Automatic Installation of TP-LINK Adapters under Windows 7
Most of TP-LINK adapters can be installed automatically by Windows 7. There are two cases wherein Windows 7 can automatically install the adapters by itself:
Ø Case 1: Drivers have already been embedded in Windows 7.
Ø Case 2: Drivers are not embedded, but Windows 7 will automatically search and download from the update servers. (Internet connection is required.)
NOTE: If you have an Internet connection on your computer, we strongly suggest you try Instructions for Case 2 first.
Instructions for Case 1:
1. Before you start the computer, please plug your TP-LINK adapter into a functional port or slot.
2. The adapter is detected by Windows 7, and users will see the message from the taskbar.
3. When the adapter is installed successfully, Windows 7 will display a message on the taskbar.
The model or vendor name of the chipset will be displayed in this message.
4. Once the adapter has been installed successfully, if you click the network icon on the taskbar, you will see available networks in the Wireless Network Connection list. (If your adapter is not a wireless adapter, you will not see this window)
Instructions for Case 2:
1. Make sure that your computer can get an Internet access when it’s started. (The Internet may be via other Ethernet connections.)
2. Before you start the computer, please plug your TP-LINK adapter into a functional port or slot.
3. The adapter is detected by Windows 7, and users will see the message from the taskbar.
If you click on the message above, you will see the exact progress of the installation:
4. When the adapter is installed successfully, Windows 7 will display a message on the taskbar.
The model or vendor name of the chipset will be displayed in this message.
5. Once the adapter has been installed successfully, if you click the network icon on the taskbar, you will see available networks in the Wireless Network Connection list. (If your adapter is not a wireless adapter, you will not see this window)
Here until, the installation of TP-LINK adapter is completed. If there is any further, please click here to get technical support.