Quick Installation Guide

1 Connect to a Computer

Option 1: Directly

Connect the Wireless USB Adapter directly to a USB port on your computer. This can be done with a desktop computer or a laptop.

Diagram Description: Shows a USB adapter connected directly to a laptop's USB port, and also to a desktop computer's rear USB port.

Option 2: Via the USB Extension Cable

Connect the Wireless USB Adapter to one end of the USB extension cable, and then plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on your computer. This is useful for desktop computers to allow for better placement of the adapter.

Diagram Description: Illustrates a USB adapter connected to one end of a USB extension cable, with the other end plugged into a computer's USB port. This setup is useful for desktop computers to position the adapter optimally.

Note: In Windows XP or Vista, a "Found New Hardware Wizard" window may appear when the adapter is detected. Please click "Cancel" to proceed with the driver installation from the CD or downloaded files.

2 Install Driver

For Windows

1. Insert the CD that came with your adapter into your computer's CD-ROM drive and run the Autorun.exe file.
2. Alternatively, you can download the latest driver from the TP-Link support page at www.tp-link.com.
3. Select your adapter from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Note: If you encounter issues during driver installation, try disabling your antivirus software and firewall temporarily, then attempt the installation again.

For Mac OS X

1. Download the driver and utility software from the product's support page at www.tp-link.com.
2. Unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install.pkg file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Diagram Description: Shows a screenshot of a Mac OS X desktop displaying two icons: 'Install.pkg' for installing the software and 'Uninstall.command' for removing it.

3 Join a Wireless Network

For Windows

Option 1: Via Windows Wireless Utility

1. Click the network icon (?) on the taskbar.
2. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list, click "Connect", and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.

Diagram Description: Depicts a Windows network connection status window showing available Wi-Fi networks, including 'TP-Link_XXXX', with options to 'Connect automatically' and 'Connect'.

Option 2: Via WPS Tool

If your adapter does not have a WPS button, you can ignore this option.

1. Press the [WPS button] on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the [WPS button] on the adapter until the WPS Tool opens.

Once the "Success!" message appears, your computer is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the WPS connection process: a hand pressing the WPS button on a smartphone, followed by a computer screen displaying the WPS Tool interface.

For Mac OS X

Option 1: Via TP-Link Utility

1. Click the [TP-Link Utility icon] in the menu bar, or select the "Site Survey" tab from the utility's pop-up window.
2. Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.

Option 2: Via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your adapter does not have a WPS button, you can ignore this option.

1. Press the [WPS button] on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the [WPS button] on the adapter until the WPS window appears.

When you see the message "WPS Protocol Finished" or "PBC - Get WPS profile successfully", the setup is complete.

Diagram Description: Shows a hand pressing the WPS button on a router, followed by a hand pressing the WPS button on the USB adapter, leading to a computer screen displaying a WPS progress window.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the User Manual available on the product's support page at www.tp-link.com.