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TL-WN821N 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

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 downloading, gaming, video streaming.

With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,

multiple output antennas), the TL-WN821N’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer

rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can

also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and

WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being

exposed.

The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step

through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to

quickly set up a wireless connection.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN821N is the

best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

1.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards

 Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

WEP encryption

 Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations

 Provides USB interface

 Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes

 Good capability on anti-jamming

 Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode

 Easy to configure and provides monitoring information

 Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

 Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two

transmitters.