TP-Link TL-WN951-N User's Manual
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1. Figure 3 8 13 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Configuring the wireless network successfully connected to the network by QSS Figure 3 9 3 2 2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way 3 2 2 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1 Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router In the empty field beside PIN enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router here takes 13492564 for example If you have generated a new PIN code for your router please enter the new one instead Click Connect to continue TP LINK The Rellable Choice Z Network Profile Advanced QSS is compatible with WPS WI Fi Protected Setup This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router PIN 43492564 Connect Figure 3 10 14 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network TILLLILLLILLLLL Current PIN 134925642. Frofile Name Network Type Security Connected 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 23 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Profile Name Office SL TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Security Type JWPA PSKIWPAZ PSK Encryption Type TKIPIAES security Key means IT Show characters MI Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 2 The following items can be found on the screen gt gt 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 SSID Select the target network from the drop down list Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc 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 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point None stands for no security It is recommend
3. User G uide TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Rev 1 0 0 1910010565 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TIP LINK 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 mav be reproduced in anv form or bv anv means or used to make anv derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Copvright O 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com FCC STATEMENT FC 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 mav cause harmtul interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
4. Security key SSCCCCEEES ou can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 17 3 You have now successfully connected to the network Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK Networki Connected NetworkProfile BIJDDE ZLP 88177 AJ 1B0F28 Infra_KeyTest TP LINK_1LBOF2S TP LINK_BISDDE_ LP TP LINK 88774 Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM 3 29 2011 EM mill LE aw if Figure 3 18 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users mav use the built in wireless utilitv Follow the steps below 1 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 18 TL WN951N EN Pt Mot Connected You are currently not aw connected to any networks Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ge el 10 04 Figure 3 19 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect KW LA Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Show All Mi Wireless Network Connection 6 L TP LINK_Networkl Security enabled network L TP LINK 1B0F28 Securitv enabled network A Infra KevTest Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Cancel Figure 3 20 3 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same s
5. TP LINK Network AES TEIP g Wireless 30518 Mone 1 TF LINK 10FFID None TF LINK TOF F 16 None Network 9295 7595 AES TKIP a a a Ed de TP LINK 000041 None x 4 fl Figure 3 1 2 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 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TL WN951N IK A A IT Cte automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically TP LINK The Rellabie Choice A f ki Status Q55S Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal 7 TP LINK Network D AES KIP g Connect TP LINK_DGC246 tA ESTKIP Network 92957895 t EST AutoTest ass TP LINK 541 BBS None TP LINK TOF FO None BARBARA TP LINK 000041 None l GI l Ti Figure 3 2 If word None appears behind the SSID this means the network to be connected is not securitv enabled and vou can connect to the network without entering a kev To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network it is strongly recommended to set a password to vour router or access point TP LINK The Reliable Choice A f se Status a55 Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal 7 TF LINK BSBAAZ Mone 6 TP LINK_ DBC246 SESAKIP 1 TP LINK 10FF10
6. avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Korea Warning Statements tal EAA A 9 2 A HS Al Fe o Er B EBA NCC Notice TE SRE THR ZIJA FET ATI ARREAK SSSR ITR MIE LI Tape ERD RE IRL RER REZ ET EAN KLARA AEA KDE TERZ RTE AT WE He P JIL FI IRFJI RAR HORS JAK BEIRAREN REL MAR IL a IR RY DEN DD AR SUD AR RUE Da ENS NN tii L FI TP LINK 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 Directives 1999 5 EC Directives 2006 95 EC Directives 1999 519 EC Directives 2011 65 EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 EN62311 2008 The product carries the CE Mark C 1588 Person is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2012 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Building 24 floors 1 3 4 5 and 28 floors 1 4 Central Science and Technology Park Shennan Rd Nanshan Shenzhen China
7. wireless connection You needn t make any configuration here 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 IP Address Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP 29 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility fri Default Programs A Desktop Gadget Gallerv E Internet Explorer 7 Windows DVD Maker indows Fax and Scan indows Media Center indows Media Player english Documents indows Update a XPS Viewer di Accessories di Maintenance d Startup Pictures Music Games Computer nstall IL WNEBIN Driver Control Panel EJ Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support shutdown oj l a k Figure 6 1 Uninstall Utility 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 2 3 Click Fi
8. Figure 3 11 3 When Figure 3 9 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista 1 Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router In the field beside PIN you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated Click Connect to continue TP LINK The Rellable Choice Network Profile Advanced ss is compatible with PSM Protected Setup This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network O Push the button on my access point or wireless router O Enter the FIN of my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 12 2 Open your router s Web based Utility and click QSS 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 15 TL WN951N IK A IATA Cte Add New Device Enter the new device s PIM PIN 15342306 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 13 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the QSS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapters utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 15 Add New Device e Enter the
9. Only 2 412GHz 2 462GHz is allowed to be used in USA which means only channel 1 11 is available for American users to choose 32 TL WN951N EN OP Geta Cty Appendix B Glossary gt 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 802 11g specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with IEEE 802 11b devices and WEP encryption for security 802 11n 802 11n builds upon previous 802 11 standards by adding MIMO multiple input multiple output MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding The Enhanced Wireless Consortium EWC was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802 11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next generation wireless local area networking WLAN products Ad hoc Network An ad hoc network is a group of computers each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an independent 802 11 wireless LAN Ad
10. new device s PIN PIN 19342306 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successtully Figure 3 14 Configuring the wireless network successfully connected to the network by GS Figure 3 15 16 TL WN951N IK A E ETT 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 1 Left click the wireless icon fl in your system tray lower right corner The utility will displav anv available wireless networks in vour area Highlight the wireless network displaved using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect NetworkProfile 6 B19DDE ZLP si 8877 AT sil 5CD71E i Infra_KeyTest sil 1 TP LINK_Networkl will W Connect automatically TP LINK_1TBOF2 amp ntl Lau l l j b TPLINK 030407 all j 1 I i k 7 IL a l TP LINK_5CD71E Kul Autolest a Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 16 2 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router Or push the QSS button other brands may call it WPS on the router or access point You will be prompted to push the button on the window 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 17 TL WN951N EN EE Type the network security key
11. 2 Connect TF LINK 10OFF16 AutoTest BA acs TP LINK_SCESE2 None TP LINK_5A1 BBS None Figure 3 3 If there is a lock icon behind the SSID this means the wireless network is secure and the corresponding security type will display You must know the encryption key security settings to connect Input the password which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access 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 10 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Please input the password Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router OK Cancel Figure 3 4 4 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet 5 Connected ta TP LIN _Network1 Figure 3 5 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 11 TL WN951N NN et TP LINK The Rellablie Choice Network Profile Advanced Profile Mame TP LINK Network Network Name SslO TF LINK Network1 Network Type Infrastructure Rate 106Mbps Channel a Encryption Type AES AP MAC 96 OC 6D 4F 30 BE Wireless Mode 11n IP Address 192 168 1 102
12. CI adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD 2 1 Hardware Installation 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer 2 Open the case and locate an available PCI slot Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC Keep the screws Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed 3 Insert the PCI adapter into the PCI slot Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot s contacts Once the adapter has been firmly inserted screw its fastening tab Then close your PC case 4 Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer When the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel 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 1 Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WN951N There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin EC taa te ae f a LLL LL SPOLETO Or TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice IL WNO51N install Driver amp Utility User Guide Browse CD EXIT Figure 2 1 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 2 The InstallShield Wiza
13. CONTENTS Package Contents Es ces 1 Chapter T Product OVerview iii e gene anneau aannons 2 Jet JIMPFOGLIEHO i i a a ee g and 2 A AMS St d NS 2 1 3 Hardware OVEerVIEW iii ia ta aa e d et sen id es 3 Chapter 2 installatio ie d Rae 4 2 1 siarawarednistallatlo b iii ei ok B A Bit sense pi a quais 4 212 SONWANE PIS tAll ATOM ii i RS Se e u 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network sse ssennnnnnnunnnenzennennnnnzennnennennennnnz 9 ad ToConnectusing TWOU MS TS nc dd sr 9 32 TOSCOMMECL USING OSS SE noue candidat teen 12 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 12 22 PINS NO SR ee eee ta 14 3 3 To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 17 Seo ENT INIROONS Te a ae ae a he ns 17 3 92 JM VVINQOWS VISTA a i ib nent i usa dite 18 eo IT NINOWS APRES ene Re ene et a 20 Chapter 4 Management ss en nr nr ne Ni ie 23 a RONG TA TAT 23 Ati AT ADOBE i Kon ti 23 41 2 MON a profile eee si ie ee a ee ee ee 25 AVS Del t a ProVile iii ori d ana 25 CANON AOC anan a A i Dn mika tfal 26 Ai Sr ADOUSI Sa eaten Ta i iku in de safa 27 Chapter 3 AP MOQO anime antenne nie TEE 28 Chapter 6 Uninstall SoftWare i ia 30 6 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 30 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 31 Appendix A Specifications seen ena HEOKEEnKEnnEnnEEnnEnHEET 32 Appendix B GIOSS ONY i ie ne sn nes ns int nn ns bone 33 Package Contents Please verify that all the package cont
14. D None TF LINK TOF F 16 Mone Network 92957895 D AES TKIP TP LINK 000041 None Figure 2 8 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods gt 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 gt Method Two To connect using QSS By this method you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands gt Method Three To connect using Windows built in wireless utility Windows users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network For specific operations please go to To connect using Windows built in wireless utility 3 1 To connect using TWCU 1 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen If the utility page does not pop up you can also launch the utility by double clicking on the f icon on vour desktop or the ET icon in your system trav TP LINK The Rellabie Choice LI 4 Status 255 Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel Signal 7 gt AutoTest A E 11 TF LINK BSbAd None 6
15. K Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard t ready ta begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF You want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Figure 2 5 TL WN951N IK A OP tt 6 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Status The InstallShield Wizard is installing TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Installing Utility ns InstallShield Figure 2 6 7 After all the steps above you will see the screen below Click Finish to complete the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Back Cancel Figure 2 7 TL WN951N NUE Ever Geta Cte 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon E will appear in your system tray To connect to a network please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Rellabie Choice A Status QS5S Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel AutoTest acs 11 TF LINK BSBAAZ None 6 TP LINK Network t ES TKIP g Wireless SOBTCS None TF LINK 10FFI
16. Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc security Type None Start this connection automatically Save Cancel Figure 4 4 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 25 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 5 4 2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page 1 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 2 To switch to another wireless network adapter Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop down menu if the adapters are supported by this utility 3 To switch to SoftAP mode Once enabled the adapter will be able to work as an AP This option is only available in Windows 7 4 To change the power save mode The default option is ON TP LINK 2 Ka Q55 Network Profile Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool i Wireless Network Connection 83 TLMMASTA Figure 4 6 26 TL WN951N IK
17. Sonn Tel IE TAT 4 3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter Right click on the Mill icon in your system tray and select About from the list TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility LIT version 1 2 2 en 003 WIFE version 1 0 0 1 Driver version 7 7 0 547 Copyright C 2011 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 7 27 Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode the adapter will work as an AP This function is available only in Windows7 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 Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router With this feature a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless capable devices to connect to it To switch to this mode right click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode Open Radio OFF Switch to SofAP mode About Exit UNE mill PK 0 apo Leal Figure 5 1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the following figure Click OK wh
18. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit or 152 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily Wi Fi A trade name for the 802 11b wireless networking standard given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA see _ http www wi fi net an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802 11b devices WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly which network serving users are limited in a local area WPA Wi Fi Prot
19. ct wireless configuration taal Use TF LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection 83 TLVWNG5S1N sottAP mode CIN Power Save mode ON Figure 3 24 Are you sure to Use Windows wireless configuration toal Figure 3 25 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks 21 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair Figure 3 26 3 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button i Wireless Network Connection 37 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below ta connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LIMK 254350 Set up a wireless network T Q far a home or small office i it Security enabled wireless network WPA Related Tasks ki fu TP LINK_CB3A52 Gi Learn about wireless Security enabled wireless network WPAZ networking MI TP LINK Networki de Change the order of P preferred networks WA Security enabled wireless network WPAZ Change advanced To connect ta this network click Connect You might need to ente
20. e Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conj
21. e required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna tvpe and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropicallv radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication 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 harmtul interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu v compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis
22. ected Access A wireless security protocol uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 34
23. ecurity key or passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key 19 TL WN951N IK A Pt G L A Connect to a network Tvpe the network securitv kev or passphrase for TP LINK Networki The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters ei If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK_Networkl insert it now Connect Cancel Figure 3 21 4 You have now successfully connected to the network LA Connect to a network Successfullv connected to TP LINK Networki W Start this connection automatically Figure 3 22 3 3 3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Right click on the utility icon in your system tray lower right corner Select Switch to TP LINK Wireless configuration Utility 20 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Open Radia OFF Switch ta TP LINKE Wireless configuration Utility Switch to Sotar mode About Exit 3 34 AM Figure 3 23 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 25 appears to continue TP LINK The Rellabie Choice mi es Status ass Network sele
24. ed to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point 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 network next time Save Click Save to save your settings Complete the above settings the Profile page should look like the following figure To connect to a desired network just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect button on the bottom of the window 24 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TP LINK The Rellabie Choice e Network Advanced Network Type Security Connected TP LINK 4B7EDA Infrastructure TP LINK Network Infrastructure MIPA PSKWIPA CoffeeShop TP LINK CB3ASZ Infrastructure None Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 3 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 Homel or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home After all the changes click Save to make the changes take effect Profile Mame Home SSID TP LINK 4B7EDA
25. en prompted to confirm the setting TP LINK The Rellable Choice ass Network Select wireless comiguralion tool Use TF LINK Wireless Configuration Utili 2 kaw ca Are vou sure to turn on the SoftAP Wireless network adapter switch mode Please choose a wireless network adapte SotAP mode Cancel i ON Power Save mode ON Figure 5 2 The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility 28 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice LI Q Status Q55 Network Profile Advanced SoftAP mode ON A OFF Internet Connecting Share ICS Wireless Network Connecti SSID tp link Security Type WPA2 PSK m Encryption Type AES Security Key 12345678 W Show characters IP Address 192 168 137 1 Figure 5 3 SoftAP 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 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 It was designed to improve the security features of WEP WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your
26. ents below are available One TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL WN9S1N including e IP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information 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 GF Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter without any explanation TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TL WN951N EN OP tt Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for choosing the TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 1 1 Introduction The adapter is a 802 11n client device designed to deliver a high speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop With a faster wireless connection you can get a better Internet experience such as downloading gaming video streaming With the 802 11n technology higher throughput improvements using MIMO multiple input multiple output antennas the TL VWWN951N s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b products The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to i
27. hoc wireless computers operate on a peer to peer basis communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point Ad hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS or as peer to peer mode and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers However to an intended receiver i e another wireless LAN endpoint the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal and interference is inherently rejected ignored FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS continuously changes hops the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo random set of channels Because a fixed frequency is not used and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns interception of FHSS is extremely difficult Infrastructure Network An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices each with a Wireless Adapter connected as an 802 11 wireless LAN In infrastructure mode the wireless de
28. nish when the figure below appears 30 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TF LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back Cancel Figure 6 3 6 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TL WN951N Driver fri Default Programs A Desktop Gadget Gallery E Internet Explorer Ej Windows DVD Maker gJ Windows Fax and Scan english a Windows Media Center Windows Media Player ET Windows Update xii XPS Viewer di Accessories di Maintenance Documents Pictures Music Games Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Figure 6 4 Uninstall Driver 2 Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6 4 the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC 31 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix A Specifications nma ooo 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 11n Up to 300Mbps 11b CCK QPSK BPSK Modulation 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Environmental and Phvsical Working Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage Temperature 40 C 70 C 40 F 158 F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Radio Data Rate Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing
29. nstall 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 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b standards gt Supports WPA WPAZ data security TKIP AES encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations Provides 32 bit PCI interface Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes Good capability on anti jamming Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode Easy to configure and provides monitoring information Supports Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Three antennas which are listed in a format of 3x3 for three receivers and three VV VV V V WV transmitters TL WN951N EN et 1 3 Hardware Overview LED 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 received Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received Flashing Slowly TL WN951N NUE OP Geta ctr Chapter 2 Installation Please install the P
30. r additional information WAR 541 F Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 27 4 Ifthe 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 Wireless Network Connection The network TP LINK Mebworki requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA kexi a network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting ta this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network key Connect Cancel Figure 3 28 22 TL WN951N NN Pt Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN951N adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN951N 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 Double clicking on the f icon on your desktop will start the utility 4 1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home office or coffee shop With Profile management you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected saving you the trouble of having to repeat the same configurations Click Profile in the tools section the following page will appear TP LINK The Rellablie Choice A Status QSS Network Advanced
31. rd window will appear Click Next to continue Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on pour computer Ta continue click Mest Baa Figure 2 2 3 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 i TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Click the type of setup you prefer Description Install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Liriver Choose this option to install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This is the recommended option InstallShield Figure 2 3 TL WN951N EN OP Geta Cty 4 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default Click Next in the screen below to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select the folder where setup will install files Install TF LIME Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to L5 ATP LIMK Wireless Configuration Utility Change Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2 4 5 Click Install to continue the setup TP LIN
32. signal strength Dm 100 Excellent 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 Three QSS connection methods are listed in the following parts while the third method is only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the QSS button on the back panel of the router Here takes router TL WR741ND for example Cas RESET lq TERT o0 pa WAN 4 3 2 1 ON OFF POWER A 2 Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect 12 TL WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TP LINK The Rellable Choice 8 Ku E Network Profile Advanced QSS is compatible with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network e Push the button on my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Figure 3 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network
33. unction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Mark Warning C 1588 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 This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Country Restriction Reason remark General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria None public service Outdoor use limited to Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz 10 mW e i r p within band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current France the band 2454 2483 5 relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 MHz If used outside of own premises general authorization is Italy None required General authorization required for network and service Luxembourg None supply not for spectrum This subsection does not apply for the geographical area Norway Implemented within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny lesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a maximum gain of 2 dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device Th
34. vices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set ESS Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks 33 TL WN951N NN OP Geta Cty 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 words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise 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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