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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010668
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    to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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    and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not
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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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    IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme
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    equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Model No.: TL-WN725N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28
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    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 7 18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista 20 3.3.3 In Windows XP
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    all the package contents below are available. ¾ One TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One resource CD for TL-WN725N, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above items
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer. ) the Software Installation steps to install driver and utility for your adapter. Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP 4
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. You will be prompted to choose a setup language from a drop-down list of 14 ones; then click OK to proceed. As follows we take English setup for example. Figure 2-4 3. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. 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 Next to continue. Figure 2-6 5. Click Change... to specify the
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 6. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-8 7. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-9 8
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-10 9. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will
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    -WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-PSK If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-PSK, you will be prompted
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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 field, as
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 view more information about the network currently connected, click
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. Open TWCUand click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-10 15
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-15 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), 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 3-17
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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.
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 3. You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-20 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
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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.
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 4. You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-24 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).
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26 Figure 3-27 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-28 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-29 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 3-30 24
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your TL-WN725N adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The TL-WN725N adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. 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
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide ) 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 that is
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide 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
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-7 4.3 About The About screen gives you some information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 29
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Soft 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,
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 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 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. 34
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 35
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Radio Data Rate Modulation Media Access Protocol Data Security Frequency* Spread Spectrum Safety & Emissions USB 2.0 Interface IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g,
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 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
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    TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter User Guide that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless
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TL-WN725N
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010668