Wireless USB Wi-Fi adapter TP Link 722 is a device that is often used in rooms where a powerful signal and high-quality Internet are needed. The device can ensure that this requirement is met. Even if the room has concrete walls, mirrors. As a rule, in such conditions even powerful notebook modules and other devices, which allow using a stationary computer to receive a signal, cannot cope.
Even in the most difficult conditions, the adapter will help you get a reliable signal. It works using IEEE 802.11n technology, due to which signal loss is minimized. In addition, the device uses a special powerful antenna, which adds a signal indicator. This is only an additional plus. The device has a total power of 20 dBm. By the way, even powerful routers are often not able to boast of such parameters. Due to the increased quality of work, you can easily enjoy processes such as watching videos, playing online applications and so on. All these processes occur as quickly as possible, since the time for data transfer is noticeably reduced, which means that all manipulations are distinguished by their speed.
Next, we consider the features of the device and its installation.
Installation
First, before working with the TP Link 722 adapter, you must install the drivers for proper operation. In order for an insecure user to be able to do everything, as expected, we will describe the process sequentially.
A special installation disc is provided with this unit. It is on it that there are all utilities and drivers necessary for the correct operation of the device. We recommend that you work only with the latter, since there is no point in the software - you can monitor and configure the device’s functionality directly from a computer without an intermediary.
You should insert the disk into the computer and start the launch (after installation) of the driver. A dialog box opens in which you must choose what the owner wants to embed in the system. You should select the option you need and wait for the installation process to complete.
At the next stage, when another dialog box is knocked out, you need to choose to install only the driver. Thanks to the correct construction of Windows, they can work without special programs. The installation process will end rather quickly. In the new dialog box, click "Finish." This completes the installation. You can connect to networks via Wi-Fi. If desired, you can reboot the system.
Network connection
After the installation is completed, you can already use the services of TP Link 722. A special icon will appear in the lower corner of the desktop of your computer that displays the status of the connected networks. You need to double-click on it to start the connection management window. You should choose the network that the necessary router distributes. Then you will have to enter the password twice and access will be open.
As the user noted, you can safely work with the adapter without unnecessary applications by using the tools of the operating system itself.
How to update firmware?
As anyone understands, until the moment the device is purchased by the user, most likely, the device software will be updated several times. Why is this done? The manufacturer releases new versions to eliminate vulnerabilities and other shortcomings of its firmware. In order not to doubt the operation of your device and be completely confident in it, you must immediately download a new version from the official website of the company immediately after purchase. And after that, update the driver.
Finding firmware on a site is as simple as possible, as a rule, you can do this through the usual search form. In order to understand which version is needed, you should find out the version of your device. As a rule, modification V1 is on sale. Download should be the file that is located above everything (next to it will be written the date of filling).
After the archive is on the computer, you need to unzip it and run the installation file. In the event that the driver is already updated for the user, the program will simply offer to fix it. You need to agree and continue the procedure. After a few minutes, the installation will end and you can already use the new firmware.
Hardware version: how to find out?
In order to find out which version of the device the buyer purchased, you need to look at the label of the device. If the modification is not specified, then it is considered that it is V1. Why do you need to know this parameter? Without it, you cannot find the necessary firmware.
Incorrect TP-Link Utility
Quite often, the TP Link 722 USB adapter (reviews confirm the following information) does not work correctly with the Windows 7 operating system. Often the problem is that the connection speed is greatly reduced. How to solve this problem? Need to see if the official program from the adapter manufacturer is installed? If so, then it should be deleted. It is she who slows down the work without missing a signal. Often, such a problem can be observed both when working with a network cable, and with a signal via a Wi-Fi module.
Summary
Buyers are happy with the device. Negative reviews on the network are almost never found, and this indicates the high quality of the device. When choosing such an adapter, you should definitely pay attention to this, as it will delight the owner for more than one year. Failures are extremely rare. The system does not freeze, settings are made quite easily. Without problems, it picks up even a far located signal, producing a stable network. Definitely worth using!