TP-Link TL-WN823N User manual

TL-WN823N
300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
REV4.3.0
191001145
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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 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand.
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.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European
Standard EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the body,
while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device.
Carry this device at least 0.5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or
below the as-tested levels.
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
Belarus Not implemented
Croatia Not implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical
area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of
Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard
Italy Not implemented The public use is subject to gener
al authorisation by
the respective service provider
Russian Federation Limited implementation
1. SRD with FHSS modulation
1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.
1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD
for outdoor applications without restriction on
insta
llation height only for purposes of gathering
telemetry information for automated monitoring and
resources accounting systems. Permitted to use SRD
for other purposes for outdoor applications only when
the installation height is not exceeding 10 m above the
ground surface.
1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband
modulation
2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz.
Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.
2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz.
Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for
outdoor applications only for purposes of gathering
telemetry information for automated monitoring and
resources accounting systems or security systems.
2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz.
Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications
Ukraine Limited implementation e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification
factor up to 6 dBi
ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating
(important due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功
率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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України.
Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
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ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter
Model No.: TL-WN823N
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, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50566: 2013
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015-10-08

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................1
1.3 LED Status.................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer ........................................................................ 2
Chapter 3 Windows ................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Install Driver and Utility..............................................................................................3
3.2 Join a Wireless Network............................................................................................5
3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility..............................................................................................6
3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).......................................................................6
3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility ............................................................................10
3.3 Management............................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Status..........................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Profile..........................................................................................................12
3.3.3 Advanced....................................................................................................14
3.3.4 SoftAP.........................................................................................................14
3.3.5 About ..........................................................................................................16
3.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility .......................................................................................16
Chapter 4 Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 17
4.1 Install Driver and Utility............................................................................................17
4.2 Join a Wireless Network..........................................................................................21
4.2.1 TP-LINK Utility............................................................................................22
4.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).....................................................................23
4.3 Management............................................................................................................26
4.3.1 Link Status..................................................................................................27
4.3.2 Profiles........................................................................................................27
4.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility .......................................................................................29
Chapter 5 Linux .................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 31
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 32

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TP-LINK TL-WN823N 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter connects your notebook or
desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11n or other network for applications such as lag-free video
streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing.
1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP
encryption
Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust
to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
Provides USB 2.0 interface
Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Good capability on anti-jamming
Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode
Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
Provides internal antennas
Supports Windows 8.1/8/7/XP/Vista 32/64bit, Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.10, Linux
1.3 LED Status
Status Working Status
Off
The driver has not been installed.
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.
Note:
When the card 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 Connect to a Computer
1. Locate an available USB interface on your computer.
2. Connect the adapter and your computer with the USB Adapter.
Note:
In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is
detected. Please click Cancel.
After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate
chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.

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Chapter 3 Windows
3.1 Install Driver and Utility
The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures. We use the procedures in
Windows 7 as an example - the procedures may vary slightly for other versions of Windows.
1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the pop-up
AutoPlay window.Select TL-WN823N and click Install Driver and Utility to begin.
Note:
The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't
support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website
(www.tp-link.com).
In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD
manually.
2. The InstallShield Wizard window displays. Click Next to continue.

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3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Next.
4. If you want to change install location, click Change to specify the location for the software
installation. Or you can leave it default. Click Next.
5. Click Install. After a few minutes, the installation completes. Click Finish.

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6. TP-LINK utility pops up after installation. Its icon appears on the desktop as and in
the Windows system tray as . You can use the TP-LINK utility to join a Wi-Fi network
with your adapter. For more guidance, please refer to Join a Wireless Network.
3.2 Join a Wireless Network
There are three options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network.
Option 1: TP-LINK Utility
TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter.
Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and
other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point
supports WPS.
Option 3: Windows Wireless Utility
You can use the Windows built-in wireless utility to join a Wi-Fi network.

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3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility
1. Double-click (TP-LINK Utility icon). The Network screen displays.
2. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you
want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect
automatically checkbox. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Note:
If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by adding a
profile in the Profile screen.
3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBC
or PIN below.

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PBC
Option 1
1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the
WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears.
2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
Option 2
1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP.
2. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or
wireless router and click Connect.

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3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
PIN
Option 1
1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or
wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.

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Note:
The default PIN of your router or AP is printed on the product label of your router or AP. If you
generated a new PIN for your router, please enter the new one.
2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
Option 2
1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my
access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is
generated randomly. Click Connect.
2. Log into the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to the WPS page, enter the
PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect.
3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.

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3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility
Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer system’s built-in
wireless utility: Windows 8.1/8/7, Windows XP, Windows Vista.
Windows 8.1/8/7
1. Click or (Network icon) on the system tray. Select the network you want to join,
and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Note:
If you do not want to enter the Wi-Fi password, you can also join a wireless network either by
pushing the WPS or QSS button on your router or AP, or entering the PIN of your router when
the screen prompts you to do so, and click Next.
2. When Connected displays next to the network name (SSID) on the screen, it indicates a
successful network connection.
Windows XP
1. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click
the hidden icons arrow on the system tray.) Select Switch to Windows wireless
configuration tool.
Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility and select Advanced tab. Select Use Windows
wireless configuration tool the following figure shows. Click OK when it prompts.

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2. Right-click (Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon) on the system tray,
and select View Available Wireless Networks.
3. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when
prompted.
Windows Vista
1. Click (Network icon) on the system tray, and select Connect to a network.
2. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when
prompted.
3.3 Management
TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following
sections:
Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.
Profile - Save or manage various Wi-Fi network connection settings.
Advanced - Turn on or off the SoftAP mode and power saving mode, switch between TP-LINK
Utility and Windows Wireless Utility (for Windows XP only).
SoftAP - Configure the settings of the network shared by your adapter, and view the IP address
of your adapter when it works on SoftAP mode.
About – View your adapter’s Utility version and its Driver version.