TP-Link TL-WN822N User manual

TL-WN822N
300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010337

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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.
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
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
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.

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: 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN822N
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
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business

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 For WindowsXP......................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 For Windows Vista ................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 For Windows7 ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide...........................................................................18
3.1 For WindowsXP ................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Current Status.......................................................................................... 18
3.1.2 Profile Management................................................................................. 19
3.1.3 Diagnostics............................................................................................... 27
3.2 For Windows Vista ................................................................................................ 28
3.3 For Windows7...................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 QSS Configuration..............................................................................33
4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method............................................................. 34
4.2 PIN method........................................................................................................... 36
4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device............................................................... 36
4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device........................................................... 38
Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................39
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................40

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter
¾USB Extension Cable
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One resource CD for TL-WN822N, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other 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-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain
Wireless N USB Adapter without any explanations.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN822N 300Mbps High Gain Wireless N USB Adapter!
1.1 Overview of the Product
The adapter is a 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled
wireless performance for your notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better
Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the TL-WN822N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer
rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can
also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and
WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being
exposed.
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-WN822N is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2 Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
WEP encryption
¾Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps 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
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7
¾Provides two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two
transmitters.

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1.3 LED Status
Status Working Status
On 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.
)Note:
When the adapter failed to connect to a wireless network, the LED may be off. Please choose
your network and try to connect again.

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1. Locate an available USB interface on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
)Note:
The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 For Windows XP
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes
Windows XP for example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-1 will appear. To
continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility,
Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-1
2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.

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Figure 2-2
3. Soon, Figure 2-3 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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 (shown in
Figure 2-4). Click Next to continue.

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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).
Figure 2-5

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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:
1) 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

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Installation.
Figure 2-9
2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-10), and please select
Yes to continue installation.
Figure 2-10
9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the
installation.

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Figure 2-11
2.2.2 For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-12 will appear. To
continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility,
Install QSS and User Guide.
Figure 2-12

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2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-13
3. Soon, Figure 2-14 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-14
4. Click Yes to continue.

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Figure 2-15
5. The following page will display and please wait a moment.
Figure 2-16
)Note:
For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation
during these steps (shown in Figure 2-17). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are
able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to
continue the Installation.

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Figure 2-17
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-18
2.2.3 For Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-19 will appear. To
continue, select the TL-WN822N.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility
and User Guide.

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Figure 2-19
2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen.
Figure 2-20
3. Soon, Figure 2-21 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.