10 HOM isiceernset 5th toate terrence nse den act nc Heda ehaehatars ius taeten te toae natneneses eae a oot 2 WZ PO AIG SR N 2 V3 Hardware Overview states ta in anni 3 Chapter 2 INSAlANONE S Sin Sn de A Rae 4 21 FHAlOWaAre NS ANATION 22228 nRes T at en As 4 2 2 SOmwane NSt laO ESS Re ne RS ee en den Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 9 Oo ToConnectusing TVW C Usx 224s Sn a a cn ne ss 9 32 TOCONNECLUSIATNP Sn nn nine ee 13 3 2 1 PBC P
6. 7 Afterall the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup lnstallShield A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 7 TL WN727N 150Mbps 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 TP LINK The Rellable Choice amp i Status WPS Network rofi Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK Network1 WPA WPA2 Personal 4 2 4G antl TP LINK 35273C None 6 2 46 wat TP LINK 3527 WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 4G mall TP LINK WPA2 Enterprise 5 2 46 al i tplink Mone 1 2 46 TP LINK_S6A3E WPA2 Personal 11 2 46 spark bro WPA2 Personal 1 2 46 TP LINK_ 8643 WPA2 Personal 1 2 46 Figure 2 8 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 WN727N 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 adapt
7. Figure 3 26 21 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3 You have now successfully connected to the network Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Network1 Connected NetworkProfile BLSDDE_ ZLP 8877 AJ 1B0F28 Infra_KeyTest TP LINK_1BOF28 TP LINK_BI90DE_ZLP LAT TP LINK_ 8877 A7 O Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM EN ol Fill ee eve 3 29 2011 Figure 3 27 3 3 3 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 28 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 22 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Networks Network Enter the network security key You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 29 amp 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 connected to the target network Networks Wi Fi 3 Network Connected ill Figure 3 30
8. 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 23 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 31 3 3 4 In Windows 8 1 Windows 8 1 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Click the icon at the bottom of the computer screen A network list will appear at the right side Select your target network and click Connect Networks WLAN all Network 1 Connect automatically Figure 3 32 24 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 2 Ifthe network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter the password network security key and click Next to continue OREO Network Enter the network security key O You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 33 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 bel
9. TP LINK Network Network Name SSID TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Rate 150Mbps Channel 4 2 46 Encryption Type AES AP MAC 94 0C 60 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 602 11n IP Address 192 1681 23 Signal Strength 100 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 QSS or Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the WPS QSS button on the back panel of the router les 2 Press the WPS button on the adapter There are two ways 13 TL WN727N RENNAIS Et EE gt Method One Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter directly for 3 seconds until Figure 3 11 appears CO OO Gi 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 3 F Status Network Profile Advanced 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 O Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router O Enter the PIN of this devi
10. lt 7 Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 7 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 Rellable Choice E o Status Network Profile Advanced Select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter yireless Network Connection TL WN727N el Soma mode OoN OFF Power Save OON OFF Figure 4 8 31 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 Open Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P mode Exit LUE E z aml 61272012 Fi
11. point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 13 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Searching for an available network PTTILILItLLittitttirt tt ttt Current PIN 13492564 Cancel 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 WN727N RENTAL NT Et EE TP LINK The Reliable Choice Network Profile Advanced WPS Status CS 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 configurat
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13. LAMN727N SotAF mode on OFF Power Save mode O ON OFF Figure 3 20 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration tool Figure 3 21 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 Figure 3 22 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button 19 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter i Wireless Network Connection 327 Network Tacka Choose a wireless network a Refresh network list Click an item in the list below bo connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LINK_254350 Set up a wireless network For a home or small office E Security enabled wireless network WPA Related Tasks ip TP LINK_CB3452 i Learn about wireless it Security enabled wireless network WPA TEEN ra TP LINK_Network1 fy Change the order of s preferred networks W Security enabled wireless network WPAZ Gp chante advereed To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter settings additional information WR541 E Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 23 4 Ifthe network is security enabled you will be prompted to enter the key as shown be
14. TP LINK User Guide TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Rev 4 1 0 1910011167 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 FC 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
15. 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 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 Ww Certificate OK Cancel Figure 3 4 Authentication Password User Mame user Password Show characters 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 WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 Figure 3 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 WN727N RENNES TP LINK The Rellable Choice aie a Network Profile Advanced WPS Status Profile Name
16. ard 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 WN727N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b standards gt Supports WPA WPA2 data security TKIP AES encryption gt Supports maximum throughput rate up to 150Mbps supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides USB 2 0 interface Supports Infrastructure mode 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 7 and Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 VV VV V WV TL WN727N RENTAL NT Et EE 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 Only in Windows XP the LED is always on regardless of the working status amp Note When the adapter failed to connect to a wireless network the LED may be off Please choose Flashing Slowly your network and try to connect again
17. ce into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network 14 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 we use 13492564 as an example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue 15 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice 2a Status Network This application will quide 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
18. curity 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 gt IP Address Here displays the IP address of the Soft AP 34 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 In Windows XP 7 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility 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 Wireless Configuration Utility ET Windows Update a XPS Viewer English Documents di Accessories di Coupons Pictures J DAEMON Tools Lite m Games Music di iTunes 2 Maintenance She di Microsoft Office Microsoft Silverlight di Rising Antivirus Snagit 9 Startup Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs l Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility d Support WinRAR 4 Back Figure 6 1 Uninstall Utility 2 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 2 35 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3 Click Finish when the figure below appears InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back C Finish Cancel Figu
19. e 6 6 37 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Setup Status InstallShield Wizard i removing the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Cancel Figure 6 7 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 8 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 WN727N Driver 38 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter CA Steps Recorder m TP LINK Wireless ina Sticky Notes 27 Ke C anhawuration Uninstall TP UINK TL WAN 27N Driver aan Uninstall 1 P LINK aff Windows Fax and A TL WN727N f Scan ad Uninstall TP LINK n Windows Journal d Wireless Figure 6 9 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC Figure 6 10 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Setup Status InstallShield A Wizard i removing the driver InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 11 39 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Uninstall Complete lnstal
20. e available One TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB extension cable One Resource CD for TL WN727N including e TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information VON V WV 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 amp Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanation TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL WN727N RENTAL NE Geraci Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction The adapter is an 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 WN727N s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps 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 Wiz
21. er For specific operations please go to To connect using TWCU gt 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 or WPS as is called by some other brands For specific operations please go to To connect using WPS 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 ETI icon in your system tray TP LINK The Reliable Choice ZB o Status WPS Network Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TR LINK 7 CA926 Mone 4 2 43 TP LINK Network WPA Personal 13 2 46 TP LINK_ 130969 None 6 2 46 TP LINK BFIS4c WPAMMVIPA2 Enterprise 4 2 46 TP LINK_ 130919 None 7 2 46 TPLINK 104302 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 46 TPLINK DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 46 TP LINK_ DO4F73 WEP 7 2 46 Figure 3 1 2 The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Ada
22. gure 4 9 TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UT version 1 6 11 en 010 WEF version 1 3 4 5 Driver version 5 1 1 0 Copyright C 2013 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 10 32 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode In SoftAP 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 SoftAP 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 Open Radio OFF Switch to Sof4P mode About Exit SES P eal 5 Ci ivi 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 Choice A a M rs R Status WPS Network i Advanced a a a elec wireless CO Use TP LINK Y s config
23. his 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 interferences 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 a 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 Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Korea Warning Statements gal ALA Z AEA 7h40 WS rir NCC Notice amp BSMI Notice HE VKH RIT EURE VE ER E ERA BTE RARES REZ RIT RO a BR JET Aah RIRE EN AIME
24. ing Temperature OC 40C 32F 104F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Temperature 40 C 70 C 40 F 158 F Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing Only 2 412GHzZ 2 462GHz is allowed to be used in USA which means only channel 1 11 is available for American users to choose 42 TL WN727N RENTAL NE Geraci 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 for 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
25. ion is completed Or you can view the adapters utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 18 17 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIM 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 WPS Figure 3 18 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 3 1 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 SofAF mode About Exit Figure 3 19 18 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Or double click the utility icon to load the utility 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 21 appears to continue TP LINK The Reliable Choice M Status Network select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection T
26. lShield A Wizard has finished Uninstallatian Click Finish to exit the wizard lt Back Cancel Figure 6 12 6 3 In Windows 8 1 6 3 1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 Enter the Metro interface click the icon at the lower left part of the screen and All apps will be shown on the screen Find the TP LINK application and click Uninstall TP LINK TL WN727N Driver Uninstall TP LINK TL WN727N Driver Figure 6 13 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 14 40 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3 It may take a few seconds to undergo the whole un installation process Setup Status TP LINK V4 Install hield A Wizard is removing the driver Installs held Cancel Figure 6 15 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Uninstall Complete TP LINK La Install hield A Wizard has finished Uninstallation Click Finish to exit the wizard lt Back Cancel Figure 6 16 41 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 50Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A Specifications Noma Wireless Signal Rate 11b Up to 11Mbps dynamic with Automatic Fallback 11g Up to 54Mbps dynamic 11n Up to 150Mbps dynamic 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM FCC CE RoHS Environmental and Physical Work
27. le 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 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 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 43 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS 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 also Wireless Network Name and ESSID WEP Wired Eq
28. low If not you will connect to the network directly without entering a key Wireless Network Connection The network TP LINK Networkl requires a network key also called WEP key or WPA key network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network kev Figure 3 24 3 3 2 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Left click the wireless icon fl in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network displayed using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect 20 TL WN727N RENNES NetworkProfile B19DDE_ZLP Bary AT 5CD 1E Infra_Rey Test TP LINK_Networkl Connect automatically TP LINK_1BOFZ8 TPLINK_030407 TP LINK_SCDVLE Auto Test Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 25 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router Or push the WPS QSS button other brands may call it WPS on the router or access point You will be prompted to push the button on the window if QSS function is supported as shown in the figure below If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key ky Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key LLLLLLLLLL
29. ow you have successfully connected to the target network Networks WLAN Network 1 Connected All Disconnect Figure 3 34 25 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter amp Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time you will be asked the following question Choose according to your Internet environment Networks alll Network 1 Do you want to find PCs devices and content on this network and automatically connect to devices like printers and IVs We recommend that you do this on your home and work networks Figure 3 35 26 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN727N adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN727N 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 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 k Status Network i Advanced
30. pter connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network name SSID and click Connect If you tick Connect automatically the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time TP LINK The Reliable Choice Se g z Status WPS Network Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK 7 CA926 None 4 2 43 TP LINK Network1 WPA2 Personal 9 2 4G Connect automatically Connect TP LINK_130969 None 6 2 46 TP LINK BFT34 WPAAVWPA2 Enterprise 4 2 46 TP LINK_ 130919 None 7 2 46 TP LINK_ 104302 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 46 TPLINK_DATA_ TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 46 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 QSS button on your Router if it features the WPS QSS function to quickly build a connection without entering the security key password Please input the password Show characters ou can also connect by pushing the button on the router OK Cancel Figure 3 3 Note The security key password can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access 10 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Point 2 Wireless network of WPA
31. re 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 WN727N Driver ef Windows Update 4 XPS Viewer English Documents di Accessories Coupons Pictures DAEMON Tools Lite B Music Games iTunes Maintenance Games Microsoft Office Computer Microsoft Silverlight di Rising Antivirus Snagit 9 Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Run Figure 6 4 Uninstall Driver 2 Following the steps then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 36 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 CA Steps Recorder oO TP LINK Wireless wa Sticky Notes moO Configuration aa Uninstall TP LINK A Windows Fax and Th AAP 7T Bcan Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility aa Uninstall TP LINK Fi Windows Journal Wireless Figure 6 5 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figur
32. st Four options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 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 WPA WPA2 is designed for enterprise networks and requires a RADIUS authentication server Choose the Encryption Type Authentication and Certificate according to your network environment WEP is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard It uses a key to authenticate your wireless connection None stands for no security It is recommended to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter amp Note You will see Figure 4 2 if you selected the security type WPA PSK WPA2 PSK if you selected the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise Figure 4 3 will be displayed while if you selected the security type WEP Figure 4 4 will be displayed gt gt Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point 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 Start this connection automatically check this box to automatically connect
33. to this network next time Save Click Save to save your settings Having completed the above settings the Profile page should look like the following figure 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 29 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Network Profile Name Network Type Security Connected TP LINK Network1 infrastructure WPA PSK WPA Office TP LINK_BF 134C Infrastructure VWPAAVWPA2 CoffeeShop TP LINK CB3A52 Infrastructure None Add Modify Remove Figure 4 5 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 SSID TP LINK_ Network Network Type Infrastructure Encryption Type start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 6 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 button on your keyboard When the following figure appears click OK to continue 30 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
34. uivalent 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 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 Wi Fi A trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance and the brand name for products using the IEEE 802 11 family of standards 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 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
35. uration tool To Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP 3 Wireless network mode Please choose a SoftAP mode OK Cancel ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 33 TL WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The SoftAP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility TP LINK The Reliable Choice Pa br Network Status Profile Advanced Soft AP SoftAP mode ON OFF Local Area Connection ka Internet Connecting Share ICS SSID security Type Encryption Type Security Key IP Address SOAP WPA2 PSK AES 12345678 192 165 137 1 W Show characters Figure 5 3 gt SoftAP mode Select to enable or disable the function gt Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet gt 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 SoftAP gt 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 gt Encryption Type The encryption type here is set to be AES gt Security Key Enter the Key in the field to make your AP se
36. ush Button Configuration method 13 322 TIN MICINO eean a 15 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 18 0 AIP VIG OWS AP us ane ne nee te ne no ee 18 3 92 JIN VVIPGOWS Fais Red eee date mac 20 a D IL VIPIAOWS One aes het ns a dde tie 22 334 MIN VVING OWS 8 ets ect nee Re ne 24 Chapter 4 Manageme nt ccccccsecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeceeseneeeneeeeeceeseneseneseneseesenesonesens 27 A FONC ES Se ath alana wt 27 EI AGO ADO sn lean en ee ee Antec tue 27 41 2 Modify a profiles mini Rens Me 30 Ato Delte apol annen RS ee a ten ce 30 2 PRON ING CO ai a ea a e a a E eo en 31 Aa ADOI ea a eM ra non 0 ener eee ee ee 32 Chapters SOMAP MOG GC i iiaicicnsdesaieretnnatenciewaiiwedanntivatnnndanaiavaitiwedanatinatinedaralaratiwecauns 33 Chapter o Uninstall SOHWAF 8 Re 35 OT A NVINGOWS APR e nie nn ie 35 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 35 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 36 6 2 In VVINGOWS Dinan a dise lise internet ie tenta date 37 6 2 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 37 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 38 0 93 In VVINMGOWS 6 TS a a E aria tao eetead 40 CONTENTS 6 3 1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 40 Appendix A Specifications viscvinsisnsicnsnscrcsnndivadsnndssstcenntnwiaenaienticnadancduendewssustannnaesdss Appendix B Glossary Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below ar
37. wireless local area networking WLAN products 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 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 sing

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