TP-LINK 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter
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1. 2 The option you have selected requires the system ta be rebooted at the end af the operation Do you wish to continue Figure 2 4 Question 5 Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2 5 Click Next to continue the Installation Click Back to return to the previous page or click Cancel to end the Installation TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Choose Destination Location TP LINK Client Installation Program E q Select the folder where the installation program will install the files The installation program will install the client utilities in the following location Destination Folder De Program Files TP LINEA T W LU Browse InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 5 Choose Destination Location 6 The Setup Wizard will ask you to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in Figure 2 6 It is recommended that you keep the default value Click Next to continue the Installation Click Back to return to the previous page or click Cancel to end the Installation TP LINK Client Installation Program i l xl Select Program Folder aise Gee Select a program folder The installation program will add program icons ta the Program Folder listed below You may enter a new folder name or select one trom the Existing Folders list Program Folder Administrative Tools IDE Util Sound 6 Startup Instal2. based client and access point can maintain a connection at as much as three times the transmission distance of traditional 802 11b and 802 119 products for a coverage area that is up to nine times greater A traditional 802 11b and 802 11g product transmission distance is about 300m A TP LINK 2x to 3x eXtended Range W based client and access point can maintain a connection transmission distance may be up to 830m 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 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 11a specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz 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 IBS
3. 2000 Warning Box After the files have been successfully copied the screen in Figure 2 9 will appear Click OK to reboot the system TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide TP LINK TL WN6206G Driver amp Utility Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete The Installation Program has successtully performed the selected operations but the system needs to be rebooted before all af the changes will take effect Select es to reboot the system C No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their dives and then click Finish ta complete setup Back Cancel Figure 2 9 Finish 2 2 3 Installation for Windows Vista 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive open the relative operating system folder in the CD and double click Setup exe to install the driver then Figure 2 10 will appear Click Cancel to end the installation in the screen Otherwise the installation will continue TP LINK Driver Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup TP LINK Driver Installation Program Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please malt ra InstallShield co Cancel Figure 2 10 9 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Click Next in the screen below shown in Figure 2 12 t
4. Dialog 3 2 7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list please follow these steps 1 On the Profile Management tab click Order Profiles 2 The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box 3 Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection and click Add The profile will appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box 4 Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box 5 Click Move Up or Move Down as appropriate Note The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority and the last profile has lowest priority 6 Click OK 7 Check the Auto Select Profiles checkbox on the Profile Management tab Cf Note When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab the client adapter will scan for an available network The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks will be used to connect to the network lf the connection fails the client adapter will try the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID until an available network is found 20 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Auto Profile Selection Manage
5. Indications The adapter is in an electricity saving status or the Status Intermittently adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data The adapter is on wake up status Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG BBY IT rte ET o BT e 0 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2 1 Hardware Installation 2 1 1 TL WN552AG TL WN553AG Hardware Installation To install the adapter follow these steps listed below 1 Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power 2 Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed 3 Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot s contacts Once the adapter is firmly in place secure its fastening tab to your PC s chassis with a mounting screw Then replace your PC case 4 Reconnect your PC s power and turn on your desktop PC 2 1 2 TL WN512AG Hardware Installation To install the adapter follow these steps listed below 1 Locate an available CardBus slot on your laptop 2 With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place 3 The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly 2 2 Software Ins
6. O0 14 78 BA DD 4 Power Save Mode Normal Current Power Level 79 ry Available Power Levels 02 11 al Available Power Levels 802 11b g Figure 3 3 Advance Status 3 2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU Utility and the Profile Management screen will appear Figure 3 4 The Profile Management screen provides tools to Add a profile Edit a profile Remove a profile Switch to another Profile Import a Profile Export a Profile scan Available Networks Order profiles Y Vv VV VV vv TP LINK Wireless Client Utility Current Profile TP LINK a x Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Hew Modify Remove Activate Details Network Type Infrastructure Import Security Mode Disabled Network Mame 1 55 01 TP LINK Export Network Name 2 55 1012 empty EN Network Mare 3 55103 lt empty Order Profiles P Suto Select Profiles Figure 3 4 Profile Management tab 3 2 1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile click New on the Profile Management tab To modify a 14 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide configuration profile select the configuration from the Profile list and click Modify The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3 5 1 Edit the General tab gt Profi
7. is extended to 4 9 times 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11g and IEEE802 11b standards gt Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range wireless LAN transmission technology gt Supports WPA WPA2 data security IEEE802 1x authentication TKIP AES encryption 64 128 152 bit WEP encryption gt Supports 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6Mbps or 11 5 5 3 2 1 Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates Provides 32 bit PCI interface TL WN552AG TL WN553AG or 32 bit CardBus interface TL WN512AG Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes Vv Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode Ease to configure and provides monitoring information Supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista Internal Antenna TL WN512AG Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna TL WN553AG Vv V VW Y V Y TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG MER IT rca Vo ET o BT e fo 1 3 LED Status 1 3 1 TL WN512AG LED Indications Status Green Intermittently ke e The adapter is in an electricity saving status Activity Not lit a The adapter is on wake up status Activity Not lit Flashing Status Alternately The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection Aaii Flashing ctivi 4 Alternatelv Status Intermittentiv The adapter is alreadv connected but is not transmitting Activitv Intermittentiv or receiving data The adapter is transmitting or receiving data Activitv Flashing 1 3 2 TL WN552AG TL WN553AG LED
8. 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 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 net
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10. EN e a 1 j TP LINK User Guide TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 94M Dualband 2 4GHz 5GHz Wireless Adapter e 2x to 3x eXtended Range 7 e 2 4GHz 7 802 11g b e 5GHz 802 11a REV 1 1 3 1910010002 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP 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 2008 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 eq
11. From the Profile Management tab highlight the profile to export Click Export the Export Profile window will then appear Browse the directorv to export the protile to Click Save The profile should then be exported to the specified location 2 x Save I E TEL qe H cE EE PS AUT A FO TL WNS L246 File name nave as Ippe Contig files prf Cancel Figure 3 10 Export Profile Dialog ji 3 2 6 Scan Available Networks 1 Click Scan on the Profile Management the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will appear 2 Click Refresh to refresh the list at any time 3 Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect an available network If no 19 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide configuration profile exists for that network the Profile Management window will open the General tab Fill in the Profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks xj Network Mame SSID i Super A Signal Strength Channel Wireless Me i ul 42 06 E 2 4 GHz 54 A Atheros Span ill 24 dB b 2 GHz 54 A FASTCOMedsdeds ill 43 dB E 2 4 GHz 54 2 Guesticcess ill 47 db 11 2 4 GHz 54 A tanrifei test ull 16 dB b 2 4 GHz 54 T TP LINK gal ill Se dE E 2 4 GHz 54 i TP LINK amp ll eae E 2 4 GHz 54 zhanglianpeng ut ill 12 dB 11 2 4 GHz 54 gt Figure 3 11 Scan Available Networks
12. PM Figure 4 6 25 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG BBY IT rte ET o BT e 0 Appendix A Specifications Interface TL WN512AG 32 bit CardBus TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 32 bit PCI IEEE802 1 1a IEEE802 11b IEEE802 11g Operating System Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista Transmission Distance Indoor up to 100m outdoor up to 300m Standard transmission distance it is limited to the environment Indoor up to 200m outdoor up to 830m Adopt 2x to 3x eXtended Range WLAN transmission technology it is limited to the environment Radio Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6Mbps or 11 5 5 38 2 1 Mbps a Modulation 1M DBPSK 2M DQPSK 5 5M 11M CCK 6M 9M 12M 18M Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Frequency 2 4 2 4835GHz 5 150 5 850GHz Power Consumption Typically 685mA in full Transmit TX 515mA in full Receive RX Safety amp Emissions FCC CE Environmental and Physical Operating Temp OC 40C 82 F 104 TF Storage Temp 40 C 70 C 40T 158T Humidity 10 95 RH Non condensing 26 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG BBY IT rte ET o BT e 0 Appendix B Glossary gt 2x to 3x eXtended Range WLAN Transmission Technology The WLAN device with 2x to 3x eXtended Range WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to 105 dBm which gives users the ability to have robust longer range wireless connections With this range enhancing technology a 2x to 3x eXtended Range
13. S 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 bit pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need for 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 2 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG BBY BAT rca Vol o BT e fo through an access point An infrastructure
14. WCU utility will run You can also run the utility by clicking the Start gt Program gt TP LINK gt TWCU 4 1 2 94 gt TP LINK Wireless Client Utility The TWCU utility provides a complete set of easy managed tools to gt Display current status information gt Edit and add configuration profiles gt Display current diagnostics information The section below introduces these above capabilities 12 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 3 1 Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations The Current Status tab does not require anv configurations TP LINK Wireless Client Utility Current Profile TP LINK x Action Qptions Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics EE in Profile Mame TP LINK TP LINK Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps Network Type Infrastructure IF Address 132165 1 102 Current Channel b Data Encryption Server Based Authentication Signal Strength Figure 3 2 Current Status The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen gt Profile Name The name of current selected configuration profile Set up the configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab o
15. e try again 1 Right click the cona in your system tray then click Connect to a network Connect to a network Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center ee CH 3 25 PM Figure 4 2 2 The screen that appears will show you many available wireless networks Highlight the network that you want and then click Connect 23 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide k EH Connect to a network Select a network to connect ta Show Wireless Security enabled network Connect Diagnose set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center cance Figure 4 3 3 To continue click Connect Anyway Click the Cancel button to end the Installation a LA Connect to a network TP LINK is an unsecured network i Connect Anyway 7 Information sent over this network might be visible to others Connect to a different network Cancel Figure 4 4 4 After that the installation will proceed as shown below click Close 24 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide G LA Connect to a network Successtully connected to TP LINK E Save this network Start this connection automatically Figure 4 5 5 The screen below will appear if the connection is successful Currently connected to Buu TP LINK at cag Access Localonly sf wO CHM 4 07
16. f Profile Management gt Network Type The type of network and the station currently connected The options include e Infrastructure access point e Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab of Profile Management gt IP Address Displays the computer s IP address Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel gt Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using Configure the encryption type on the Security tab of Profile Management gt Server Based Authentication Shows whether server based authentication is used gt Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal v cf Note In the TWCU utility access the General tab Security tab and Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab Click Advanced to see advanced information about the program and its operations For more information please refer to the help file of the utility 13 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Network Name 55101 IF LIHK Current Signal Strength 54 dBm Server Based Authentication None Current Noise Level 94 dEm Data Encryption None Up Time 00 09 34 Authentication Type 802 116 Preamble Short amp Long Message Integrity Check None Current Recelve Rate 54 0 Mbps LoS Mone Curent Transmit Aate 45 0 Mbps Associated AF Name Unavailable Channel b Associated AF IP Address Unavailable Frequency 2 437 GHz Associated 4P MAC Address
17. formed the selected operations Click Finish to exit the Wizard Back Cancel Figure 2 14 11 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Configuration TP LINK Wireless Adapter TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG can be configured by TP LINK Wireless Client Utility TWCU This chapter describes how to configure your TP LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and use the data security encryption features After Installing the Adapter for the first time a region selector box appears as shown in Figure 3 1 Select your region and click OK NOTE Please select your region incorrect region may result ina violation of applicable law Select your region Figure 3 1 Region Selector The Adapter s tray icon all will appear in your system tray It appears at the bottom of the screen and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication RSSI If the icon is gray there is no connection If the icon is red there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB El El If the icon is yellow there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB E If the icon is green there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB a If the icon is green there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB Double click the icon and the T
18. indow gt None No security not recommended Define Pre Shared Keys l Ix Yv Y V WV ASCII Text all keyboard characters Encryption Keys WEP Kep Size Transmit Kep 126 152 WEP Key 1 o L WEP Ke2 WEP Key 3 C A WEP Key 4 Cancel Figure 3 7 Define Shared Keys cf Note If the access point which is associating to the wireless adapter has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association To complete WEP encryption configuration you must select the 16 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 802 11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of this Profile Management dialog 3 gt Edit the Advanced tab Power Save Mode e Maximum Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter The adapter will detect the access point if any messages are waiting periodically e Normal In Normal mode the adapter will be switched to maximum mode automatically when no large packets are retrieved e Off turns power saving off thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc 802 11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802 11b The default setting is Short amp Long access point mode which a
19. k and service supply not for spectrum Reason remark Planned General authorization required if used outside own premises General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum 5470 5725 MHz Country Restriction Bulgaria Not implemented France ltaly Luxembourg None Russian No info Federation Turkey Not implemented Note It not used outdoors in France Reason remark Planned Relevant provisions for the implementation of DFS mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893 V1 3 1 and subsequent versions General authorization required if used outside own premises General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum Defence systems CONTENTS Package Contour 1 Chapter 1 Introduction i nnmnnn 2 1 1 Overview of the product cccccocnnccccconcconnnccnnnncononononononononnnnnnnronononennnnananenanenos 2 T2 og S18 O O Ee aa 2 L9 JEED GA A SO 3 1 3 1 TI WNST Z AG LED Indi atioms os 3 1 3 2 TL WN552AG TL WN553AG LED Indications nn nnnn 3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide seessennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnznnnnnznnnnnznnzmnznn 4 2 1 Hardware Installatio ti i ix cd 4 2 1 1 TL WN552AG TL WN553AG Hardware Installation enenennenennza 4 2 1 2 TL WN512AG Hardware Installation ccccccceccccecececcecececececcececececuuauaecereeass 4 2 2 Software Instala Misal iaa 4 2 2 1 OVNIS Wis a aida 4 2 2 2 Software Installation for Windows 20
20. le Name Identifies the configuration profile This name must be unique Profile names are not case sensitive Client Name Identifies the client machine Network Names SSIDs The IEEE 802 11 wireless network name This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters 2 x General Security Advanced Profile Settings Profile Name J Client Name TPAW2FS9SIROYHL Network Hames 55101 TP LINK SSID2 SSID3 Figure 3 5 General Tab of Profile Management 2 Edit the Security tab Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile To define the security mode select the radio button of the desired security mode TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Profile Management Ed x General Security Advanced Set Security Options E PAA PAZ WPA AWPA EAP Type LEAF O WPAAWPA Passphrase 902 1 802 14 EAP Type LEAF Mi Fis Shared Key Static WEP C None Configure oe Allow Association to Mired Celle Group Policy Delay 0 ec Figure 3 6 Security tab of Profile Management WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 Passphrase Wi Fi Protected Access Passphrase 802 1x Enables 802 1x security Shared Key Static WEP Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station To define shared encryption keys choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys w
21. llows both short and long headers in the 802 11b frames The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames Wireless Mode Specifies 5 GHz 54 Mbps or 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point with which it associates Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network Specifies 5G 2 4 GHz 54 11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes This mode also allows the selection of the channel the wireless adapter uses The channels available depend on the regulatory domain If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters the channel that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with will be selected automatically 802 11 Authentication Mode Select which mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an access point e Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared but switches it to open authentication if shared fails e Open System enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings It will only associate with the access point if the W EP keys on both the adapter and the access point match e Shared key only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key For infrastructure access point networks click Preferred APs to specify up t
22. lshield Back Cancel Figure 2 6 Select a Program Folder 7 The Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation shown in Figure 2 7 Click OK to continue the Installation 8 9 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide TP LINK Client Installation Program l x The installation program installs the driver automatically when the client adapter is inserted Insert the adapter now if it is not yet inserted cancel the Found Mew Hardware Wizard if it appears and proceed with the installation Click OK ta continue Figure 2 7 Information Prompt While files are copying you will see a warning box shown in Figure 2 8 Please select YES to continue installation Our drivers have been tested thoroughly and are able to work with the operating system Digital Signature Not Found 1 X The Microzolt digital signature affirme that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has nal been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows TF LIME Wireless Adapter IF you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed sottware visit the Windows Update Web site at http WindowsUpdate microsoft com to see if one Is available Lia pou mant to continue the installation E Ho More Inta Figure 2 8 Widows
23. ment Available Profiles NN Auto Selected Protiles Move Up oe down Remove Remove OF Cancel 2 xX Figure 3 12 Auto Profile Selection Management Dialog 3 3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the TP LINK Wireless Client Utility TWCU provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by the wireless network adapter gt Multicast frames transmitted and received gt Broadcast frames transmitted and received gt Unicast frames transmitted and received gt Total bytes transmitted and received 21 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide TP LINK Wireless Client Utility Current Profile TP LINK x Action Qptions Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Transmit Multicast Packets O Broadcast Packets 3644 Adtesaad Sis ies Unicast Packets 3073 Total Bytes efor ed Recelve Multicast Packets O Broadcast Packets 2043 Unicast Packets 14 Total Bytes 245258 Figure 3 13 Diagnostics tab 3 3 1 Check Driver Information gt The Adapter Information contains general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification NDIS driver Access the adapter information from the Diagn
24. o continue you can click Cancel to end the installation n PUNK Driver Installation Program EX TP LINK Driver Installation Program This program installs the driver for your TP LINK Wireless LAN Client Adapter Figure 2 11 After that the files will be copied as the next screen shown shown in Figure 2 13 To end the Installation click Cancel TP LINK Driver Installation Program Setup Status TP LINK Driver Installation Program i configuring your new software installation Installing the driver files Ss i InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 12 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide fF Note During the installation the system will warn about Windows Security testing please click Install this driver software anyway to continue the installation n t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information we See details Figure 2 13 4 Click the Finish button to complete TP LINK Driver Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete The installation program has successtully per
25. o four access points to the client adapter that attempts to be associated to the access points TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Profile Management xl General Security Advanced Power Save Mode pe OS Network Type Infrastructure 802 11b Preamble Short amp Long C Long Only wireless Mode MW 5 GHz 54 Mbps 4 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps W 24GHz11 Mbps Channel 4 extended Range WR TM ar rie Auto 202 11 Authentication Mode 4 Dos Automatic e Open System Shared Key Prefered APs Wireless Mode When Starting Ad Hoc Wetwork Figure 3 8 Advanced tab of Profile Management 3 2 2 Remove a profile 1 Goto the Profile Management tab 2 Select the profile name to remove in the Profiles List 3 Click Remove 3 2 3 Switch another Profile 1 Goto the Profile Management tab 2 Click on the profile name in the Profiles List 3 Click Activate 3 2 4 Import a Profile From the Profile Management tab click Import The Import Profile will then appear Browse to the directory where the profile is located Highlight the profile name Click Open the imported profile will then appear in the Profiles List a IM f TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Look ir E TW CU e amp ef Ed TL MINSI ZAG Files of type Config files prf xi Cancel Figure 3 9 Import Profile Dialog ji 3 2 5 Exporta Profile
26. ostics tab 3 3 2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information for the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter Advanced Statistics xj Transmit Frames Transmitted OF RTS Frames Frames Retred CTS Frames Frames Dropped Mo ETS Frames No ACK Frames Retied ATS Frames ACK Frames Retred Data Frames Receive Beacons Received Authentication Time Out Frames Recenved OF Authentication Rejects Frames Recelved with Errors Association Time Out CAC Errors Association Rejects Encryption Errors Standard MIL OF Duplicate Frames Standard MIC Errors AP Mismatches CKIP MIC DE Data Rate Mismatches LEJF MIC Errors Figure 3 14 Advanced Statistics 22 TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista After the Adapter s driver has been installed Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one Currenthy connected to mye TP LINK vu sag Access Local only xa i ce 3 4 07 PM Figure 4 1 Icon ull means the connection has been established Icon illi means there is no connection If the icon does not appear please follow the steps below If the icon still does not appear the driver may be installed incorrectly or the adapter is unplugged pleas
27. r Guide e Other Helpful Information cf Note Make sure that the package contains the above items If any of the listed items are damaged or missing please contact with your distributor TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TP LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 1 1 Overview of the product The TP LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG can provide high performance of wireless connectivity without the restrictions of phone lines or Ethernet cables With the IEEE 802 11a 802 116 and 802 11g standards the TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG can connect with existing 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11a compliant routers access points and cards That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks The adapter s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152 bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2 3 times of traditional wireless adapter up to a distance of 830m tested in China Transmission range
28. tallation 2 2 1 Overview The Adapter s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista The Setup Wizard will install the TP LINK Wireless Client Utility TWCU and drivers When you install the hardware before installing the software the system will prompt Found New Hardware Wizard click Cancel and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD ROM The Setup steps for Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP are very similar The following setup steps are for Windows 2000 and Windows Vista 2 2 2 Software Installation for Windows 2000 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and open the folder named TL WN512AG_552AG_553AG To continue choose the proper folder according to your operating system and double click Setup exe to load the following screen TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide TP LINK Driver and Client Applications InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup TP LINE Driver and Client Applications Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please walt Installshield Figure 2 1 TP LINK Wireless Client Utility Install Shield Wizard You can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen of Figure 2 1 Otherwise the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Fig
29. tion with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Radiation Exposure Statement TL WN512AG This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs personal digital assistants This device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Mark Warning C 1588 O This is a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures National Restrictions 5150 5250 MHz Countrv Restriction Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia License required ltaly Luxembourg None Russian Federation No info 5250 5350 MHz Countrv Restriction Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia License required ltaly Luxembourg None Russian No info Federation Reason remark Planned General authorization required if used outside own premises General authorization required for networ
30. uipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Caution 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 1 The devices are restricted to operations within the 5 25 to 5 825GHz range 2 For this device to operate in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz range the devices must use integral antennas FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 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 conjunc
31. ure 2 2 after a moment To continue click Next on the screen as Figure 2 2 Click Cancel to end the Installation TP LIME Client Installation Program xl TP LINK Client Installation Program This program installs the driver and client utilities for your TP LINE Wireless LAN Client Adapter Cancel Figure 2 2 TP LINK Wireless Client Utility Installation Program TL WN512AG TL WN552AG TL WN553AG 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide 3 The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in Figure 2 3 It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver Select Install Driver Only to install driver only select Make Driver Installation Diskette s to make the diskette s as the installation driver Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and click Next to continue the Installation Click Back to return to the previous page or click Cancel to end the Installation TP LINK Client Installation Program S x Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Click the type of setup vou prefer Description Install Driver Only Make Driver Installation Diskette s Choose this option to install the diver and client utilities This is the recommended option InstallShield Back Cancel Figure 2 3 Select the Setup type 4 Figure 2 4 should appear Click Yes to continue the Installation or click No to end the Installation Question xi
32. work 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 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 use TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 28
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