TL-WN827N
Wireless N USB Adapter
Rev: 1.0.2
1910010101
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical
laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with
side mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital
assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Bulgaria
Outdoor use limited to 10 Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
mW e.i.r.p. within the band band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
France
2454-2483.5 MHz
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Italy
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Luxembourg
None
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Norway
Implemented
Russian Federation
Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
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CONTENTS
1.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Main Features...................................................................................................... 2
1.3 LED Status........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................................... 3
2.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................ 3
2.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Installation Guide....................................................................................................3
2.3 Uninstall Software................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC.............................................................7
2.3.2 Uninstall the utility software from your PC..............................................................7
Chapter 3 Configuration.......................................................................................... 9
3.1 Configuration of Utility.......................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Profile......................................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Network.................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Advanced..............................................................................................................13
3.1.4 Statistics................................................................................................................14
3.1.5 WPS......................................................................................................................14
3.1.6 Radio On/Off.........................................................................................................16
3.1.7 About.....................................................................................................................16
3.1.8 An example for application ...................................................................................16
4.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game.......................................................... 19
Appendix A: Glossary............................................................................................ 24
Appendix B: Specifications................................................................................... 26
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TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter User Guide
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
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One TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter
One USB extension cable (for 100 meters)
One Resource CD for TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter, including:
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Drivers and Utility
User Guide
Other Helpful Information
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Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter.
The adapter is a draft 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled
wireless performance for your computer. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better
Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
The TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g,
and IEEE 802.11b standards. It can interoperate with all the 802.11n/g/b devices. With the
802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output
antennas), the TL-WN827N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to
300Mbps for maximum throughput.
Additionally, the TL-WN827N adapter has good capability on anti-jamming and supports WEP,
TKIP, AES，WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal
information from being exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage. The TL-WN827N supports WPS function, which can
help you create a wireless connection immediately. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed
instructions are provided step by step in this user guide.
Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as
strong security, the TL-WN827N Wireless N USB Adapter is the perfect solution for small office
and home needs.
1.2 Main Features
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Complies with IEEE802.11 Draft N standards
Supports WPA data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit
WEP encryption
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Supports wireless LAN data transfer rate of up to 300Mbps
Provides USB interface
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
Eases configuration and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Internal Antenna
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1.3 LED Status
The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks at green light when sending and
receiving data.
Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Because the
Adapter gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply. The LED should light
up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on.
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The Adapter can also be plugged into the USB port on your computer directly.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation of the Utility and drivers for
Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
Before you install the software, please plug the adapter into your PC. After that, you will be
prompted “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button, and run the Setup Wizard
program on the CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000, XP and Vista are very similar, so the following installation
guide takes Windows XP for example.
2.2.2 Installation Guide
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click the Start button and choose Run. In
the field that appears, enter F:\TL-WN827N\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your CD-ROM
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