TP-Link TL-WN851ND Connect to a Wireless Network, To connect using TWCU, To connect using QSS

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network

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300Mbps Wireless N PCI 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.

¾Method One:

To connect using TWCU

TL-WN851ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.

¾Method Two:

To connect using QSS

By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands.

¾Method Three:

To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility

Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.

3.1To connect using TWCU

1.After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or the icon in your system tray.

Figure 3-1

2.The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name and click Connect. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will

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Contents TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter Rev 1.1.0COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS FCC STATEMENT FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement2400.0-2483.5 MHz CE Mark WarningNational Restrictions CountryShenzhen, P. R. China DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYProduct Description 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1CONTENTS 1.2 Introduction 1.1 Package ContentsChapter 1 Product Overview 300Mbps Wireless N PCI AdapterStatus 1.3 Features1.4 Hardware Overview Working Status2.2 Software Installation Chapter 2 Installation2.1 Hardware Installation 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 5. Click Install to continue the setup 6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter To connect using TWCU Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network3.1 To connect using TWCU To connect using QSSautomatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically 4. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet 3.2 To connect using QSS 3.2.1 PBC Push Button Configuration method3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network 3.2.2 PIN method 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows3.3.2 In Windows Vista 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect 3.3.3 In Windows XP Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-25 appears to continue 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button Chapter 4 Management 4.1 ProfileThe following items can be found on the screen 4.1.2 Modify a profile 4.1.3 Delete a profile4.2 Advanced 4.3 About Chapter 5 AP Mode ¾ SoftAP mode Select to enable or disable the function Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC Environmental and Physical Appendix A SpecificationsNormal Appendix B Glossary ¾ 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 words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS