TP-Link - Dual-Band AC1300 USB Network Adapter - Black
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- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1200 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: AC, N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Form Factor: External (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Antenna Type: Internal
- Frequency: 2.4GHz Digital, 5.0 GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model Number: ARCHER T4U-V2
- Product Name: Dual-Band AC1300 USB Network Adapter
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Type: WEP, WPA (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AC, Wireless-N (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Attached Antenna: true
- Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac (The protocol used for transferring data between network nodes within the data link layer of computer networking.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ports
- Number Of Ports: 0
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: Windows10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS X 10.9-10.13 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.56 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 3.64 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 1.24 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.06 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2-Year Limited
- Warranty - Labor: 2 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 845973097318
The Archer T4U Wi-Fi adapter upgrades laptops and PC’s to fast AC1300 Wi-Fi speeds for smooth HD streaming and quick downloads. Switch between dual 5 GHz (867 Mbps) and 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) bands to avoid crowded networks and Wi-Fi slowdowns for speed and range in any situation. Press the WPS button on both the adapter and a Wi-Fi router to easily join any network.
- Fast Wi-Fi: Upgrade laptop or PC Wi-Fi to watch HD movies and quickly download files at fast AC1300 speeds.
- Dual-Band Wireless: Selectable dual 2.4 ghz (400 Mbps) and 5 ghz (867 Mbps) bands.
- Beamforming: Concentrates Wi-Fi signal towards your router to create stronger overall connections.
- Mu-Mimo: Provides two simultaneous data streams, improving the throughput and efficiency of the entire network when working with a compatible MU-MIMO router.
- High Gain Antennas: Improved range, signal quality and transmission performance.
- Usb 3.0 Port: Transfers data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 and is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
- WPS Button: Built-in WPS button lets you quickly connect to secure Wi-Fi.
- 802.11ac: Operates on 802.11ac and is backwards compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Fast Wi-Fi: Upgrade laptop or PC Wi-Fi to watch HD movies and quickly download files at fast AC1300 speeds.
- Dual-Band Wireless: Selectable dual 2.4 ghz (400 Mbps) and 5 ghz (867 Mbps) bands.
- Beamforming: Concentrates Wi-Fi signal towards your router to create stronger overall connections.
- Mu-Mimo: Provides two simultaneous data streams, improving the throughput and efficiency of the entire network when working with a compatible MU-MIMO router.
- High Gain Antennas: Improved range, signal quality and transmission performance.
- Usb 3.0 Port: Transfers data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 and is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
- WPS Button: Built-in WPS button lets you quickly connect to secure Wi-Fi.
- 802.11ac: Operates on 802.11ac and is backwards compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n
Whats Included
- Archer T4U AC1300 WiFi USB Network Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- Resource CD
- Archer T4U AC1300 WiFi USB Network Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- Resource CD
Q: How does beamforming technology improve the adapter's performance?
A: Beamforming technology concentrates the Wi-Fi signal from the adapter towards your router, resulting in a stronger and more stable connection.
Q: What type of USB port does this adapter use?
A: This adapter uses a USB 3.0 port for data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0, while still being backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
Q: Does this adapter support the latest Wi-Fi standard?
A: This adapter operates on 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) and is backward compatible with older Wi-Fi standards like 802.11a/b/g/n.
Q: Does this adapter work with both Windows and Mac computers?
A: Yes, this adapter is compatible with both Windows (Windows 10/8.1/8/7) and Mac (Mac OS X 10.9-10.13) computers.
Q: How does the MU-MIMO feature benefit me?
A: If you have a compatible MU-MIMO router, this adapter's MU-MIMO support can improve the overall throughput and efficiency of your network by providing two simultaneous data streams.
Q: What is the maximum Wi-Fi speed this adapter supports?
A: This network adapter supports Wi-Fi speeds up to 1200 megabits per second.
Q: Is this device compatible with Debian 10.5?
A: As long as you have your kernel sources in place as well as GCC and the rest of the toolchain, just git clone https://github.com/cilynx/rtl88x2bu and follow the notes. You should be good to go. (I run Fedora 32 + Kernel 5.7.12 and this kernel module with a T4U v3)
Q: Will it work on an XP computer?
A: If you are referring to Windows XP, yes, this product will work with Windows XP computer.
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| Pros for TP-Link - Dual-Band AC1300 USB Network Adapter - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Connectivity, Speed, Ease of use, Setup | Speed, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Connectivity, Range | Ease of use, Speed, Connectivity, Performance, Size |
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| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Lag, Size, Price, Compatibility | Heat |
