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TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
¾ One TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WN851ND, 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 contact your distributor.
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Note:
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WN851ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI
Adapter without any explanations.
1.2 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 downloading, gaming, video streaming.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the TL-WN851ND’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 with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step
through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to
quickly set up a wireless connection.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the TL-WN851ND is
the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.