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Archer T2U
AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
REV1.1.0
1910011194
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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.
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
Outdoor use limited to
10 mW e.i.r.p. within
France
the band 2454-2483.5
MHz
Italy None
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
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
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
National Restrictions
5150-5250 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
Croatia License required
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
Russian Federation
No info
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
5250
-5350 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Croatia License required
Italy
Luxembourg None
Russian Federation
Not
implemented
General authorization required if used outside own
No info
Planned
premises
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
5470-5725 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Not
implemented
France
Planned
Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS
mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893
V1.3.1 and subsequent versions
Italy
Luxembourg None
Russian Federation
Turkey Not implemented Defence systems
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
No info
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.
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。
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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:
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
Model No.: Archer T2U
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:
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 62311:2008
EN 301 893
EN 302 502
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015
TP-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
CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Software Installation ................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 9
3.1 To connect using TWCU ......................................................................................... 9
3.2 To connect using WPS.......................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method................................................ 13
3.2.2 PIN method .............................................................................................. 14
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................................. 17
3.3.1 In Windows XP......................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 In Windows 7............................................................................................ 19
3.3.3 In Windows 8............................................................................................ 21
3.3.4 In Windows 8.1......................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 Management........................................................................................ 26
4.1 Profile .................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................. 26
4.1.2 Modify a profile......................................................................................... 31
4.1.3 Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 31
4.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 32
4.3 About..................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5 AP Mode .............................................................................................. 34
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software............................................................................... 37
6.1 In Windows XP/7................................................................................................... 37
6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC................................................ 37
6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 39
6.2 In Windows 8/8.1................................................................................................... 40
6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC................................................ 41
6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 42
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 44
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 45
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide
Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
One Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD for Archer T2U, 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.
Note:
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band
USB Adapter without any explanation.
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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.
With the 802.11ac technology, higher throughput improvements using 1T1R, the Archer T2U’s
auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 433Mbps for maximum
throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless
(802.11a/b/g/n/ac) 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 T2U is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.
1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
Provides USB 2.0 interface
Supports dual-band, 2.4GHz or 5GHz
Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 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
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1.3 Hardware Overview
LED status:
Status Working Status
The driver has not been installed;
Off
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.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from
the Resource CD.
2.1 Hardware Installation
Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly.
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 th
the Software Installation steps to install driver and utility for your adapter.
en follow
Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP
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2.2 Software Installation
The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP,
Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. The procedures in different systems are quite similar,
therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T2U 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
2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3
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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
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
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5. Click Install to continue the setup.
Figure 2-6
6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes.
Figure 2-7
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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
please refer to Chapter 3
Connect to a Wireless Network.
will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network,
Figure 2-9
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