TP-Link TL-WN821N Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation Guide
300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
MODEL NO. TL-WN821N
Connect to a Computer
Option 1: Directly
Note: In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected. Please click Cancel.
Install Driver and Utility
You can also download the driver and utility at www.tp-link.com.
1 Insert the CD.
For Windows
2
Run the Autorun.exe on the pop-up window.
Select TL-WN821N and click Install Driver, then follow the
InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
Note: The default setup type is Install Driver Only. You can later change to Install
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver for more functions.
TL-WN822N
TL-WN821N
Install Driver
User Guide
Join a Wireless Network
For Windows
Option 1: Via Windows Wireless Utility
Click or (Network icon) on the taskbar, select your Wi-Fi network,
and click Connect.
Note: In Windows XP, if you have installed TP-LINK Utility, you need to close TP-LINK Utility
before using Windows Wireless Utility.
Option 2: Via TP-LINK Utility
Select your Wi-Fi network from the utility window and click Connect.
The symbol indicates a successful connection.
Status WPS Network
Network Name(SSID) Security
TP-LINK_A
WPA/WPA2-Personal
Connect automatically
34567_TEST
WPA/WPA2-Personal
AAAAAA None
Option 3: Via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
A. Press the WPS button on your router.
B. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until
the following screen appears.
C. When you are prompted "Successfully connected to the network by
WPS!", click OK.
Setup Wizard
TL-WN823N
Browse CD EXIT
Network Na
Profile Advanced
Channel Signal
TP-LINK_A
6 (2.4G)
Connect
34567_TEST
2 (2.4G)
5 (2.4G)
Configuring the wireless network.
Connecting to the network...
Option 2: Via the USB Extension Cable
For Mac OS X
Browse the CD, go to TL-WN821N > Mac OS X Driver, unzip the
Mac OS X 10.7_10.10.zip file and run the Installer.
Follow the wizard to complete the installation.
SHELL
Installer.pkg Uninstall.command
For Mac OS X
Option 1: Via TP-LINK Utility
A. Select the Available Network tab of the pop-up utility window.
B. Select your Wi-Fi network and click Connect. The connection status can
be viewed on the Link Status screen.
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility
Link Status Pro les Available Network WPS
Associated SSID Channel Network Type Encryption
TP-LINK_A 6 Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES
34567_TEST 2 Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES
AAAAAA
5 Infrastructure No Encryption
Refresh
Option 2: Via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
A. Press the WPS button on your router.
B. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until
the following screen appears.
C. When you are prompted "WPS Protocol Finished", click OK.
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http://www.tp-link.com
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Information
BSSID
721018010003
021018010002
001018a95d8d
Connect
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility
Link Status Pro les Available Network WPS Information
SSID Channel Security BSSID
TP-LINK_A 6 WPA2-PSK AES 721018010003
34567_TEST 2 WPA2-PSK AES 021018010002
AAAAAA 5 No Encryption 001018a95d8d
Refresh Please key the PIN code into your AP's con g page PIN
PIN: XXXXXXXX
PBC
WPS Progress : Exchange WPS Message
Cancel
3 sec
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