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TP-Link TL-WN721N User Manual

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TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N
Wireless N USB Adapter
REV.:5.1.0
1910010807

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  • Page 1 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter REV.:5.1.0 1910010807...
  • 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: 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. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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。 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 документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N 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 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Introduction ................... 2 Overview of Product....................2 Features ........................2 Hardware Overview....................3 Chapter 2 Installation..................... 4 Hardware Installation ....................4 Software Installation....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 To connect using TWCU ..................

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    USB Adapter without any explanations. TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WN722N for example throughout this User Guide. TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N just differ in the throughput and antenna, so all figures in this User Guide are those of TL-WN722N.

  • 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, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview 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 Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation There are two ways to install the Adapter: 1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
  • Page 12 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 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. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 13 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5...
  • Page 14 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6 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 in your system tray.
  • Page 15 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-8...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) TL-WN722N/ TL-WN721N 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 17 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
  • Page 18 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either Certificate or Password. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 19 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.

  • Page 20: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports WPS/QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 21 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-9 Method Two: Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-10 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 22: Pin Method

    Enter the PIN from your AP device. Enter a PIN into your AP device. Note: For TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N, the second method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device Open TWCU and click WPS tab.
  • Page 23 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Note For TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N, this method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.
  • Page 24 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-18.

  • Page 25: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

  • Page 26: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-20 You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-21 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...
  • Page 27 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-22 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect. Figure 3-23 If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router.

  • Page 28: In Windows Xp

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-24 You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-25 3.3.3 In Windows XP 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...
  • Page 29 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-26 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. Click OK when Figure 3-28 appears to continue.

  • Page 30: In Windows 8

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-29 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Figure 3-30 If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.
  • Page 31 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-32 If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. Figure 3-33 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”.
  • Page 32 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-34 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...”or “No, ...” according to your Internet environment.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN722N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN722N 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 34 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N 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 35: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point.

  • Page 36: 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 37: About

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Note: For TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N, this option is only available in Windows 7 and Windows To change the power save mode. Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter.
  • Page 38 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-9...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    Chapter 5 AP Mode Note: For TL-WN721N and TL-WN722N, this function is available only in Windows 7 and Windows 8. 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 SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “tp-link”. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 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 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 42: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-3 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs TP-LINK, and then click Uninstall- TP-LINK TL-WN721N_TL-WN722N Driver. Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Following the steps, then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from...

  • Page 43: In Windows 8

    6.2.1 Uninstall the utility 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 Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 44: 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-WN721N_TL-WN722N Driver.
  • Page 45 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 Click Finish when the figure below appears.
  • Page 46 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-12...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications

    Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Wireless Signal Rate 11b: Up to 11Mbps(dynamic) With Automatic 11g: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic) Fallback 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 48: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter 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 49 TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N Wireless N USB Adapter 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...

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