TP-Link TL-WN781ND Installation Guide, Hardware Installation, Software Installation, Overview

TL-WN781ND150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1.Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.

2.Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI-E slot on the mianboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.

3.Slide the PCI-E Adapter into the PCI-E slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.

4.Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.

2.2Software Installation

2.2.1 Overview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and drivers.

When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.

2.2.2 For Windows XP

1.Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide.

Figure 2-1

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