TP-Link TL-WN721N User's Manual
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1. Security Channel gh TP LINK PocketAP 070006 None 6 TP LINK_IPTV_BF505E None 8 TP LINK_F6C261 None 1 TP LINK_BOOOBE t wer 4 Connect automatically Connect TF LINK 6C5D2A None TP LINK 3FAB 6 None TP LINK 1B0F28 None Figure 3 2 If word None appears behind the SSID this means the network to be connected is not securitv enabled and vou can connect to the network without entering a kev To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network it is strongly recommended that you set a password to your router or access point TP LINK The Reliable Choice E o V x Status 055 Network Profile Advanced Network Mame SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK PocketAP 070006 None 6 Fm Connect automatically Connect TP LIMK PocketAP CA101A None TP LINK PocketAP 4702BA None TP LINK_IPTV_BF505E None TP LINK 1B0F28 None TP LINK_034567 None qiaoje 25 2012 B AES ITKIP Figure 3 3 If there is a lock icon behind the SSID this means the wireless network is secure and the corresponding security type will display You must know the encryption key security settings to connect Input the password which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access 10 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter point then click OK to continue Or push the QSS WPS button on your router if your router features the QSS WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key Pl2. Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This is the recommended option Figure 2 3 4 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default Click Next in the screen below to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShi Choose Destination Location Select the folder where setup will install files Install TF LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to ATP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Cancel Figure 2 4 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 5 Click Install to continue the setup Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation 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 6 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Status The InstallShield Wizard is installing TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 6 7 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter After all the steps above vou will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration U
3. NCC Notice AM Tae ot ZK JERE AT DEI aay Ae E RUE o TIU REP e BELA BE ae SR PR TERAM KARA TENZI BIEL WP DUE EAR THEI 7 fa Ae MIANA ee ESR HERR KIRKNA BSA S Se A a IKTAR PAA et oe re ij TIE roe fli TH e TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description Wireless N USB Adapter Model No TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Trademark TP LINK 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 ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 EN62311 2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2012 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 Et dida da 1 Conventioti Sii ei e a seems ts oe eee 1 Chapter 7 IntFOGUCTION iii e A 2 Produ
4. supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides USB 2 0 interface Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes Good capability on anti jamming Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode Ease to configure and provides monitoring information Vv VV V WV Supports Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1 3 Hardware Overview LED status Working Status The driver has not been installed The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received 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 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please install the USB adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the resource CD 2 1 Hardware Installation 1 Locate an available USB interface on your computer 2 Connect the adapter and your computer with the USB cable contained in the package Method one Method two When the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 2 2 Software Installation T
5. 1 Press the QSS button on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR741ND for example ym ass 7 RESET Figure 3 7 2 Press the QSS button on the adapter There are two ways gt Method One Press and hold the QSS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 8 appears Here takes TL WN821N for example 12 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3 9 Configuring the wireless network searching tar an available network Figure 3 10 Method Two Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect TP LINK The Reliable Choice 2 Status ass Network 055 is compatible with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup This application will 0 SS 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 Figure 3 11 13 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Configuring the wireless network 055 Successfully connected to the network by 01551 Figure 3 12 3 2 2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device
6. 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 QSS 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 TP LINK The Reliable Choice i 2 LN s m Status Network Advanced 055 is compatible with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 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 8 Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 13492564 Connect Figure 3 13 14 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network 055 Connecting to the network 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 This method is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista 1 Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router field
7. 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 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
8. access point supports QSS or 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 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 1 To connect using TWCU TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility 1 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen If the utility page does not pop up you can launch the utility by double clicking on the icon on your desktop TP LINK The Reliable Choice 055 Status 055 Network i Advanced Network 5510 Security Channel Signal gh TP LINK PocketAP Q7000B None 6 TP LINK PocketAP 4702BA None TP LINK_IPTV_BF505E None TP LINK_F6C261 None TP LINK_BF512B None TP LINK_BOOOBE WEP TP LINK_86B0C0 TP LINK 6C5D2A Figure 3 1 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 and click Connect SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically TP LINK The Reliable Choice o b Status 055 Network Advanced Network Mame SSID
9. be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Mark Warning C 1588 0 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 National Restrictions 2400 0 2483 5 MHz Country Restriction Reason remark General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria public service Outdoor use limited to 10 MW Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz France e i r p within the band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current 2454 2483 5 MHz relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 If used outside of own premises general authorization Italy is required General authorization required for network and service Luxembourg None supply not for spectrum This subsection does not apply for the geographical Norway Implemented area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Russian Federation Only for indoor applications Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a maximum gain of 3 dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
10. beside PIN you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated Click Connect to continue TP LINK The Reliable Choice PB amp Status Network Advanced 055 is compatible with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 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 Q Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router PIN 19842806 Figure 3 15 2 Open your router s Web based Utility and click QSS 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 15 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Add A New Device e Enter the new device s PIN FIN 19342 306 Press the button of the new device two minutes Figure 3 16 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the QSS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapter s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 18 Add A New Device e Enter the new device s PIN 19342506 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successtully Figure 3 17 Configuring the wireless
11. 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 WN721N TL WN722N s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput and the maximum throughput of TL WN821N is up to 300Mbps It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b g 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 security protection the TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WNS821N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Main Features gt Complies with IEEE802 11n IEEE802 11g IEEE802 11b standards Supports WPA PSK WPA2 PSK data security TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps TL WN821N and 150Mbps TL WN721N TL WN722N for maximum throughput
12. 33 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 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 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 ne
13. 721N TL WN722N Wireless Transmit Power lt 20dBm EIRP For countries using CE Standards TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N 27dBm EIRP For countries using FCC Standards TL WN722N Modulation Technology 11b CCK OPSK BPSK 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Receive Sensitivity 270M 68dBm 10 PER TL WN821N 130M 68dBm 10 PER 108M 68dBm 10 PER 54M 68dBm 10 PER 11M 85dBm 8 PER 6M 88dBm 10 PER 1M 90dBm 8 PER Wireless Modes Ad Hoc Infrastructure mode Wireless security Support 64 128 bit WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK TKIP AES Certifications CE FCC RoHS Support Operating System Windows 7 32 64bits Windows Vista 32 64bits Windows XP 32 64bits Environmental and Physical 0 40 32F 104F 40 C 70 C 40 158 F Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Operation Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 590 9096 non condensing Only 2 412GHz 2 462GHz is allowed to be used in USA which means only channel 1 11 is available for American users to choose 32 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 securi
14. TP LINK User Guide TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N 1910010563 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TIP 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 2012 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
15. ation tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter SoftAP mode ON Power Save mode ON Figure 3 27 c Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration toal Cancel Figure 3 28 21 2 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Wetwork Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks TTE eee tr Figure 3 29 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button i Wireless Network Connection 32 Network Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below bo connect to a wireless network in range or to qet more information TP LIMK 254350 AI Set up a wireless network Ta Q For a home or small office 1 Security enabled wireless network WPA Related Tasks TP LINK_CB3452 Learn about wireless t Security enabled wireless network WPA2 networking TP LINK_Network1 fy Change the order of A preferred networks Wi Security enabled wireless network WPAZ To connect ta this network click Connect You might need to enter ra Change advanced additional information settings WR541 B Security enabled wireless ne
16. display them in the drop down menu 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 Key Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled lt 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 29 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your 1 the Windows taskbar click the Start button click programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Default Programs By Desktop Gadget Gallery E Internet Explorer Windows DVD Maker 823 Windows Fax and Scan english Windows Media Center Windows Media Player Documents e Windows Update lt 4 XPS Viewer m Accessories m Games m Maintenance m Star
17. e 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 SofAP mode rivi EM B Px i n 3 24 2001 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 z Status ass select wireless configuration tool 9 Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Wireless network adapter switch Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP Please choose a wireless network adapter mode SoftAP mode ON EC SN Cancel Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility 28 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice s H E Status i Advanced Soft AP SoftAP mode Internet Connecting SharejlC5 SSID Security Type Encryption Type Security Key 12345678 Show characters IP Address 0 0 0 0 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 The system will automatically search for all the available connections in your computer and
18. e name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home After all the changes click Save to make the changes take effect 25 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Profile Name Home 98510 TP LINK BF512B Network Infrastructure ad hoc Security Type None Encryption Type Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 4 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 c Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 5 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 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 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 26 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 4 change the power sa
19. ease input the password Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 4 4 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TF LINK PocketAP 07000B Figure 3 5 5 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 11 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TP LINK Reliable lt kI Status 5 Network Profile Name TP LINK 070006 Network Name SSID TP LIMK 070006 Network Infrastructure Rate 81Mbps Channel 6 Encryption Type None 00 0 07 00 08 Wireless 11 IP Address 182 158 1 106 Signal Strength xag 100 Excellent Figure 3 6 3 2 To connect using QSS QSS Quick Secure 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 card and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method Three QSS connection methods are listed in the following parts while the third method is only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method
20. eless Network Connection 6 TP LINK Networki Connected NetworkProtile BLSDDE_ LP 8877 AJ 180 28 Infra KeyTest TP LINK 1BO F28 TP LINK BI9DDE ZLP TP LINK 887747 Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM 3 29 2011 EN Mill Px Figure 3 21 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Wireless N USB Adapter Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 18 1 2 3 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 Mot Connected LM You are currently not s connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 10 04 Figure 3 22 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect b LA Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Wireless Network Connection mi TP LINK Networkl Security enabled network TP LINK_1BOF28 Security enabled network Infra KeyTest Security enabled network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Figure 3 23 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key pr passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built wi
21. he adapter s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7 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 WN821N There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice l Q9 Browse CD Figure 2 1 2 Install Shield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LIHK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver your computer Ta continue click Met Figure 2 2 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 TP LINK Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits pour needs Click the type of setup you prefer Description
22. network successtully connected to the network by GSS Figure 3 18 16 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3 3 connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 3 1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Left click the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner as shown in the figure below 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 Networkf rofile BISDDE Infra KeyTest TP LINK Networkl A Connect automatically TP LINK 1B0F28 will TPLINK_030407 TP LINK 5CD71E on Auto Test E Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 19 2 the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key pr passphrase that is on your router Or push the 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 17 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Type the network security key Security key You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 20 3 You have now successfully connected to the network Wir
23. or more of the following measures 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 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 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
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25. ter 6 Uninstall SoftWare A nt 30 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your 30 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your 30 Appendix A Specifications EINE SEINENUSUSN EE 32 CONTENTS GIOSSAEV opc ERE tO Add 33 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available One TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide USB cable One resource CD for TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N including IP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide VN V WV e Other helpful information Note 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 Conventions The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations The three devices of IL WN721N TL WN722N TL WNS821N are sharing this User Guide For simplicity we will take TL WN821N for example throughout this User Guide The TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N just differs in the throughput and antenna and all figures in this User Guide are of TL WN821N TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Overview The adapter is an 802 11n client device
26. the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Korea Warning Statements dep FAA oc ge eee as fir Ho
27. thout entering a key 19 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter G LA Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for TP LINK Networki The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LIMK Networkl insert it now Figure 3 24 4 You have now successfully connected to the network G fe Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK Networki W Start this connection automatically Figure 3 25 3 3 3 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 TP LINK Wireless configuration Utility 20 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Open Radio OFF Switch ta TP LINK wireless configuration Utility Switth ta sottAF mode About Exit 3 34 AM Figure 3 26 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 28 appears to continue TP LINK The Reliable Choice z o Status 055 Network select wireless configuration tool 9 Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configur
28. tility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Cancel Figure 2 7 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon 2 will appear on your desktop To connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Reliable Choice B Status Qss Network Profile Advanced Network 550 Security Channel yox TP LINK PocketAP 070006 Mone TP LIMK PocketAP 4702BA None TP LINK IPTV BF505E None TP LINK 6 261 None TP LINK_BF512B None TP LINK BOOOBE WEP TP LINK_86B0C0 None TP LINK 6C5D2A Mone Figure 2 8 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect 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 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N 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 QSS Just by pushing the button you can set up a wireless connection quickly under the condition that your router or
29. tup Pictures Music Games Computer NEZIN Driver Control Panel EJ Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 1 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click programs9 TP LINK 30 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter ah Default Programs ME Desktop Gadget Gallery E Internet Explorer E Windows DVD Maker ER Windows Fax and Scan english Windows Media Center A Windows Media Player Documents Windows Update XPS Viewer i Accessories i Games i Maintenance Startup Pictures Music Games Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Prograrns Help and Support Figure 6 2 Device Manager 2 Click Uninstall TL WN821N Driver shown in above Figure 6 2 the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 31 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A Specifications Standard IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 116 Quick Security Setup QSS Button WPS Compatible Wireless Signal Rate 11b Up to 11Mbps dynamic With Automatic Fallback 11g Up to 54Mbps dynamic 11n Up to 300Mbps dynamic TL WN821N Up to 150Mbps dynamic TL WN
30. twork SOHO_AT Figure 3 30 If the 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 Network requires network key also called WEP key or WP key network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting ta this network Type the key and then click Connect Connect Cancel Network key Confirm network key Figure 3 31 22 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N 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 iconon your desktop will start the utility 41 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 Ti Status 055 Network ile Advanced Profile Name CA Network T
31. twork 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 trade name for the 802 11b wireless networking standard given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance see http www wi fi net an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802 11b devices 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 34
32. ty 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 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
33. ul 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 It is recommended to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 to this network next time Save Click Save to save your settings Complete the above settings the Profile page should looks 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 TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Profile Name SSID Network Type Security Connected CoffeeShop TP LINK_F6C261 Infrastructure None Yes Office TP LINK_1B0F26 Infrastructure WPA PSK WPA No Home TP LINK_BF5126 Infrastructure None No Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 3 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 profil
34. ve mode The default option is ON TP LINK The Reliable Choice e e WS Status ass Network Advanced select wireless configuration tool 9 Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter softAP mode ON Power Save mode ON Figure 4 6 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 TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utilitv version 1 2 2 005 WFF version 1 0 0 1 Driver version 2 0 0 62 Copyright C 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 7 27 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP 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 WLAN 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 softwar
35. ype Security Connected Remove Connect 23 TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice a Status Network Advanced Profile Name 55 Network Type Security Connected aad Modify Remove Connect 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 Profile Name Office SSID TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure ad Security Encryption Type Security Key Show characters otart this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 2 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop The same name 15 not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words SSID Select the target network from the drop down list 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 24 gt TL WN721N TL WN722N TL WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Security Type Select the security type from the list Three options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 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 successf
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