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TP-Link TL-WN727N User Manual

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TL-WN727N

150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

Rev: 4.0.0
1910010945

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  • Page 1: Mbps Wireless N Usb Adapter

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Rev: 4.0.0 1910010945...
  • 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. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功 率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 安全諮詢及注意事項 ●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  ●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 ●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 ●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 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; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN727N 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-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanation.

  • 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-WN727N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps 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 as an example. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the window below will appear. Select model TL-WN727N. 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-WN727N 150Mbps 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-WN727N 150Mbps 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-WN727N 150Mbps 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 (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) TL-WN727N 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-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
  • Page 18 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either Certificate or Password. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 19 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.

  • Page 20: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 21 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-9 Method Two: Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-10 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 22: Pin Method

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-12 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device.
  • Page 23 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-14 When Figure 3-12 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.
  • Page 24 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-16 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 3-18.

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

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 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 26 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-21 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-22 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

  • Page 27: In Windows 7

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 3-24 3.3.2 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility.

  • Page 28: In Windows 8

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter if QSS function is supported as shown in the figure below). If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-26 You have now successfully connected to the network.
  • Page 29 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-28 If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. Figure 3-29 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by...
  • Page 30 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-30 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN727N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN727N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter.
  • Page 32 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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, CoffeeShop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.

  • Page 33: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point.

  • Page 34: Delete 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 35: About

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-7 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 4-8...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. 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 37 SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “tp-link”. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/7 6.1.1 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 39: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-3 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs TP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WN727N Driver. Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Following the steps, then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from...

  • Page 40: In Windows 8

    6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall- TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 41: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WN727N Driver.
  • Page 42 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11...
  • Page 43 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12...

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps 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 7, Windows 8 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps Radio Data Rate 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: Up to 150Mbps...

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps 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 46 TL-WN727N 150Mbps 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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