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TL-WN725N
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
REV: 2.1.0
1910010804

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  • Page 1 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter REV: 2.1.0 1910010804...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS 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

    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

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN725N 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter without any explanations.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN725N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N. There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin.
  • Page 12 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Select the language for the the installation from the drop-down list and click OK. 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.
  • Page 13 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name and click Connect. 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.
  • Page 18 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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 22: Pin Method

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-10 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-12 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 Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.
  • Page 24 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-14 Open your router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect.

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

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 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...
  • Page 26 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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. Click OK when Figure 3-20 appears to continue.
  • Page 27 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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. Figure 3-22 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 28: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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. Select Connect to a network.

  • Page 29: In Windows 7

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-28 If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. Or push the WPS 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-34...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN725N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN725N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
  • Page 35 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 36: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.  Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this ...

  • Page 37: Delete A Profile

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-5 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue.

  • Page 38: About

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you some 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.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 40 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 5-3 Soft AP 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. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which ...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we just take Windows 7 for 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...

  • Page 42: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-2 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- TL –LINK TL-WN725N_ TL -WN723N Driver.

  • Page 43: In Windows 8

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Following the steps, then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC. 6.2 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...
  • Page 44 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-5 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-6 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7 Click Finish when the figure below appears.

  • Page 45: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-8 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...
  • Page 46 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 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. Figure 6-12...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 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 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 49 TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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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