Page 2 - COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ...
Page 3 - FCC STATEMENT; FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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 a...
Page 4 - 당해; NCC Notice; 注意!; 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
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. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subj...
Page 5 - Safety Information
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。 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。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правила...
Page 6 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; For the following equipment:; 50Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter; The product carries the CE Mark:; Person is responsible for marking this declaration:; Yang Hongliang
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: 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Model...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ..............................................
Page 8 - Package Contents; Adapter without any explanation.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 1 Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One USB cable One Resource CD for TL-WN727N, including: TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility ...
Page 9 - Chapter 1 Product Overview
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 2 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as dow...
Page 10 - Hardware Overview; Status; Off
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3 1.3 Hardware Overview 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 ...
Page 11 - Chapter 2 Installation; Hardware Installation; There are two ways to install the Adapter:; Cancel; Software Installation; model; Install; and; User
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 4 Chapter 2 Installation 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. Note: The prompt...
Page 12 - window will appear. Click
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 5 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver . Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click ...
Page 13 - in the screen below to continue.; to continue the setup.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 6 4. Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5
Page 14 - After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click; Finish; to complete the setup.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 7 6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-7 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatical...
Page 16 - Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network; To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility); To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility; To connect using TWCU; Network
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 9 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Co...
Page 17 - , the adapter will automatically connect to your; WPS; button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 10 Connect . If you tick Connect automatically , the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of...
Page 19 - Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.; Close; to enjoy the Internet.; in the tools
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 12 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the...
Page 20 - To connect using WPS; the
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 13 Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports QSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection bet...
Page 21 - Method; and then click; Connect; The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 14 Figure 3-9 Method Two: Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect . Figure 3-10 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-11
Page 22 - There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method:; please enter the new one instead. Click
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 15 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-12 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following ar...
Page 24 - appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete.; To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 17 Figure 3-16 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-18. Figure 3-17 Figure 3-18 3.3 To connect ...
Page 25 - (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click; is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 18 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect . Figure 3-19 ...
Page 26 - as shown in the figure below. Select; Connect to a network; network you would like to connect and then click
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 19 Figure 3-21 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below. Select Conn...
Page 27 - connection will be built without entering a key.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 20 Figure 3-23 3. If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-24 4....
Page 28 - in the; Use Windows wireless configuration tool; in the figure; OK
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 21 Figure 3-25 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool . Figure 3-26 ...
Page 29 - (displayed using the SSID) and click the
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 22 Figure 3-27 Figure 3-28 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks . Figure 3-29 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a networ...
Page 31 - If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.; pushing the button on the router”. Then click; Next; connected to the target network.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 24 Figure 3-32 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. Figure 3-33 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router a...
Page 33 - Chapter 4 Management; Profile
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 26 Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN727N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN727N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility p...
Page 35 - You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 28 Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that ...
Page 36 - (This option is available only in Windows XP.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 29 Figure 4-5 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-6 4.2 Ad...
Page 37 - icon in your system tray and select; About
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 30 Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9
Page 38 - Chapter 5 AP Mode; Switch to
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 31 Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable...
Page 40 - Chapter 6 Uninstall Software; Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Start; click; Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility; Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility; when the figure below appears.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 33 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs TP-LINK , and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility . Fig...
Page 41 - Uninstall the driver software from your PC
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 34 Figure 6-3 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs TP-LINK , and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WN727N Driver . Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver 2. Following the steps, then the s...
Page 42 - Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Metro
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 35 6.2 In Windows 8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface ， right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps . Find the TP-LINK application, and cli...
Page 43 - Uninstall the driver software from your PC
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 36 Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface ， right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, cli...
Page 44 - to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 37 Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Page 46 - Appendix A: Specifications; Normal
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 39 Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) Radio Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/1...
Page 47 - Appendix B: Glossary; Infrastructure Network -
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 40 Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802....
Page 48 - See also
TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 41 Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integri...
