About This Item
- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 6500 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: BE, AX, 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
- Antenna Type: External
- Frequency: 5.0 GHz, 2.4GHz Digital (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 7 (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 TBE6500UH
- Product Name: BE6500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Lightning-Fast High Gain Wireless USB Adapter for Boosted Range
- Color: Black
- Security
- Encryption Type: WPA, WPA2 (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AX, Wireless-AC, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, 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.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (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.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.4 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: 1.2 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 0.58 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: 0.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2-Years Limited
- Warranty - Labor: 2-Years Limited
- Other
- UPC: 810142824125
Equipped with Wi-Fi 7 technology, the Archer TBE6500UH is engineered to provide significant enhancements in coverage, speed, and overall capacity. Immerse yourself in a next-generation network experience, where loading times are faster and connections are more robust.
- Unparalleled Tri-Band Speed: Congestion-free speeds up to 2882 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz).†
- Lower Latency Gameplay: OFDMA, MU-MIMO and Multi-RU ensure the most efficient WiFi connection for your PC.△
- Broader Coverage: Two bifurcated high-gain antennas and detachable cradle with1.2-meter cable, flexibly combines with beamforming technology to concentrate Wi-Fi signal towards your router for better reception and reliable connections from far away.
- Super Speed USB 3.0: Experience blazing-fast data transfers with USB 3.0 —the latest USB standardwhich is 10× faster than USB 2.0.
- Advanced WPA3 Security: The latest encryption standard utilizes robust protocols to thwart brute-force attacks, ensuring your PC's connection remains secure and your personal data stays protected.‡
- Hassle-Free Installation: Archer TBE6500UH comes with its driver pre-loaded. Just plug and install.
Whats Included
- 1 x BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
- 1 x Quick Installation Guide
- 1 x USB 3.0 Cradle
Disclaimers
- †Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of operation systems and access point limitations. The 160 MHz bandwidth might not be available on the 5 GHz band in some regions/countries due to regulatory limits on the spectrum, hence the theoretical speeds may vary.
- ‡Use of WPA3 requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.
- △Use of WiFi 7 (802.11be), WiFi 6E (802.11ax), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and other features including MLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, OFDMA, MU-MIMO requires the operation systems and access points to also support the corresponding features.
Q: What is the maximum Wi-Fi speed supported by the adapter?
A: The Wi-Fi speed supported by this adapter is 6500 megabits per second.
Q: Which operating systems are compatible with the adapter?
A: The adapter is compatible with devices running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Q: What are the dimensions of the adapter?
A: The adapter has a product length of 1.2 inches, a height of 4.4 inches, and a width of 0.58 inches.
Q: Does the adapter come with a warranty?
A: This adapter comes with a two-year limited warranty for both parts and labor.
A: Hi MattH, No, the adapter's compatibility relies primarily on the operating system. As long as your PC is running Windows 10 or 11, an available USB 3.0 port, and you have the latest driver from our official website, it should work fine, regardless of your CPU.
A: For questions of this nature we recommend reaching out to support for assistance. You can reach them at [email protected]
A: 6 GHz only support WPA3 so any adapter that supports 6 GHz will support WPA3. The spec on Best Buy's page will need to be updated. Thank you for pointing this out to us.
TP-Link - BE6500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Lightning-Fast High Gain Wireless USB Adapter for Boosted Range - Black
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Customers love the BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter for its blazing-fast speed. They rave about how it saturates their 1Gbps fiber internet and 1Gbps wired network, allowing them to download Steam games at over 100 Megabytes per second. Compared to older adapters, the BE6500 delivers a significant boost in download and upload speeds.
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