How to download drivers for TP-Link TL-WN722N correctly
TP-Link TL-WN722N is a high-quality Wi-Fi adapter that allows you to access the World Wide Web more comfortably, as well as create a local network. To work correctly you need the right software. In this article we will learn how to install drivers for this device.
Option 1: Official resource
Walkthrough:
- We visit the official website of the manufacturer https://www.tp-link.com/ru/.
- Click on the element «Podderjka».
- Enter in the search bar "TL-WN722N" and click on the magnifying glass icon.
- Two devices appeared on the screen. We choose exactly the one that fully matches your model.
- In the new window there is another button called «Podderjka». Click on it.
- I'm shchyolkaem "Driver".
- Now click on the name of the driver itself.
- You have downloaded an archive that needs to be unpacked and then run the executable file.
- The Installation Wizard opens. Click "Next".
Option 2: Official program
Walkthrough:
- We carry out the first five steps from the previous method.
- Selecting an element "Utility".
- Download the program by clicking on its name.
- Unpack the downloaded archive and run the EXE file.
- The utility began scanning the equipment for drivers. After checking, click "Install driver only", and then "Install".
- We are waiting for the installation to complete. Ready!
Option 3: Third Party Software
You can search and install drivers for devices using various third-party programs, such as:
- DriverPack Solution.
- driver booster.
- SlimDrivers.
- Driver Genius.
- Snappy Driver Installer.
- And many, many others.
DriverPack Solution is one of the best and most multifunctional utilities of this type. Its advantages:
- The intuitive interface.
- Lightning-fast OS scan.
- Large software base.
After launching the utility, you just need to click "Install automatically", and the program itself will find all the necessary software and then install it.
Option 4: ID number
Absolutely every piece of equipment has its own identification number. Using this number you can find the necessary drivers and install them. Number of the adapter in question: USB\VID_0CF3&PID_1002.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Go to the DevID website.
- Enter in the search bar "USB\VID_0CF3&PID_1002" and click "Search".
- To download the required driver, click on the floppy disk icon.
- Put a tick next to "I am not a robot". Download the driver from a convenient link. Ready!
Option 5: Standard operating system tools
You can install drivers without using third-party programs. Standard OS tools are great for this.
Walkthrough:
- Let's go to "Device Manager". To do this, right-click on "This computer" and choose "Properties". There is already a button called "Device Manager".
- Find our adapter in the list of devices and right-click on it. Click "Update drivers".
- Now you can choose "Automatic search" or manual. By choosing one option or another and following the interface prompts, you can easily install the software.