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300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
REV: 1.1.0
1910010866

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  • Page 1 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter REV: 1.1.0 1910010866...
  • 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. 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

    NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行； 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.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Model No.: TL-WN951N 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 ..................... 5 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............10 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 is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. Note: The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide 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

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI 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-WN951N 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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. Figure 2-9...
  • Page 16 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN951N 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 18 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-10 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.

  • Page 23: Pin Method

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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 Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista.

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

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), 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 3-17).
  • Page 26 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Figure 3-18 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 27: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-21 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 28 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide as shown in the figure below. Select Connect to a network. Figure 3-24 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect.

  • Page 29: In Windows 7

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26 You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-27 3.3.3 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
  • Page 30 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-28 If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router. Or push the WPS/QSS button on the Router or access point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below).

  • Page 31: In Windows 8

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-30 3.3.4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 32 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-32 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network.
  • Page 33 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 3-34...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Management

    300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN781ND adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN951N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
  • Page 35 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4...
  • Page 36 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. CoffeeShop, Home, Office). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
  • Page 37 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide wireless adapter. While in ad hoc mode, it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network. Note: In Infrastructure mode, you will see Figure 4-3 if you selected the security type WEP; you will see Figure 4-4 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

  • Page 38: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 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 39: 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 40: About

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide To change the power save mode. Figure 4-11 4.3 About The About screen gives you some information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click the icon in your system tray and select About from the list.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Ap Mode (For Windows 7 And Windows 8)

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8. 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 42 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 43 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES. Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled. It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP.

  • Page 44: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we just use Windows 7 as an example. 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 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 45: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 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-WN951N Driver.
  • Page 46 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.

  • Page 47: 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 48 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 Click Finish when the figure below appears.

  • Page 49: 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-WN951N Driver.
  • Page 50 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Figure 6-15 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-16...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface 32 bit PC Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8...

  • Page 52: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide 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 53 TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter User Guide 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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