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... 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...
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......4 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP 4 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista 9
Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP 14
3.1 Current Status ...14 3.2 Profile Management ...16
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 16 3.2.2 Remove a profile...21 3.2.3 Switch another Profile...21 3.2.4 Export a Profile ...21 3.2.5 Import a Profile ...21 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 22...
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND, including:
• TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information
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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of ...
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.... The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN781ND is...
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter
1.3 LED Status
Status
Working Status
Off
The driver has not been installed.
The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted Flashing Slowly
or received.
Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.
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... your PC case. 4. Reconnect your PC's power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers. When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will prompt "Found New...
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Figure 2-1 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-3 4. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client
Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4 5. Click ...
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter below (shown in Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5 6. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from
the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please...
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continue.
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Figure 2-7 8. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8 .
Figure 2-8
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For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-9 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard..
Figure 2-10
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-11 2. Click Install Driver&Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-12 3. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-15
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For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-16 6. Click Finish ...
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Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP
TP-LINK TL-WN781ND can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in Windows XP & 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The configuration of the adapter in ...
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... point) • Ad Hoc
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You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. ¾ IP Address - This displays the computer's IP address. ¾ Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel. ¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can configure it
on the Security tab...
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ... click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5). ¾ None: No security (not recommended).
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If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that...
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3.2.2 Remove a profile
1. Go to the Profile Management tab (shown in Figure 3-2). ...to export. 2. Click Export..., the Export Profile window will then appear below. 3. Browse the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to the specified location.
TL-WN781ND 1.0
Figure 3-8
3.2.5 Import a Profile
1. ...
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear in the Profiles List.
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Figure 3-9
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks
1. Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will appear below.
2. Click Refresh to refresh the list ...
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3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management
The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. On the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure...
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... Router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. First, the QSS software should be installed. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-2 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver...