Quick

Installation
Guide
TL-WN721N / TL-WN721NC
150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

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For more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com

System requirement:
Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7
Windows Vista Windows XP

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Connect to a Computer
Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer, either directly or via the USB cable/cradle provided.

Option 1

Option 2

or
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Note: In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will pop up after the adapter has been inserted. Please click Cancel.

Install the Software

* You can also download the driver and utility at www.tp-link.com/en/ if your computer can access the Internet via a wired connection.
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver - InstallShield Wizard

Setup Wizard
Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and
Driver
The InstallShield Wizard will install TP-LINK Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver on your computer. To
continue, click Next.
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Note:

If the Resource CD screen

does not display, browse
the files on the CD and
double-click Autorun.exe.

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TL-WN722N

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Install Driver and Utility

User Guide

Browse CD

Insert the TP-LINK resource CD into the CD-ROM

drive. The Resource CD screen will pop up
automatically.

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Select the model TL-WN721N and click Install

Driver and Utility.

Next >

The Install Shield Wizard window will

appear. Click Next and follow the
instructions to finish the installation process.

Join a Wireless Network

For Windows 8/7/Vista/XP users:
You can join a wireless network using the TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility), or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) if your wireless network supports it.

Via WPS:

Via TWCU:

Status
Network Na

Configuring the wireless network.

WPS

Network

Network Name(SSID)

TP-LINK_ATP-LINK_ABCDEF

Profile
Security

Advanced
Channel

WPA/WPA2-Personal

6 (2.4G)

TP-LINK_123456

None

1 (2.4G)

TP-LINK_ABC

WPA/WPA2-Personal

TP-LINK_456789
TP-LINK_123456

Signal

2 (2.4G)

None

9 (2.4G)

TP-LINK_c

None

4 (2.4G)

TP-LINK_123

WPA/WPA2-Personal

9 (2.4G)

Successfully connected to the network by WPS!

or

OK

Rescan

Select your target wireless network from the list and

click Connect. If the network is secure, enter its
password.The symbol
indicates a successful
connection.

Press the WPS button on your wireless router

or gateway. Within 2 minutes, press and hold
the WPS button on the adapter for 3 seconds.

For Windows 8.1 users:

Windows 8.1 users can join a wireless network using built-in Windows wireless utility.
Networks

Networks

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
TP-LINK_ABCDEF

TP-LINK_ABCDEF
Connected

Connect automatically

Connect

TP-LINK_XYZ
TP-LINK_123456

TP-LINK_XYZ

TP-LINK_ABC

TP-LINK_123456
TP-LINK_ABC

Click the icon at the bottom of your screen,

and a network list will appear. Select your target
network and then click Connect. If the network
is secure, enter its password.

The connection process takes a few seconds

and you will see the above screen when it is
successful.

Cancel

The connection process takes a few

minutes and you will see the above
screen when it is successful.