TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter Rev: 2.0.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. ¾ ¾ ¾ One TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND, including: x x x TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.
TL-WN781ND 1.3 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility 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-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example. 1.
TL-WN781ND 2. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue.
TL-WN781ND 4. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-6 5. Click Install to continue the setup.
TL-WN781ND 6. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-8 )Note: During this process, if prompted a window as shown in Figure 2-9, please select Install this driver software anyway to continue. Figure 2-9 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, following figure and the icon please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using TWCU TL-WN781ND uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.
TL-WN781ND 4. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device. ) Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista.) ( Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device 1. Open and click WPS tab.
TL-WN781ND 2. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device ) Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Open and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless Router.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful (as shown in Figure 3-17). Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below.
TL-WN781ND 1. Left-click the wireless icon 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect. Figure 3-18 2. If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router.
TL-WN781ND 3. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-20 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below. Select Connect to a network. Figure 3-21 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 3. If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-23 4. You have now successfully connected to the network.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-24 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to TP-LINK Wireless configuration Utility. Figure 3-25 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26 Figure 3-27 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-28 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-29 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN781ND adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN781ND adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.1 icon on your desktop will start the utility.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. ¾ SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless Router or access point, select Infrastructure.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ) Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your Router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless Router or access point.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-6 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool.
TL-WN781ND 4) 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide To change the power save mode. Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you some information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click the icon in your system tray and select About from the list.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband Router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. ¾ SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “tp-link”.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 1. Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. 3. Figure 6-2 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 6.2 1. Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TL-WN781ND Driver.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface 32 bit PCI Express Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 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. ¾ 802.
TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide ¾ 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.
