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300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
REV4.3.0
1910011456

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  • Page 1 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter REV4.3.0 1910011456...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names 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, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 radio communications.

  • Page 4: Ce Mark Warning

    CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

  • Page 5: Canadian Compliance Statement

    2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband modulation 2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. 2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems or security systems.

  • Page 6: Industry Canada Statement

    Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行； 經發現有干擾現象時， 應立 即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功 率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 安全諮詢及注意事項 ●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 ●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 ●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт...
  • Page 7 Avoid water and wet locations. This product can be used in the following countries:...

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN823N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer ................ 2 Chapter 3 Windows ....................3 3.1 Install Driver and Utility ....................3 3.2 Join a Wireless Network .................... 5 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility ....................6 3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)............... 6 3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility ................10 3.3 Management ......................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The TP-LINK TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11n or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Connect To A Computer

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Locate an available USB interface on your computer. Connect the adapter and your computer with the USB Adapter.  Note: In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is ...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Windows

    The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't  support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD ...
  • Page 13 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Next. If you want to change install location, click Change to specify the location for the software installation.

  • Page 14: Join A Wireless Network

    There are three options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network.

  • Page 15: Tp-Link Utility

    300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility (TP-LINK Utility icon). The Network screen displays. Double-click Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect automatically checkbox.
  • Page 16 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect.
  • Page 17 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.  Option 1 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.
  • Page 18 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly.

  • Page 19: Windows Wireless Utility

    Windows XP  Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click the hidden icons arrow on the system tray.) Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility and select Advanced tab. Select Use Windows...

  • Page 20: Management

    Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. 3.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections: Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.

  • Page 21: Status

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide (TP-LINK Utility icon) and click the Status, Profile or Advanced tab to Double-click manage the corresponding section of your adapter. 3.3.1 Status You can view the IP address and MAC address of the adapter, the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 22 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide To add a new profile  Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click Save. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.

  • Page 23: Advanced

    3.3.3 Advanced Select wireless configuration tool - In Windows XP. You can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled.
  • Page 24 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click the utility icon in the system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode. After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and complete the settings, then click Apply for the settings to take effect.

  • Page 25: About

    TL-WN821N(C)_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Windows XP/Vista/7 •...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Mac Os X

    Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). Open the Mac OS X Driver folder.
  • Page 27 Open the Mac OS X 10.7_10.10 folder, double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard. The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation.
  • Page 28 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide  Note: The language of this utility is in accordance with the language of your computer by default, and any change of it is invalid.
  • Page 29 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 30: Join A Wireless Network

    There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network.

  • Page 31: Tp-Link Utility

    300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 4.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Open TP-LINK Utility and select Available Network tab. Then select the network you want to join from the list and click Connect. The wireless network security properties screen displays. If your network uses wireless security, you will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password of the network in the blank field next to Network key, and enter it again in the blank field next to Confirm network key.

  • Page 32: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide After successfully connecting to your network, it will switch to Link Status screen automatically, which will show the network status. If you select Available Network tab, you will see a symbol in front of your network’s SSID, which indicates a successful...
  • Page 33 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP.
  • Page 34 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Within 2 minutes, open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Click PBC. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.

  • Page 35: Management

    300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide  Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Mark down the PIN displayed on the screen, and click PIN. 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.

  • Page 36: Link Status

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide 4.3.1 Link Status You can view the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, the MAC address of the adapter and other information of the link status as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 37 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide To add a new profile  Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.

  • Page 38: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    4.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility Insert the CD and run it manually. Go to TL-WN823N > Mac OS X Driver > Mac OS X 10.7_10.10.zip > Uninstall.command. A command window will pop up, please type the password of the root user to uninstall the software.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Linux

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Linux Please visit the TP-LINK support website, find and download the compatible version of driver for your TL-WN823N at www.tp-link.com.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Button Wi-fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button (QSS Compatible) Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 32/64bit...

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using  direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 42 TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique  developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other...

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