This document is a technical specification manual for TP-LINK wireless routers
This guide introduces the TP‑Link TL‑WN512AG/TL‑WN552AG/TL‑WN553AG 54 M dual‑band wireless adapters, describing their features, supported standards, and security options. It explains the extended‑range technology, antenna options, and the various operating modes available for both PCI/CardBus and PCMCIA interfaces.
The manual covers hardware and software installation, driver setup for Windows platforms, profile management, LED status indicators, and detailed FCC/CE regulatory statements. Appendices provide full specifications and a glossary of wireless networking terms.
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Rate | 54 Mbps |
| Interface | 32‑bit PCI (TL‑WN552AG/TL‑WN553AG) or 32‑bit CardBus (TL‑WN512AG) |
| Security | WPA/WPA2, IEEE802.1x, TKIP/AES, 64/128/152‑bit WEP |
| Antenna (TL‑WN512AG) | Internal antenna |
| Antenna (TL‑WN553AG) | Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna |
| Operating Systems | Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista |
The adapters support Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
They can achieve up to 54 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz bands.
They support WPA/WPA2, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, and 64/128/152‑bit WEP.