TP-Link TL-WDN3200 User's Manual
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1. Uca p obs 23 PONO io ors ttu tese sete Lu REM MILI UI EM 23 m eb late teu uu 23 4 1 1 1 Add a profile in Infrastructure 23 4 1 1 2 Adda profile ad hoc 25 22 MOI a DEOMO astu eoa eMe v DM M I 27 4 1 9 JDele te po bte ERA D ER 27 SPR ANC o ate 28 4 9 a eee 29 Chapter AP MOGG dade cw drew de n ER 30 Chapter 6 Uninstall 33 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your 33 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your 34 a 36 Appendix GIOSS E I 37 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available One TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide USB cable One Resource CD for TL WDN3200 including TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information2. Lo L TP LINK 3FBAC2 11 2 46 Figure 3 1 2 Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply select the wireless network name and click Connect SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network The adapter will TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter automatically connect to your target network next time and automatically save it as a profile if you tick Connect automatically TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status bes WPS Network Name SSID Network TP LINK FC6C3B CEC324 TP LINK BF50FC TP LINK BF503A TP LINK 89730 TP LINK 523687 Network Profile Security wPA WPA2 Personal 4 Connect automatically None None None None None None Figure 3 2 Advanced Channel Signal 9 2 46 11 2 46 6 2 46 11 2 4G 9 2 46 6 2 46 5 2 4 If word None appears behind the SSID this means the network to be connected is not security enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key 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 status WPS Network Name SSID TP LINK Network TP LINK_FC6C3B TP LINK_CEC324 TP LINK BF50FC TP LINK BF503A TP LINK 89730 TP LINK
3. Profile Name TP LINK Network Network Name SSID TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Rate 150Mbps Channel 9 2 4G Encryption Type AES AP 94 0C 6D 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 802 IP Address 192 168 1 100 Signal Strength a u 100 Excellent Figure 3 6 3 2 To connect using WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly If the wireless router supports WPS or QSS Quick Secure Setup you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the WPS button on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR2543ND for example Figure 3 7 2 Press the WPS button on the adapter There are two ways 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 9 appears 12 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Figure 3 8 Configuring the wireless network searching for an available network Figure 3 9 2 Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect TP LINK The Rellable Choice 2 Status WPS Network Gy This application will guide you
4. Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK Networkl Security enabled network A TP LINK 1BOF28 Security enabled network Infra_KeyTest Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Cancel Figure 3 21 3 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key 19 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter e Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for TP LINK Network1 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase 7 Display characters If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK Networkl insert it now Connect Cancel Figure 3 22 4 You have successfully connected to the network now and can surf the Internet now e ur Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK Network1 Start this connection automatically Figure 3 23 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 WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Open Radio OFF Switch ta T
5. China CONTENTS 22 1 Chapter 1 Product OVerVIe W 55 2599 iuto swa Duo E pes v Eoo Qun vote petes 2 ET cuello op 2 EC NE uUi eer Dc S 2 1 3 siabdware OVelVieW 0 oic cdi taies osito OP oS su CM afe eie 3 Chapter 2 4 2 1 ardawareJnstallator a e 4 2 2 SOMWare INSTANAUON ee i e bs uu EE 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 2 2 2 9 321 WOrCONMSCHUS ING TWOU Em 9 3 2 TO CONMECE USING WPS eiui 12 3 2 1 Push Button Configuration 12 322 PNM OG ds eco deu R tetas 14 3 2 2 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 14 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP nena 19 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless 2 17 IME OWS Em 17 949 2 JDVIFIdOWS VISIO os eade Rost duo 18 25 2 VVIFIdOWS X P 20 Chapter 4
6. 523687 Network Profile Security wPA WPA2 Personal 4 Connect automatically None None None None None None Figure 3 3 Advanced Channel 9 2 46 11 2 4G 6 2 4G 11 2 4G 9 2 4G 6 2 46 5 2 4 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 point then click OK to continue Or push the WPS QSS button on your router if your router features the WPS QSS function to quickly build a connection without having to 10 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter TL WDN3200 enter a key Please input the password Secu rity Key dot Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router OK Cancel Figure 3 4 4 You have successfully connected to your network and can surf the Internet now Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TP LINK_Networkl Figure 3 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 5 wireless mode 11 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice bre Status WPS Network
7. TL WDN3200 SoftAP mode E ON Power Save mode ON Figure 4 8 28 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 4 3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter Right click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list The actual UI WFF Driver version may differ from that the figure below Please refer to the actual interface of the product TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility version 1 4 2 004 WFF version 1 3 0 0 Driver version 3 2 6 0 Copyright C 2011 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 9 29 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band 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 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 an
8. gek more information TP LIMK 254350 2 Set up a wireless network For a hame or small office 1 5 Security enabled wireless network WPAZ Related Tasks 9 TP LIMK LH3A52 dp 5 Security enabled wireless network WPAZ networking TP LINK_Network1 qz Change the order of preferred networks Security enabled wireless network WPAZ To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter Change advanced additional information settings WRS541 E Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 28 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 TP LINK Network requires network key also called WEP key or key network key helps prevent unknown intruders Fram connecting to this network Type the key and khen click Connect Confirm network key Connect Cancel Figure 3 29 22 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WDN3200 adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WDN3200 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 click
9. 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 Network Profile Name SSID Network Type Security Connected Home TP LINK 012345 Infrastructure WPA PSKAVPA No Add Modify Remove Figure 4 3 4 1 1 2 Adda profile in ad hoc mode If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting Profile Name Home 2 SSID TP LINK E31F82 Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc Band 5Ghz Security Type WEP Key Index 4 Security Key EEE Show characters Start this connection automatically Save Cancel 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 Coffee Shop The same name is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words gt 9510 Select the target network from the drop down list 25 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter gt Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc gt Band This item determines which operating frequency
10. methods Method One Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly Method Two Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable When the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel 2 2 Software Installation The 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 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WDN3200 There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin di un at TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice Wireless N Product Browse CD EXIT Figure 2 1 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard For a TP LINK TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on pour computer To continue click Hest T Figure 2 2 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Choose a setup type It is recommended to select Install TP LINK Wi
11. the drop down list gt Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc Security Type Select the security type from the list 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 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 gt Save Click Save to save your settings 24 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Complete the above settings the Profile page should looks like the following figure To connect to a desired network
12. through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Figure 3 10 13 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 3 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Click OK to finish the WPS connection Configuring the wireless network successfully connected to the network by WPS Figure 3 11 3 2 2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way 3 2 2 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1 Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router In the empty field beside PIN enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router here takes 13492564 for example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue 14 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice 2 Status Network Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network WPS Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push t
13. will be used Two options available 2 4Ghz and 5Ghz It is recommended that your computers and devices running video and voice applications use the 5Ghz band while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web use the 2 4Ghz band e 2 4Ghz You can use the 2 4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like gaming consoles laptops DVRs ect e 5Ghz This band is less crowded and is used for time sensitive music video streaming or gaming Using this band can avoid interference with 2 4GHz networks or noisy devices like cordless phones and microwave ovens Security Type Select the security type from the list Two options are available WEP and None None stands for no security It is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network Encryption Type If you select None as the Security Type the Encryption Type will be None accordingly If you select WEP as the Security Type the Encryption Type will be Open gt Key Index You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits 0 9 a f A F in the specified length e For 64 bit encryption You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 5 ASCII characters For 128 bit encryption You can enter 26 hexadecima
14. 15880 This is a class product In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures National Restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Country Restriction Reason remark General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria None public service Outdoor use limited to Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz 10 mW within band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current France the band 2454 2483 5 relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 MHz If used outside of own premises general authorization is Italy None required General authorization required for network and service Luxembourg None supply not for spectrum This subsection does not apply for the geographical area Norway Implemented within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Russian Federation None 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 inte
15. P LINK wireless configuration Utility Switch ta Saft amp P mode About Exit Figure 3 24 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 26 appears to continue TP LINK The Reliable Choice a Status Network select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility O Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 2 TL WDN3200 c ft AP mode DINI Power Save made A ON Figure 3 25 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration toal OK Cancel Figure 3 26 21 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band 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 Figure 3 27 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 Tasks 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
16. TP LINK User Guide TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Rev 1 0 0 1910010577 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP LINIK 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 This equipment has been tested found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 foll
17. 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 59 Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter without any explanations TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction The adapter is a 802 11n client device designed to deliver a high speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop It has better speed and range with less interference compared to other wireless N adapters thus you can get a better Internet experience such as downloading online gaming Internet phone calls and video streaming With the 802 11n technology higher throughput improvements using 2T2R the TL WDN3200 s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b products The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step by step through the installation process and the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection With unmatched wireless performance reception and security pro
18. and 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 37 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 b
19. andwidth 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 a so 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 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 b
20. d select Switch to SoftAP mode Open Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P mode About Exit EN xp LETS ETT 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 Status Select wireless con 8 Use TP LINK W S Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP E Configuration tool mode Wireless network a Please choose a n2 TL WON3200 Cancel Soft4P mode ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 30 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility Please note that the Band option is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista TP LINK The Reliable Choice E c Status Network Profile SoftAP mode ON 7 OFF Internet Connecting Share lCS TP LINK 300Mbps Wireless SSID SoftAP WDN3200 Band Security Type Encryption Type Security Key 1234567890 E Show characters IP Address 169 254 92 45 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 The system will automatically search for all the available connections in your computer and display them in the drop down menu gt SSID Enter the
21. e prompted to push the button on the window if WPS 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 WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Type the network security key Security key 2 You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 47 Figure 3 18 3 You have successfully connected to the network and can surf the Internet now Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LIMK Metworkl Connected NetworkProfile BI9DDE ZLP 8877 AJ 1 0 28 Infra KeyTest TP LINK 1 0 28 TP LINK BI9DDE ZLP TP LINK 887747 10 12 AM 3 29 2011 NL Figure 3 19 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 18 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 1 Open the wireless utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below Select Connect to a network Mot Connected ww You are currently not 4 connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 21 10 04 Figure 3 20 2 utility will display any available wireless networks your area Select the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect La Connect to a network Select a network to connect to
22. es TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features 4 Click Finish TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back Cancel 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click All programs gt TP LINK 34 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 6 Internet Explorer Microsoft Default Manager E Windows DVD Maker Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center english Windows Media Player e Windows Update XPS Viewer Accessories Coupons di Games di HP Maintenance Docurnents Pictures di Microsoft Silverlight Computer 11 Mobile Card di Snagit 9 Control Panel Startup 11 TP LINK Devices and Printers Uninstall TL WDN3200Driver di UltralSO Default Programs 4 Help and Support Shut down m Figure 6 1 Device Manager 2 Click Uninstall TL WDN3200 Driver shown in above figure the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 35 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Appendix A Specifications Standards IEEE802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 Operating System Windows 7 Windows Vis
23. he button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 43492564 Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 12 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network Current 13492564 Figure 3 13 3 When Figure 3 11 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 15 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Network 2 This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router PIN 07305221 Figure 3 14 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 c
24. ing on the f iconon 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 Rellable Choice Status Network i Advanced Profile Name SSID Network Type Security Connected TP LINK Network TP LIMK Network Infrastructure WPA PSKANPA No 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 4 1 1 1 Add a profile in Infrastructure mode If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting 23 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Profile Name Home 5510 TP LINK_012345 Network Type i Infrastructure 7 ad hoc Security Type WPA PSKWPA2 PSK Encryption TKIP AES security Key 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 is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words gt SSID Select the target network from
25. l digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 13 ASCII characters gt Security Key Enter the passphrase 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 gt 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 26 TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Profile Name Home Home 2 4 1 2 Modify a profile Network SSID TP LINK 012345 TP LINK E31F82 Add TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter j amp hc 22 Advanced Network Type Security Connected WPA PSK VVPA No Open No Infrastructure Ad hoc Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 5 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 Home1 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 Network Type Security Type Encryption Type Start this connection automatically 4 1 3 Delete a profile Home TP LINK 4B7EDA Infra
26. lick Connect Add A New Device amp Enter the new device s PIN PIN 07305221 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Back Figure 3 15 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the WPS 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 16 Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by WPS Figure 3 16 16 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 3 3 To 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 si in your system tray lower right corner as shown in the figure below The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Select the wireless network displayed using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect NetworkProfile B19DDE_ LP ill BB 7A AW 5CD71E all Infra KeyTest 3 TP LINK Networkl AJ Connect automatically TP LINK 1BO F28 ntl ISTE j TPLINK 030407 j 1 11 2 TP LINK 5CD71E M AutoTest m Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 17 2 Ifthe 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 button also called QSS on the router or access point You will b
27. mputers establish a successful connection with your AP gt P Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 32 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Microsoft Default Manager Windows DVD Maker 59 Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center Windows Media Player english Windows Update XPS Viewer Accessories di Coupons Games HP Maintenance 11 Microsoft Silverlight Documents Pictures Music ET TERT 11 Mobile Card Computer Snagit 9 di Startup Control Panel 11 TP LINK TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili Devices and Printers Uninstall TL WDN3200Driver TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Help and Support earch programs and files 2 Sh ut down k 2 The following screen will appear 33 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Preparing 5etup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup TF LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility Setup is preparing the InstallShield wizard which will quide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait InstallShield Cancel 3 Click Y
28. name for your softAP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is SoftAP Band This item determines which operating frequency will be used Two options are available 2 4Ghz and 5Ghz It is recommended that your computers and devices running video and voice applications use the 5Ghz band while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web use the 2 4Ghz band e 2 4Ghz You can use the 2 4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like gaming consoles laptops DVRs ect e 5Ghz This band is less crowded and is used for time sensitive music video streaming or gaming Using this band can avoid interference with 2 4GHz networks or noisy devices like cordless phones and microwave ovens gt Security The security type here is set to be WPA2 PSK which is based on 802 1 1i 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 31 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter entering the corresponding key can other co
29. owing 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 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 6
30. rd 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 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 wideb
31. reless Configuration Utility and Driver Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver and you will not be able to manage the networks through TP LINK configuration utility Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Confiquration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type that be Click the type of setup you prefer TP LINK Description Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TF LIME wireless Configuration Utility and driver This i the recommended option Figure 2 3 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 Confiquration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Lac Select the folder where seti TP LINK the Install TP LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to CO TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Figure 2 4 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 5 Click Install to continue the setup TP LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard TP LINK Click Install to begin the installation IF You want to review ar change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel ta exit the wizard Figure 2 5 6 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and D
32. rference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that 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 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 rayonnemen
33. river InstallShield Wizard Setup Status Cancel Figure 2 6 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 7 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete TP LINK lnstallShreld A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to the wizard Back Cancel Figure 2 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon f 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 BD Status WPS Network Profile Advanced Network Name SSID security Channel TP LINK_Network1 Bb wPA WPA2 Personal 9 2 46 TP LINK FC6C3B None 11 2 4G TP LINK CEC324 None 6 2 4G TP LINK BF50FC None 11 2 46 TP LINK BF503A None 9 2 4G TP LINK_ 89730 None 6 2 4G TP LINK 523687 None 5 2 4G TP LINK 3F8AC2 None 11 2 46 Figure 2 8 Note If you have only installed the driver the above configuration page will not pop up You need to use the Windows built in wireless utility to connect to and manage your network TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software s
34. structure None None ad hac Cancel Save Figure 4 6 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 27 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 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 4 To change the power save mode The default option is OFF TP LINK The Reliable Choice RA j i a MPS y M Status WPS Network i Advanced Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 2
35. t et votre corps Korea Warning Statements qup FAME SBS ABE FE se NCC Notice AG HY Th A ES RE OZ GD E vu Ra HIA a Ty amp ny S85 VH Ja ses EE BE o RS HEFT SIR RE BPRS ROA E WES ETHER BSUS HIT USMS IRN MR AH BA LAE Ae ee H ee BC NY TE 0 FIE e UNA BARBA TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No TL WDN3200 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 Directives1999 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 EN 301 893 EN 302 502 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 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
36. ta Windows XP Throughput 300Mbps Maximal 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11n Up to 300Mbps 11a OFDM 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 119 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM CSMA CA with ACK 2 4 2 4835GHz 5 15 5 35GHz 5 745 5 825GHz Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Temperature 40 C 70 C 40 158 F Radio Data Rate Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing 1 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 2 Rules on the use of 5GHz band channels may vary according to different national laws 36 TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Appendix B Glossary gt 802 11a Specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz 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 802 119 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 backwa
37. tection the TL WDN3200 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11n 802 110 IEEE802 11b standards gt Supports WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 data security TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations gt Provides USB 2 0 interface gt Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes gt Good capability on anti jamming gt Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode gt Ease to configure and provides monitoring information gt Supports Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP TL WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 1 3 Hardware Overview LED status Working Status The adapter has connected to a network 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 WDN3200 N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please insert the USB adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD 2 1 Hardware Installation There are two
38. uccessfully 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 WDN3200 uses the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter gt Method Two To connect using WPS Just by pushing the WPS button you can set up a wireless connection quickly under the condition that your router or access point supports WPS also called QSS 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 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 the f icon on your desktop TP LINK The Reliable Choice v status WPS Network i Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK Network1 WPA WPA2 Personal 9 2 46 Fm TP LINK_FC6C3B None 11 2 46 TP LINK_CEC324 None 6 2 46 TP LINK BF50FC None 11 2 4G TP LINK_BF503A None 9 2 46 TP LINK_89730 6 2 46 TP LINK_523687 5 2 4G
39. y 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 38
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