Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Product; Features - TP-Link TL-WN821N User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

Thank you for choosing the TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter. The adapter is a draft
802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless
performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better
Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the TL-WN821N's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer
rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, it can also
interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2
encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process; the TP-LINK
Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.

1.2 Features

Complies with IEEE802.11n (draft), IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
WEP encryption
Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically
adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
Provides USB interface
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Good capability on anti-jamming
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two
transmitters.
TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
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