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TP-Link TL-WN7200ND User Guide

1. 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 1 Right click on the utility icon in your system tray lower right corner Select Switch to TP LINK Wireless configuration Utility Open Radia OFF Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Switch ta SotaP mode About Exit Figure 3 17 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 19 appears to continue TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter Wireless Network Connection TLVWAF200N0 SotAF mode OON Power Save mode OoN Figure 3 18 17 TL WN7200ND MOEA Ele eA A Adapter lt Are you sure to use Windows wireless configuration toal Figure 3 19 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair Yiew Available Wireless Networks fF i ae eS o AM Figure 3 20 The utility will display any available wireless networ
2. 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 25 TL WN7200ND fb Elle dA ANAT Adapter Profile Name Home SSID TP LINK_Network1 Network Type Infrastructure adhoc Security Type WPA PSKIWPA2 PSK Encryption Type TKIP AES Security Key a E Show characters E Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 2 Pr male Network Type Infrastructure ad hoc security Type WPANYPA2 a Encryption Type TKIPIAES Authentication Certificate Certificate wifl user VWiFi Intermediate CA Start this connection automatically Cancel Figure 4 3 The following items can be found on the screen 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 gt SSID Select the target network from the drop down list gt 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 gt 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 a
3. 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 devices 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 39 TL WN7200ND fb Elle dA
4. TL WN7200ND KEJIS Anil AAEE OLS Adapter 4 Tochange the power save mode The default option is OFF TP LINK The Reliable Choice z o Status Network Select wireless configuration tool Use TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Use Windows wireless configuration tool Wireless network adapter switch Please choose a wireless network adapter SotAP mode OON OFF Power Save mode OON OFF Figure 4 7 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 The actual UI WFF Driver version may differ from that in the figure below Please refer to the actual interface of the product TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility UI version 1 5 6 en 010 WFF version 1 3 2 4 Driver version 5 0 0 0 Copyright C 2013 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Figure 4 8 29 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA 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 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
5. 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 Soft4P mode About Exit EN xp Bz e d ih 3 24 2011 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 when prompted to confirm the setting TP LINK The Reliable Choice a Status Network i Advanced select wireless con Use TP LINK W Are you sure to turn on the SoftAP 5 configuration tool mode Wireless network a Please choose a SoftAP mode Cancel Ci ON Power Save mode OON Figure 5 2 30 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Rell dA AA Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility Please note that the Band option is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista TP LINK The Reliable Choice joss status OSS SoftAP mode Internet Connecting Share ICS SSID security Type Encryption Type security Key IP Address Network ON OFF Local Area Connection 2 SoftAP WPA2 PSK AES 12345678 192 168 137 1 Advanced eS soft AP W Show characters Figure 5 3 SoftAP mode Select to en
6. 11 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Setup Status TP LINK InstallShield A Wizard i removing the driver Installs hield Cancel Figure 6 12 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Uninstall Complete za TP LINK InetallS hield A Wizard has finished Uninstallation Click Finish to exit the wizard HD f a lt Back Cancel Figure 6 13 37 TL WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter 50Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Appendix A Specifications Normal 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 Physical Working Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104F Working Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage Temperature 40 C 70 C 40 F 158 F Radio Data Rate Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing 1 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 2 Rules on the use of 5GHz band channels may vary according to different national laws 38 TL WN7200ND KEJIS El dA ANAT Adapter Appendix B Glossary gt 802 11a Specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz 802 11b The 802 11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using
7. TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA A Adapter Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Network Connected NetworkProtile BLSDDE_ LP Sari Al 1B0F28 Infra_Key Test TP LINK_1BOF2S TP LINK_BISDDE_ LP a TP LINK 8877 47 w Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM EN B J d Mill Pz ah Tf 3 29 2011 Figure 3 29 3 3 4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Click the icon atl at the bottom of your screen and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen Select your target network and then click Connect Networks Wi Fi 3 Network Connect automatically Figure 3 30 2 Ifthe network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter the password network security key and then click Next to continue 22 TL WN7200ND BEJI Le A Adapter Networks Network Enter the network security key You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 3 31 Note You can also push the QSS WPS button on your router as hinted You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Then click Next to continue 3 When Connected appears behind the SSID as shown below you have successfully connected to the target network Networks WI FI 3 Network Connected ill Figure 3 32 Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time you will be asked whether t
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9. measures e Reorient or 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 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment has been SAR evaluated for use in hand SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance CE Mark Warning C 1
10. recommended option Figure 2 3 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default Click Next in the screen below to continue Select the folder whe ere sel T P LI NK the Install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver to CO TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Figure 2 4 TL WN7200ND fb Elle AAT Adapter 5 Click Install to continue the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard TP LINK 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 6 The utility and drivers will install This may take 1 2 minutes TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Status Cancel Figure 2 6 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA ANAT Adapter 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 TP LINK lnstallShreld A Wizard has finished Installation Click Finish to exit the wizard Back Faih Cancel Figure 2 7 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear on your desktop To connect to a network please r
11. 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 Mot Connected ail You are currently not an connected to any networks a J Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ce 10 04 Figure 3 23 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Select the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect ay Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Wireless Network Connection 6 A TP LINK_Network Security enabled network A TP LINK_1B0F28 Security enabled network 1 Infra_KeyTest Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Figure 3 24 19 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Ee A AAA Adapter 3 Ifthe network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security 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 ia Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase tor TP LINK_Network The person whe setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters i F you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK_Network1 insert it l now Connect Cancel Figure 3 25 4 You have successfully connected to the network now an
12. wireless network Successfully connected to the network by QSS Figure 3 11 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 14 TL WN7200ND MOEA Ele dA A Adapter 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 Reliable Choice Status Network KE 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 13492564 O Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 12 2 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network PTTITTLITLILIC LiL Leese Current PIN 13492564 Figure 3 13 3 When Figure 3 11 appears you have successfully connected to the network 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device 1 Open TWCU and c
13. 588 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 This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below which have a maximum gain of 3 dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication 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 operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence dlndustrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interferences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi Antennas not inclu
14. 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 Protected Access A wireless security protocol uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 40
15. AA Adapter 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 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 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 a so Wireless Network Name and ESSID WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a
16. INK Network TP LINK BC2356 TP LINK 257510 TP LINK APF ATG TP LINK BB325A TP LINK 2 4GHz Dr387C TP LINK 2 4GHz DS429F Network Profile Security WPA WPA2 Personal Connect automatically WPA WPA2 Personal None WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal WPA WPA2 Personal Figure 3 2 Advanced Channel Signal 1 2 46 Connect 4 2 46 4 2 46 11 2 46 6 2 46 6 2 46 6 2 46 lf word None appears behind the SSID this means the network to be connected is not security enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network it is strongly recommended that you set a password to your router or access point TP LINK The Reliable Choice Status Network Name SSID TP LINK Network TP LINK BC2356 TP LINK 257510 TP LINK APF ATG TP LINK BBS25A4 TP LINK 2 4GHz Dr387C TP LINK 2 4GHz DS429F Network Profile Security WPA WPA2 Personal Connect automatically WPA WPA2 Personal None WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal WPA WPA2 Personal Figure 3 3 Advanced Channel 1 2 46 Connect 4 2 46 4 2 4G 11 2 4G 6 2 4G 6 2 4G 6 2 46 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
17. On the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then click All programs gt TP LINK 6 Internet Explorer Microsoft Default Manager 9 Windows DVD Maker ka Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center english Windows Media Player E Windows Update lt a XPS Viewer di Accessories di Coupons Music Games Ui HP di Maintenance Documents Pictures gt Microsoft Silverlight Computer J Mobile Card Snagit 9 Control Panel Startup di TP LINK Devices and Printers Uninstall TP LINK TL WN7200ND Driver Ultralsa ME LE 4 Help and Support Figure 6 5 Device Manager 2 Click Uninstall TP LINK TL WN7200ND Driver shown in above figure 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 1 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 34 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA A Adapter aA Steps Recorder oO TP LINK Wireless Bs Sticky Notes Configuration is a0 Uninstall TP LINK Ff Windows Fax and TILAA BI AO d C i bcar Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility 44 Uninstall TP LINK fa Windows Journal ee na Ol Windows Media Player Calculator ES
18. TL WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter without any explanations TL WN7200ND KEJIS El dA AA Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 the TL WN7 7200ND s auto sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput It has good capability on anti jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b g 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 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 WN7200ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop 1 2 Features gt Complies with IEEE802 11n IEEE802 11g IEEE802 11b standards gt Supports WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 data security TKIP AES encryption WEP encryption gt Supports high rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput
19. TP LINK User Guide TL WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Rev 2 0 0 1910010859 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP 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 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 Copyright 2013 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com FCC STATEMENT FE 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 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
20. WordPad Figure 6 6 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 7 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Setup Status InstallShield Wizard i removing the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Install hield Cancel Figure 6 8 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears 35 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA A Adapter Uninstall Complete lnstallS hield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back Cancel Figure 6 9 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1 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 WN7200ND Driver EA Steps Recorder Oo TP LINK Wireless Sticky Notes ig anhawuration ia Uninstall TP LINK TL WNW7200ND Driver P Lninetall TD a Windows Fax and LINK TL Scan 4 5 Uninstall TP LINK Fi Windows Journal Wireless Windows Media v Player Calculator A WordPad Figure 6 10 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC 36 TL WN7200ND REZUL Ele eA Adapter Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6
21. able or disable the function Internet Connecting Share ICS Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet The system will automatically search for all the available connections in your computer and display them in the drop down menu SSID Enter the name for your softAP for example Jone so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it The default name SSID is SoftAP Security Type The security type here is set to be WPA2 PSK which is based on 802 111 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 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 31 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA 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 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start
22. ble 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 recommended to enable WPA PSK WPA2 PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter gt Encryption Type From the drop down menu select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point 26 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA A Adapter gt 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 gt Start this connection automatically check this box to automatically connect to this network next time gt 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 TP LINK The Reliable Choice Pi foss Status OSS Profile Name Network Type Security Connected TP LINK_ Network Infrastructure WPA PSK WPA Office TP LINK BF 134C Infrastructure YY YPA WYPA CoffeeShaop TP LINK CB3A52 Infrastructure None Modify Remove Connect Figure 4 4 4 1 2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by click
23. button click All programs gt TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Microsoft Default Manager E Windows DVD Maker g9 Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center Windows Media Player english E Windows Update XPS Viewer Documents Pictures Music Maintenance Microsoft Silverlight Computer Control Panel U TP LINK TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utili Devices and Printers Uninstall TP LINK TL WN7200ND Figure 6 1 Uninstall Utility 2 The following screen will appear 32 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AT Adapter TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility Setup ts preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait InstallShield Cancel Figure 6 2 3 Click Yes TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Figure 6 3 4 Click Finish TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Uninstall Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished uninstalling TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility lt Back Cancel Figure 6 4 33 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AAA Adapter 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1
24. d can surf the Internet now a Connect to a network Successfully connected to TP LINK_Network Start this connection automatically Figure 3 26 3 3 3 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Left click the wireless icon i in your system tray lower right corner as shown in the figure below The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Select the wireless network displayed using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect 20 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA ANAT Adapter NetworkProfile BLSDDE_ LP wall Bari AT il SCDYLE all Infra_KeyTest iil TP LINK_Network i Connect automatically Connect TP LINK_1BOF28 wall TPLINK_030407 oI i fin Tiril TP LINK_5CD71E all Auto Test Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 3 27 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 QSS button also called WPS 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 If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key fk Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key See eee R88 Figure 3 28 You have successfully connected to the network and can surf the Internet now 21
25. ded in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Korea Warning Statements ol a al ile ae oe Sel She NCC Notice amp BSMI Notice Ael RIR ET E EE E EIRA Aah ARRERA A MED A te a iy E SSN OE
26. 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 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
27. efer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network TP LINK The Reliable Choice il Status Network i Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel TP LINK Network WPA WPA2 Personal 1 2 46 TP LINK BC2356 WPA WPA2 Personal 4 2 4G TP LINK_ 267510 None 4 2 46 TP LINK AFF A165 WPA2 Personal 11 2 4G TP LINK BBS254 WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 TP LINK_2 4GHz_D7387C WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 TP LINK_2 46Hz_D5429F WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 4G TR LINK 094226 WPA Personal 8 2 46 Figure 2 8 Note If you have only installed the driver the above configuration page will not pop up You need to use the Windows built in wireless utility to connect to and manage your network TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA Adapter 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 WN7200ND 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 Just by pushing the QSS button you can set up a wireless connection quickly under the condition that your router or access point supports QSS also called WPS gt Method Three To connect u
28. fore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example TL WN7200ND fb Elle dA AT Adapter Insert the Resource CD into your CD ROM drive and the window below will appear Select model TL WN7200ND There will be a menu including Install Driver amp Utility and User Guide Click Install Driver amp Utility to begin TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice Wireless N Product User Guide Browse CD D EXIT Figure 2 1 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TP LINK TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer To continue click Hest Baa Figure 2 2 TL WN7200ND fb Elle dA ANAT Adapter 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 and you will not be able to manage the networks through TP LINK configuration utility Click Next to continue TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type TP LINK Description Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Choose this option to install TP LINE Wireless Configuration Utility and driver This is the
29. ing 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 After all the changes click Save to make the changes take effect 27 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AT Adapter Profile Name Home SSID TP LINK_4B7EDA Network Type Infrastructure adhoc Security Type None Encryption Type None Start this connection automatically Cancel 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 Are you sure to delete the selected network profiles Cancel Figure 4 6 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 28
30. ks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button i Wireless Network Connection 3 Network Tastee _ Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LINK_ 254350 Set up a wireless network For a home or small office 1 ie Security enabled wireless network WPA Related Tasks Co TP LINK_CB3452 i E lees ie Security enabled wireless network WPAZ networking fa TP LINK_Network Change the order of 5 preferred networks W Security enabled wireless network WPAZ To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter E Change advanced additional information settings WR541 it Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 3 21 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 18 TL WN7200ND fb Ell eee rae lel stm Obed Adapter Wireless Network Connection The network TP LINK Network requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Figure 3 22 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Open
31. lick 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 15 TL WN7200ND REJIS Le As s t OLS Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice a i amp 29 Status Network Advanced Gy This application will guide you through configuring your wireless network Please choose a method to join a wireless network C Push the button on my access point or wireless router C Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router PIN 58541623 Connect Figure 3 14 2 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 Add A New Device Enter the new device s PIN PIN 56541625 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 15 3 When Connect successfully appears on the screen the WPS configuration is complete Or you can view the adapters utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3 16 Configuring the wireless network Successfully connected to the network by QSS Figure 3 16 16 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA Adapter
32. n wireless utility pp 17 Sot IME VVINGOWS AP aiiin a a A 17 20 2 VNAOWS VISte ee he oe 19 WOW 20 ce I VV IFGOW S Ororen i a ee eae nae eee es 22 Chapter4 Manageme int ee 25 PET SI VOU ee ee teat oante ached tna atime teases tens a tect Seance E A 25 OO 25 ATZ Modia prole da a E EE a 27 4 Lb9 Delele gorollle eh eo 28 AZ Advanced arasen ee ee aids 28 DO 29 Chapter 5S ARMoOde cp 30 Chapter 6 Uninstall SoftWare si 32 Oo ln WiIndOWS XPAMIStal mm 32 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC pp 32 6 1 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC pp 34 OZ SI NVINGOWS Oo 5 aces tect seh Sad Pe re tae keine nahn enerdeamth nse ts aawaastaee areca 34 6 2 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC pp 34 6 2 2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC pp 36 Appendix A Specifications 0 Appendix B Glossary TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available One TL WN7200ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide USB cable One Resource CD for TL WN7200ND including e TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers e User Guide e Other helpful information V Y V WV 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 cf Note The adapter mentioned in this User Guide stands for
33. o turn on sharing or connect to devices Please select Yes or No according to your Internet environment 23 TL WN7200ND REZILO Ele eA A Adapter Networks Network alll Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks Figure 3 33 24 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL WN7200ND adapter using the TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU The TL WN7200ND 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 iconon 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 Reliable Choice 4 Network rofi Advanced Profile Name SAD Network Type Security Connected TP LINK_ Network TP LINK_ Network Infrastructure WPA PSK VWPA No Figure 4 1
34. sing 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 3 3 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 A utility page does not pop up you can launch the utility by double clicking the 7 icon on your desktop TP LINK The Reliable Choice Z o Da Status ss Network Profile Advanced Network Name SSID Security Channel signal TP LINK_ Network WPA WPA2 Personal 1 2 4G TP LINK_ BC2356 WPA WPA2 Personal 4 2 4G TP LINK_ 267510 None 4 2 46 TP LINK AFF AIS WPA2 Personal 11 2 46 TP LINK B6325A WPA2 Personal 6 2 46 TP LINK 2 4GHz_D7387C WPA2 Personal 6 2 4G TP LINK 2 4GHz_D5429F WPA WPA2 Personal 6 2 4G TP LINK C94226 WPA Personal 8 2 4G Figure 3 1 2 The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply select the wireless network name and click Connect SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network The adapter will TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA A Adapter automatically connect to your target network next time and automatically save it as a profile if you tick Connect automatically TP LINK The Reliable Choice status Q35 Network Name SSID TP L
35. supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations gt Provides USB 2 0 interface gt Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes gt Good capability on anti jamming gt Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode gt Ease to configure and provides monitoring information gt Supports Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP TL WN7200ND fb Elle dA AT Adapter 1 3 Hardware Overview LED status Working Status The adapter has connected to a network The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received Note When the adapter failed to connect to a wireless network the LED may be off Please choose Flashing Slowly your network and try to connect again TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AA Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please insert the USB adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD 2 1 Hardware Installation Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable 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 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP The procedures in different systems are quite similar there
36. tisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives Directives 1999 5 EC Directives 2006 95 EC Directives1999 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 9 2 2011 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 62311 2008 The product carries the CE Mark Person is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue 2013 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 CONTENTS PackadeContentsae ices ns ceeseescectieuscee tice tres tee ioeads ese eek eae ieee ieee 1 Chapter 1 Product OVEIVIEW son toed adiitinh iene ees 2 ee 2 RS 2 V3 Hardawale OVEIVIGW 0 a a acn tn oh haath a aleo as se aces 3 Chapter 2 INStallatlO A ee a 4 2 1 Hardware Installation pp 4 22 S0ftWarelnstalatlo Mesei T aE E EE 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network pp 9 Sl WOrCONMECE USING TWO U ee 9 3 2 TO CONNEC USN QO E E eae ee aed 12 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method pp 12 32 2 BINmethod areren a 14 3 2 2 1 Enter the PIN from your AP device pp 14 3 2 2 2 Enter a PIN into your AP device pp 15 3 3 To connect using Windows built i
37. ush Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method Three QSS connection methods are listed in the following parts 3 2 1 PBC Push Button Configuration method 1 Press the QSS button on the back panel of the router Here we use router TL WR741ND as an example O a bad yee 055 RESET O KL ON OFF POWER TL WR741ND Figure 3 7 2 Press the QSS WPS button on the adapter There are two ways 1 Press and hold the QSS button on the adapter directly for 2 3 seconds until Figure 3 9 appears 12 TL WN7200ND REZILO Le AT Adapter Figure 3 8 Configuring the wireless network Connecting to the network Figure 3 9 2 Open TWCU and click QSS tab Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect 13 TL WN7200ND BEJI Le A Adapter TP LINK The Reliable Choice o Status Qss Network Advanced Gy 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 O Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router Connect Figure 3 10 3 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the network Click OK to finish the WPS connection Configuring the
38. which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access point then click OK to continue Or push the WPS QSS button on your router if your 10 150Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter TL WN7200ND router features the WPS QSS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key Please input the password Security Key TETTETETT Show characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router OK Cancel Figure 3 4 4 You have successfully connected to your network and can surf the Internet now Click Close to enjoy the Internet Connected to TP LINK_ Network 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 5 wireless mode 11 TL WN7200ND KEJIS Elle dA AT Adapter TE a Status Network Profile Name TP LINK Network Network Name SSID TP LINK Network Network Type Infrastructure Rate 150Mbps Channel 4 2 4G Encryption Type AES AP MAC 94 0C 6D 2F 3C BE Wireless Mode 802 11n IP Address 192 168 1 102 Signal Strength eee 100 Excellent Figure 3 6 3 2 To connect using QSS QSS function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly If the wireless router supports QSS or WPS you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either P

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