TP-LINK TL-WN8200ND
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1. Security enabled network L TP LINK_1B0F28 Security enabled network L Infra KeyTest Security enabled network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Cancel Figure 3 23 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 fey 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 E Display characters r If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK Networkl insert it now cance Figure 3 24 4 You have now successfully connected to the network 21 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lm ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS e ur Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK Network1 v Start this connection automatically Figure 3 25 3 3 3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Right click on the utility icon in your system tray lower right corner Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Open Radia OFF Switch ta Windows wireless configuration tool Switch ta Saft amp P made About Exit Figure 3 26 Or double click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page Click Advanced in t2. Network NamefSsiD TP LIMI amp Metwork1 Network Type Infrastructure Rate SU0Mbps Channel 1 2 46 Encryption Type AES AP MAC 94 00 6D 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 602 11n IP Address 132 158 1 103 signal Strength M9 O 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 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the WPS RESET button for 2 3 seconds on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR841ND for example Wireless N Router 2 Press the WPS button on the adapter There are two ways gt Method One Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 11 appears 13 TL WN8200ND BRDU LIT IT M ee ATTE ST Ob ow Vo Tei 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 T P L INK The Reliable Choice Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless
3. separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD CE Mark Warning C 1588 This is a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication 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 re
4. 3 1 1 Driver version 1015 7 702 2012 Copyright C 2011 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 9 30 TL WN8200ND WEIT EMi lam eke eae TE H eT SR Ve ETS 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 and select Switch to SoftAP mode Open Radio OFF Switch to SofAP mode About Exit EN xp gez v 5 MA PNL 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 Pi E y Ya Status ofi Advanced select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP Wireless network a
5. in two minutes Figure 3 16 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 17 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete ae TR UE SR Ve ETS Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 19342306 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successtully Figure 3 17 Configuring the wireless network successfully connected to the network by Wes Figure 3 18 3 3 To connect using Windows built 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 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 18 TL WN8200ND BRDU EA x Tz ee ATTE ST Ob ow Vo Tei MetworkProfile k B19DDE_ZLP 8877 A7 5CD71E Infra KeyTest NI Connect automatically Connect TPLIMK 030407 TP LINK 5CD71E AutoTest Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 19 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router Or push the WPS button on the router or access point You will be prompted to pus
6. 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 WPS Network 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 25 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM Tz ee TR H eT SR Ve ETS Profile Mame Home aol TP LINK Network v Network Type Infrastructure ad hac security Type wpA PSKMIPA2 PSK wv Encryption Type TEIPJAES v security Key a Show characters Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 2 Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc security Type WPANYPA2 a Encryption Type TKIPIAES Authentication Certificate v Lc Certificate wifi user wWiFi Intermeriate CAe Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 3 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office CoffeeShop The same name is not allowed Please also note that no space is allowed between words gt SSID Select the target network from the drop down list gt Network Type Select the
7. or wireless router PIN 13492564 Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 13 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Searching for an available network 8888898 8899889889889981 8889 Current PIN 13492564 Figure 3 14 3 When Figure 3 12 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device 1 Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router In the field beside PIN you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated Click Connect to continue 16 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS TP LINK The Reliable Choice E 3 KN OF status Network Profile Advanced Wes 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 Open your router s Web based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu Then click Add device and the following figure will appear Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect Add A New Device e Enter the new device s PIM PIN 19342306 Press the button of the new device
8. 1b networks are also referred to as Wi Fi networks 802 11g specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with IEEE 802 11b devices and WEP encryption for security 802 11n 802 11n builds upon previous 802 11 standards by adding MIMO multiple input multiple output MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding The Enhanced Wireless Consortium EWC was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802 11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next generation wireless local area networking WLAN products Ad hoc Network An ad hoc network is a group of computers each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an independent 802 11 wireless LAN Ad hoc wireless computers operate on a peer to peer basis communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point Ad hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS or as peer to peer mode and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip
9. DD A 3 Chapter 2 InstallatlOn s ip od i Erico evel ocn a 4 2 1 Hardware Installation 2 5 na unc t rate e ete sies talea oer aene uta a oe e tuidis S unt ra te neo d Exe 4 Zu O0ltWalre Installallolyzcss cereo tto t ur eu pt e as adi uterus rts oc Pa 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network e eere een 9 9 4 oconnecb sind TAVG US i auos beoe doe udo op a tune Nena at osd oet 9 o2 TOconneebusing VV PS orema set aehedsii na Fed R ERR Deo aed nu nus 13 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method sese eee ee eee 13 T S TOK see ss ee OE ene Oo Nate dd Seta eon en eric ub aout 15 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility eessuesssse 18 TOR MEM aoo T Qe c 18 3 9 2 JP VVIFIdOWS Vistarino cia aee wid ed adc E RR P xoa E de Cp cord toi yb e e v UJ 20 SiO bi VVIBIOOWS 4 sorescsoiustel es baer isi e a ae sate 22 Chapter 4 Ma nagemeht cet E EON Ont eoa OA COR OCA OC M OCA C OD Me ORC EDAD EAE ODD REOS 25 ANM OTT NUES 25 41 Adda 6 0 canse aiea ani aa e a ee dettes 25 412 Modi eiee 27 dko Derete a Doe ern a i e re ted ab eae 28 AZ AONE TNT T T IU a A aE 28 lt H sal TT 29 Ghapter 5 AP MOOG iciessiestiesiieasienriaaiivaciustimaniwat nnaienniedinuaienaiueniueainenineatinaimnineinnts 31 Chapter Uninstall SOIDWOAEFGO istae res rai eee oe toc EXT etw S Hs x ln 33 6 1 Uninstall the utility software fro
10. ETS Setup Type Description Install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TF LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This ig the recommended option InstallShield Figure 2 3 4 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default Click Next in the screen below to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Select the folder wher Fiere sel Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to T CAV TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 4 5 Click Install to continue the setup TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz e ETC TE H eT SR Ve ETS TP LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the I The wizard is ready to beg TP LINK d y Click Install to begin the installation Fou want to review ar 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 iz installing TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Cancel Figure 2 6 7 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TL
11. T SR Ve ETS Connect If you tick Connect automatically the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status WPS Network ile Advanced Network Mame SSID Security Channel Signal P TP LINK 7CAB2R None 4 2 4G P TP LINK Network 8 WPA2 Personal 9 2 4G JN Connect automatically Connect TP LIMK 130969 None 6 2 4G TP LINK BF134C WPAAWPA2 Enterprise 4 2 46 TP LINK 130919 None 7 2 4G TP LINK 104302 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK_DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 46 Figure 3 2 3 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types 1 Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Personal you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field as shown in Figure 3 3 Or you can push the WPS button on your Router if it features the WPS function to quickly build a connection without entering the security key password Please input the password Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 3 Note The security key password can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point 10 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz ee tebe SR Ve ETS 2 Wireless network of WPA WPA2 Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA WPA2 Enterpris
12. TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz E econ eae aig 1 H eT SR Ve ETS Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty two character maximum alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other all devices must be configured with the same SSID This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit or 152 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard To gain access to a WEP ne
13. TP LINK User Guide TL WN8200ND 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Rev 1 0 0 1910010712 TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TIP LINK is a registered trademark of TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Copyright 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD FCC STATEMENT FC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off a
14. WN8200ND MEIJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete ean TR H eT SR Ve ETS TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete TP LINK lnstallShield A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Finish Cancel Figure 2 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon ET will appear in your system tray To connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status WPS Network i Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal lt TP LINK_7DBC8B None 2 2 46 TP LINK Network WPA2 Personal 13 2 4G TP LINK_ 130969 None 6 2 46 TP LINK 012345 None 10 2 4G TP LINK 130919 None 7 2 4G TP LINK 1043C2 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 4G ChinaMet qvzZ WPA2 Personal 1 2 4G Figure 2 8 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods gt Method One To connect using TWCU TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TL WN8200ND uses the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides you an easy interface to co
15. d correctly 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 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WN8200ND There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin pamm TL WN8200ND WEI EH x Tz lam eke eae TE H eT SR Ve To Tg TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice Wireless N Product User Guide etup Assistant will guide you to set up your new router through a few Browse CD D EXIT Figure 2 1 2 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Bre Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINK TP LIME wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard wall install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer To continue click Mert Tm Figure 2 2 3 Choose a setup type lt is recommended to select Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver Click Next to continue TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae TR H eT SR Ve
16. dapter switch mode Please choose a wireless network adapte SoftAP mode ia ON Power Save mode i ON Figure 5 2 31 TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM s Tz lam econ eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status WPS Network rofi Advanced Soft AP DU Me ON OFF Internet Connecting Share ICS Local Area Connection SSID SofAP security Type WPA2 PSK Encryption Type AES Security Key 12345678 7 Show characters IP Address 192 168 123 1 Figure 5 3 gt SoftAP mode Select to enable or disable the function gt Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet gt SSID Enter the name for your soft AP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is tp link gt Security Type 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 in
17. e 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 Authentication rues User Mama user Password Show characters Cancel Figure 3 5 3 Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None that is no security is set you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration 11 TL WN8200ND WELIT EA ni lam ee A TTC ST H TSR Vo Tei 4 Please wait a few minutes for the connection process Connecting to TP LINK Metworkl Figure 3 6 5 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TP LINK Network1 Figure 3 6 To view more information about the network currently connected click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type link quality and wireless mode 12 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae aig T R US SR Ve ETS TP LINK The Reliable Choice HM o N Status WPS Network Profile Mame TP LINK Network
18. etrability making that you don t have to be physically tethered to the walls or floors to access the Internet It features its high receive sensitivity which could let you move further away from the access point while still maintaining the same wireless signal In this case using TL WN8200ND means that you don t have to move the laptop like a divining rod and you can easily pick up the network with its strong sensitivity The TL WN8200ND s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b products The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step by step through the installation process and the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection With unmatched wireless performance reception and security protection the TL WN8200ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b standards Supports WPA WPA2 data security IEEE802 1x authentication TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatical
19. h 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 a Connect to a Metwork Type the network security key Security key 6666666666 Figure 3 20 You have now successfully connected to the network 19 TL WN8200ND BRDU EA x Tz ee T ATTE STU ow Vo Tei Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Networkl Connected NetworkProtile BLSDDE_ LP S877 AJ 1B0F28 Infra Kev Test TP LINK 1BOF28 TP LINK BI9DDE ZLP D TP LINK 8877A7 MW Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM EN B oF d af IP owl Soo on Figure 3 21 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Open the wireless utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below Select Connect to a network Not Connected LE You are currently not connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center 2 EE MEN DEDE Figure 3 22 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect 20 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae aig ott H eT SR Ve ETS GS Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Show All Wireless Network Connection 6 mi TP LINK Metworkl
20. he tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below Click OK when Figure 3 28 appears to continue 22 TL WN8200ND WEINI EA nie lam ee A TTC ST Ob ow 15 Tei TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status WPS 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 TL VINB200ND cnuft amp P made Q ON OFF Power Save mode Oon OFF Figure 3 27 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration toal Figure 3 28 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Wetwork Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks R JW 1 SR K X seb AM Figure 3 29 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button 23 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae aig 1 H eT SR Ve ETS i Wireless Network Connection 32 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network r Refresh network list Click an item in the list below bo connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LIMK 254350 x Set up a wireless network pw Q For a home or small office 1 EH Secur
21. ity enabled wireless network WPA Related Tasks TP LINK_CB3452 i E it Security enabled wireless network WPA networking i TP LINK_Network1 fy Change the order of x preferred networks Wi Security enabled wireless network WPAZ ge Idus Taa To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter settings additional information WRS541 amp Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 30 If the network is security enabled you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below If not you will connect to the network directly without entering a key Wireless Network Connection The network TP LINK Network requires a network key also called a WEP key or WP Kev A network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Connect Cancel Network key Confirm network key Figure 3 31 24 TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz eL ETC TR Obl SR Ve ETS Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN8200ND adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN8200ND adapter uses the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter Double clicking on the icon on your desktop will start the utility 4 1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places
22. ly adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides USB interface Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes Good capability on anti jamming Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode Easy to configure and provides monitoring information Supports Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 2 5dBi high gain detachable omnidirectional antennas make the performance enhanced VV VV ON ON WV TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz lm ete eae aig T R H eT SR Ve ETS 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 X 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 WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Hardware Installation 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer Because the Adapter gets its power from the host there is no external power supply The LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on LE Note The Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installe
23. m your PC ee ee eee 33 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your HC sese eee 34 Appendix A Specifications eeeeeeeeeseeeeeeree eee 35 Appendix B Glossary cc css ese ee eee eee eee eee 36 TL WN8200ND MEiUU EA nie ace eae Aig TR TSR Ve Tei Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available One TL WN8200ND 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB extension cable One Resource CD for TL WN8200ND including e TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information Y Y V 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 cf Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN8200ND 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter without any explanation TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae TM H eT SR Ve ETS Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction The adapter is a 802 11n client device designed to deliver a high speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop With a faster wireless connection you can get a better Internet experience such as downloading gaming video streaming With high transmission power the TL WN8200ND delivers up to 10 times the range of normal power USB adapter Moreover it is featured with its incredible and strong pen
24. mited warranty If you need service please contact us Avoid water and wet locations This product can be used in the following countries TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Model No TL WN8200ND Trademark TP LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives Directives 1999 5 EC Directives 2006 95 EC Directives 1999 519 EC Directives 2011 65 EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 62311 2008 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 Person who is responsible for marking this declaration i E T d P Pat a s AJ Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Building 24 floors 1 3 4 5 and 28 floors 1 4 Central Science and Technology Park Shennan Rd Nanshan Shenzhen China CONTENTS Package eT L T 1 Chapter T Product OVeEVIe Ws cecidit ecce eee eee eee 2 MM T eyr reier a TEE 2 Me ATAU MIS a 2 to FlardWare OVerVIGW xsiciroxiir tima eto e eio dabei pur ebur dani vb UR Du cR H
25. nce 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 TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD NCC Notice KA GR Dhe ZR ee JEKE Anh ARRERA AN E S ECHOS UA TH 8 A E RELAT RE PE DIRE o RI RIR EEL EHI 04 S EREN TENA KARA TRNA IR L HUI HH E GL EA TIRE TT ae HUTS TRT Pa ELE ES Me ET IR N THR MAH Se IM a BT SB ee A R BC NY AE da HR fh TIS 9 Iponykr CepTUdiKOBaHO 3rigHo c npaBAnaMM cuctemu YkpCETIPO Ha BinnoBinHicTb BNMOTaAM HODMaTMBHMX OOKYMeHTIB Ta BMMOTaM UO nepen6aueHi YUHHUMU 3aKOHOZLaBMMMM aKTaMM YkpalHM Safety Information e When product has power button the power button is one of the way to shut off the product when there is no power button the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source e Dont disassemble the product or make repairs yourself You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the li
26. nd on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
27. 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 Three options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WEP and None The security type should be the same as on your router or access point otherwise you will not be able to build a 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 26 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS LE Note You will see Figure 4 2 if you selected the security type WPA PSK WPA2 PSK while if you selected the security type WPA WPA2 Enterprise Figure 4 3 will be displayed Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point Security Key Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it Start this connection automatically check this box to automatically connect to this network next time Save Click Save to save your settings Ha
28. nnect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter gt Method Two To connect using WPS By this method you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports 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 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 a icon on your desktop or the E icon in your system tray TP LINK The Reliable Choice z 2 U g LS Status WPS Network i Advanced Network Mame SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK 7CAB2B5 Mane d 2 4 TP LINK Network WPA2 Personal 13 2 4G TP LINK 130969 None 6 2 4G TF LIMK BF134C WPAJANPA2 Enterprise 4 2 46 TP LINK 130919 Mone 7 2 4G TP LINK 1043C2 WPA WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TPLINK DATA TRANS WPA Personal 11 2 4G TP LINK D84F73 WEP 7 2 46 Figure 3 1 2 The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network name SSID and click TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz E eke eae TR H e
29. or chipping code Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers However to an intended receiver i e another wireless LAN endpoint the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal and interference is inherently rejected ignored FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS continuously changes hops the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo random set of channels Because a fixed frequency is not used and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns interception of FHSS is extremely difficult Infrastructure Network An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an 802 11 wireless LAN In infrastructure mode the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set ESS Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks 36
30. reless configuration tool Here you can decide which tool to use either the TP LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool This option is available only in Windows XP 2 To switch to another wireless network adapter Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop down menu if the adapters are supported by this utility 3 To switch to SoftAP mode Once enabled the adapter will be able to work as an AP 4 To change the power save mode 28 TL WN8200ND WEINI EA nie lam ee A TTC ST Ob ow 15 Tei TP LINK The Reliable Choice a n amp es Status WPS Network Advanced select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility O Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter wireless Network Connection TL VINB200ND cnuft amp P made Q ON OFF Power Save mode Oon OFF Figure 4 7 4 3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter Right click on the Mill icon in your system tray and select About from the list Open Radio OFF Switch to Saft amp P made Exit NT P 6 12 2012 Figure 4 8 29 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz Ee TR H eT SR Ve ETS TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UI version 1 4 9 en 008 WFF version 1
31. router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network 14 TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae TR US SR Ve ETS 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 WPS Figure 3 12 3 2 2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way 3 2 2 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1 Open TWCU and click WPS tab Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router In the empty field beside PIN enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router here takes 13492564 for example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue 15 TL WN8200ND WEINI EA nie lam exes eam TTC ST Ob ow Vo Tei TP LINK The Reliable Choice a 2 Status WPS Network C This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Flease 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
32. stead of the default key 12345678 Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP gt IP Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 32 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam ete eae TR H eT SR Ve ETS Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Windows Media Player a Windows Update ia XPS Viewer English Documents di Accessories di Coupons l Pictures L DAEMON Tools Lite Music di Maintenance di Microsoft Office di Microsoft Silverlight Computer di Snagit 9 Games Control Panel Devices and Printers 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 33 TL WN8200ND WELIT EA nie lam ee A TTC TM Ob ow Vo Tei InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling T P LINK Wireless Configuration Utility c Back Finish Cancel Figure 6 3 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TL WN8200ND Driver E Windows Media Pla
33. twork you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily Wi Fi A trade name for the 802 11b wireless networking standard given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA 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 37
34. ving 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 TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Profile Name Network Type Security Connected TP LINK Network1 Infrastructure WPA PSK WPA Office TP LIMK BF134C Infrastructure s VPAAVPAZ CoffeeShop TP LINK CB3A52 Infrastructure None Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 4 4 1 2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page For instance you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home After all the changes click Save to make the changes take effect 2 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam lt AERAR SR Ve ETS Profile Name Home SSID TP LINK Network 1 ka Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 5 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 6 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 To select wi
35. yer e Windows Update 4 XPS Viewer English N C Documents N Coupons L DAEMON Tools Lite di Games Music Ji HP di Maintenance Microsoft Office Microsoft Silverlight Computer di Snagit 9 J Startup Control Panel Pictures Games TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili Devices and Printers Uninstal 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 34 TL WN8200ND MEJUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae TE H eT SR Ve ETS Appendix A Specifications IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b Wi fi Protected Setup WPS Button Throughput Tx 150Mbps Rx 300Mbps 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11n Up to 300Mbps 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 11g O0FDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Radio Data Rate Data Security WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Safety amp Emissions FCC CE Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing 35 TL WN8200ND MEIUU ITEM x Tz lam eke eae ETC TM H eT SR Ve ETS Appendix B Glossary gt 802 11b The 802 11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and WEP encryption for security 802 1
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