Chapter 3. Configuration Guide

TL-WDN4800

450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter

Chapter 3. Configuration Guide

3.1For Windows XP

In Windows XP, TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.

After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon 3.1For Windows XP will appear in your system tray. It appears

at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI).

Manual background If the icon is gray, there is no connection.

Manual background If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.

Manual background If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.

Manual background If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.

Manual background If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.

Double-click the icon and the TWCU will run. You can also run the utility by clicking the Start → All Programs → TP-LINKTP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. The TWCU provides some integrated and easy tools to:

¾Display current status information

¾Edit and add configuration profiles

¾Display current diagnostics information

The section below introduces these above capabilities.

3.1.1Current Status

The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab needn’t any configurations.

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