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1. passphrase that is on your router Or push the WPS QSS buttonon the router or access 18 TL WN821N TL WN821NC tA A UN 0 point Vou will 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 E Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key IIIITITTIT Figure 3 20 3 You have now successfully connected to the network Wireless Network Connection TP LINK Networki Connected NetworkProfile BLODDE_ LP 8877 AJ 1B0F28 Infra_KeyTest TP UNK_1B0F28 TP LINK B19DDE ZLP TP LIMK 8877A7 Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM 3 29 20 EN ap Figure 3 21 3 3 2 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Click the icon at the bottom of your screen and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen Select your target network and then click Connect 19 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A Networks Wi Fi 3 Network Connect automatically Figure 3 22 2 Ifthe network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter the password network security key and then click Next to continue NEE Te Network Enter the network securitv kev saseessss W You can
2. urn a gere Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction The adapter is a 802 11n client device designed to deliver a high speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop With a faster wireless connection you can get a better Internet experience such as downloading gaming video streaming With the 802 11n technology higher throughput improvements using MIMO multiple input multiple output antennas the adapter s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b products The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step by step through the installation process and the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection With unmatched wireless performance reception and security protection the adapter is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b standards Supports 2 data security IEEE802 1x authentication TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatically
3. 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 under Infrastructure mode Easy to configure and provides monitoring information Supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows 8 1 32 64bit Provides internal antennas TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo 1 3 Hardware Overview LED status The driver has not been installed The adapter s radio has been disabled The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received GF Note When the card failed to connect to a wireless network the LED may be off Please choose your Flashing Slowly network and try to connect again TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo Chapter 2 Installation 21 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 1 sdaivopE MI l A L GF Note The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctiv Click Cancel 2 2 Software Installation The adapter s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7 Wi
4. 24 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A a igo i Wireless Network Connection 32 Network Choose a wireless network q Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Setup a wireless network Q TP LINK 254350 for a home or small office B Security enabled wireless network WPA2 8000 TP LINK CB3A52 Related Tasks 44 lis Security enabled wireless network WPA2 0000 TP LINK Networki i Learn about wireless networking gfe Change the order of gt preferred networks WA Security enabled wireless network WPA2 Pe chaos advanced To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter 2 additional information WR541 9 Security enabled wireless network SOHO AT Figure 3 34 4 Ifthe network is security enabled you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below not you will connect to the network directly without entering a key Wireless Network Connection The network TF LINK MeEwark1 requires a network key also called WEP key WPA network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting Eo this network Type the key and then click Network key Figure 3 35 3 3 5 In Windows 8 1 Windows 8 1 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Click the icon at the bottom of your screen and a network list wi
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6. TF LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TF LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This iz 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 Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Select the folder wt ili Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TP LINK Figure 2 4 Click Install to continue the setup TL WN821N TL WN821NC jat A A UN TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard TP LINK Click Install to begin the installation IF want to review change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to 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 Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Status TP LINK The InstallShield Wizard is installing TP LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver CAMindowssystemae sus XE e Cancel Figure 2 6 7 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TL WN821N TL WN821NC tA A TP LIMK Wireless Config
7. 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 46
8. utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility ey 1 360 Accessories English Coupons DAEMON Tools Lite Games Pictures HP Microsoft Office Microsoft Silverlight m Snagit 9 Startup Computer 12 TP LINK Documents Music Games TP LINK Wireless Configuration Util Control Panel ET Uninstall 300Mbps Wireless USB TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 1 Uninstall Utility 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 2 3 Click Finish when the figure below appears 38 TL WN821N TL WN82INC A M iere Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has Finished uninstalling TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility E Back Finish Cancel Figure 6 3 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs TP LINK and then click Uninstall 300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver e 360 Jd Accessories English di Coupons DAEMON Tools Lite a Pictures HP di Maintenance Microsoft Office Microsoft Silverlight di Snagit 9 Sta
9. 273 Infrastructure Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 4 1 2 Modifva profile Vou mav edit an existing profile bv clicking the Modifv 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 Home SSID TPLINK Nebworkl Network Type Infrastructure ad hac Security Type None Encryption Mone Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 9 33 TL WN821N TL NN821NC IKUNU bor Ba AV IN Er 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 Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 10 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 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 wil
10. AP WPA2 PSK 5 Security Type Encryption Type Security Key 12345678 4 Show characters IP Address 192 168 137 1 Figure 5 3 SoftAP mode Select to enable or disable the function Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet SSID Enter the name for your soft AP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is tp link Security Type The security type here is set to be WPA2 PSK which is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP It was designed to improve the security features of WEP WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection You needn t make any configuration here Encryption Type The encryption type here is set to be AES Security Key Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678 Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP IP Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 37 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 In Windows XP Vista 7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 here we just use Windows as an example 6 1 1 Uninstall the
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12. LE P INK User Guide TL WN821N TL WN821NC 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter TL WN821N TL WN821NC Rev 4 2 0 1910011080 COPVRIGHT 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 O 2014 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com 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 interfer
13. also connect Fid bv pushing the button on the router Figure 3 23 SF Note Vou can also push the WPS QSS button on vour router as hinted Vou can also connect bv pushing the button on the router Then click Next to continue 3 When Connected appears behind the SSID as shown below you have successfully connected to the target network Networks Wi Fi 3 Network Connected ll Figure 3 24 20 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo SF Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time vou will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices Please select Yes or No according to your Internet environment Network Do vou want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks Figure 3 25 3 3 3 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users mav use the built in wireless utilitv Follow the steps below 1 Open the wireless utilitv bv right clicking on the wireless computer icon in vour svstem trav as shown in the figure below Select Connect to a network Mot Connected mi You are currently not a connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 10 04 Figure 3 26 The utility will display any available wireless networks in you
14. ase choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 13492564 Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 13 2 adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Searching for an available network LLLLILLLLILLIILLLILLLLLLLLL Current PIM 134925654 Figure 3 14 3 When Figure 3 12 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device 1 Open IWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router In the field beside PIN you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated Click Connect to continue 16 TL WN821N TL WN821NC EB a igo TP LINK The Reliable Choice ba T E Network Profile Advanced Gy This application will quide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 15 2 Open your 5 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 the
15. e Reliable Choice T 3 L Network Advanced Protile Name TP LINK Network Network TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Rate IDUMbps Channel 1 2 46 Encryption Type AES AP 94 00 6D 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 8D2 11n IP Address 192 158 1 103 oignal Strength M 100 Excellent Figure 3 8 3 2 To connect using WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly If the wireless router supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup or QSS you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method SF Note For win 8 1 users please refer to 3 3 5 In Windows 8 1 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the WPS RESET button for 2 3 seconds on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR841ND for example Wireless N Router 13 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ucc a igo 2 Press the WPS button on the adapter There are two ways Method One Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 11 appears Figure 3 9 Method Two Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect TP LINK The Reliable Choice CA This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Fleas
16. e choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 3 adapter will be connecting to the target network 14 TL WN821N TL WN821NC jat A A a igo Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network Cancel Figure 3 11 4 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by wes Figure 3 12 3 2 2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 2 Entera 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 IWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router In the empty field beside PIN enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router here takes 13492564 for example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue 15 TL WN821N TL WN821NC jat A A UN TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Network Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Ple
17. eless router or access point select Infrastructure as the Network Type and if you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc as the Network Type Then the screen bellow will appear Follow the instructions below to finish the setting 29 TL WN821N TL WN821NC EB a igo Profile CoffeeShopi Soll TF LINK 352730 Network Infrastructure security Type WEP Encryption Type open Key Index 1 ASCIL B4 v Security Key Show characters C Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 2 Profile CoffeeShop SSID TP LINK_1 30969 Network Type 9 Infrastructure ad hoc security Type WEP Encryption Open Shared Key Index ASCIL B4 C Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 3 Profile Mame aol TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure security WPA PSKMIPA2 PSK Encryption TKIPJAES cecurity Kew Shaw characters C Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 4 30 TL WN821N TL WN821NC RET A A a igo Prafile Office 550 TF LINK BF134C gt Network Type Infrastructure Q ad hac Encryption TEIPJAES Authentication Certificate Certificate wifi user WiFi Intermediate CA w Start this connection automaticall
18. ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorientor 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 di
19. entication Select a type of authentication either certificate or password GF Note In the security type of WPA WPAZ Enterprise you will see Figure 4 5 if you choose certificate as the authentication you will see Figure 4 6 if you choose password as the authentication Certificate If you select certificate as your Authentication then you need to specify your certificate from the drop down list here User Name Enter the name of the enterprise network Password Enter the password for the enterprise network 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 Having completed the above settings the Profile page should look like the following figure To connect to a desired network just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect button on the bottom of the window Then click OK in Figure 4 8 to activate the profile 32 TL WN821N TL WN821NC EB a igo TP LINK The Reliable Choice a Status WPS Network Protile Name 550 Network Type Security Connected Loffeeshopi TP LINK 35273C ad hoc Coffeeshop TP LINK 150969 Infrastructure Open Shared TP LINK Metwork1 Infrastructure WPA PSEKANVPA Office TP LINK BF503A Infrastructure 2 office TP LINK 35
20. etworking 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 0555 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 stat
21. etworks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network name SSID and click Connect If you tick Connect automatically the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time TP LINK The Reliable Choice z Status WPS Network Mame SSID TF LINK TP LIMK Networki TP LINK 130969 TF LIMI BF134C TP LINK 130919 TP LINK 104302 TPLINK DATA TRANS Network Advanced Security Channel Signal 7 Mone 4 2 4 t WPA2 Personal 9 2 46 Connect automatically Connect 6 2 46 WPAANPA2 Enterprise 4 2 45 None 7 2 4G WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G WPA Personal 11 2 46 Figure 3 2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Personal you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field as shown in Figure 3 3 Or you 10 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A a igo can push the WPS QSS button on vour Router if it features the WPS QSS function to quickly build a connection without entering the security key password Please input the password Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Cancel Figure 3 3 Note The security key password can be found on the configuration page
22. ing the TP LINE Wireless Configuration InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 7 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has Finished uninstalling TP LIME Wireless Configuration Utility Back Cancel Figure 6 8 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 Enter the Metro interface right click any blank place in the Metro interface then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface click All apps Find the TP LINK application and click Uninstall 300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver 41 TL WN821N TL WN821NC unc 0 Apps aA Steps Recorder TP LIMK Wireless Sticky Notes ip Configuration Uninstall 300Mbps Wireless Adapter Driver EJ be 87 md OWS Fax and i E e c 28 Uninstall TP LINK BA Windows Journal Wireless l Figure 6 9 2 Click Ves to start uninstalling the driver software from vour PC Figure 6 10 3 may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Install5 hield Ri Wizard is removing the driver InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 11 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears 42 TL WN821N TL WN821NC RCT A A UN Uninstall Complete TP LINK TO Install5 Wizard has finished U niristallatian Click Finish to exit the wizard p lt Bac
23. istical 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 45 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a iae Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technol
24. k Cancel Figure 6 12 43 TL WN821N TL WN82INC ja tA A Appendix A Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b Wi fi Protected Setup WPS Button QSS Compatible Operating Svstem Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 32 64bit Throughput 300Mbps Maximal 11b 1 2 5 5 1 1 Mbps 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11n Up to 300Mbps 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with Data Securitv WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSKANPA2 PSK Radio Data Rate Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Safety amp Emissions FCC CE Environmental and Physical Working Temperature O C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 40 70 401 158 F Working Humiditv 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Humiditv 5 90 RH 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 44 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A Appendix B Glossarv gt 802 11b The 802 11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum 0555 technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and WEP encrvption for securitv 802 11b networks are also referred to as Wi Fi networks 802 119 specification for wireless n
25. l 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 change the power save mode TP LINK The Reliable Choice Network Profile Advanced select wireless configuration tool e Use TF LINE Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 300Mbps irele onuft amp P mode Q ON OFF Power Save mode Q ON OFF Figure 4 11 34 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A UN 4 3 About The About screen gives vou information about the Driver and Utilitv versions of the adapter Right click on the Mill icon in your system tray and select About from the list Open Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P made Exit l LE ces W 612 2012 Figure 4 12 TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UI version 1 5 11 en 009 WEF version 1 3 2 5 Driver version 1013 0 325 2011 Copyright C 2013 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 13 35 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo 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
26. lectric shock and voiding the limited warranty If you need service please contact us e Avoid water and wet locations This product can be used in the following countries TP LINI K TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter Model No TL WN821N TL WN821NC 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 EN 300 328 V1 8 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 amp EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 50566 2013 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 Person responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2014 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Building 24 floors 1 3 4 5 and 28 floors 1 4 Central Science and Technology Park Shennan Rd Nanshan Shenzhen China CONTENTS PACKAGE centnm 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview 2 1 1 REI 2 Il 2 Ai a fa a ad haha L PE 2 4 HardWare tates fato eaa A dut aaa duda sa on dedu D 3
27. ll appear at the right side of your screen Select your target network and then click Connect 25 TL WN821N TL WN821NC jat 0 Networks Wi FI il TP LINK 7E9744 01 all Connect automaticallv il 729744 02 all Figure 3 36 2 Ifthe network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter the password network security key and then click Next to continue TP LINK 7E9744 01 al Enter the network secunty key You can also connect 4 i by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 37 SF Note 1 You can also push the WPS QSS button on your router as hinted You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Then click Next to continue 2 You can also enter the PIN from your router as hinted Connect using a security key instead Then click Next to continue 26 TL WN821N TL WN821NC tA A ges G NEW il FPT Telecom Enter the PIN from the router label usually 8 digits Cancel Figure 3 38 3 When Connected appears behind the SSID as shown below you have successfully connected to the target network Networks Wi Fi il TP LINK_ E9 744 01 TP LIMK 7 29744 E Figure 3 39 8 Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time you will be asked whether to connect to devices Please select Yes or No according to yo
28. n click Connect Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 14342306 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 16 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the WPS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapter s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 18 Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN 19342 305 Press the button af the new device in twa minutes Connect successfully Figure 3 17 17 TL WN821N TL WN821NC jat A A UN 0 Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by ws Figure 3 18 3 3 Toconnectusing Windows built in wireless utilitv 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 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 BIS9DDE ZLP er TAs Infra KeyTest Networkl Connect automatically TP LIMK 1BOF28 E n TI TPLINK 030407 tal TP LINK 5CD71E al Auto Test a Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 19 2 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key
29. n your wireless router or access point before configuring your 31 TL WN821N TL WN821NC uci a igo wireless adapter While in ad hoc mode it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network G Note In Infrastructure mode you will see Figure 4 3 if you selected the security type WEP you will see Figure 4 4 if you selected the security type WPA PSK WPA2 PSK While if you selected the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise Figure 4 5 or Figure 4 6 will be displayed In ad hoc mode you will see Figure 4 2 if you selected the security type WEP Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point 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 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 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 13 ASCII characters 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 Auth
30. ndows 8 Windows 8 1 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 TL WN821N TL WN821NC 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter s TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice 4 User Guide Browse CD EXIT Figure 2 1 2 InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard are Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINK TP LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer Ta continue click Next Figure 2 2 3 Choose a setup type It is recommended to select Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver Click Next to continue 5 TL WN821N TL WN821NC RCT A c aUis TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup select the setup type that TP LINK Click the type of setup you prefer Install Driver Description Install
31. of your Router or Access Point 2 Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication either certificate or password With Certificate as your authentication you need to select one specific certificate from the drop down list as shown in Figure 3 4 With Password as your authentication you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field as shown in Figure 3 5 Authentication Certificate v Certificate Cancel Figure 3 4 11 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A 0 User Marne user Password Show characters Figure 3 5 3 Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None that is no security is set you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration 4 Please wait a few minutes for the connection process Connecting to TP LINK_Network1 Figure 3 6 5 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected ta TF LINE Networkl Close Figure 3 7 12 TL WN821N TL WN821NC tA A NU 6 To view more information about the network currently connected click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type link quality and wireless mode TP LINK Th
32. ogv is a wideband radio frequencv 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 0555 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 network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must
33. r area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect 21 TL WN821N TL WN821NC Rer A A aUis ko 12 lt gt Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Show All ET L A Wireless Network Connection 6 A E TP LINK Networkl Securitv enabled network Security enabled network Ks TP LINK 180F28 A Infra KevTest Securitv enabled network E Cancel Figure 3 2 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key G 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 LINK_Network1 insert it me rd now Figure 3 28 4 You have now successfully connected to the network 22 TL WN821N TL WN821NC Rer A A aUis G gt Connectto a network Successfully connected to TP LINK Networki Save this network Start this connection automatically Figure 3 29 3 3 4 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Follo
34. rom your 38 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your 39 0 2 Ari VVAFIOOWS Cape Do ada 40 6 2 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 40 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 41 Appendix Specifications am ve tcu vex Vus aa ERN ERE ER 44 Appendix 55 ii 45 TL WN821N TL WN821NC A UN Contents Please verifv that the package contents below are available One TL WN821N TL WN821NC 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB cable or USB cradle One Resource CD for TL WN821N TL WN821NC including TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information Make sure that above items are contained in the package If any of the above items damaged or missing please contact vour distributor GF Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN821N TL WN821NC 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanation TL WN821N and TL WN821NC are sharing this User Guide For simplicity we will take TL WN821N for example throughout this User Guide TL WN821N and TL WNS821NC just differ the packing materials so all figures in this User Guide are those of TL WN821N TL WN821N TL WN821NC
35. router however other wireless capable devices also want to share the Internet Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router With this feature a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless capable devices to connect to it To switch to this mode right click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode Radio OFF Switch to Soft4P mode About Exit EM Xi nz Jy 1 h rivi 3 24 20 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 2 1 Ul Pi 22 Status WPS Metwork i Advanced select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP Wireless network adapter switch mode Please choose a wireless network adapter SoftAP mode ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 36 TL WN821N TL WN821NC tA A UN 0 The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utilitv TP LINK The Reliable Choice Network ON OFF Internet Connecting Share ICS Local Area Connection 551 Soft
36. rtup Lomputer Documents Music Games P LINK Wireless Configuration Uti Control Panel Uninstall 300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Config Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 4 Uninstall Driver 2 Following the steps then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 39 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo 6 2 In Windows 8 8 1 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 Here we just use Windows 8 as an example 6 2 1 Uninstall the utilitv software from vour PC 1 Enter the Metro interface right click any blank place in the Metro interface then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface click All apps Find the TP LINK application and click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Apps B Steps Recorder TP LIMK Wireless ies Sticky Notes p i onfiguration Uninstall 300Mbps Windows Fax and Wireless USE _ Scan Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Saab Wireless dows Journal Figure 6 5 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC Figure 6 6 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process 40 TL WN821N TL WN821NC RCT A A Setup Status InstallShield Wizard is remov
37. settings related to the wireless adapter Method Two To connect using WPS By this method you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands Method Three To connect using Windows built in wireless utility Windows users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network For specific operations please go to To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 1 To connect using TWCU not available in Windows 8 1 SF Note For win 8 1 users please refer to 3 3 5 In Windows 8 1 1 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen If the utility page does not pop up you can also launch the utility by double clicking on the f icon on vour desktop or the ES icon in your system tray TL WN821N TL WN821NC a iae TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status WPS Network Name SSID TF LIMI 7 CAB2b TP LINK Networki TP LINK 130963 TP LINK BF134C TP LINK 130919 TP LINK 104302 TPLINK DATA TRANS DS4F 7S C Network Profile Advanced Security Channel Signal 7 None 4 2 46 WPA2 Personal 13 2 46 6 2 46 WPAANPA2 Enterprise 4 2 46 None 7 2 4G WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 46 WPA Personal 11 2 4G WEP 7 2 4G Figure 3 1 The Network page will display all wireless n
38. stance CE Mark Warning 1588 This is a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Korea Warning Statements dep FAME 28 AREA 7549 Vs NCC Notice amp BSMI Notice IRE CURES ERE
39. ur Internet environment 27 TL WN821N TL WN821NC IKUNU AV I Eri il IP LINK E9 44 01 all Do you want to find PCs devices and content on this network and automaticallv connect to devices like printers and TVs We recommend that you do this on your home and work networks Figure 3 40 28 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN821N TL WN821NC adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN821N TL WN821NC 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 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 Reliable Choice Status Network i Advanced Profile Name Network Type Security Connected Figure 4 1 4 1 1 Add a profile To add a profile click the Add button on the bottom of the screen Then the configuration window will appear If you are connecting to a wir
40. uration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete TP LINK lnstallS hield H f Ww izard has finished Installation Click Finish ta exit the wizard Figure 2 7 Finish Cancel After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in vour svstem trav connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Reliable Choice E Status WPS Network Profile Network Name SSID Security Advanced Channel Signal TP LIMK Networki n WPA WPA2 Personal TP LINK 35273C Mone TP LINK 3527 WPA WPA2 Personal TP LINK WPA2 Enterprise tplink TP LINK 86A3E7 WPA2 Personal spark bro WPA2 Personal TP LINK_66A3 WPA2 Personal Figure 2 8 4 2 46 antl 6 2 46 6 2 46 5 2 46 1 2 46 11 2 46 1 2 46 1 2 46 TL WN821N TL WN821NC ja tA A a igo Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods Method One To connect using TWCU TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TL WN821N TL WN821NC 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
41. w the steps below 1 Right click on the utility icon in your system tray lower right corner Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Open Radio OFF Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Switch ta sottAF mode About Exit Figure 3 30 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 32 appears to continue 23 TL WN821N TL WN821NC EB a igo TP LINK The Reliable Choice E Status WPS Network Advanced select wireless configuration tool e 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 300Mbps SotAP made Q ON 8 OFF Power Save mode Q ON 9 OFF Figure 3 31 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration tool Figure 3 32 2 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks H n ul Figure 3 33 3 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button
42. y Cancel Figure 4 5 Profile Mame office SSID TP LINK 35273 Network Infrastructure O ad hoc security Type VUPAMIPA Encryption TKIPJAES Authentication Password User office Password Shaw characters C Startthis connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 6 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g CoffeeShop Home Office The same name is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words gt 9510 Select the target network from the drop down list gt Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc gt Security Type Select the security type from the list In Infrastructure mode four options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WEP and None In ad hoc mode two options are available WEP and None The security type should be the same as on your router or access point otherwise you will not be able to build a successful connection WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point None stands for no security In Infrastructure mode it is recommended to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK o

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