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 4 - National Restrictions; Country Restriction Reason/remark; Canadian Compliance Statement
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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 ...
Page 5 - Industry Canada Statement; Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.; Korea Warning Statements; 당해; NCC Notice & BSMI Notice; 注意!
Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-cau...
Page 6 - Safety Information
Safety Information z 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. z Don’t disassemble the product, or make r...
Page 7 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; For the following equipment:; N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter; The product carries the CE Mark:; Person 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: N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter ...
Page 8 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ..............................................
Page 9 - N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide; Package Contents; USB Adapter without any explanation.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 1 Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WDN4200, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration ...
Page 10 - Chapter 1 Product Overview
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 2 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience...
Page 11 - Hardware Overview; Status; Off
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 Quick...
Page 12 - Chapter 2 Installation; Hardware Installation; There are two methods:; Found New Hardware; wizard appears, click; Cancel; and then follow the; Software Installation; steps to install driver and utility for your adapter.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4 Chapter 2 Installation Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation There are two methods: Method One: Plug the adapter into an available USB...
Page 13 - Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP; Software Installation; on; Install; and; User Guide
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 5 Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows Vista, ...
Page 14 - window will appear. Click; Next
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 6 Figure 2-3 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4
Page 15 - Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 7 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver . Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-5 4. Click Change to specify the destina...
Page 16 - to continue the setup.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 8 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-7 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-8
Page 17 - After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click; Finish; to complete the setup.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 9 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-9 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will a...
Page 18 - Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network; connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.; Method Two: To connect using WPS; operations, please go to; To connect using TWCU; icon; Network; , the adapter will automatically connect to your
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 10 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. ¾ Method One: To connect using TWCU (T...
Page 20 - as your authentication, you should; If you selected a wireless network of; None; connected to this network without any further configuration.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 12 Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding f...
Page 21 - Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.; Close; to enjoy the Internet.; in the tools
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 13 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, cl...
Page 22 - To connect using WPS; Open TWCU and click
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 14 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 your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wirele...
Page 23 - The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 15 Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11
Page 26 - To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility; Switch to
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 18 Figure 3-16 Figure 3-17 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 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 (lowe...
Page 27 - in the; Use Windows wireless configuration tool; in the figure; OK; (displayed using the SSID) and click the; Connect
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 19 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-20 appears to continue. ...
Page 28 - as shown in the figure below. Select; Connect to a network
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 20 Figure 3-22 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key. Figure 3-23 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may us...
Page 29 - network you would like to connect and then click; connection will be built without entering a key.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 21 network you would like to connect and then click Connect . Figure 3-25 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...
Page 30 - You have now successfully connected to the network.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 22 4. You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-27 3.3.3 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). ...
Page 31 - will be built without entering a key.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 23 2. If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router. Or push the WPS/QSS button on the Router or access point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if ...
Page 32 - the; If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.; pushing the button on the router”. Then click
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 24 3.3.4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen. Select your target network, ...
Page 33 - connected to the target network.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 25 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-33 ) Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on shar...
Page 34 - Chapter 4 Management; Profile
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 26 Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WDN4200 adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WDN4200 adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management soft...
Page 36 - You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 , Figure 4-3 will be displayed. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type t...
Page 37 - This function is not available in Windows 8.; Band; is only available in Windows XP while in Windows Vista, Windows 7,
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 29 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode ) Note: This function is not available in Windows 8. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the ins...
Page 39 - You may edit an existing profile by clicking the; Modify; button from the Profile page. For; Save; to make the changes; Remove; on the bottom of the
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 31 Figure 4-8 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for pr...
Page 40 - (This option is available only in Windows XP.; About
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 32 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration too...
Page 42 - Chapter 5 AP Mode
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 34 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...
Page 45 - Chapter 6 Uninstall Software; we just use Windows 7 as an example.; Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Start; click; Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility; Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility; Yes; to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 37 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we just use Windows 7 as an example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On ...
Page 46 - when the figure below appears.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 38 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4
Page 47 - Uninstall the driver software from your PC; to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 39 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs Æ TP-LINK , and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WDN4200 Driver . Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start unins...
Page 48 - Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Metro
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 40 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface...
Page 50 - Uninstall the driver software from your PC
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 42 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12 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 interfa...
Page 52 - Appendix A: Specifications; Normal
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 37 Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 2.4GHz:450Mbps (Maximal) 5GH...
Page 53 - Appendix B: Glossary; Infrastructure Network -
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 38 Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz. ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-s...
Page 54 - See also
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 39 referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks. ¾ Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio freq...
