TP-Link TL-WN821N Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
System requirement:
Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7
Windows Vista Windows XP
1
Connect to a Computer
Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer, either directly or via the USB cable provided.
Option 1
Note:
In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will pop up after the adapter has been inserted. Please click Cancel.
2

Install the Software

* You can also download the driver and utility at www.tp-link.com/en/ if your computer can access the Internet via a wired connection.
Insert the TP-LINK resource CD into the CD-ROM
drive. The Resource CD screen will pop up
automatically.
3

Join a Wireless Network

For Windows 8/7/Vista/XP users:
You can join a wireless network using the TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility), or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) if your wireless network supports it.
Via TWCU:
Network Na
Status WPS
Network Name(SSID)
TP-LINK_A
TP-LINK_ABCDEF
TP-LINK_123456
TP-LINK_ABC
TP-LINK_123456
TP-LINK_456789
TP-LINK_c
TP-LINK_123
Select your target wireless network from the list and
click Connect. If the network is secure, enter its
password.The symbol
connection.
For Windows 8.1 users:
Please use the windows built-in wireless utility to join a wireless network.
Networks
Wi-Fi
TP-LINK_ABCDEF
Connect automatically
TP-LINK_XYZ
TP-LINK_123456
TP-LINK_ABC
Click the icon at the bottom of your screen,
and a network list will appear. Select your target
network and then click Connect. If the network
is secure, enter its password.
Note:
If the Resource CD screen
does not display, browse
the files on the CD and
double-click Autorun.exe.
Network Profile Advanced
Security Channel Signal
WPA/WPA2-Personal 6 (2.4G)
None 6 (2.4G)
WPA/WPA2-Personal 2 (2.4G)
None 9 (2.4G)
or
None 13 (2.4G)
WPA/WPA2-Personal 9 (2.4G)
Rescan
indicates a successful
Connect
Option 2
or
TL-WN821N TL-WN822N
Install Driver and Utility
User Guide
Browse CD
Select the model TL-WN821N and click Install
Driver and Utility.
Via WPS:
Press the WPS button on your wireless router
or gateway. Within 2 minutes, press and hold
the WPS button on the adapter for 3 seconds.
Networks
Wi-Fi
TP-LINK_ABCDEF
Connected
TP-LINK_XYZ
TP-LINK_123456
TP-LINK_ABC
The connection process takes a few seconds
and you will see the above screen when it is
successful.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver - InstallShield Wizard
Setup Wizard
TL-WN823N
EXIT
The Install Shield Wizard window will
appear. Click Next and follow the
instructions to finish the installation process.
Configuring the wireless network.
Successfully connected to the network by WPS!
The connection process takes a few
minutes and you will see the above
screen when it is successful.
7106504741 REV6.0.0
Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and
Driver
The InstallShield Wizard will install TP-LINK Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer. To
continue, click Next.
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