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TP-Link TL-WN422G User Manual

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TL-WN422G
High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter
Rev: 2.0.0
1910010215

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  • Page 1 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter Rev: 2.0.0 1910010215...
  • 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

    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 National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor Bulgaria use and public service Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 Outdoor use limited to 10 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to France mW e.i.r.p. within the allow current relaxed...

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN422G 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 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Conventions: ......................1 Chapter 1. Introduction ..................2 Overview of the product...................... 2 Feature ..........................2 LED Status ......................... 2 System Requirements ......................3 Network Configuration ......................3 Chapter 2. Installation Guide ................5 Before You Begin ....................... 5 Hardware Installation......................
  • Page 7 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information ..........25 Chapter 4. Configuration For Windows Vista........... 26 Chapter 5. Example for Application ..............29 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game................. 29 Appendix A: Specifications................... 33 Appendix B: Glossary.................... 34...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Conventions: The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter without any explanations.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Featuring high performance of fast transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as strong security, the TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter is the perfect solution for personal and small business use.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter. PC/AT compatible computer with a USB interface. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista operating system. (Windows 98/ME don’t support USB 2.0, the performance could influenced) 1.5 Network Configuration...
  • Page 11 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode. Figure 1-2 Infrastructure mode.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Installation Guide

    Once the Adapter is firmly in place, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up. 2.3 Software Installation Follow the steps below to install the TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter drivers: When Found New Hardware Wizard is prompted, click Cancel, and insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 13: For Windows Xp

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 2.3.1 For windows XP Click Driver (Win2000_XP) to load the following screen. Figure 2-2 Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4).
  • Page 15 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
  • Page 16 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-7 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-9).

  • Page 17: For Windows Vista

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system. Figure 2-10 2.3.2 For Windows Vista 1. Click Driver (Vista) in the Figure 2-1 to load the following screen.
  • Page 18 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-11 2. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-12 3. After a while, Figure 2-13 will appear and click Yes to continue.
  • Page 19 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-13 4. Then the following figure will display. Please wait or click Cancel to exit the Wizard. Figure 2-14 Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-15).
  • Page 20 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-15 5. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to exit the Wizard. Figure 2-16...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Configuration For Windows Xp

    High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP TP-LINK TL-WN422G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & Windows 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
  • Page 22 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name - This shows the name of current selected configuration profile. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the General tab of Profile Management.

  • Page 23: Profile Management

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Click Advanced on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2).
  • Page 24 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network na me. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Figure 3-3 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in th e screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile.
  • Page 25 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase. 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5).
  • Page 26 Infrastructure - All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more TL-WN422G wireless adapters. Note: An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router.

  • Page 27: Remove A Profile

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide with which it associates. Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes.

  • Page 28: Switch Another Profile

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Click Remove. Note: The profile being used can’t be removed. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile Go to the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2). Select the profile name required in the Profiles List.

  • Page 29: Scan Available Networks

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networ ks window will appear below. Click Refresh to refresh the list at any time.
  • Page 30 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide On the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), click Order Profiles…. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear (shown in Figure 3-11) with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames...

  • Page 32: Check Receive And Transmit Statistical Information

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Client Name - The name of the client computer. 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics f or frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Configuration For Windows Vista

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4. Con figuration For Windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. Figure 4-1 Icon means the connection has been established. Icon means there is no connection.
  • Page 34 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-3 To continue, click Connect Anyway. Click the Cancel button to end the connection. Figure 4-4 If the connection is successful established, the following screen will appear. Click Close to finish the connection.
  • Page 35 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5. Example For Application

    Please ensure the software and hardware environments are well established before configuring. For hardware, at least a PC, a TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter and a PSP device are needed. For software, the TL-WN422G Adapter driver should be properly installed.
  • Page 37 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 5-2 6. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon , and select Properties. In the following prompt page, highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties Figure 5-3 7. In the prompt page shown below, select Use the Following IP Address, and set the IP and...
  • Page 38 High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 5-4 8. Launch TL-WN422G Wireless Utility, and click Scan in the page of “Profile Management”, then highlight the Network Name (SSID) beginning with “PSP” in the following “Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks” page, and click Activate.
  • Page 39 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 5-6 10. Click the icon on the right top corner to enter the Arena Mode, highlight the arena of your wanted game, and then join or start a new game. Figure 5-7...

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b Operating System Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 11b：1/2/5.5/11Mbps Radio Data Rate 11g：6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK Modulation 11g:OFDM Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Data Security WPA/WPA2;...

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless 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.
  • Page 42 TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). SSID - A Service Set Identification i s a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card.

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