TP-Link N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter (TL-WN725N) User Manual

							 
 
 
 
TL-WN725N 
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
 
    
 
Rev: 1.0.0 
1910010668  
						

							 
 
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registered trademarks of t heir respective holders. 
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyri ght © 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 
All rights reserved. 
http://www.tp-link.com 
						

							 
 
FCC STATEMENT 
 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a re sidential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses and can radiate radio frequenc y energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will  not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or televisi on reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures: 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
•   Increase the separation between  the equipment and receiver. 
•   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci rcuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.   
•   Consult the dealer or an experienc ed radio/ TV technician for help. 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: 
1)  This device may not cause harmful interference. 
2)  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Any changes or modifications  not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void the user’s author ity to operate the equipment. 
 
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by 
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such  modifications could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment. 
 
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with FCC radiation  exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. End users must follow the specific operating inst ructions for satisfying RF 
exposure compliance. This transmi tter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with 
any other antenna or transmitter. This equipm ent has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. 
SAR measurements are based on  a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is 
achieved at that distance. 
 
  
						

							 
 
CE Mark Warning 
 
This is a class B product. In a domestic environm ent, this product may cause radio interference, 
in which case the user may be  required to take adequate measures. 
National Restrictions 
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries 
following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any  limitation except for the countries mentioned 
below: 
Country Restriction Reason/remark 
Bulgaria None  General authorization required for outdoor use and 
public service 
France  Outdoor use limited to 
10 mW e.i.r.p. within 
the band 2454-2483.5 
MHz  Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz 
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current 
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 
Italy None  If used outside of own premises, general authorization is 
required 
Luxembourg None  General authorization required for network and service 
supply(not for spectrum) 
Norway Implemented  This subsection does not apply for the geographical area 
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund 
Russian Federation  None  Only for indoor applications 
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France. 
Industry Canada Statement: 
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.  Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: 
(1)This device may not cause  harmful interference, and   
(2)This device must accept any interference re ceived, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.  
						

							 
  IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment s hould be installed and operated  with minimum distance 20cm 
between the radiator & your body. 
Ce dispositif est conforme  à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils 
radio exempts de licence. S on fonctionnement est sujet aux  deux conditions suivantes: 
(1) Le dispositif ne doit pas produire  de brouillage préjudiciable, et   
(2) Ce dispositif doit accept er tout brouillage reçu,y comp ris un brouillage susceptible de 
provoquer un foncti onnement indésirable. 
NOTE IMPORTANTE:   
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: 
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’expo sition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un 
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être install\
é et  utilisé avec un minimum de 20 
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.   
 
Korea Warning Statements: 
당해  무선설비는  운용중 전파혼신  가능성이  있음. 
 
NCC Notice: 
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大
功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射
頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 
 
 
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							 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD 
 
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,  Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China 
 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 
For the following equipment:   
Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter  
Model No.:  TL-WN725N  
Trademark:  TP-LINK   
We declare under our own respons ibility that the above products satisfy all the technical 
regulations applicable to the product with in the scope of Council Directives:     
Directives 1999/5/EC   
The above product is in conformity with the  following standards or other normative documents: 
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008 
EN60950-1:2006+A11 ：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 
EN62311:2008 
Recommendation 1999/519/EC 
 
Person is responsible for  marking this declaration: 
 
Yang Hongliang 
Product Manager of International Business  
 
 
  Date of issue: 2012 
						

							 
 
CONTENTS 
Package Contents ........................................................................\
............................ 1 
Chapter 1 Product Overview ........................................................................\
......... 2 
1.1  Introduc tion
 ........................................................................\
..................................... 2 
1.2  Features
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.......................................... 2 
1.3  Hardware  Ov
 erview........................................................................\
......................... 3 
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................................\
..................... 4 
2.1  Hardware In stallation
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...................... 4 
2.2  Software Inst allation
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........................ 5 
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wi reless Network ......................................................... 10 
3.1  To connect using TW CU
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............... 10 
3.2  To connect using WPS
 ........................................................................\
.................. 14 
3.2.1  PBC (Push 
 Button Configuration) method ................................................ 14 
3.2.2  PIN me thod
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...................... 16 
3.3  To connect using Windows bu ilt-in wireless util
 ity .................................................18 
3.3.1  In Windows 7
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.................... 18 
3.3.2  In Windows  Vista
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.............. 20 
3.3.3  In Windows XP
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................. 22 
Chapter 4 Management ........................................................................\
................ 25 
4.1  Profile
 ........................................................................\
............................................ 25 
4.1.1  Add a pr ofile
 ........................................................................\
..................... 25 
4.1.2  Modify
  a profile ........................................................................\
................. 27 
4.1.3  Delete a  prof
 ile ........................................................................\
................. 28 
4.2  Adv
anc ed ........................................................................\
...................................... 28 
4.3  About
 ........................................................................\
............................................. 29 
Chapter 5 AP Mode ........................................................................\
......................30 
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software........................................................................\
....... 32 
6.1  Uninstall the utility soft ware from your PC
 .............................................................32 
6.2  Uninstall the driv
 er software from  your PC ............................................................ 33 
Appendix A: Specifications ........................................................................\
........... 36 
Appendix B: Glossary ........................................................................\
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Package Contents 
Please verify that all the package contents below are available. 
¾
 One TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 
¾ Quick Installation Guide 
¾ One resource CD for TL-WN725N, including: 
•  TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers 
•  User Guide 
•   Other helpful information 
Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are 
damaged or missing, please c ontact your distributor. 
) Note: 
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this  User Guide stands for TL-WN725N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano 
USB Adapter without any explanations.  
						

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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 downloadi ng, gaming, video streaming. 
With the 802.11n technology, the TL-WN725N’s auto-sensing capability  allows high packet 
transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, 
and it can also interoperate with other wireless (8 02.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, 
WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intr usion and protect your personal information 
from being exposed. 
The adapter is easy to install and manage with t he Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step 
through the installation process  and the TP-LINK Wireless Configurat ion Utility instructing you to 
quickly set up a wireless connection. 
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security prot ection, the TL-WN725N is the 
best choice for easily adding or upgrading  wireless connectivity to your desktop. 
1.2 Features 
¾  Complies with IEEE 802.11n,  IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards 
¾  Supports WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WEP  data security, TKIP/AES encryption 
¾  Supports high rate of up to 150Mbps fo r maximum throughput, supports automatically 
adjust to lower speeds due to dist ance or other operating limitations 
¾  Provides USB 2.0 interface 
¾  Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes 
¾  Good capability on anti-jamming 
¾  Supports roaming between access points  when configured under Infrastructure mode 
¾  Easy to configure and prov ides monitoring information 
¾  Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7  
						

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1.3 Hardware Overview 
LED status: 
Status  Working Status 
Off  The driver has not been installed; 
The adapters radio has been disabled.
 
Flashing Slowly  The driver has been installed but 
no data is being transmitted or 
received.  
Flashing Quickly   Data is being transmitted or received.