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TL-WN781ND
150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter
Rev: 1.0.2
1910010334
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2010 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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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 guarante
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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 General authorization required for outdoor use and Bulgaria None public service Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz Outdoor use limited to 10 band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current France mW e.i.r.p. within
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Model No.: TL-WN781ND 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 3
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 2 1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................................................2 1.2 Features ...........................................................................................................
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Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL-WN781ND, 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 thi
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter. 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. The TL-WN781ND’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI-E slot on the mianboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into the PCI-E slot. Make sure that all of its pin
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 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. 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. 4
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 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 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. 5
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-6 7. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue. Figure 2-7 6
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 8. Click OK to continue the Installation. 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. Figure 2-9 7
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 9. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to close the wizard.. Figure 2-10 2.2.3 For Windows Vista 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-11 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. Figure 2-11 8
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter 2. Click Install Driver&Utility to load the following screen. Figure 2-12 3. Soon, Figure 2-13 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-13 4. Click Yes to continue. 9
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-14 5. The following page will display and please wait a moment. Figure 2-15 Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-16). 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. 10
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-16 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-17 2.2.4 For Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Figure 2-18 will appear. To continue, select the TL-WN781ND.There will be a menu including: Install Driver & Utility, Install QSS and User Guide. 11
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-18 2. Click Install Driver & Utility to load the following screen. Figure 2-19 3. Soon, Figure 2-20 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. 12
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-20 4. Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-21 5. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-22. 13
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TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N PCI Express Adapter Figure 2-22 Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps (shown in Figure 2-23). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the installation. Figure 2-23 6. Then you will see Figure 2-24. Click Finish to complete. 14
