TP-Link TL-WN725N User Manual
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- Page 1 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter REV: 3.0.1 1910011687...
- Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
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Page 3: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT 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. -
Page 4: Ce Mark Warning
CE Mark Warning 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. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立 即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率 射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 安全諮詢及注意事項 ●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 ●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 ●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних... - Page 6 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
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Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN725N 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:... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
3.1 Install Driver ......................3 3.2 Join a Wireless Network..................5 3.2.1 Windows Wireless Utility ................6 3.2.2 TP-LINK Utility.................... 7 3.2.3 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............8 3.3 Management ......................11 3.3.1 Status ....................... 11 3.3.2 Profile ....................... 11 ... -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The TP-LINK TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11n or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Connect To A Computer
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly. Note: In Windows XP or Windows Vista, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Windows
The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD ... - Page 12 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install Driver Only. Click Next. Note: The default setup type is Install Driver Only. You can also select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver for more functions, such as joining a wireless network via TP-LINK Utility or WPS, and managing the adapter.
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Page 13: 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. For Windows Vista users, TP-LINK Utility is not supported, please join a network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. -
Page 14: Windows Wireless Utility
Windows XP Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the taskbar. (If you do not see the icon, click the hidden icons arrow on the taskbar.) Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility, select Advanced tab, then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool. -
Page 15: Tp-Link Utility
3.2.2 TP-LINK Utility Open the TP-LINK Utility . The Network screen displays. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect... -
Page 16: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to below. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect. - Page 17 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 1 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.
- Page 18 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly.
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Page 19: Management
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 3.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections: Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter. - Page 20 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide For more details, please refer to the instructions below: To add a new profile, To join a Wi-Fi network, To manage an existing profile. To add a new profile Click the Add button, and then a new window will open.
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Page 21: Advanced
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Note: As for Key Index , you can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format from the drop-down list. ASCII_64 - Please enter 5 ASCII characters. ASCII_128 - Please enter 13 ASCII characters... -
Page 22: Softap
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Select wireless configuration tool - In Windows XP, you can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled. -
Page 23: About
TL-WN725N_WN723N Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > Apps or All Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. - Page 24 Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall – TL-WN725N_WN723N Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. ...
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Page 25: Chapter 4 Mac Os X
Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). Open the Mac OS X Driver folder. - Page 26 Open the Mac OS X version folder, double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard. The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation.
- Page 27 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Note: The language of this utility is in accordance with the language of your computer by default, and any change of it is invalid.
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Page 30: Join A Wireless Network
There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: 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. -
Page 31: Tp-Link Utility
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Open the TP-LINK Utility and select Available Network tab. Then select the network you want to join from the list and click Connect. The wireless network security properties screen displays. If your network uses wireless security, you will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password of the network in the blank field next to Network Key, and enter it again in the blank field next to Confirm network key. -
Page 32: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide After successfully connecting to your network, it will switch to Link Status screen automatically, which will show the network status. If you select Available Network tab, you will see a symbol in front of your network’s SSID, which indicates a successful... - Page 33 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Within 2 minutes, open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Click PBC. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
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Page 34: Management
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Mark down the PIN displayed on the screen, and click PIN. Within 2 minutes, log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to its WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. -
Page 35: Link Status
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4.3.1 Link Status You can view the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, the MAC address of the adapter and other information of the link status as shown in the following figure. -
Page 36: Uninstall Driver And Utility
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide To add a new profile Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. - Page 37 Wait till the "Process completed" shows up, then restart your computer to finish the uninstallation. Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).
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Page 38: Chapter 5 Linux
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Linux Please visit the TP-LINK support website, find and download the compatible version of driver for your TL-WN725N at http://www.tp-link.com. -
Page 39: Appendix A: Specifications
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.11e Operating System Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.10... -
Page 40: Appendix B: Glossary
TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 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. - Page 41 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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.