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300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

TL-WN821N
TL-WN822N
TL-WN823N
Rev: 4.1.0
1910010863

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  • Page 1: Mbps Wireless N Usb Adapter

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN821N TL-WN822N TL-WN823N Rev: 4.1.0 1910010863...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS 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. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; ...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/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 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................. 2 1.1 Introduction ......................2 1.2 Features ........................2 1.3 Hardware Overview ....................3 Chapter 2 Installation ..................... 4 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................4 2.2 Software Installation ....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 3.1 To connect using TWCU ..................

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanation. TL-WN821N, TL-WN822N and TL-WN823N are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WN822N for example throughout this User Guide. TL-WN821N, TL-WN822N and TL-WN823N just differ in the appearance, so all figures in this User Guide are those of TL-WN822N.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically  adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations TL-WN822N provides Mini USB interface and TL-WN821N/TL-WN823N provides USB 2.0  interface Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes ...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or Flashing Slowly received.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Locate an available USB interface on your computer. Connect the adapter and your computer with the USB cable contained in the package.  Note: The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly.
  • Page 12 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-1 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver.
  • Page 13 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-3 Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 Click Install to continue the setup.
  • Page 14 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-5 The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
  • Page 15 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 2-7 After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: ...
  • Page 17 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
  • Page 18 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either certificate or password. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 19 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.

  • Page 20: To Connect Using Wps

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 21 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-10 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-11 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-12...

  • Page 22: Pin Method

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device. Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
  • Page 23 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated.

  • Page 24: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-18 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

  • Page 25: In Windows 8

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
  • Page 26 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-22 If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. Figure 3-23  Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by...

  • Page 27: In Windows Vista

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-24  Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...”or “No, ...” according to your Internet environment.
  • Page 28 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-27 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 connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.

  • Page 29: In Windows Xp

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-29 3.3.4 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool.
  • Page 30 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-31 Figure 3-32 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-33 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network...
  • Page 31 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-34 If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key. Figure 3-35...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Management

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN822N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN822N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter.
  • Page 33 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4...
  • Page 34 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. CoffeeShop, Home, Office). The same  name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
  • Page 35 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter wireless adapter. While in ad hoc mode, it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network.  Note: In Infrastructure mode, you will see Figure 4-3 if you selected the security type WEP; you will see Figure 4-4 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

  • Page 36: Modify A Profile

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home.

  • Page 37: Delete A Profile

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue.

  • Page 38: About

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Ap Mode

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
  • Page 40 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function.  Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected ...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 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 On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then...

  • Page 42: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-3 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver. Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Following the steps, then the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from...

  • Page 43: In Windows 8

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 6.2 In Windows 8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 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 application, and click Uninstall- TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 44: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-7 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 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 application, and...
  • Page 45 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 Click Finish when the figure below appears.
  • Page 46 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-12...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Mini USB Interface - TL-WN822N USB 2.0 Interface - TL-WN821N/TL-WN823N Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Wi-fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button (QSS Compatible) Button Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Glossary

    TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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 49 TL-WN821N/TL-WN822N/TL-WN823N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 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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