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TL-WN7200ND
150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter
Rev: 2.0.0
1910010859

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  • Page 1 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Rev: 2.0.0 1910010859...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 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 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. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a maximum gain of 3 dBi.
  • Page 5 Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 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...
  • Page 6 This product can be used in the following countries:...
  • Page 7 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN7200ND 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

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................. 2 1.1 Introduction ......................2 1.2 Features ........................2 1.3 Hardware Overview....................3 Chapter 2 Installation..................... 4 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................4 2.2 Software Installation....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 3.1 To connect using TWCU ..................
  • Page 9 Appendix A: Specifications................... 38 Appendix B: Glossary.................... 39...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.  Note: The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter without any explanations.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    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, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN7200ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 12: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The adapter has connected to a network. . The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or Flashing Slowly received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please insert the USB adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable.
  • Page 14 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Select model TL-WN7200ND. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. Figure 2-1 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
  • Page 15 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver and you will not be able to manage the networks through TP-LINK configuration utility. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 16 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5 The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6...
  • Page 17 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-7 After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear on your desktop.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One:  To connect using TWCU TL-WN7200ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
  • Page 19 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter automatically connect to your target network next time and automatically save it as a profile if you tick Connect automatically. Figure 3-2 If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key.
  • Page 20 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter router features the WPS / QSS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key. Figure 3-4 You have successfully connected to your network and can surf the Internet now. Click Close to enjoy the Internet.

  • Page 21: To Connect Using Qss

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using QSS QSS function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports QSS (or WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 22 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-8 Figure 3-9 Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect.

  • Page 23: Pin Method

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-10 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Click OK to finish the WPS connection. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device.

  • Page 24: Enter A Pin Into Your Ap Device

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter (here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your router, please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue. Figure 3-12 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
  • Page 25 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-14 Open your router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then click “Add device” and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect.

  • Page 26: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. Figure 3-17 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below.
  • Page 27 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-19 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-20 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

  • Page 28: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-22 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 29: In Windows 7

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
  • Page 30 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-27 If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. Or push the QSS button (also called WPS) on the router or access point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below).

  • Page 31: In Windows 8

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-29 3.3.4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 32 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-31  Note: You can also push the QSS/ WPS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue.
  • Page 33 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3-33...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN7200ND adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN7200ND adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter.
  • Page 35 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). The same  name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.

  • Page 36: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.  Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this ...

  • Page 37: Delete A Profile

    The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP.

  • Page 38: About

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter To change the power save mode. The default option is OFF. Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
  • Page 40 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Please note that the Band option is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we just take Windows 7 for example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility...
  • Page 42 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 6-2 Click Yes. Figure 6-3 Click Finish. Figure 6-4...

  • Page 43: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click All programsTP-LINK. Figure 6-5 Device Manager Click Uninstall – TP-LINK TL-WN7200ND Driver shown in above figure, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC.
  • Page 44 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 6-6 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-7 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-8 Click Finish when the figure below appears.

  • Page 45: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall – TP-LINK TL-WN7200ND Driver.
  • Page 46 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Figure 6-11 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-12 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-13...
  • Page 47 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Mini-USB Connector Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g Operating System Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps Radio Data Rate...
  • Page 48 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11a - Specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and  operating in radio band at 5GHz. 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using ...
  • Page 49 TL-WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter 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 ...

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