User Guide

TL-WN727N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
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 SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list.
 Network Type: Infrastructure indicates you are connecting to a wireless router or access
point.
 Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Four options are available:
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, WEP and None. The security type should be the
same as on your router or access point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful
connection.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection.
The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 is designed for enterprise networks and requires a RADIUS authentication
server. Choose the Encryption Type, Authentication and Certificate according to your
network environment.
WEP is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. It uses a key to authenticate your wireless
connection.
None stands for no security. It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your
wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
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Note:
You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
; if you selected
the security type
WPA/WPA2
(-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed; while if you selected
the security type
WEP
, Figure 4-4 will be displayed.
 Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same
as on your router or access point.
 Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.
Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.
 Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this
network next time.
 Save: Click Save to save your settings.
Having completed the above settings, the Profile page should look like the following figure. To
connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click
the Connect button on the bottom of the window.