TP-Link TL-WN721N User Manual
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- Page 1 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN721N TL-WN722N TL-WN821N Rev: 3.0.0 1910010563...
- 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.
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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. National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria public service Outdoor use limited to 10 MW... -
Page 5: Industry Canada Statement
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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
2.1 Hardware Installation ....................4 2.2 Software Installation....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 3.1 To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) ......9 3.2 To connect using QSS ..................12 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method..........12 3.2.2... -
Page 8: Package Contents
Conventions The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations. The three devices of TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WN821N for example throughout this User Guide. The TL-WN721N/ TL-WN722N/ TL-WN821N just... -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. 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... -
Page 10: Hardware Overview
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed. The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or Flashing Slowly received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please install the USB adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation Locate an available USB interface on your computer. Connect the adapter and your computer with the USB cable contained in the package. -
Page 12: Software Installation
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example. - Page 13 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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. Figure 2-3 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default.
- Page 14 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5 The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6...
- Page 15 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-7 After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear on your desktop.
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Page 16: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network
Method One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To 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-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter point, then click OK to continue. Or push the QSS/WPS button on your router if your router features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key. Figure 3-4 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet.
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Page 19: To Connect Using Qss
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using QSS QSS (Quick Secure 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 20 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 Method Two: Open TWCU and click QSS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-11...
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Page 21: Pin Method
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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 QSS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device. - Page 22 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-14 When F igure 3-12 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
- Page 23 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-16 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the QSS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in F igure 3-18.
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Page 24: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 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) as shown in the figure below. -
Page 25: In Windows Vista
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-20 You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-21 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. - Page 26 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter 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. Figure 3-22 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect.
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Page 27: In Windows Xp
You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-25 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 TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. - Page 28 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-26 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 F igure 3-28 appears to continue.
- Page 29 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-29 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
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Page 30: Chapter 4 Management
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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 31: Add A Profile
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on the bottom of the screen. Then the configuration window will appear. Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. -
Page 32: Modify A Profile
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Three options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WEP and None. The security type should be the same as on your router or access point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful connection. -
Page 33: 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 34: About
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter To change the power save mode. The default option is ON. Figure 4-6 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. -
Page 35: Chapter 5 Ap Mode
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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 36 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.
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Page 37: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software
Wireless N USB Adapter 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 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC. - Page 38 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-2 Device Manager Click Uninstall - TL-WN821N Driver shown in above F igure 6-2, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC.
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Page 39: Appendix A: Specifications
Button Quick Security Setup (QSS) Button (WPS Compatible) Wireless Signal Rate 11b: Up to 11Mbps(dynamic) With Automatic Fallback 11g: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic) 11n: Up to 300Mbps(dynamic) TL-WN821N Up to 150Mbps(dynamic) TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N Frequency Range 2.400-2.4835GHz Wireless Transmit Power <20dBm (EIRP, countries... -
Page 40: Appendix B: Glossary
TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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 41 TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N 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...