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TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2. Installation Guide 2.1 Before You Begin The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network's radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office. For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to: 1. Place your computer with this wireless card near the operating wireless router. 2. Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices. 3. Keep your product far from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise, such as microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phone. 2.2 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 with the extension USB cable attached in package. ) Note: Once the Adapter is firmly in place, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up. 2.3 Software Installation When Found New Hardware Wizard is prompted, click Cancel, and insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun.exe will automatically run. Follow the steps below to install the TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter drivers: 2.3.1 For windows XP 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the screen as shown below will display. To continue, select TL-WN422G. There will be a menu including Install Driver & Utility and User Guide. 5

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TL-WN422G
High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
5
Chapter 2. Installation Guide
2.1 Before You Begin
The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on
the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the
way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical
ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your
home or office.
For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to:
1.
Place your computer with this wireless card near the operating wireless router.
2.
Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices.
3.
Keep your product far from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise, such
as microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phone.
2.2
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 with the extension USB cable attached in package.
)
Note:
Once the Adapter is firmly in place, the
Found New Hardware Wizard
screen will pop up.
2.3 Software Installation
When
Found New Hardware Wizard
is prompted, click
Cancel
, and insert the Resource CD
into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun.exe will automatically run. Follow the steps below to
install the TL-WN422G High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter drivers:
2.3.1 For windows XP
1.
Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the screen as shown below will
display. To continue, select
TL-WN422G
. There will be a menu including
Install
Driver &
Utility
and
User Guide
.