TP-LINK is known primarily as a manufacturer of communication peripherals for computers, among which there are Wi-Fi adapters. Devices from this category are intended for a PC where there is no built-in support for this wireless network. Of course, this adapter does not work without drivers, so we want to present ways to download and install service software for the TP-LINK TL-WN722N model.
Drivers for TP-LINK TL-WN722N
Freshly for the hero of our today's article can be obtained by four methods, which in the technical sense are not different from each other. Before the start of one of the following procedures, make sure that the adapter is connected to a computer directly to a working USB connector.Method 1: manufacturer site
Start searching is with the official manufacturer's official resources: the overwhelming majority places on them the downloads with drivers, so it is exactly from there to download software for the gadget under consideration.
Adapter Support Page
- After downloading the support partition of the device under consideration, scroll down the site slightly down and go to the Driver tab.
- Next, you need to select the correct hardware audit of the adapter using the appropriate drop-down list.
This information is located on a special sticker on the device body.
You can find more detailed instructions on the link "How to find out the version of the TP-LINK device" marked at the first screenshot.
- By installing the desired hardware version, go to the drivers section. Unfortunately, options for different operating systems are not sorted, so carefully read the descriptions. For example, the software installer for Windows of all popular versions looks like this:
To download the installation file, simply click on the link as its name.
- The installer is packaged in the archive, so when the download is completed, use any archiver - for this purpose it will come up with a free 7-zip solution.
In the process of unzipping, a new directory will appear - go to it and launch the EXE file of the installer.
- Wait until the installer define the connected adapter and start the driver installation procedure.
This actions algorithm almost always guarantees a positive result.
Method 2: Universal Driver Installers
If the use of the official site for some reason is not suitable, you can use specialized installers from third-party developers. Such solutions are able to independently determine the spectrum of the equipment connected to the PC or laptop and install software to it. We recommend to familiarize yourself with the popular applications of this class in the article below.
Read more: Third Party Driver Installers
For our today's task, you can choose any of the products presented, but if it is important for usability, it is worth paying attention to DriverPack Solution - we have already considered the subtleties of working with this program.
Lesson: update the driver by Driverpack Solution
Method 3: Hardware Identifier
A device connected to the computer is displayed in the Device Manager. With this tool, you can learn a lot of information about the recognized device, including its identifier. This code is applied to search for drivers to equipment. The adapter ID is as follows:
USB \ Vid_2357 & PID_010C
Use the ID to search for hardware is easy - just follow the instructions in the article below.
Read more: Search for driver identifier driver
Method 4: Operating System Means
The "Device Manager" mentioned in the previous method also has the capabilities of the search and installation of drivers - for this purpose, this tool uses the Windows Update Center. In the latest versions of the system from Microsoft, the process is automated, but if necessary, manipulation can be launched manually.
Features of the use of the Device Manager for this task, as well as possible problems and solutions, are considered in a separate material.
Read more: Installing drivers with standard Windows tools
Conclusion
On this, a description of the possible methods of loading drivers to the TP-LINK TL-WN722N adapter is over. As you can see, it is not possible to obtain software to this device.