TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility

TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility

by TP-LINK

What is TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility?

TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is software application developed by TP-LINK. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 81.75% of installations running this operating system. TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility's installer is typically 37.00 MB in size and installs around 49 files. The most common release is 7.0 with 76.57% of all installations currently using this version.

TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is most popular in the United States with 22.22% of installations residing in this country.

TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility adds 4 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility?

The TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is specifically crafted for use with high power and high gain wireless devices, including 300Mbps Wireless N Adapters, 150Mbps Wireless N Adapters, and 54Mbps Wireless G Adapters. This utility is designed to maximize the capabilities of TP-LINK wireless adapters, providing efficient and reliable connectivity.

Software Behaviors

Services:
  • RtlService.exe runs as a service named 'RtlService' (RtlService).
Firewall:
  • TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility\TWCU.exe'.
  • RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\REALTEK\11n USB Wireless LAN Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.
  • RtWLan.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility\RtWLan.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • ReStart.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB6A81D7-E84F-40E9-A4A3-EE3831B076D4}' (runs on registration).
  • RTxAdmin.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F57508E5-DFF6-40A6-9B7C-B4E2FF888593}' (runs on registration).
  • UserCom.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9E401A6-313D-4FA8-B4D0-AE606FD1B03E}' (runs on registration).
  • RtlService.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{7D7096FC-9620-4737-85BB-4E1AF0B925EA}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.tp-link.com
Support:
https://www.tp-link.com
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility
Uninstaller:
"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{7A2A107B-9695-423F-9462-8F17C178BD35}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Size:
37.00 MB
Language:
English

TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility Executable Details

Primary executable:
TWCU.exe
Name:
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility
Path:
C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility\TWCU.exe
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
94142d05f00ec6601a4ea9939de49c98
DLL
57930e993729f225b24a53604aee42b6
EXE
8f31b58478ec96ea61e86cfcd9de9c25
DLL
bda7f6f81e497d1ea523acb000b72e1d
DLL
66394a9d81a9f1c1ee81e32c4759f80b
DLL
758501bcb5bb16372700b93d8a6a9ee2
EXE
e1a6731867765fbc01b37150aefc00f3
EXE
3657c1c6fcac7ad07197176bc53c790f
EXE
83b6cdfe5da9e62c7d57221710d95fca
EXE
369bb29600abddc8ab9c21414a01f40b