Join A Wireless Network; Windows Wireless Utility - TP-Link TL-WN821N User Manual

3.2 Join a Wireless Network

You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. If you want to use Option 2:
TP-LINK Utility or Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to join a wireless network, you need
to install TP-LINK Utility first.
Option 1:

Windows Wireless Utility

You can use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service (for Windows 7/8/8.1/10) and the Wireless
Zero Configuration service (for Windows XP) to join a wireless network..
Option 2: TP-LINK Utility
TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a wireless network and manage the
adapter.
Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and
other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point
supports WPS.
3.2.1 Windows Wireless Utility
Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer system's built-in
wireless utility: Windows
 Windows 7/8/8.1/10
1. Click ,
or
and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
2. When the network icon changes to
connection.
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7/8/8.1/10, Windows XP.
(Network icon) on the taskbar. Select the network you want to join,
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or , it indicates a successful network
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