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TL-WDN3800
N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010685

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  • Page 1 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010685...
  • 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 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 This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country...
  • Page 5 (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用， 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射 頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 於 5.25GHz 至 5.35GHz 區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明 工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; ...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN3800 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 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................. 2 1.1 Introduction ........................ 2 1.2 Features ........................2 1.3 Hardware Overview ....................2 Chapter 2 Installation ..................... 3 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................3 2.2 Software Installation ....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 3.1 To connect using TWCU ...................

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.  Note: The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter without any explanation.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using 2T2R, the TL-WDN3800’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    Windows 7 for example. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model TL-WDN3800 on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-3). There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide.
  • Page 13 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 2-6 Click Install to continue the setup.
  • Page 15 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-8 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
  • Page 16 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 2-11...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility)  TL-WDN3800 uses the TWCU 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 18 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3.
  • Page 19 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5.
  • Page 20 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools...

  • Page 21: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 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 your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 22 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 23: Pin Method

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device.
  • Page 24 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device ...

  • Page 25: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is completed. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful (as shown in Figure 3-17).
  • Page 26 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 27: In Windows Vista

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-20 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 28 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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 29: In Windows Xp

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-24 3.3.3 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 Windows wireless configuration tool.
  • Page 30 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26 Figure 3-27 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-28 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network...
  • Page 31 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-29 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.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Management

    N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WDN3800 adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WDN3800 adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
  • Page 33 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same  name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
  • Page 34 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide  Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same ...
  • Page 35 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting.
  • Page 36 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Key Index: You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right. ASCII format stands  for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.

  • Page 37: Modify A Profile

    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 38: About

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down list if the adapters are supported by this utility.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ap Mode (For Windows 7 Only)

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows 7. 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 40 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function.  Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected  to your AP can access the Internet.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 The following screen will appear.
  • Page 42 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Click Yes to continue. Figure 6-3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-4 Click Finish to complete the un-installation. Figure 6-5...

  • Page 43: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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-WDN3800 Driver. Figure 6-6 Uninstall Driver The following screen will appear.
  • Page 44 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Click Yes to continue. Figure 6-8 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-9 Click Finish to complete the un-installation. Figure 6-10...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express (x1) Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Throughput 300Mbps (Maximal) 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps Radio Data Rate 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: 300Mbps (2.4GHz), 300Mbps (5GHz)

  • Page 46: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and  operating in radio band at 5GHz. 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using ...
  • Page 47 TL-WDN3800 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks. Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique ...

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