TP-Link TL-WN551G, TL-WN510G, TL-WN550G manual Introduction, Overview of the product, Features

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Chapter 1: Introduction

TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G54M Wireless Adapter User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The TP-LINK 54M Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.

The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.

It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards

¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technology

¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

¾Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates

¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) or 32-bit CardBus interface (TL-WN510G)

¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes

¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information

¾Supports Windows 98Se, Me, 2000, XP

¾Internal Antenna (TL-WN510G)

¾Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN551G)

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Contents Page COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS CE Declaration of Conformity FCC STATEMENTFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement ¾ EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 2002 / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 ¾ EN 60950-1 ¾ EN 300 328 V.1.4.1Overview of the product TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless Adapter User Guide Package ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Features1.1 Overview of the product 1.3.1 TL-WN510G LED Indications 1.3 LED Status1.3.2 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications 2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Installation Guide2.1 Hardware Installation 2.2 Software InstallationFigure 2-1 TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility - Install Shield Wizard Figure 2-3 Select the setup type Figure 2-6 Select a Program Folder Figure 2-9 Finish Figure 2-8a Windows XP Warning Box3.1 Current Status Chapter 3 ConfigurationFigure 3-1 Current Status 3.2 Profile Management 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration ProfileFigure 3-4 General Tab of Profile Management 2. Edit the Security tab ¾ Power Save Mode 3.2.2 Remove a profile 3.2.3 Switch another Profile3. Click Activate 3.2.4 Import a Profile 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 3.2.5 Export a Profile3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management 3.3.1 Check Driver Information 3.3 Diagnostics3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information Normal Appendix A SpecificationsEnvironmental and Physical Appendix B Glossary infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS. A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set ESS. Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks E-mail support@tp-link.com Appendix C Contact Information
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