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TP-Link N900 | TL-WDN4200 V1 User Guide 1910010869 - Page 1
TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010869
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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 © 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. http://www
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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
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below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz 10 mW e.i.r.p. within band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current the band
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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-
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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 repairs the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us. z Avoid water and wet locations. z This product
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equipment: Product Description: N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WDN4200 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28
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Software Installation 5 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 10 3.1 To connect using TWCU 10 3.2 To connect using WPS 14 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 14 3.2.2 PIN method 16 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 18 3.3.1 In Windows XP 18 3.3.2 In Windows
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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 Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above
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exposed. The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection. With unmatched wireless performance, reception
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; Off The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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,
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4 6
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 8
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 (TP-LINK
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 wireless
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 15
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device. Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1.
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless Router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 (lower-
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 use
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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). The
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 WPS
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 3-32 You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted "You can also connect by pushing the button on the
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. ) Note: Figure 3-33 If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on . If you are connecting to a wireless Router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad-hoc. ¾ Security Type
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide ) Note: is the same as on your Router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless Router or access point. Click the of the window. Then click OK in Figure 4-5 to activate the profile. Figure 4-4
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N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 instructions
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide ¾ Encryption in the specified length. • For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) the window. Then click OK in Figure 4-8 to activate the profile. Figure 4-7 30
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-10 31
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 tool.
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-13 33
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Please note that the Band option is available only in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide ¾ Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 the
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 38
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WDN4200 Driver. Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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. 6.2 In Windows 8 Figure 6-8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 41
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver . Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall-TP-LINK TL-WDN4200 Driver. Figure 6-13 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-16 43
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards USB 2.0 Interface IEEE802. , CE, WIFI, IC, NCC, WHQL Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temperature -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉) Working Humidity 10% ~ 90
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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-
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TL-WDN4200 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the

Section	Page
Package Contents	9
Chapter 1 Product Overview	10
1.1 Introduction	10
1.2 Features	10
1.3 Hardware Overview	11
Chapter 2 Installation	12
2.1 Hardware Installation	12
2.2 Software Installation	13
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network	18
3.1 To connect using TWCU	18
3.2 To connect using WPS	22
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method	22
3.2.2 PIN method	24
3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device	24
3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device	25
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility	26
3.3.1 In Windows XP	26
3.3.2 In Windows Vista	28
3.3.3 In Windows 7	30
3.3.4 In Windows 8	32
Chapter 4 Management	34
4.1 Profile	34
4.1.1 Add a profile	34
4.1.1.1. Add a profile in Infrastructure mode	34
4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode	37
4.1.2 Modify a profile	39
4.1.3 Delete a profile	39
4.2 Advanced	40
4.3 About	40
Chapter 5 AP Mode	42
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software	45
6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7	45
6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC	45
6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC	47
6.2 In Windows 8	48
6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC	48
6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC	50
Appendix A: Specifications	52

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