3. 2.  Join a Wireless Network
You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. If you want to use 
Option 2: TP-LINK Utility or Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to join a wireless 
network, you need to install the TP-LINK Utility first.
Option 1: Windows Wireless Utility
You can use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service (for Windows 7/8/8.1/10) and the 
Wireless Zero Configuration service (for Windows XP) to join a Wi-Fi network.
Option 2: TP-LINK Utility
TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the 
adapter. 
Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers 
and other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access 
point supports WPS.
3. 2. 1.   Windows Wireless Utility
Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer system’s 
built-in wireless utility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows XP.