User Guide
AC1300 High Gain Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter
Archer T4U
REV3.2.0 1910012228
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 3. Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. 1. Install Driver and WPS Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. 2. Join a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. 3. Uninstall Driver and WPS Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 4. Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. 1. Install Driver and Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4. 2. Join a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4. 2. 1. TP-Link Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4. 2. 2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4. 3. Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chapter 5. Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation
Guide instructs you on quick installation, and this guide provides the product
overview and detailed instructions for each steps.
When using this guide, please notice that features available of the adapter may
vary by model and software version. All images, steps, and descriptions in this
guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Teal
Note:
Tips:
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and
will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects,
and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic,
product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) AP limitations, including
rated performance, location, connection quality, and AP condition.
*To ensure compatibility, you may need to update the adapter’s drivers after an OS update.
You can find our latest drivers in the download center at https://www.tp-link.com/en/download-
center
Description
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including
the menus, items, buttons, etc.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
More Info
• The latest software and utility can be found at Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or
inside the package of the product.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• A community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact
Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Adapter
This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• LED Status
Chapter 1
Get to Know about Your Adapter
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter connects your computer to a Wi-Fi network for
lag-free video streaming, online gaming, secure internet surfing and internet
calls.
• Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n products
• Maximum speed of 867Mbps at 5GHz or 400Mbps at 2.4GHz network
• Support beamforming technology which concentrates the Wi-Fi signal towards
your router to create stronger overall connections
• With super speed USB 3.0 port, the adapter experiences blazing speed data
transfers up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
• Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode
• Supports 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
• With WPS button, the adapter provides secured connection at the push of a
button
• Supports Windows, Mac and Linux
1. 2. LED Status
You can check the adapter’s working status by following the LED Explanation
table.
Status
Off
The driver has not been installed.
The adapter’s radio has been disabled.
Indication
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Status
Indication
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
Tips:
If the LED is off, try these troubleshooting tips:
1. Check if the adapter is recognized and enabled or not. Refer to T2 for detailed instructions.
2. Remove and reinsert the adapter.
3. Reinstall the software, if necessary.
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Chapter 2
Connect to a Computer
This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer.
Chapter 2
Connect to a Computer
Before you start using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your
computer directly.
After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in
the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.
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Chapter 3
Windows
This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and WPS Tool, use
your adapter to join a wireless network, and uninstall your adapter in a Windows
system. The adapter is equipped with a Setup Wizard, which can guide you
through the installation process.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Install Driver and WPS Tool
• Join a Wireless Network
• Uninstall Driver and WPS Tool
Chapter 3
Windows
3. 1. Install Driver and WPS Tool
1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the
pop-up Autoplay window.
Note:
1. You can also download the driver from the product’s Support page at www.tp-link.com.
2. In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD manually.
2. Select Archer T4U and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Note:
If you can’t install the driver successfully, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.
3. When the following screen appears, the driver has been installed successfully.
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4. If you want to connect effortlessly with the push of a WPS button, click Ye s
and follow the instructions to install the mini WPS Tool.
5. When the following screen appears, the WPS Tool has been installed
successfully. You can enjoy connecting to your Wi-Fi with the push of the WPS
button.
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3. 2. Join a Wireless Network
Option 1: Via Windows Built-in Wireless Utility
You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in wireless utility. Follow the
instructions below to use your computer system’s built-in wireless utility:
1. 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.
2. When the network icon changes to
or , it indicates a successful network
connection.
Option 2: Via WPS Tool
If you have installed WPS Tool, follow the instructions below to connect
effortlessly with the WPS button.
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until WPS
Tool opens in the lower right corner of your computer.
3. When the “Success!” message appears, your computer is connected to Wi-Fi.
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Windows
3. 3. Uninstall Driver and WPS Tool
The software uninstallation steps vary a bit from different systems. Please follow
the appropriate instructions for your Windows operating system: Windows
8/8.1/10, Windows 7.
• Windows 8/8.1/10
Go to Start menu to find the TP-Link application. Click
T4U Driver
, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Uninstall TP-Link Archer
• Windows 7
Go to Start > All Programs > TP-Link > Uninstall TP-Link
Archer T4U Driver
the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
. Follow
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Chapter 4
Mac OS X
This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and utility, use your
adapter to join a wireless network, manage your adapter and uninstall your
adapter in Mac OS X.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Install Driver and Utility
• Join a Wireless Network
• Management
• Uninstall Driver and Utility
Chapter 4
Mac OS X
4. 1. Install Driver and Utility
We take the steps in Mac OS X 10.10 as an example - the steps may vary slightly
for other versions of Mac OS.
1. Download the driver and utility from this product’s Support page from TP-
Link’s official website www.tp-link.com.
Note:
The CD is included in the package. If your computer has a CD drive, you can also run the included CD to
install the driver and utility.
2. Double click to unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install.pkg.
3. The Install TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will
appear. Click Continue and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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Mac OS X
4. When the following screen appears, the driver and utility have been installed
successfully. Click Restart to finish the installation.
5. 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 WiFi network with your adapter, refer to Join a Wireless Network.
Note:
If the TP-Link Utility icon
adapter is connected properly and its LED is on.
does not appear on the menu bar, make sure the USB wireless network
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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 the list. Enter the password when prompted.
When you are connected to the internet, the network icon will change to
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 password when
prompted. Click Join.
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Mac OS X
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 code. 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 WPS screen appears.
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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.
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3. Click PBC.
Mac OS X
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.
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2. Click PIN.
Mac OS X
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.
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4. 3. Management
TP-Link Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection
settings of your Wi-Fi network.
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.
3. The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as
profiles so that you can connect to your network easily.
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Mac OS X
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 Apply 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 Remove.
4. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility
1. Double click Uninstall.command in the downloaded folder.
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Mac OS X
2. Enter the password of you computer and when the “Uninstall Complete”
message appears, the uninstallation is complete.
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Chapter 5
Linux
This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver in a Linux system.
Chapter 5
Linux
Visit the TP-Link’s website at https://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.
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Appendix: Troubleshooting
T1. What should I do if the adapter is not detected?
• Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer.
• Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the adapter and that the
latest Windows and system updates are installed on your computer.
• Make sure you use the latest driver for your specific adapter. The latest drivers can
be found at the product’s Support page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• Try a different USB port on the computer.
• Try restarting the computer or try using the adapter on a different computer.
T2. How to check if I have installed the driver for my adapter successfully
or not?
1. On your computer, please right click Computer icon and go to Manage;
2. Open the Device Manager and go to Network adapters, and then find the
corresponding TP-Link adapter, right click it and then go to Properties;
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3. If you can see “This device is working properly.” in the red box, you have already
installed the driver successfully.
T3. What should I do if can’t connect to the Wi-Fi after installing the
driver?
• Refer to T2 to check if you have installed the driver for your adapter successfully .
• Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer.
• Disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.
• Try a different USB port on the computer.
• Restart your computer and try again.
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• Re-install the driver and try again.
T4. How to find the hardware version of the adapter?
• The hardware version is printed on the product label on the package or the adapter.
There is a character string “Ver:X.Y” (for example, Ver:2.0) in the Serial Number field,
and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter.
• Visit http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html and follow the second method to find the
hardware version of the adapter.
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Product Name: AC1300 High Gain Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter
Model Number: Archer T4U
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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.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
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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.
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above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC
part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the
equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2019.08.01
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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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
2400MHz—2483.5MHz (20dBm)
5150MHz—5250MHz (23dBm)
5250MHz -5350 MHz (20dBm)
5470MHz - 5725 MHz (20dBm)
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TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/
EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.
com/en/ce.
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This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU 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.
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(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
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brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution:
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;
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 52505350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
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Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement
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préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
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fréquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz.
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This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure
limits in RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.0 cm between the
radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• This USB Adapter can be powered only by computers that comply with Limited
Power Source(LPS).
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device.
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use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
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