TP-Link TL-WN851ND driver and firmware
Related TP-Link TL-WN851ND Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for TP-Link TL-WN851ND and other TP-Link manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Guide - Page 3
... 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...
User Guide - Page 6
...1 Introduction 2
1.1 Overview of the Product 2 1.2 Features ...2 1.3 LED Status ...3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide 4
2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4
2.2.1 Overview ...4 2.2.2 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 8 2.2.4 For Windows 7 11
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide 15
3.1 For Windows XP 15 3.1.1 Current Status 15 3.1.2 Profile Management 16 3.1.3 Diagnostics...
User Guide - Page 7
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN851ND, including:
• TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information
) Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed ...
User Guide - Page 8
... from being exposed. The adapter is easy to install and manage. 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-WN851ND is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your...
User Guide - Page 9
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
1.3 LED Status
Status Off
Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly
Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled.
The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received. There is data being transmitted or received.
3
User Guide - Page 10
... 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 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. 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...
User Guide - Page 11
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-2 3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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 (shown in Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
5
User Guide - Page 12
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-4 5. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the
screen 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...
User Guide - Page 14
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-8 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the
installation.
Figure 2-9
2.2.3 For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
8
User Guide - Page 15
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-10 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-11 3. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
9
User Guide - Page 17
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-14 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-15
2.2.4 For Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-16 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
11
User Guide - Page 18
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-16 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-17 3. Soon, Figure 2-18 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
12
User Guide - Page 21
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 For Windows XP
TP-LINK TL-WN851ND can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). 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. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter's tray icon will ...
User Guide - Page 22
... point) • Ad Hoc
) Note:
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...
User Guide - Page 25
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾ Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5).
) Note:
The WEP...
User Guide - Page 27
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter will be selected automatically. The Adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates. ¾ 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select which mode the Adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to
open authentication if shared fails...
User Guide - Page 28
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 4. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to the specified location.
... profile will then appear in the Profiles List.
Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. 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 at ...
User Guide - Page 31
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.1.3.1. Check Driver Information Click the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. ¾ Card Name - The name of the wireless ...
User Guide - Page 33
TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 3-17 4. If the connection is successful established, the following screen will appear, click close to
finish the connection.
Figure 3-18
3.3 For Windows 7
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) is not available for Windows 7. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Please ...
User Guide - Page 36
... wireless router supports 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. First, the QSS software should be installed. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 4-1 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN851ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver...