TP-Link TL-WN721N manual Modify a profile

TL-WN721N/TL-WN722N/TL-WN821N

Wireless N USB Adapter

¾Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Three options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WEP and None. The security type should be the same as on your router or access point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful connection.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKuses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. None stands for no security. It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.

¾Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point.

¾Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.

¾Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network next time.

¾Save: Click Save to save your settings.

Complete the above settings, the Profile page should looks like the following figure. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect button on the bottom of the window.

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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. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect.

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