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TL-WN823N
300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010650

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  • Page 1 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010650...
  • 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. National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor use Bulgaria and public service Military Radiolocation use.
  • Page 5 Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN823N 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: 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-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations.

  • Page 9: 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. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN823N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini 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 11: 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-WN823N. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.
  • Page 12 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 13 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 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. Figure 2-5...
  • Page 14 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 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. Figure 2-7...
  • Page 15 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter 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 16: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One:  To connect using TWCU TL-WN823N 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 17 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically. Figure 3-2 If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key.
  • Page 18 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key. Figure 3-4 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-5...

  • Page 19: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-6 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 QSS or WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 20 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Or open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-7 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 21: Pin Method

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device.
  • Page 22 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-11 When Figure 3-9 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.

  • Page 23: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-13 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15.
  • Page 24 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect.

  • Page 25: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 26 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-20 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 27: 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 TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. Figure 3-23 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below.
  • Page 28 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-24 Figure 3-25 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-26 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network...
  • Page 29 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-27 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 3-28...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN823N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN823N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
  • Page 31 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). The same  name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.

  • Page 32: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-3 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 33: Advanced

    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 34: About

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini 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 4-7...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows7. 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 36 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Soft AP mode: Select to enable or disable the function.  Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected ...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 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 38: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-3 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TL-WN823N Driver.
  • Page 39 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6-4, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Throughput 300Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps Radio Data Rate...

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini 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 42 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini 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...

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