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TL-WN321G 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The adapter is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz radio

operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to 54Mbps, and wireless

roaming allows the user to move among different AP without losing the current connection. The

adapter provides excellent security features, including TKIP, AES, WPA, and up to 128 bit WEP

encryption security, which makes the network almost impenetrable.

Featuring high performance of fast transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well

as strong security the TL-WN321G 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter is the perfect solution for

personal and small business use.

1.2 Main Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards

¾ Supports WPA data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit

WEP encryption

¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates

¾ Provides USB interface

¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes

¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

¾ Eases configuration and provides monitoring information

¾ Supports Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7

¾ Internal Antenna

1.3 LED Status

The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks on green light when sending

and receiving data.