TP-Link TL-WN320G User manual

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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CE Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: TL-WN320G
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on
the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment
Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and
89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following
European standards:
 EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04)
 EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
 EN 301 893 V.1.2.2 (2003-06)
 EN 60950: 2000
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and
frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the
2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.

Package Contents............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Overview of the product....................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 LED Status........................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Installation Guide............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Software Installation............................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000..................................................... 3
2.2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Uninstall Software................................................................................................ 6
2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC................................................. 6
2.3.2 Uninstall the utility software from your PC ................................................. 7
Chapter 3: Configuration................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Network Status..................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Site Scan.............................................................................................................11
3.3 Statistics............................................................................................................. 13
3.4 Encryption.......................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Info..................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Profile................................................................................................................. 17
3.7 An example for application................................................................................. 18
Appendix A: Specifications.............................................................................................. 19
Appendix B: Glossary...................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C: Contact Information .................................................................................... 22

TL-WN320G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
 One TL-WN320G Wireless USBAdapter
 One USB extension cable
 Quick Installation Guide
 One TL-WN320G WirelessAdapter Resource CD, including:
• Utility and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note: If any of the listed contents is damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from
whom you purchased the TL-WN320 WirelessAdapter for assistance.
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TL-WN320G 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product
The TP-LINK TL-WN320G Wireless USB Adapter gives you the flexibility to install your
PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running
the network cables.
Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 54Mbps for maximum
throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating
limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also
interoperate with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications
are protected by up to 128-bit WEP and WPA encryption, so your data stays secure.
1.2 Features
 Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
 Supports WPA data security, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit WEP encryption
 Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
 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 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
 Internal Antenna
1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Green Lit The adapter has power
Green Flashing The adapter is active.
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Chapter 2: Installation Guide
2.1 Software Installation
2.1.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP. The Setup Wizard will install the Utility and drivers.
If you install the hardware before the software, the system will prompt “Found New
Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button, and run the Setup Wizard program on the
CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and windows XP are very similar. The
following setup steps are for windows 2000.
2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click the Start button and choose
Run. In the field that appears, enter F:\XXX\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive; XXX presents the setup program path, which is labeled on the
Resource CD), figure 2-1 should then appear.
2. You can click the Cancel button to end the installation on the Preparing Setup
screen, figure 2-1. Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that
shown in figure 2-2 after a moment.
Figure 2-1 Preparing Setup
3. To continue, click the Next button on the screen, figure 2-2. Click the Cancel button
to end the Installation.
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Figure 2-2 Start Setup
4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in figure 2-3. It is
recommended that you select all (including TL-WN320G 1.0 Driver and
TL-WN320G 1.0 Utility). Select TL-WN320G 1.0 Driver only to install driver only,
select TL-WN320G 1.0 Utility to install utility only. You can click the Browse...
button to change the Destination Folder for the software. Click the Next button to
continue the Installation. Click the Back button to return to the previous page, or
click the Cancel button to end the Installation.
Figure 2-3 Select the setup type.
5. While files are copying, you will see a warning box shown in figure 2-4. Please
select YES to continue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are
able to work with the operating system.
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Figure 2-4 Windows 2000 Warning Box
Note: In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown figure 2-5, Please select
Continue Anyway to continue installation.
Figure 2-5 Windows XP Warning Box
6. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in figure 2-6 will appear.
Click the Finish button to finish the wizard.
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Figure 2-6 Finish
7. After installing the software, Please plug the adapter into your PC. If you need
instructions as to how to do this, please refer to section 2.2 Hardware Installation. If
you have plugged it into you PC already, please un-plug it and plug it back in. The
OS will automatically detect the adapter and automatically setup the driver for the
adapter. If it does not, please follow the setup steps to finish the driver installation.
After installing the driver successfully, you should see an icon, or , appear in
your system tray
2.2 Hardware Installation
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to theAdapter.
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.
2.3 Uninstall Software
2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon, click on the Hardware tab in the System window that
appears.
3. Click on the Device Manager button, double-click Network Adapters, and then
right-click TL-WN320G 1.0 USB WLAN Adapter.
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