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Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910011100

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2014 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com

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: The user manual for local area network devices shall contain instructions related to therestrictions mentioned in the above section, namely that:(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce thepotential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shallcomply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-pointoperation as appropriate.This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to onlyMobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separationdistance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. National Restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI 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。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。於5.25GHz 至5.35GHz 區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。

安全諮詢及注意事項 ●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 ●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 ●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information  When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.  Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.  Avoid water and wet locations. This product can be used in the following countries: AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO RU SE SK TR UA US

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: Archer T8E/Archer T9E Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: EN 300 328 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011+A2:2013 EN 62311: 2008 EN 301 893 V1.7.1 The product carries the CE Mark: Person responsible for making this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2014TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China EN50385:2002

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available.  One Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  One Resource CD, including: • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 1

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. The adapter provides high speed wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the Archer T8E/Archer T9E is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. 1.2 Features  Supports dual-band, 2.4GHz or 5GHz  Supports IEEE 802.11 ac  Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n products  Experience smoother video streaming and online gaming by choosing the clearer 5GHz band for wireless connections  Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE 802.1X  Supports Windows XP 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 8.1 32/64bit  Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode  Bundled utility provides quick & hassle-free installation 1.3 Conventions You can set the parameters according to your demand. This User Guide is shared by Archer T8E and Archer T9E. Here in this Guide we use Archer T8E for example. The difference between them is: 2

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide  Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz);  Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 600Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz). 1.4 LED Status LED status: Status Working Status On The adapter has been installed. Flashing Data is being transmitted or received at a high data rate. 3

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your PC case. 4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer. Note: When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you may be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1); please click Cancel, and then follow the Software Installation steps to install driver and utility for your adapter. Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example. 4

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T8E/Archer T9E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-2). There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver&Utility to begin. Figure 2-2 5

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4 6

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-5 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 7

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-7 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network. 8

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9 9

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.  Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) Archer T8E/Archer T9E uses the TWCU as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.  Method Two: To connect using WPS By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your Router or access point supports WPS or QSS as is called by some other products.  Method Three: To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific operations, please go to Section 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using TWCU 1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. Figure 3-1 2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. 10

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password). Figure 3-3  Note: The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either Certificate or Password. With 11

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration. 12

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 13

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts, while the third method is only supported in Windows XP. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS or QSS button on the Router. Here we use Router Archer C7 as an example. Press the WPS/Reset button more than 5 seconds. 14

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 15

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device. Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router (here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your Router, please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue. 16

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-12 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated. Click Connect to continue. 17

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-14 2. Open your Router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. Figure 3-15 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is completed. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful (as shown in Figure 3-17). Figure 3-16 18

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-17 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Figure 3-18 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-19 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. 19

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-20 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key. Figure 3-21 3.3.2 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect. 20

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 2. If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router. Or push the WPS/QSS button on the Router or access point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below). If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-23 21

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 3. You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-24 3.3.3 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen. Select your target network, and then click Connect. Figure 3-25 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. 22

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26  Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue. 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-27  Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...”or “No, ...” according to your Internet environment. 23

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-28 3.3.4 In Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen. Select your target network, and then click Connect. Figure 3-29 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. 24

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-30  Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue. 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-31  Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to connect to devices. Please select “Yes” or “No” according to your Internet environment. 25

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-32 26

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down list if the adapters are supported by this utility. 3) To switch to SoftAP mode. (This option is available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.) Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. 4) To change the power save mode. The default option is OFF. Figure 4-11 4.3 About The About screen gives you some information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13 33

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband Router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a Router. With this feature, a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices to connect to it. To switch to this mode, right-click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the following figure. Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting. 34

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 5-2 The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4  SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. 35

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide  Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet.  SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it.  Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. You needn’t make any configuration here.  Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES.  Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled. It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP.  IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP. Having completed the above settings, click Apply; then Figure 5-4 will pop up, where you click OK to make Soft AP mode take effect. 36

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, and Windows 7. Here we just use Windows 7 as an example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-2 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. 37

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T8E Driver. 38

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. 39

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8/8.1 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Here we just use Windows 8 as an example. 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall- TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. 40

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. 41

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T8E Driver. Figure 6-13 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-14 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. 42

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-16 43

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express x1 Standards IEEE802.11ac; IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11e; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Throughput 1300Mbps (Maximal) Radio Data Rate 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: 450Mbps (2.4GHz), 450Mbps (5GHz) 11ac: 600Mbps (2.4GHz), 1300Mbps (5GHz) Modulation 11a: OFDM 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK; 11g: OFDM; 11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Data Security WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Frequency* 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, 5.180 ~ 5.240 GHz, 5.260 ~ 5.320 GHz, 5.745 ~ 5.825 GHz Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Safety & Emissions FCC, CE, WIFI, IC, NCC, WHQL 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. 37

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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).  802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz.  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.  802.11g - 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.  802.11n - 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.  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.  DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored).  FHSS - (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not used, and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS is extremely difficult. 38

Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide  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.  Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).  SSID - A Service Set Identification 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. 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.  WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.  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. 39

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