Softap - TP-Link TL-WN721N User Manual

TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N
Select wireless configu
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.
Wireless network adapter switch - If you've installed several adapters in your computer, you
can switch to another adapter among the drop-down list.
SoftAP mode - Once ON is selected, the adapter will work as an AP.
Power Save mode - Once ON is selected, the adapter will automatically reduce its power
consumption when not being used.
3.3.4

SoftAP

SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point. When the adapter works in SoftAP mode, it
allows the computer to create a wireless hotspot that other wireless devices nearby can use.
To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click the utility icon
SoftAP mode.
After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and
complete the settings , then click Apply for the settings to take effect.
Soft AP mode: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable this function.
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Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Select a network connection that can access to the
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Internet from the drop-down list. For example, if your computer is connecting to the Internet
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide
ration tool - In Windows XP. You can either use TP-LINK Utility or
on the taskbar and select Switch to
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