TP Link Technologies T4UV2 AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Manual

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

User Manual

Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter REV3.0.0 1910011666
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1） This device may not cause harmful interference. 2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance. This device is restricted in indoor environment only.
CE Mark Warning RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels. Restricted to indoor use. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1） This device may not cause interference, and 2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1） l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2） l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: 1） The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2） For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit; 3） For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement: 1） Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; 2） Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E.; 3） Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Les produits utilisant la technique d'atténuation DFS (sélection dynamique des fréquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
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CONTENTS Chapter 1Product Overview ................................................................................. 11.1Introduction ............................................................................................................. 11.2Features.................................................................................................................. 11.3LED Status.............................................................................................................. 1Chapter 2Connect to a Computer ........................................................................ 2Chapter 3Windows ................................................................................................ 33.1Install Driver and Utility ........................................................................................... 33.2Join a Wireless Network.......................................................................................... 53.2.1TP-LINK Utility............................................................................................ 63.2.2WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..................................................................... 63.2.3Windows Wireless Utility .......................................................................... 103.3Management ......................................................................................................... 113.3.1Status ....................................................................................................... 113.3.2Profile ....................................................................................................... 113.3.3Advanced ................................................................................................. 143.3.4SoftAP ...................................................................................................... 143.3.5About........................................................................................................ 153.4Uninstall Driver and Utility ..................................................................................... 16Chapter 4Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 174.1Install Driver and Utility ......................................................................................... 174.2Join a Wireless Network........................................................................................ 224.2.1TP-LINK Utility.......................................................................................... 224.2.2WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)................................................................... 244.3Management ......................................................................................................... 284.4Uninstall Driver and Utility ..................................................................................... 30Chapter 5Linux .................................................................................................... 32Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 33Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 34
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The TP-LINK Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11ac or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing. 1.2 Features  Supports 802.11ac standard  Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac products  USB 3.0 port  Equipped with a USB Extension Cable for flexible deployment  Dual Band connections for lag-free HD video streaming and gaming  Maximum speed of up to 867Mbps for 5GHz network and up to 400Mbps for 2.4GHz network  Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode  Easy wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button  Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE 802.1x  Easy Wireless Configuration Utility  Supports Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 32/64bit, Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.11, Linux 1.3 LED Status Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed. The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 2 Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, connect the adapter to your computer. Option 1: Directly Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly. Option 2: Via the USB Extension Cable Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB extension cable. Note:  In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected. Please click Cancel.  The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port and is also compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3 Chapter 3 Windows 3.1 Install Driver and Utility The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. We use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example - the procedures may vary slightly for other versions of Windows. 1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the pop-up AutoPlay window. Select Archer T4U and click Install Driver and Utility to begin. Note:  The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).  In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD manually. 2. The InstallShield Wizard window displays. Click Next to continue.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Next. 4. If you want to change install location, click Change to specify the location for the software installation. Or you can leave it default. Click Next. 5. Click Install. After a few minutes, the installation completes. Click Finish.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 5 6. TP-LINK Utility pops up after installation. Its icon appears on the desktop as and on the taskbar as . You can use the TP-LINK Utility to join a Wi-Fi network with your adapter. For more information, please refer to Join a Wireless Network. 3.2 Join a Wireless Network There are three options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point supports WPS. Option 3: Windows Wireless Utility You can use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service (for Windows 7/8/8.1/10) and the Wireless Zero Configuration service (for Windows XP) to join a Wi-Fi network.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 6 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility 1. Open TP-LINK Utility . The Network screen displays. 2. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect automatically checkbox. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by adding a profile in the Profile screen. 3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBC or PIN below.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 7  PBC Option 1 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears. 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 8 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.  PIN Option 1 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 9 Note: The default PIN of your router or AP is printed on the product label of your router or AP. If you generated a new PIN for your router, please enter the new one. 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly. Click Connect. 2. Log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to the WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 10 3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer system’s built-in wireless utility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows XP.  Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Click , or (Network icon) on the taskbar. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter the network password when prompted. That’s it, you are connected! The network icon will change to or . Note: If you do not want to enter the Wi-Fi password, you can also join a wireless network either by pushing the WPS or QSS button on your router or AP, or entering the PIN of your router when the screen prompts you to do so.  Windows XP 1. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the taskbar. (If you do not see the icon, click the hidden icons arrow on the system tray.) Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility, select Advanced tab, then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool. 2. Right-click (Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon) on the system tray, and select View Available Wireless Networks. 3. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 11 3.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections: Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter. Profile - Save or manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. Advanced - Turn on or off the SoftAP mode and power saving mode, switch between TP-LINK Utility and Windows Wireless Utility (for Windows XP only). SoftAP - Configure the settings of the network shared by your adapter, and view the IP address of your adapter when it works on SoftAP mode. About – View your adapter’s Utility version and its Driver version. Open TP-LINK Utility and click the Status, Profile or Advanced tab to manage the corresponding section of your adapter. 3.3.1 Status You can view the IP address and MAC address of the adapter, the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure. 3.3.2 Profile The Profile screen lets you save and manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can quickly and simply connect to your network. Moreover, you can join a hidden Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID by adding a profile, provided that you know its wireless settings, such as SSID, security type, and encryption type. For more details, please refer to the instructions below: To add a new profile, To join a Wi-Fi network, To manage an existing profile.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 12  To add a new profile 1. Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. 2. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click Save. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. SSID - Select your Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list or enter your Wi-Fi network name manually. Network Type - Select Infrastructure if you want to connect to a wireless router or an access point. Select ad hoc if you want to connect to another wireless client, such as an adapter.  Infrastructure If you select Infrastructure, you are asked to select or enter the corresponding wireless settings, which should be the same as those of your Wi-Fi network.  ad hoc If you select ad hoc, you are asked to configure the wireless settings for your network, including choosing the operating frequency band, the security type, the encryption type and setting a security key.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 13 Note: As for Key Index, you can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format from the drop-down list. ASCII_64 - Please enter 5 ASCII characters. ASCII_128 - Please enter 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal_64 - Please enter 10 Hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, excluded space). Hexadecimal_128 - Please enter 26 Hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, excluded space).  To join a Wi-Fi network If you want to join a Wi-Fi network that listed in the profile screen, select the profile and click Connect button in the bottom right corner.  To manage an existing profile If you want to change the name or the wireless settings of an existing profile, select it and click the Modify button in the bottom right corner of the Profile screen, then you can edit the settings of this profile. If you want to delete a profile that you no longer use, select it and click the Remove button.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 14 3.3.3 Advanced Select wireless configuration tool - In Windows XP. You can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled. Wireless network adapter switch - If you’ve installed several adapters in your computer, you can switch to another adapter among the drop-down list. SoftAP mode - Once ON is selected, the adapter will work as an AP. Power Save mode - Once ON is selected, the adapter will automatically reduce its power consumption when not being used. 3.3.4 SoftAP SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point. When the adapter works in SoftAP mode, it allows the computer to create a wireless hotspot that other wireless devices nearby can use. To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click the utility icon in the system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode. After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and complete the settings, then click Apply for the settings to take effect.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 15  Soft AP mode: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable this function.  Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Select a network connection that can access to the Internet from the drop-down list. For example, if your computer is connecting to the Internet via an Ethernet cable, you should select the corresponding Local Area Connection so as to share the network with other wireless devices.  SSID: Set a name for the wireless network shared by your adapter. The default is SoftAP.  Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).  Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES.  Security Key: Set a security key for the wireless network that shared by your adapter. It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. When another wireless device connects to the network shared by your adapter, it will be asked to enter the corresponding security key.  IP Address: Displays the IP address of the adapter when it works in SoftAP mode. You can also check if the network shared by your adapter is working properly by checking this IP Address. For example, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, it means that the Internet connection is failed. 3.3.5 About You can view the adapter’s information in the About screen, such as the UI version (Utility version) and the Driver version. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) in the system tray and select About, then the About screen displays.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 16 3.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility The software uninstallation steps vary a bit in different systems, please follow the appropriate instructions for your Windows operating system: Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows XP/7.  Windows 8/8.1/10 Uninstall driver: Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T4U Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.  Windows XP/7 Uninstall driver: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T4U Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 17 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 4.1 Install Driver and Utility We take the procedures in Mac OS X 10.10 as an example - the procedures may vary slightly for other versions of Mac OS. 1. Insert the CD and run it manually. Open the Archer T4U folder. Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Open the Mac OS X Driver folder.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 18 3. Double-click to unzip the Mac OS X version.zip file according to your computer’s operating system. It will be unzipped into the Download folder automatically. 4. Open the corresponding Mac OS X version folder, double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 19 5. The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 20 Note: The language of this utility is in accordance with the language of your computer by default, and any change of it is invalid.
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Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 22 6. After restarting the computer, the TP-LINK Utility icon will appear on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. To use the utility to join a Wi-Fi network with your adapter, refer to Join a Wireless Network. Note: If the TP-LINK Utility icon does not appear on the menu bar, make sure the USB wireless network adapter is connected properly and its LED is on. 4.2 Join a Wireless Network There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point supports WPS. 4.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Option 1 Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and choose a Wi-Fi network from it. Enter the network password when prompted. When you are connected to the Internet, the network icon will change to .
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 23 Option 2 1. Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list. 2. Select the network you want to join from the list and enter the network password when prompted. Click Join.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 24 Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by clicking Join Other on the above screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions to join the network. 4.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN. Please refer to PBC or PIN below.  PBC Option 1 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 25 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Within 2 minutes, click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 26 3. Click PBC.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 27 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.  PIN 1. Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 28 2. Click PIN. 3. Within 2 minutes, log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to its WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 4.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 29 1. Click the TP-LINK Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list. 2. TP-LINK Utility will pop up. Click the Profiles button to open the Profiles screen.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 30 3. The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can connect to your network easily. Preferred Networks displays the networks that you once connected to. The networks’ status and information are displayed on the table.  To join a Wi-Fi network If you want to join a Wi-Fi network that is listed on the profile screen, select the profile and click the Apply button in the bottom right corner.  To manage an existing profile If you want to change the wireless settings of an existing profile, select it, and then you can edit its Security and Password. If you want to delete a profile, select it and click the Remove button. 4.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility 1. Insert the CD and run it manually. 2. Go to Archer T4U > Mac OS X Driver > Mac OS X version.zip > Uninstall.command. 3. As shown in the figure below, a command window will pop up. Please type the password of the root user to uninstall the software.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 31 4. Wait till the “Process completed” shows up, then restart your computer to finish the uninstallation. Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 32 Chapter 5 Linux Visit the TP-LINK website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to Archer T4U’s product page. Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page. Download and install the driver on your computer.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 33 Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 3.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.11ac Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.6–10.11 Linux Throughput 2.4GHz: 400Mbps (Maximal) 5GHz: 867Mbps (Maximal) Data Security WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Frequency* 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, 5.15~5.25GHz, 5.25~5.35GHz, 5.475~5.725GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0℃~ 40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temperature -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉) Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing * 1. Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for American users to choose. * 2. Rules on the use of 5GHz band channels may vary according to different national laws.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 34 Appendix B: Glossary  802.11ac - IEEE 802.11ac is a wireless computer networking standard of 802.11.This specification will enable multi-station WLAN throughput of at least 1 gigabit per second. This is accomplished by extending the air interface concepts embraced by 802.11n: wider RF bandwidth, more MIMO spatial streams, multi-user MIMO, and high-density modulation (up to 256 QAM).  802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products.  802.11g - Specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.  802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.  802.11a - Specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz.  Ad hoc Network - An ad hoc network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point. Ad hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.  Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks.  SSID - (Service Set Identifier) - A Service Set Identifier is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 35 This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID.  WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.  Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.  WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

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