TP-LINK TL-WN823N
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1. Status Network This application will quide you through configuring your wireless network WPS Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network searching for an available network Figure 3 8 13 TL WN823N BUY est il ta TA Tig A RUE Adapter 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 9 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 TP LINK The Rellabie Choice status Network Profile Advanced CJ This application will guide you through configuri2. 5 Click Install to continue the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Pro The wizard is ready to begir TP LINK 7 fi Click Install ta begin the installation If You Wank ta review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Figure 2 5 TL WN823N BU eye Tg A RER Adapter 6 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes Setup Status TP LINK The InstallShield Wizard is installing TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield __ Cancel Figure 2 6 7 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup InstallShield Wizard Complete lnstallShreld A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish ta exit the wizard c Cancel Figure 2 7 TL WN823N KID Teoma Tig A RUE Adapter 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray To connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Rellabie Choice a ren pr amp ot Status WPS Network Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK Network tA WPA WPA2 Personal 10 2 4G fl TP LINK 2 4GHz 13098E t WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 ili TP LINK _seantest No
3. For a home or small office Related Tasks U Learn abouk wireless networking de Change the order of preferred networks gt Change advanced settings sia if TL WN823N KIM Isfel ta TA a A RUE Adapter Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LINK_ 254350 li Security enabled wireless network WPA TP LINK_CB3452 it Security enabled wireless network WPA TP LINK_Network1 ia Security enabled wireless network WPAZ To connect ta this network click Connect You might need to enter additional information WR541 E Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 27 4 Ifthe 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 WPA kexi A network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting ta this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network key Connect Cancel Figure 3 28 22 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN823N adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN823N adapter uses the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Ut
4. or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks 34 TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini Wireless N USB Adapter gt 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 gt 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 gt WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or
5. 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 Four options are available WPA WPA2 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 gt Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point gt 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 gt Start this connection automatically check this box to automatically connect to this network next time gt Save Click Save to save your settings Complete the above settings the Profile page should 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 24 TL WN823N BU eye Tg TER RUES Adapter TP LINK The Aellable Cho
6. 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 VV VV V WV TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 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 Flashing Slowly TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directiv to the USB port on vour computer G Note The promoted 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 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 WN823N There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin SS tif LLL SOS LL le le auf TP LINK Setup Wiz
7. wireless utility 16 Seo AVI GOW b a A AA 16 3 92 JM VVINQOWS VISTA a i ib nent i usa dite 18 eo mi VIA OM SA LE A A A e aad 20 Chapter A Management ii iii 23 a A e A TA TAT 23 Ati AT ADOBE i Kon ti 23 41 2 MON a profile eee si ie ee a ee ee ee 25 AVS Del t a ProVile iii ori d ana 25 CANON AOC anan a A i es mika tfal 26 Ai Sr ADOUSI Sa eaten Ta i iku in de safa 27 Chapter 3 AP MOQO iii E EE TEE 28 Chapter 6 Uninstall SoftWare i ia 30 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 30 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 31 Appendix A Specifications cccccccssccesccnecnsccnscnscneconecnseenecnscnseonscnsecnsnsensenness 33 Appendix B GIOS SAV ie ne sn nn en sims wuanstasueiwsbae sanneaawennwendscaneauereen 34 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Package Contents Please verifv that all the package contents below are available One TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for TL WN823N including e TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package If any of the above items are damaged or missing please contact your distributor amp Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini
8. your network it is strongly recommended to set a password to your router or access point TP LINK The Aellable Choice Be Status WPS Network Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Securitv Channel Signal 7 TP LINK Metworki tA WPA WPA2 Personal 10 2 46 TP LINK 2 4GHz_13098E WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 TP LINK_1B0F28 None 1 2 46 W Connect automatically TP LINK test None TF LINK seantest None TP LINK 012345 None TP LINK 012347 None Figure 3 3 If there is a lock icon behind the SSID this means the wireless network is secure and the corresponding security type will display You must know the encryption key security settings to connect Input the password which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access point then click OK to continue Or push the QSS WPS button on your router if your router 10 TL WN823N BUY Tey il ta TA Tig A RUE Adapter features the QSS WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key Please input the password Security Key ReRRRA EERE IM Show characters You can also connect by pushing the butten on the router Cancel Figure 3 4 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TF LINK Networki Figure 3 5 To view more information about the network currently connected click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as
9. 07 tal ee ti TP LINK_5CD71E al Auto Test a Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 16 2 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router Or push the WPS button also called QSS on the router or access point You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS QSS function is supported as shown in the figure below If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key L A Connect to a Network Tvpe the network securitv kev Secu rity key TTT Tri iit Cancel Figure 3 17 3 You have now successfully connected to the network 17 TL WN823N BUY Toye il ta TA Tig A RUE 5 Adapter Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Network1 Connected NetworkProfile BIJDDE ZLP Be FAT 1B0F28 Infra_Key Test TP LINK 1B0F28 TP LINK BIDDDE ZLP U TP LINK 8877A7 sill Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM EN B oF d af IP owl rer Figure 3 18 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 Sy You are currently not cm connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ENB 10 04 Figure 3 19 2 The uti
10. 128 bit or 152 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily gt Wi Fi A trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance and the brand name for products using the IEEE 802 11 family of standards gt 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 gt 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 35
11. User Guide TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter l Rev 1 0 0 1910010650 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TIP LINK is a registered trademark of TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Copyright 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com FCC STATEMENT FC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
12. Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction The adapter is a 802 11n client device designed to deliver a high speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop With a faster wireless connection you can get a better Internet experience such as downloading gaming video streaming With the 802 11n technology the IL WN823N 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 g products The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step by step through the installation process and the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection With unmatched wireless performance reception and security protection the TL WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b standards gt Supports WPA WPAZ data security TKIP AES encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides USB 2 0 interface Supports Ad
13. ard The Reliable Choice Wireless N Product Browse CD EXIT Figure 2 1 TL WN823N BU eye Tg tte RER Adapter The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue 2 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINEK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer Ta continue click Next lt Back New Figure 2 2 3 Choose a setup type It is recommended to select Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver Click Next to continue Setup Type Select the setup type that TP LINK f Click the type of setup you prefer Description Install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This is the recommended option InstallShield Figure 2 3 TL WN823N BUY Tey ee il ta TA Tig A RUE Adapter 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 Choose Destination Loc Select the folder wk TP LINK tle Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to Ch ATP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Figure 2 4
14. dows Media Player English of Windows Update XPS Viewer Documents di Accessories DAEMON Tools Lite di Games Music di Maintenance di Microsoft Office di Microsoft Silverlight di Network Print Server Computer Snagit 9 Pictures Games Startu Control Panel ji TP LINK EJ Uninstall TL WN823N Driver EN Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configt Default Programs Devices and Printers Help and Support 2 Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6 4 the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 32 TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A Specifications Noma 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 OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Environmental and Phvsical Working Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Temperature 40 C 7OC 40F 158F Radio Data Rate 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 33 TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix B Glossary gt 802 11b The 802 11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectr
15. e Reliable Choice status Network Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal 7 TP LINK Network tA WPA WPA2 Personal 10 2 46 TP LINK 2 4GHz_13096E tA WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 TP LINK_ seantest None 1 2 46 TP LINK 012345 None 1 2 46 TP LINK 012347 None 1 2 46 TP LINK 1B0OF28 None 1 2 46 TP LINK 012346 None 1 2 46 TP LINK_test None 1 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 and click Connect TL WN823N BUY ee il a TA Tig A RUE Adapter SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically TP LINK The Rellabie Choice E g ik Status WPS Network Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal TP LINK Network tA WPA WPA2 Personal 10 2 46 W Connect automatically Connect TP LINK_2 4GHz_13096E WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 4G at TP LINK_1B0F28 None 1 2 46 alli TF LINK seantest None 1 2 46 M TP LINK 012347 None 1 2 46 TP LINK_E324E8 None 11 2 46 A TP LINK_012345 None 1 2 46 ili Figure 3 2 If word None appears behind the SSID this means the network to be connected is not securitv enabled and vou can connect to the network without entering a kev To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard
16. 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 distance CE Mark Warning C 1588 This i
17. hen click Add device and the following figure will appear Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect 15 TL WN823N KIM Isfel ta Tig A RUE Adapter Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 99059705 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 13 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the WPS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapters utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 15 Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIM 59059705 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successtully Figure 3 14 Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by WPS Figure 3 15 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 16 TL WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 1 Left click the wireless icon fl in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network displayed using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect NetworkProfile EISDDE ZLP SEJJA 5ED lE Infra Kevlest TP LINK Networkl V Connect automatically Connect TP LINK 1B0F28 wall TPLINK 0304
18. ice Status Network Profile Name Network Type Security Connected TP UNK 467EDA Infrastructure Office TP LINK Networki Infrastructure WPA PSK VVPA CoffeeShop TP LINK CB3A52 Infrastructure None Add Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 3 4 1 2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page For instance you may like to change the profile name from Home to Homel 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 Home1 SSID TP LINK_4B7EDA Network Type Infrastructure adhoc FI Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 4 4 1 3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard When the following figure appears click OK to continue 25 TL WN823N KID lee il ta A a A RUE Adapter Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 5 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 To select wireless configuration tool Here you can decide which tool to use either the TP LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool This option is available only in Windows XP 2 To switch to another wireless network adapter Here
19. ility 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 icon on your desktop will start the utility 4 1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home office or coffee shop With Profile management you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected saving you the trouble of having to repeat the same configurations Click Profile in the tools section the following page will appear Lies Network Profile Name Network Type Secunty 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 23 TL WN823N KL ES il ta TA Tig A RUE 5 Adapter Profile Name Office SSID TP LINK_Network1 Network Type Infrastructure Security Type yPA PSKAWPA2 PSK Encryption Type TKIP AES Security Key Show characters Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 2 The following items can be found on the screen gt Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office 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 network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point
20. iption 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Model No TL WN823N 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 The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN60950 1 2006 EN62311 2008 Recommendation 1999 519 EC Person is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Building 24 floors 1 3 4 5 and 28 floors 1 4 Central Science and Technology Park Shennan Rd Nanshan Shenzhen China CONTENTS Package Contents se cie 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ie enero 2 Jet JIMPFOGLIEHO i i a a ee ete and 2 A AMS St d NS 2 1 3 Hardware OVEerVIEW iii ia ta aa e d et sen id es 3 Chapter 2 installatio ie d Rae 4 2 1 siarawarednistallatlo b iii ei ok B A Bit sense pi a quais 4 212 SONWANE PIS tAll ATOM ii i RS Se e u 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network sse ssennnnnnnunnnenzennennnnnzennnennennennnnz 9 ad ToConnectusing TWOU soricina a aE er 9 32 joconnectusing WP Sron a a a a meta den 12 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 12 IA PINMEMO SR ee A 14 3 3 To connect using Windows built in
21. lity will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect 18 TL WN823N KID Toye a Tig A RUE Adapter ke LA Connect ta a network Select a network to connect to Show All f Dial up and VPN Wireless Network Connection 6 Mi TP LINK_Networkl Security enabled network TP LINK 1BOF28 Security enabled network Infra KevTest Security enabled network Connect Cancel Figure 3 20 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 G L A 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 E Display characters Er If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK_Networkl insert it now ss Figure 3 21 4 You have now successfully connected to the network 19 TL WN823N BUY Toye il a Tig A RUE 5 Adapter G L A Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK Networki Start this connection automatically Figure 3 22 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 tra
22. ne 1 2 46 illi TP LINK 012345 None 1 2 46 illi TP LINK 012347 None 1 2 46 mt TP LINK_1B0F28 None 1 2 46 A TP LINK_012346 None 1 2 46 antl TP LINK_test None 1 2 46 fl Rescan Figure 2 8 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter 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 TL WN823N uses the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter gt Method Two To connect using WPS 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 gt Method Three To connect using Windows built in wireless utility Windows users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network For specific operations please go to to connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 1 To connect using TWCU 1 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen If the utility page does not pop up you can also launch the utility by double clicking on the f icon on vour desktop or the ET icon in your system tray TP LINK Th
23. ng your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 43492564 Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network 14 TL WN823N BUY lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Configuring the wireless network searching for an avallable network PrtTLILILLILILLLILLLLILLLILLLLLee Current PIN 13492564 Figure 3 11 3 When Figure 3 9 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista 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 TP LINK The Aellable Choice a 3 a k a es A s R Status WPS Network rafi Advanced CJ This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 12 2 Open your router s Web based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the main menu T
24. om 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 Microsoft Default Manager Windows DVD Maker Bes Windows Fax and Scan m Windows Media Center Windows Media Player sit ey Windows Update xl XPS Viewer di Accessories l DAEMON Tools Lite di Games Music di Maintenance di Microsoft Office di Microsoft Silverlight d Network Print Server Computer di Snagit 9 Documents Fictures 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 Figure 6 2 30 TL WN823N KID Toye il ta TA Tig A RUE Adapter 3 Click Finish when the figure below appears TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility 7 No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from ther drives and then click Finish ta complete setup lt Back 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 WN823N Driver 31 TL WN823N BU eye Tg tte RER Adapter Microsoft Default Manager EM Windows DVD Maker Be Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center Win
25. s a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures National Restrictions 2400 0 2483 5 MHz Country Restriction Bulgaria Outdoor use limited to 10 France mW e ir p within the band 2454 2483 5 MHz Italy Luxembourg None Norway Implemented Russian Federation Reason remark General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 If used outside of own premises general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from This subsection does not apply for the centre of Ny Alesund Only for indoor applications Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This eq
26. t AP SoftAP mode Internet Connecting SharejlC5 SSID security Type Encryption Type Security Key IP Address ON OFF Wireless Network Connecti SoftAP IWPA2 PSK AES 12345678 192 168 1 110 W Show characters Figure 5 3 gt Soft AP mode Select to enable or disable the function gt Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet gt SSID Enter the name for your soft AP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is SoftAP gt Security Type The security type here is set to be WPA2 PSK which is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP It was designed to improve the security features of WEP WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection You needn t make any configuration here gt Encryption Type The encryption type here is set to be AES gt Security Key Enter the Key in the field to make your AP 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 gt IP Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 29 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 Uninstall the utility software fr
27. t pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers However to an intended receiver i e another wireless LAN endpoint the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal and interference is inherently rejected ignored gt 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 gt 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
28. the network type link quality and wireless mode 11 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta Tig A EZ Adapter TP LINK a Reliable Ch zs status Network Profile Advanced Profile Name TP LINK Network Network Name SsiD TP LINK Metworki Network Type Infrastructure Rate 300 Mbps Channel 10 2 46 Encryption Type AES AP MAC 94 0C 6D 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 602 11n IF Address 192 168 1 110 Signal Strength ss 100 Excellent Figure 3 6 3 2 To connect using WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts while the third method is only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the QSS also called WPS button on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR741ND for example ON OFF POWER Ass RESET 2 Push the WPS button on the Adapter 12 TL WN823N BU ee Tg tt RUES Adapter Or 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 E 8
29. uipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage re u y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Korea Warning Statements tal EAA 9 2 ZX HS A Ikoa o rs L NCC Notice RE TR Re AR ZR RO ER SERRE AT SR BIE ay ASE Ae eK ISA HI jid aT LT EN E RIT RSR EEE HS ERLE RAB BIA A ALA BGA EES H Teese AA FRET BARS BIN ASRS TEAR SOLE EE RON RR Ed Fa BE ZA ALAS GVA EAU TSE A AG Be ee BH ON PEER L TE A TIIPOAVKT CepTudikKOBaHO 3riAHO c NpaBunamy cuctemu VKpCETIPO Ha BIQMOBIQHICTb BUMOraMmM HOPMATUBHUX OOKYMeHTIB Ta BHMOTAM WUO nepezbauei YUHHUMU 3AKOHOAABYUUMU AaKTAaMH YkpalHu TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Descr
30. um at 2 4GHz and WEP encryption for security 802 11b networks are also referred to as Wi Fi networks gt 802 119 specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with IEEE 802 11b devices and WEP encryption for security gt 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 gt 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 gt DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bi
31. 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 Soft4P mode About Exit Pe i A p idi STI 3 24 2011 Figure 5 1 Or from the Advanced page of the utilitv tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the following figure Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting TP LINK The Rellable Choice l L ie 7 5 E Ka im n Status WPS Network rofi Advanced Select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter gt Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP Soft4P mode mode E ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 28 TL WN823N BUY ee il a TA a A RUE Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utilitv TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Network Profile Advanced Sof
32. y lower right corner Select Switch to TP LINK Wireless configuration Utility Open Switch ta TP LINE Wireless configuration Utility About Exit Figure 3 23 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 25 appears to continue 20 TL WN823N BU eye Te tt RER Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice o Status WPS Network select wireless configuration tool Use TF LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 2 TLWN amp 23N w sottAP mode OoN OFF Power Save mode OFF Figure 3 24 Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration tool Figure 3 25 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 326 Al Figure 3 26 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button 21 i Wireless Network Connection 37 Network Tasks 9 Refresh network list Set up wireless network
33. 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 This option is only available in Windows 7 4 To change the power save mode The default option is OFF TP LINK The Aellable Choice o Status Network i Advanced select wireless contiquration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 2 TL WN amp 23N SottAP mode OFF OFF Figure 4 6 26 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter 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 TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UI version 1 4 5 en 005 WFF version 1 3 0 0 Driver version 1013 0 325 2011 Copyright C 2011 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 7 27 TL WN823N KIM lee il ta TA a A RUE Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode the adapter will work as an AP This function is available only in Windows7 Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for
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