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TL-WDN4200

N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

Rev: 1.0.0

1910010869

Summary of Contents for TL-WDN4200

Page 1: ...TL WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Rev 1 0 0 1910010869...

Page 2: ...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 tran...

Page 3: ...chnician 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...

Page 4: ...n required for network and service supply not for spectrum Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny lesund Russian Fed...

Page 5: ...ada 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...

Page 6: ...ect the product or the power adapter from the power source z Don t disassemble the product or make repairs yourself You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty If you need serv...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...tility 18 3 3 1 In Windows XP 18 3 3 2 In Windows Vista 20 3 3 3 In Windows 7 22 3 3 4 In Windows 8 24 Chapter 4 Management 26 4 1 Profile 26 4 1 1 Add a profile 26 4 1 2 Modify a profile 31 4 1 3 Del...

Page 9: ...n Guide One Resource CD for TL WDN4200 including TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility TWCU and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the packag...

Page 10: ...nd protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step by step through the installation process and the TP LINK Wi...

Page 11: ...ware Overview LED status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed The adapter s radio has been disabled Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitte...

Page 12: ...dapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly Method Two Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable When the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel No...

Page 13: ...installation procedures for Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 The procedures in different systems are quite similar therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example 1 In...

Page 14: ...TL WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 6 Figure 2 3 2 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue Figure 2 4...

Page 15: ...select Install TP LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver Click Next to continue Figure 2 5 4 Click Change to specify the destination locat...

Page 16: ...TL WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 8 5 Click Install to continue the setup Figure 2 7 6 The utility and drivers will install It may take 1 2 minutes Figure 2 8...

Page 17: ...creen below Click Finish to complete the setup Figure 2 9 8 After installation the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in you...

Page 18: ...ess point supports WPS or QSS as is called by some other products Method Three To connect using Windows built in wireless utility Windows users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wi...

Page 19: ...in the security key field as shown in Figure 3 3 Or you can push the WPS QSS button on your Router if it features the WPS QSS function to quickly build a connection without entering the security key...

Page 20: ...t as shown in Figure 3 4 With Password as your authentication you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field as shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 3 Wireless netwo...

Page 21: ...ction process Figure 3 6 5 You have now successfully connected to your network Click Close to enjoy the Internet Figure 3 7 6 To view more information about the network currently connected click Statu...

Page 22: ...tablish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts 3 2 1 PBC...

Page 23: ...ireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 15 Figure 3 9 3 The adapter will be connecting to the target network Figure 3 10 4 When the following window appears you have successfully connected to the net...

Page 24: ...e PIN from your Router or AP device 1 Open TWCU and click WPS 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 Ro...

Page 25: ...k Connect to continue 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...

Page 26: ...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 t...

Page 27: ...eless configuration tool in the figure shown below Click OK when Figure 3 20 appears to continue Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 2 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right cor...

Page 28: ...ectly without entering a key Figure 3 23 3 3 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Open the wireless utility by right clicking on the wi...

Page 29: ...to connect and then click Connect Figure 3 25 3 If the 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 conn...

Page 30: ...Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Left click the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wir...

Page 31: ...t is on your Router Or push the WPS QSS button 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 netw...

Page 32: ...ppear at the right side of your screen Select your target network and then click Connect Figure 3 31 2 If the network is unencrypted you will directly connect to it If the network is encrypted enter t...

Page 33: ...SSID as shown below you have successfully connected to the target network Figure 3 33 Note If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time you will be asked whether to turn on sharing o...

Page 34: ...e 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...

Page 35: ...f you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select ad hoc Security Type Select the security type from the list Four options are available WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WEP and None...

Page 36: ...check this box to hide it Authentication Select a type of authentication either certificate or password Certificate If you select certificate as your Authentication then you need to specify your certi...

Page 37: ...select ad hoc Band This item determines which operating frequency will be used Two options are available 2 4Ghz and 5Ghz It is recommended that your computers and devices running video and voice appl...

Page 38: ...tion of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 5 ASCII characters For 128 bit encryption You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 13 ASCII char...

Page 39: ...hange 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 Figure 4 9 4 1 3 Delete a profile To...

Page 40: ...reless 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 list if the adapters are s...

Page 41: ...TL WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 33 Figure 4 13...

Page 42: ...er 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 hard...

Page 43: ...w which AP is yours when trying to connect to it Band This item determines which operating frequency will be used Two options are available 2 4Ghz and 5Ghz It is recommended that your computers and de...

Page 44: ...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 speci...

Page 45: ...XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 here we just use Windows 7 as an example 6 1 1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs TP LINK and...

Page 46: ...TL WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 38 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Figure 6 3 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Figure 6 4...

Page 47: ...stall the driver software from your PC 1 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click All programs TP LINK and then click Uninstall TP LINK TL WDN4200 Driver Figure 6 5 Uninstall Driver 2 Click...

Page 48: ...ck Finish when the figure below appears Figure 6 8 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 the...

Page 49: ...reless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 41 Figure 6 9 2 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC Figure 6 10 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation p...

Page 50: ...river 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 applicatio...

Page 51: ...L WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 43 3 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un installation process Figure 6 15 4 Click Finish when the figure below appears Figure 6 1...

Page 52: ...PSK 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Data Security WEP WPA WPA2 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Frequency 2 4 2 4835 GHz 5 15 5 25GHz 5 25 5 35GHz 5 745 5 825GHz Spread Spe...

Page 53: ...ers 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 pee...

Page 54: ...rresponds 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...

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