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TL-WN727N
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
REV 5.0.1
1910011727

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  • Page 1 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter REV 5.0.1 1910011727...
  • 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 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. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 5 Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. 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。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 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...
  • Page 6 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

        3.1  Install Driver ......................3  3.2  Join a Wireless Network..................5  3.2.1  Windows Wireless Utility ................6  3.2.2  TP-LINK Utility.................... 7  3.2.3  WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............8  3.3  Management ......................12  3.3.1  Status ....................... 13  3.3.2  Profile ....................... 13 ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction The TP-LINK TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11n or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Connect To A Computer

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, connect the adapter to your computer. Option 1: Directly Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly. Option 2: Via the USB Extension Cable Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB extension cable.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Windows

    The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't  support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD ...
  • Page 11  Note: The default setup type is Install Driver Only. You can also select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver for more functions, such as joining a wireless network via TP-LINK Utility or WPS, and managing the adapter.

  • Page 12: Join A Wireless Network

    3.2 Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. If you want to use Option 2: TP-LINK Utility or Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to join a wireless network, you need to install TP-LINK Utility first.

  • Page 13: Windows Wireless Utility

    Windows XP  If you have not installed TP-LINK Utility, please directly go to Step 2. If you have installed TP-LINK Utility, you need to switch to use Windows wireless configuration tool manually using one of the following methods. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the system tray.

  • Page 14: Tp-Link Utility

    View Available Wireless Networks. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. 3.2.2 TP-LINK Utility Double-click (TP-LINK Utility icon). The Network screen displays all wireless networks that are available in your area.

  • Page 15: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect automatically checkbox. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
  • Page 16 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter  Option 1 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears.
  • Page 17 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Open the TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect.
  • Page 18 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.  Option 1 Open the TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect. ...

  • Page 19: Management

    150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Option 2 Open the TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly. Click Connect to continue.

  • Page 20: Status

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3.1 Status You can view the IP address and MAC address of the adapter, the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 21 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID - Select your Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list or enter your Wi-Fi network name manually.

  • Page 22: Advanced

    Remove button. 3.3.3 Advanced Select wireless configuration tool - In Windows XP, you can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled.
  • Page 23 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and complete the settings, then click Apply for the settings to take effect. SoftAP mode: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable this function.

  • Page 24: About

    TL-WN727N Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation Uninstall utility: Go to Start > Apps or All Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Linux

    TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Linux Visit the TP-LINK website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to TL-WN727N’s product page. Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page. Download and install the driver on your computer.

  • Page 26: 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 Button Wi-fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button (QSS Compatible) Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10...

  • Page 27: 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 28 TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key  identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.

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