TL-WN823N Setup Guide

Model: TL-WN823N

Welcome! Let's get your adapter set up together!

This guide is here to make the setup easy for everyone. We’ll walk you through what’s in the box, how the adapter looks, and how to install it and its driver.

To use the adapter, simply plug the adapter into your computer and install the driver. Our driver is designed to work with screen readers and can be installed using just your keyboard!

Ready to explore your adapter and get connected?

Part 1. Learn about your Adapter

This section introduces the adapter's package content and appearance.

1. Unpack Your adapter

Your package contains an adapter, a resource CD, and installation guides.

Resource CD: a standard circular thin disc, containing drivers to install on your computer.

2. Appearance Introduction

The adapter is a small, lightweight device (like a thumb drive) with a smooth plastic body and a metal USB connector at one end to plug into the computer.

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

Part 2. Get Started

Step 1. Connect your Adapter to a Computer

Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly.

Step 2. Install Drivers

a. Go to My Computer or This PC.

b. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.

c. Follow the on-screen instruction to separately install the Wi-Fi driver.

d. Once finished, restart your computer.

Note:

• If you can’t install the driver successfully, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.

• In Windows 7, if a Windows Security message pops up, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2760.html

• If an unknown publisher message pops up, select Yes to continue.

• If Windows User Account Control requires admin credentials, type user name and password of your Windows administrator account.

Step 3. Join a Wireless Network

a. Click the network status icon on the taskbar.

b. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect, and enter the password when prompted.

Note: If you cannot find or connect to the wireless network, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/hk/support/faq/2253/

Support

For technical support, driver download, replacement services, user guides, and other information about your product model, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/