TP-Link TL-WN721N User Manual
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- Page 1 TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN722N 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter REV6.0.0 1910011787...
- 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: Bsmi Notice
Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice 注意！ 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 依據 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。 BSMI Notice 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: Table Of Contents
3.1 Install Driver ......................5 3.2 Join a Wireless Network..................7 3.2.1 Windows Wireless Utility ................7 3.2.2 TP-LINK Utility.................... 9 3.2.3 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............10 3.3 Management ......................14 3.3.1 Status ....................... 14 3.3.2 Profile ....................... 14 ... -
Page 8: Conventions
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Conventions The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN721N/TL-WN721NC/TL-WN722N/ TL-WN722NC without any explanation. TL-WN721N, TL-WN721NC, TL-WN722N and TL-WN722NC are sharing this User Guide, and for simplicity, we will take TL-WN722N as an example. -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
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 and security protection, TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. -
Page 10: Led Status
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 LED Status Status Working 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 Flashing Slowly received. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Hardware Installation There are two ways to install the Adapter: Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable/cradle attached in package. -
Page 12: 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 13 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 14: Join A Wireless Network
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. - Page 15 Windows XP If you have not installed TP-LINK Utility, please directly go to Step 2. If you have installed TP-LINK Utility, you need to switch to use Windows wireless configuration tool manually using one of the following methods. ...
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Page 16: Tp-Link Utility
TP-LINK Utility Double-click (TP-LINK Utility icon). 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 17: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by or by adding a profile in the Profile screen. 3.2.3 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. - Page 18 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 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 19 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 20 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 21: Management
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N 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 22 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N 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 Save. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.
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Page 23: Advanced
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N 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 24: Softap
- 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 25: About
Windows 8/8.1/10 Uninstall driver: Go to Start > Apps or All Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK TL-WN722N 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 26 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Windows XP/7 Uninstall driver: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK TL-WN722N Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > All Programs >...
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Page 27: 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 28 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 29 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N 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 31: 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 32 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Option 2 Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list. Select the network you want to join from the list and enter the network password when...
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Page 33: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by or by clicking Join Other on the above screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions to join the network. - Page 34 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list.
- Page 35 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Click PBC. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list.
- Page 36 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 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.
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Page 37: Management
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 4.3 Management .3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. -
Page 38: Uninstall Driver And Utility
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can connect to your network easily. Preferred Networks displays the networks that you once connected to. The networks’ status and information are displayed on the table. - Page 39 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 40: Chapter 5 Linux
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Linux Visit the TP-LINK website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to TL-WN722N’s product page. Find the compatible version of driver in the support page, then download and install the driver on your computer. -
Page 41: Appendix A: Specifications
Mac OS X 10.6–10.11 Linux Wireless Signal Rate 11b: Up to 11Mbps(dynamic) With Automatic Fallback 11g: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic) 11n: Up to 150Mbps(dynamic) - TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 11b: CCK,QPSK,BPSK Modulation 11g: OFDM 11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Data Security WEP;... -
Page 42: Appendix B: Glossary
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 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. - Page 43 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 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...