e. Connect the antennas to the adapter. For models that come with an independent antenna base, install the
antennas on the base (if necessary), and connect the base to the adapter.
Note:
If the bracket is not suitable for your computer, detach it from
the adapter's board and replace it with the low-prole bracket.
Note:
If the Bluetooth USB cable is not correctly connected to the
motherboard, Bluetooth function won’t work even after driver
installation.
2 Connect to a Computer
a. Turn off your computer,
unplug the power
cable
then remove the case panel.
c. Locate an available
PCI-E
slot ( X1, X4 or X16)
and carefully insert the adapter.
d. Locate an available F_USB connector and
carefully plug the Bluetooth USB cable into it.
b. Connect the provided Bluetooth USB cable to
the adapter.
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Tip:
To maximize performance, make sure the path between the antenna(s) and your router is clear.
WLAN Bluetooth
PCI Express Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
*Images are for demonstration only.
To continue, ip the page over.
USB
Bluetooth USB cable
Adapter
USB
1 Disable Bluetooth
a. Right-click My Computer, select Manage,
go to Device Manager.
b. Expand the Bluetooth node to nd your
existing Bluetooth device.
c. Right-click the existing Bluetooth device
and select Disable.
Note:
Make sure you have disabled all existing Bluetooth
devices (both built-in and third party).
Bluetooth
Device Manager
Disable
Existing Bluetooth Adapter
Before You Start:
If you plan on using Bluetooth and already
have connected Bluetooth devices, proceed
with Step 1. Otherwise, skip to Step 2.
OR OR
a. Click the network icon on the taskbar
(the icon might look like one of these:
, , , or ).
4 Join a Wireless Network
· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot
environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the
device. If you need service, please contact us.
· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not
allowed.
· This equipment can be powered only by equipments
that comply with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or
Limited Power Source (LPS) dened in the standard of
IEC 62368-1.
5 Pair With Bluetooth Devices
c. Select your Bluetooth device from the list and
follow the onscreen instructions to complete
pairing.
Note:
Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable.
3 Install Drivers
a. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.
f. Replace the case panel, plug in the power
cable and turn on your computer.
b. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect, and
enter the password when prompted.
b. Select Add a Bluetooth Device or Add a Device
to scan for available devices.
b. Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.
Tip: You can also check the new release and download the
driver at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
① Wi-Fi: Click and follow the onscreen instructions
to complete the Wi-Fi installation.
② Bluetooth: Click and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the Bluetooth installation.
* Images may dier from your actual product.
Connect
Secured
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Network settings
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Pair
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a. Right-click the (Bluetooth) icon on the taskbar.
If it's not displayed, turn on Bluetooth in your PC
settings rst.
Note:
• If an unknown publisher message pops up, select Ye s to
continue.
• If Windows User Account Control requires admin
credentials, type user name and password of your
Windows administrator account.
TP-Link hereby declares that the WLAN Bluetooth PCI
Express Adapter is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives
2014/53/EU, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found
at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce
TP-Link hereby declares that the WLAN Bluetooth PCI
Express Adapter is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio
Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found
at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca
Need more help?
Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support,
for technical support, replacement services,
user guides, and other information;
or simply scan the QR code.
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