TP-Link TL-WN8200ND User Manual

TP-Link TL-WN8200ND User Manual

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300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter
TL-WN8200ND
© 2022 TP-Link REV3.0.0 1910013096

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter TL-WN8200ND © 2022 TP-Link REV3.0.0 1910013096...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. 2. 1. TP-Link Utility........
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    AP condition. *To ensure compatibility, you may need to update the adapter’s drivers after an OS update. You can find our latest drivers in the download center at tp-link.com/en/download-center. More Info • The latest software and utility can be found at Download Center http://www.tp-link.com/support.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Adapter

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Adapter This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • LED Status...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Get to Know about Your Adapter 1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter connects your computer to a Wi-Fi network for lag- free video streaming, online gaming, secure internet surfing and internet calls. • Compatible with 802.11b/g/n products • Equipped with a USB extension cable for flexible deployment •...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Connect To A Computer

    Chapter Connect to a Computer This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer.
  • Page 7 Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you start using your adapter, install the antennas and connect the adapter to your computer using the USB extension cable provided. Note: If interference appears on your computer’s monitor, try moving the adapter further from your computer. After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS...
  • Page 8: Chapter 3. Windows

    Chapter Windows This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and WPS Tool, use your adapter to join a wireless network, and uninstall your adapter in a Windows system. The adapter is equipped with a Setup Wizard, which can guide you through the installation process.
  • Page 9: Install Driver And Wps Tool

    Autoplay window. Note: 1. You can also download the driver from the product’s Support page at www.tp-link.com. 2. In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD manually. 2. Select TL-WN8200ND and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 10: Join A Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Windows 5. When the following screen appears, the WPS Tool has been installed successfully. You can enjoy connecting to your Wi-Fi with the push of the WPS button. 3. 2. Join a Wireless Network Option 1: Via Windows Built-in Wireless Utility You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in wireless utility.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Windows 1. Click (Network icon) on the taskbar. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter the network password when prompted. 2. When the network icon changes to , it indicates a successful network connection.
  • Page 12: Uninstall Driver And Wps Tool

    Windows operating system: Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows • Windows 8/8.1/10 Go to Start menu to find the TP-Link application. Click Uninstall TP-Link TL- WN8200ND, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. • Windows 7 Go to Start >...
  • Page 13: Chapter 4. Mac Os X

    Chapter Mac OS X This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and utility, use your adapter to join a wireless network, manage your adapter and uninstall your adapter in Mac OS X. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 14: Install Driver And Utility

    The CD is included in the package. If your computer has a CD drive, you can also run the included CD to install the driver and utility. 2. Double click to unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install.pkg. 3. The Install TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue...
  • Page 15 Click Restart to finish the installation. 5. After restarting the computer, the TP-Link Utility icon will appear on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. To use the utility to join a Wi- Fi network with your adapter, refer to Join a Wireless Network.
  • Page 16: Join A Wireless Network

    Join a Wireless Network There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-Link Utility TP-Link Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network.
  • Page 17: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Chapter 4 Mac OS X Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by clicking Join Other on the above screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions to join the network. 4.
  • Page 18 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Within 2 minutes, click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click at the bottom of the network list.
  • Page 19 Mac OS X 3. Click PBC. 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. • PIN 1. Click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click at the bottom of the network list.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 2. Click PIN. 3. Within 2 minutes, log in to the web management page of your router or AP. Go to its page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect.
  • Page 21: Management

    Chapter 4 Mac OS X 4. 3. Management TP-Link Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. 1. Click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list.
  • Page 22: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    Chapter 4 Mac OS X Preferred Networks displays the networks that you once connected to. The networks’ status and information are displayed on the table. • To join a Wi-Fi network If you want to join a Wi-Fi network that is listed on the profile screen, select the profile and click Apply in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 2. Enter the password of you computer and when the “Uninstall Complete” message appears, the uninstallation is complete.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5. Linux

    Chapter Linux...
  • Page 25 Chapter 5 Linux Visit the TP-Link’s website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to TL-WN8200ND’s product page. Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page. Download and install the driver on your computer.
  • Page 26: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    1. On your computer, please right click Computer icon and go to Manage; 2. Open the Device Manager and go to Network adapters, and then find the corresponding TP-Link adapter, right click it and then go to Properties;...
  • Page 27 3. If you can see “This device is working properly.” in the red box, you have already installed the driver successfully. T3. What should I do if can’t connect to the Wi-Fi after installing the driver? • Refer to to check if you have installed the driver for your adapter successfully . •...
  • Page 28 There is a character string “Ver:X. Y ” (for example, Ver:2.0) in the Serial Number field, and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter. • Visit http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html and follow the second method to find the hardware version of the adapter.
  • Page 29 OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011 /65/ EU and (EU) 2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/...
  • Page 30 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...

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