tp-link Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapter Installation Guide

: June 3, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

Before You Start
Disable Bluetooth
Install the Adapter
Pair With Bluetooth Devices
Join a Wireless Network
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapter
Installation Guide

Before You Start

If you plan on using Bluetooth and already have connected Bluetooth devices, proceed with step 1.
Otherwise, skip to step 2.

Disable Bluetooth

a. Right-click My Computer, select Manage, go to Device Manager.
b. Expand the Bluetooth node to find 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).

Install the Adapter

a. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly.

b. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.
Tips:

For some system version, the drivers will be installed automatically when connected to the internet. If not, please run the driver installation manually.
You can also download drivers manually from the product’s Support page at www.tp-link.com.

c. Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.

Wi-Fi: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wi-Fi installation.
Bluetooth: Click and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Bluetooth installation.

Notes:

If an unknown publisher message pops up, select Yes to continue.
If Windows User Account Control requires admin credentials, type user name and password of your Windows administrator account.

d. Once finished, restart your computer.

Notes:

Your Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB adapter will be listed in the “Device Manager” when the driver is installed correctly.
If the driver installation fails, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.
In Windows 7, if a Windows Security message pops up, refer to https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2760.html.

Pair With Bluetooth Devices

a. Right click the (Bluetooth) icon on the taskbar.

Note:
If the Bluetooth icon is not displayed, refer to FAQ > Q2.
b. Select “Add a Bluetooth Device“ or ”Add a Device“ to scan for available 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.

Join a Wireless Network

a. Click the network icon ( ) on the taskbar.
b. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect, and enter the password when prompted.
Note:
If you cannot find or connect to the wireless network, refer to FAQ > Q1.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Q1. What should I do if I cannot find or connect to my wireless network?
A1. Refer to https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2253.html.
Q2. What should I do if the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear?
A1. Make sure you have turned on the Bluetooth in Windows settings.
A2. If there are other Bluetooth devices on the computer, disable them in Device Manager, then insert the adapter and try again.
Q3. Why the adapter is not working with my Bluetooth device?
A1. Make sure your device has BLUETOOTH function.
A2. Make sure you have installed the latest Bluetooth driver on the computer. You can check the published driver versions from https://www.tp-link.com /download-center.
A3. For devices with non-standard Bluetooth protocols, such as Logitech Mouse, there may be some compatibility problems.