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TP-Link TL-WN822N User Manual

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TL-WN822N
300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter
Rev: 4.2.0
1910011041

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  • Page 1 TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter Rev: 4.2.0 1910011041...
  • 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

    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。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 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

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN822N 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 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 8 Appendix A: Specifications ................... 43 Appendix B: Glossary .................... 44 Appendix C: Technical Support ................46...

  • Page 9: 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-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanation.

  • Page 10: 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.

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps 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 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Windows 7 for example. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Select model TL-WN822N. There will be a menu including: Install Driver and Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver and Utility to begin.
  • Page 13 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 14 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-3 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.
  • Page 15 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-5 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.
  • Page 16 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

     To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) TL-WN822N 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 18 TL-WN822N 300Mbps 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 19 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 20 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 21: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 22 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-10 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-11 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-12...

  • Page 23: Pin Method

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
  • Page 24 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated.

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

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-18 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 8

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below). If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
  • Page 27 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-22 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 3-23  Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by...

  • Page 28: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter  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 29 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N 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. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.

  • Page 30: In Windows Xp

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-29 3.3.4 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 Windows wireless configuration tool.
  • Page 31 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-31 Figure 3-32 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-33 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network...

  • Page 32: In Windows 8.1

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-34 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. Figure 3-35 3.3.5 In Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 users may use the built-in wireless utility.
  • Page 33 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-36 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 3-37  Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect...
  • Page 34 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-38 When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-39  Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to connect...
  • Page 35 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-40...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN822N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN822N 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 37 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4...
  • Page 38 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. CoffeeShop, Home, Office). The same  name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
  • Page 39 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter wireless adapter. While in ad hoc mode, it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network.  Note: In Infrastructure mode, you will see Figure 4-3 if you selected the security type WEP; you will see Figure 4-4 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

  • Page 40: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home.

  • Page 41: 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 42: About

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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. Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N 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 44 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 ...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we just use Windows 7 as an 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 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 46: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    300Mbps 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-300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver. Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Following the steps, then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from...

  • Page 47: In Windows 8/8.1

    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 48: 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-300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver.
  • Page 49 TL-WN822N 300Mbps 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 50 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-12...
  • Page 51 TL-WN822N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Mini USB Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Wi-fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button (QSS Compatible) Button Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1...
  • Page 52 TL-WN822N 300Mbps 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 53 TL-WN822N 300Mbps 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...

  • Page 54: Technical Support

    Tel: NZ 0800 87 5465 (Toll Free) *Except French Bank holidays AU 1300 87 5465 (Depending on 1300 policy.) Switzerland E-mail: support.au@tp-link.com (Australia) Tel: +41 (0) 848 800 998 (German Service) support.nz@tp-link.com (New Zealand) Fee: 4-8 Rp/min, depending on rate of different Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week time.

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