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TP-LINK TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter User Guide
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TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter
TL-WN322G
Wireless G USB Adapter
Rev: 2.0.0
1910010188
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registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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. 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.
SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is
achieved at that distance.
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.
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National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor
use and public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the
band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4
GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to
allow current relaxed regulation. Full
implementation planned 2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general
authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and
service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: Wireless G USB Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN322G
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008
EN60950-1:2006
EN62311:2008
Recommendation 1999/519/EC
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Zhao Jianjun
Director of International Business
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CONTENTS
Package Contents....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ...............................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Software Installation........................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP.......................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP........................................................ 10
3.1 Current Status .................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................................ 12
3.2.2 Remove a profile....................................................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Switch another Profile ............................................................................................... 17
3.2.4 Export a Profile.......................................................................................................... 17
3.2.5 Import a Profile.......................................................................................................... 17
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks........................................................................................... 18
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management.......................................................................... 18
3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Check Driver Information........................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information................................................. 21
Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................22
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 23
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One USB cable
¾One Resource CD for TL-WN322G, including:
zTP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers
zThis Guide
zOther Helpful Information
)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.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter
without any explanations.
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Chapter 1.Introduction
Thank you for choosing TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
The adapter is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz radio
operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to 54Mbps, and wireless
roaming allows the user to move among different AP without losing the current connection. The
adapter provides excellent security features, including TKIP, AES, WPA, and up to 152 bit WEP
encryption security, which makes the network almost impenetrable.
Featuring high performance of fast transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well
as strong security, the TL-WN322G Wireless G USB Adapter is the perfect solution for personal
and small business use.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the TP-LINK
Wireless Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN322G is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2 Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
WEP encryption
¾Supports high rate of up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust
to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides USB interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista.
¾Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two
transmitters.
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1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Green
Activity Green Flashing Alternately The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection.
Status Green
Activity Green Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green
Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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Chapter 2.Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
There are two ways to install the Adapter:
1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly.
2.2 Software 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.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes
Windows XP for example.
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the screen as shown below will
display. To continue, select TL-WN322G. There will be a menu including Install Driver &
Utility and User Guide.
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Figure 2-1
2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-2
3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-3
4. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install
Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make
Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in
Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4
5. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the
screen below (shown in Figure 2-5).
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Figure 2-5
6. After that, select the program folder, you should 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.
Figure 2-6
7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to
continue.
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Figure 2-7
8. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
)Note:
For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during
these steps (shown in Figure 2-9). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work
with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
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Figure 2-9
9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.
Figure 2-10
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Chapter 3.Configuration for Windows XP
TP-LINK TL-WN322G can be configured by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) in
Windows XP & Windows 2000. 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.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User
Guide takes Windows XP for example.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It
appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received
signal strength indication (RSSI).
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.
Double-click the icon and the TWCU will run. You can also run the utility by clicking the Start→
All Programs→TP-LINK→TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU provides some
integrated and easy tools to:
¾Display current status information
¾Edit and add configuration profiles
¾Display current diagnostics information
The section below introduces these above capabilities.
3.1 Current Status
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The
Current Status tab needn’t any configurations.
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Figure 3-1
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
¾Profile 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.
¾Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
¾Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode.
¾Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here.
The options include:
•Infrastructure (access point)
•Ad Hoc
)Note:
You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile
Management.
¾IP Address - This displays the computer’s IP address.
¾Current Channel - This shows the currently connected channel.
¾Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can configure
it on the Security tab of Profile Management.
¾Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is
used.
¾Signal Strength - This shows the strength of the signal.
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Click Advanced on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program
and its operations.
3.2 Profile Management
Click the Profile Management tab of the TWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in
Figure 3-2). The Profile Management screen provides tools to:
¾Add a new profile
¾Modify a profile
¾Remove a profile
¾Activate a Profile
¾Import a Profile
¾Export a Profile
¾Scan Available Networks
¾Order profiles
Figure 3-2
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile
To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a
configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Then
you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure 3-3).
1. Edit the General tab
¾Profile 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.
¾Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine.
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¾Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This
field has a maximum limit of 32 characters.
Figure 3-3
2. Edit the Security tab
Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the
profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as
follows.
Figure 3-4
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