How to use TP-Link network adapters on Windows 8
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Updated 03-26-2021 09:53:28 AM
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This FAQ contains 2 parts:
Part 1: How to install TP-Link network adapters on Windows 8;
Part 2: After a successful installation, how to connect to the wireless network;
Part 1: How to install .png)
Due to that Windows 8 has integrated with many adapter drivers, most TP-Link network adapters can be
Plug & Play.When you plug a Plug & Play adapter into a computer with Windows 8, the system will popup
a window as below:
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When the installation process is finished, this window will be closed automatically.
If the adapter is successfully installed, there are some symbols:
1. The LED light on the adapter is flashing.
2. Unplug the network cable from your computer, you may find the wireless network connection icon at the right
bottom corner of the screen. And if you click on it, you can see the wireless network list.
3. Right click Computer on your desktop, click Manage to open the window Computer Management and find
Device Manager. Then click Network Adapters, and you’ll find the adapter you just installed.
NOTE: If you are not an administrator, you will be prompted to type an administrator password, and then click Yes.
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If the adapter is not installed successfully, you will find the uninstalled network adapter in the Other devices:
If the Windows 8 automatic installation fails, please double check the compatibility list and download the Windows 8
Part 2: After a successful installation, how to connect to the wireless network
Step 1: Find the wireless icon at the right bottom corner of the screen, and click on it.
Step 2: In the pop-up window, select your wireless network and click Connect.
It is recommended to tick “Connect automatically”.
Step 3: Type in the right wireless password (The password is often called security key or network key, which is
created by your wireless modem/router. If you have no idea about it, please contact the wireless modem/router's
tech support).Then click Next.
Step 4: Select Yes or No according to your needs.
Then the computer should be successfully connected to the wireless network, the wireless icon and the wireless
network list will be as below:
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