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TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WN851N 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter!

1.1 Overview of the Product

The adapter is a 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled

wireless performance for your notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better

Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

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

multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851N’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. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step

through the installation process; the TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility helps you create a wireless

connection immediately.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851N is the

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

1.2 Features

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

¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

¾ Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations

¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface

¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes

¾ Good capability on anti-jamming

¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information

¾ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

¾ Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two

transmitters.