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© 2022 TP-Link    REV3.0.0    1910013096

User Guide

300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter

TL-WN8200ND

Summary of Contents for TL-WN8200ND

Page 1: ... 2022 TP Link REV3 0 0 1910013096 User Guide 300Mbps High Power Wireless USB Adapter TL WN8200ND ...

Page 2: ...indows 6 3 1 Install Driver and WPS Tool 7 3 2 Join a Wireless Network 8 3 3 Uninstall Driver and WPS Tool 10 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 11 4 1 Install Driver and Utility 12 4 2 Join a Wireless Network 14 4 2 1 TP Link Utility 14 4 2 2 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 15 4 3 Management 19 4 4 Uninstall Driver and Utility 20 Chapter 5 Linux 22 Appendix Troubleshooting 24 ...

Page 3: ... your device Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1 environmental factors including building materials physical objects and obstacles 2 network conditions including local interference volume and density of traffic product location ne...

Page 4: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Adapter This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance This chapter contains the following sections Product Overview LED Status ...

Page 5: ... WPS button the adapter provides secured connection at the push of a button Supports Windows Mac and Linux 1 2 LED Status You can check the adapter s working status by following the LED Explanation table Status Indication 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 transmitted or received Flashing Qu...

Page 6: ...Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer ...

Page 7: ...our computer using the USB extension cable provided Note If interference appears on your computer s monitor try moving the adapter further from your computer After connecting your adapter to the computer please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your operating system Windows Mac OS X Linux ...

Page 8: ...dapter to join a wireless network and uninstall your adapter in a Windows system The adapter is equipped with a Setup Wizard which can guide you through the installation process This chapter includes the following sections Install Driver and WPS Tool Join a Wireless Network Uninstall Driver and WPS Tool ...

Page 9: ...atingsystems theCDscreenwillpopupautomatically Otherwise runtheCDmanually 2 SelectTL WN8200NDandfollowtheinstructionstocompletetheinstallation Note If you can t install the driver successfully disable the antivirus software and firewall then try again 3 Whenthefollowingscreenappears thedriverhasbeeninstalledsuccessfully 4 If you want to connect effortlessly with the push of a WPS button click Yes ...

Page 10: ... You can enjoy connecting to your Wi Fi with the push of the WPS button 3 2 Join a Wireless Network Option 1 Via Windows Built in Wireless Utility You can join a wireless network via Windows built in wireless utility Follow the instructions below to use your computer system s built in wireless utility ...

Page 11: ...ates a successful network connection Option 2 Via WPS Tool If you have installed WPS Tool follow the instructions below to connect effortlessly with the WPS button 1 Press the WPS button on your router WPS WPS 2 Within 2 minutes press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until WPS Tool opens in the lower right corner of your computer 3 When the Success message appears your computer is connected ...

Page 12: ...ns for your Windows operating system Windows 8 8 1 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 8 1 10 Go to Start menu to find the TP Link application Click Uninstall TP Link TL WN8200ND thenfollowtheon screeninstructionstocompletetheuninstallation Windows 7 Go to Start All Programs TP Link Uninstall TP Link TL WN8200ND Follow the on screen instructions to complete the uninstallation ...

Page 13: ...dapter s driver and utility use your adapter to join a wireless network manage your adapter and uninstall your adapter in Mac OS X This chapter includes the following sections Install Driver and Utility Join a Wireless Network Management Uninstall Driver and Utility ...

Page 14: ...t page from TP Link s official website www tp link com Note The CD is included in the package If your computer has a CD drive you can also run the included CD to install the driver and utility 2 Double click to unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install pkg 3 The Install TP Link Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear Click Continue and follow the instructions to com...

Page 15: ...er restarting the computer the TP Link Utility icon will appear on the menu bar in the upper right corner of the screen To use the utility to join a Wi Fi network with your adapter refer to Join a Wireless Network Note If the TP Link Utility icon does not appear on the menu bar make sure the USB wireless network adapter is connected properly and its LED is on ...

Page 16: ... and other devices to a home network Use this method if your wireless router or access point supports WPS 4 2 1 TP Link Utility Option 1 Click the TP Link Utility icon on the menu bar and choose a Wi Fi network from the list Enter the password when prompted When you are connected to the internet the network icon will change to Option 2 1 Click the TP Link Utility icon on the menu bar and then clic...

Page 17: ...hen follow the on screen instructions to join the network 4 2 2 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS can be activated via PBC Push Button Configuration and PIN code Please refer to PBC or PIN below PBC Option 1 1 Press the WPS QSS button on your router or AP Within 2 minutes press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following WPS screen appears WPS WPS ...

Page 18: ...ing screen indicates a successful connection by WPS Click OK Option 2 1 Press the WPS QSS button on your router or AP 2 Within 2 minutes click the TP Link Utility icon on the menu bar and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list ...

Page 19: ...apter 4 Mac OS X 3 Click PBC 4 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS Click OK PIN 1 Click the TP Link Utility icon on the menu bar and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list ...

Page 20: ...Within 2 minutes log in to the web management page of your router or AP Go to its WPS page enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect 4 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS Click OK ...

Page 21: ...ork 1 Click the TP Link Utility icon on the menu bar and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list 2 TP Link Utility will pop up Click the Profiles button to open the Profiles screen 3 The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can connect to your network easily ...

Page 22: ...twork that is listed on the profile screen select the profile and click Apply in the bottom right corner To manage an existing profile If you want to change the wireless settings of an existing profile select it and then you can edit its Security and Password If you want to delete a profile select it and click Remove 4 4 Uninstall Driver and Utility 1 Double click Uninstall command in the download...

Page 23: ...21 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 2 Enter the password of you computer and when the Uninstall Complete message appears the uninstallation is complete ...

Page 24: ...Chapter 5 Linux ...

Page 25: ...r 5 Linux Visit the TP Link s website at http www tp link com and go to TL WN8200ND s product page Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page Download and install the driver on your computer ...

Page 26: ...for your specific adapter The latest drivers can be found at the product s Support page at http www tp link com Try a different USB port on the computer Try restarting the computer or try using the adapter on a different computer T2 How to check if I have installed the driver for my adapter successfully or not 1 On your computer please right click Computer icon and go to Manage 2 Open the Device M...

Page 27: ... if can t connect to the Wi Fi after installing the driver Refer to T2 to check if you have installed the driver for your adapter successfully Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer Disable the antivirus software and firewall then try again Try a different USB port on the computer Restart your computer and try again ...

Page 28: ...is printed on the product label on the package or the adapter There is a character string Ver X Y for example Ver 2 0 in the Serial Number field and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter Visit http www tp link com faq 46 html and follow the second method to find the hardware version of the adapter ...

Page 29: ...magnetic fields by way of health protection This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209 2 SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0 5 cm to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device Carry this device at least 0 5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure level...

Page 30: ...g the device We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant t...

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