TP-Link TL-WN951N - IEEE 802.11b/g 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this TP-Link item
Related TP-Link TL-WN951N Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for TP-Link TL-WN951N and other TP-Link manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Guide - Page 3
... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference...
User Guide - Page 6
...Introduction 2
Overview of the Product 2 Features ...2 LED Status ...3
Chapter 2
2.1 2.2
Installation Guide 4
Hardware Installation 4 Software Installation 4 2.2.1 Overview 4 2.2.2 For Windows XP 4 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 9 2.2.4 For Windows 7 13
Chapter 3
3.1
3.2 3.3
Configuration Guide 17
For Windows XP 17 3.1.1 Current Status 17 3.1.2 Profile Management 19 3.1.3 Diagnostics 27...
User Guide - Page 7
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN951N, 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
.... 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-WN951N is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer...
User Guide - Page 10
.... 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 2000, XP, 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 will prompt...
User Guide - Page 11
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 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.
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 ...
User Guide - Page 12
TL-WN951N 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-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-8
) Note:
1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during 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 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below...
User Guide - Page 15
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-10 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the
installation.
Figure 2-11
2.2.3 For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-13 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
9
User Guide - Page 16
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-12 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-13 3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
10
User Guide - Page 18
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-16
) Note:
For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). 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 2-17 6. Click Finish to complete the...
User Guide - Page 19
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-18
2.2.4 For Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN951N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-19 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
13
User Guide - Page 21
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 2-22 5. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-23.
Figure 2-23
) Note:
For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-24). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software ...
User Guide - Page 23
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 For Windows XP
TP-LINK TL-WN951N 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 24
... 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 27
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 3-4 ¾ WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access ¾ WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase ¾ 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. ...window (shown in Figure 3-5).
) Note:
The WEP security mode is not available for 802.11n. ¾ None: No security (not recommended).
) Note:
If the access point which the Adapter is associated has WEP set...
User Guide - Page 31
TL-WN951N
2. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 3. Click Activate.
300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
3.1.2.4. Export a Profile
1. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2), highlight the profile 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 ...
User Guide - Page 35
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
Figure 3-13
3.2 For Windows Vista
After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one.
Figure 3-14
Icon
means the connection has been established. Icon
connection.
To establish a connection, please follow the steps below.
means ...
User Guide - Page 37
finish the connection.
TL-WN951N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
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 follow the steps below.
1. Click the icon
at the bottom of your screen in your system tray and then ...
User Guide - Page 40
... 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-WN951N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide...