TP-Link TL-WN510G User manual

Rev: 1.0.1
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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:
(TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G)
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.”

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
(TL-WN510G)
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
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: It not used outdoors in France.

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
2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation..................................... 4
2.1.2 TL-WN510G Hardware Installation.......................................................... 4
2.2 Software Installation............................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000.................................................................. 5
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista.................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility...................................................................... 12
3.1 Current Status...................................................................................... 12
3.2 Profile Management............................................................................. 14
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile .................................................... 14
3.2.2 Remove a profile ................................................................................... 17
3.2.3 Switch another Profile............................................................................ 18
3.2.4 Import a Profile ...................................................................................... 18
3.2.5 Export a Profile...................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks ....................................................................... 19
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management ...................................................... 19
3.3 Diagnostics .......................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Check Driver Information....................................................................... 21
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.............................. 21
Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista ...................................................... 22
Appendix A: Specifications.................................................................................... 25
Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 26

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One resource CD for TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)Note:
If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from
whom you purchased the TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Wireless Adapter for
assistance.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G 54M Wireless
Adapter!
1.1 Overview of the Product
The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most
convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.
The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of 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 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high
security.
It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that
transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in
China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.
1.2 Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission technology
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES
encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer
rates
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface (TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G) or 32-bit CardBus interface
(TL-WN510G)
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista
¾Internal Antenna (TL-WN510G)
¾Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (TL-WN551G)

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1.3 LED Status
TL-WN510G LED Indications
Name Status Indication
Status Green Intermittently
Activity Green Not lit The adapter is in an electricity saving status.
Status Green Lit
Activity Green Not lit The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing
Alternately
Activity Green Flashing
Alternately
The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection.
Status Green Intermittently
Activity Green Intermittently
The adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green Flashing
Activity Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G LED Indications
Name Status Indication
Status Green Intermittently
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or the
adapter is already connected but is not transmitting
or receiving data.
Status Green Lit The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed as below:
1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove
the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer
for instructions if needed.
3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the
slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your
PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.1.2 TL-WN510G Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed as below:
1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your laptop.
2. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, slide the
Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place.
3. 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
98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the TP-LINK Wireless Client
Utility (TWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware 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 98SE, Me, 2000, XP are very similar. The following setup
steps are for Windows 2000 and the section 2.2.3 for Windows Vista.
)Note: The Adapter doesn’t have utility for windows Vista.

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2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same
name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to
your operating system to start the installation. Figure 2-1 should then appear.
2. You can click Cancel 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
3. To continue, click Next on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click Cancel to end the
Installation.
Figure 2-2
4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3. It is

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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. Select Install Client Utilities and
Driver and click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous
page, or click Cancel to end the Installation.
Figure 2-3
5. Figure 2-4 should appear. Click Yesto continue the Installation, or click No to end the
Installation.
Figure 2-4
6. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-5. Click
Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click
Cancel to end the Installation.

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Figure 2-5
7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to create a new folder name or select one from the
Existing Folders list shown in Figure 2-6. It is recommended that you keep the
default value. Click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the
previous page, or click Cancel to end the Installation.
Figure 2-6
8. The Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in
Figure 2-7. Click OK to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-7
9. While files are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in Figure 2-8. Please

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select YES to continue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are
able to work with the operating system.
Figure 2-8
)Note:
In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown Figure 2-9, Please select
Continue Anyway to continue installation.
Figure 2-9
10. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 2-10 will appear.
Click OK to reboot the system.

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Figure 2-10
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same
name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to
your operating system to start the installation. And then Figure 2-11 will appear; Click
Cancel to end the installation in the screen. Otherwise, the installation will continue.
Figure 2-11
2. Click Next in the screen as below (shown in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click
Cancel to end the installation.

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Figure 2-12
3. After that, the files will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). To
end the Installation, click Cancel.
Figure 2-13
)Note:
During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Security testing, please click
“Install this driver software anyway” to continue the installation.

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Figure 2-14
4. Click the Finish button to complete.
Figure 2-15

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Chapter 3 Configuration of Utility
TP-LINK Wireless Adapter TL-WN510G/TL-WN550G/TL-WN551G can be configured by
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU). This chapter describes how to configure your
TP-LINK Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
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 utility will run. You can also run the utility by clicking
the Start>Program>TP-LINK>TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility. The TWCU utility provides a
complete and easy to use set of tools to:
¾Display current status information
¾Edit and add configuration profiles
¾Display current diagnostics information
The section as 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 does not require any configurations.

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Figure 3-1
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
¾Profile Name - The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the
configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management.
¾Link Status - Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
¾Wireless Mode - Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the
Advanced tab of Profile Management.
¾Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected. The options
include:
•Infrastructure (access point)
•Ad Hoc
Configure the network type on the Advanced tab of Profile Management.
¾IP Address - Displays the computer’s IP address.
¾Current Channel - Shows the currently connected channel.
¾Data Encryption - Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
encryption type on the Security tab of Profile Management.
¾Server Based Authentication - Shows whether server based authentication is used.
¾Signal Strength - Shows the strength of the signal.
)Note:
In the TWCU utility, access the General tab, Security tab and Advanced tab by clicking
New or Modify on the Profile Management tab.
Click Advanced to see advanced information about the program and its operations. For
more information, please refer to the help file of the utility.