Hi, my tp-link wireless adapter, TP-WN821N works for only 30secs before it shuts down. The LED light on the device stays on but it can no longer detect on wireless network.

No doubt you know about the HCL (Hardware compatibility list) and how if it is not there, then it will not work.

TP LINK TL WN722N Free Driver Download

Click this link: http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-WN321G#down
download the correct software and drivers from the TP Link support page for your WLAN adaptor, also this adaptor is also compatible with windows 7, you may just need the correct drivers. Which i have linked you to. Goodluck

Read http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-usb-wireless-compatibility-adapter-list.html

http://www.tp-link.com/Resources/document/TL-WN821N(C_V3_User_Guide.pdf

It is not possible to use generic usb wireless adapters with the Xbox or Xbox 360 game console. By John Anderson Jun 20, 2012
The post John Anderson is correct that this would not work with a XBOX device. These are intended for and installed on computers (laptop or desktop) with which you would need to install drivers for it on. There is supported drivers that will allow the installation of this device into either a XBOX or PlayStation gaming console.
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Dear Joeri_troch This is Howard from TP-LINK Support Force. Could you please check if your desktop has recognized the wireless adapter? And can you see Wireless Network Connection icon?
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There are 4 different versions op the TP-Link TL-WN321G.
Look on THIS PAGE how to find the version and download and install the correct driver.

i have used a similar adapter on windows 7 as well as on ubuntu 10.04 (linux), and it detects it upon restart without any external drivers.

try on a system with any of these to confirm that the adapter is good. this could be a hardware fault.

also, try changing the card slot as there could be a problem with the slot.

if it works fine on these, then make sure you are using the correct drivers (the ones exactly for this device and not for another similar device)

Update your Wireless Adapter firmware @ http://www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp?a=1&m=TL%2DWR340GD

There are 3 versions for your product(TP-LINK TL-WN353GD, Important***select the correct firmware version to update. Then download the latest drivers(Setup Utility) & and install the drivers for your adapter from the TP Link site.
Link - How to look over the hardware version on a TP-Link device?

Hope it helps.