TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Rev: 1.1.
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Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.
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(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. (iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectriqueà l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2 1.1 Overview of the product ........................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Features ...................................................................................................................
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL-WDN4800, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers Quick Secure Setup (QSS) User Guide Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. The TL-WDN4800’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 450Mbps for maximum throughput.
TL-WDN4800 1.3 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter LED Status Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2. Installation Guide Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3.
TL-WDN4800 2. 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter To continue, select the TL-WDN4800.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 2-2 3. Click Install Driver&Utility in the above Figure 2-2 to load the following screen. Figure 2-3 4. After a few moments Figure 2-4 will appear. Click Next to continue.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-4 5. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-5 6. Click Browse... to change the destination location for the software. It’s recommended that you leave it default; then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-6).
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7. After that, select the program folder. You can create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
TL-WDN4800 8. 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Choose configuration tool; if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-8 9. Wait a while for the installation as shown in Figure 2-9.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 10. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below; click Finish to reboot your computer.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 3. Configuration Guide 3.1 For 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 will appear in your system tray.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-1 The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name - This shows the name of current selected configuration profile. The configuration of Profile name will be described on the General tab of Profile Management. Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Signal Strength - This shows the strength of the signal. Click Advanced on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program and its operations. 3.1.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 3-2 ).
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1. Edit the General tab Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive. Client Name - Please enter a name which identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Figure 3-3 2.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-4 WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window (shown in Figure 3-5 ).
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-5 Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are different; you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need. 3. Edit the Advanced tab This screen below allows you to make advanced configuration for the profile.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-6 Power Save Mode - Please select the power save mode in the drop-down list. Maximum - Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the Adapter. The Adapter will detect the access point if any messages are waiting periodically. Normal - Normal mode uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Wireless Mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 450 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. The Wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point with which it associates. Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to start H H an Ad Hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes.
TL-WDN4800 3. 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Click Remove. Note: The profile being used can’t be removed. 3.1.2.3. Switch another Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2 ). 2. Select the profile name required in the Profiles List. 3. Click Activate. X 3.1.2.4. Export a Profile 1. From the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2 ), highlight the profile to export. 2. Click Export…, the Export Profile window will then appear below. 3.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-9 3.1.2.6. Scan Available Networks 1. Click Scan on the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2 ), the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will appear below. 2. Click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. 3. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab screen.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 3.1.2.7. Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. On the Profile Management screen (shown in Figure 3-2 ), click Order Profiles…. 2.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter network. If the connection fails, the client adapter will try the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID until an available network is found. 3.1.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Driver Version - The version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date - The creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name - The name of the client computer. 3.1.3.2.
TL-WDN4800 Icon 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter means the connection has been established. Icon means there is no connection. To establish a connection, please follow the steps below. 1. Right-click the icon in your system tray, then click Connect to a network. Figure 3-15 2. The following screen will show you available wireless networks. Highlight the one you want to join, and then click Connect. Figure 3-16 3. To continue, click Connect Anyway.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 3-17 4. If the connection is successfully established, the following screen will appear; click Close to complete the connection. Figure 3-18 3.3 For Windows 7 TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) is not available for Windows 7. So after the Adapter's driver has been installed, we have to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to establish a connection. Please follow the steps below.
TL-WDN4800 1. Click the icon 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter at the bottom of your screen in your system tray and then you will see the available wireless network list. Select the SSID of your Access Point and click Connect. Figure 3-19 2. If your wireless network is secured, you will be required to enter the security key as shown in Figure 3-20. Enter the password in the Security Key field, take 1234567890 for example. And then click OK.
TL-WDN4800 3. 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter If the key entered is correct, you will successfully connect to the network as shown in Figure 3-21.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Chapter 4. QSS Configuration QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless Router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Note: QSS function is not supported in Windows 7 OS. First of all, the QSS software should be installed.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 4-2 3. Select Install QSS in the above Figure 4-2 to load the following screen. Figure 4-3 Then, please follow the instructions of the Operation System to complete the QSS installation. After that, QSS function can be enabled. Here we will introduce two ways to configure the QSS (For the configuration of QSS, here takes the Wireless Router of our company for example).
TL-WDN4800 4.1 1. 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter PBC (Push Button Configuration) method Firstly, press the QSS button of the Router. There are two ways: 1) Press the QSS button directly on the front panel of the Router shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 2) Open the Router’s Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the main menu. Then Figure 4-5 will appear. Click Add device, then you can see Figure 4-6.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 3. Then wait a minute until Figure 4-9 appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 4-9 4.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter a PIN into your AP device. 2) Enter the PIN from your AP device. Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Double-click the icon on the desktop to open the QSS Utility and then you can see the welcome screen shown as Figure 4-7 Click Next to continue. Figure 4-10 will appear.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 4-10 2. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility and click QSS link on the left of the main menu. Then Figure 4-5 will appear. Click Add device, then you can see Figure 4-11. Select Enter the X new device’s PIN and enter the PIN value of the adapter shown in Figure 4-11, click Connect. Figure 4-11 3. When Figure 4-9 appears, the QSS configuration is complete. 4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device 1.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Figure 4-12 2. When Figure 4-9 appears, the QSS configuration is complete. Note: If you generate a new PIN code for your Router, please enter the new one instead.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Radio Data Rate 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz. 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.
TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 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. 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.
