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AC1300 Mini Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 MU-MIMO USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows and Mac

SKU TPL-Archer T3U Model Archer T3U

  • AC1300 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with MU-MIMO in a mini USB 3.0 adapter
  • Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for streaming and downloads
  • USB 3.0 interface with an internal antenna and a compact body
  • Windows 11 down to XP and Mac OS X 10.9 to 10.14 supported, CD included
  • Fast shipping from four branches
  • 30-day returns on unopened products

Product highlights

  • ConnectivityAC1300 Wi-Fi 5, MU-MIMO
  • PortsUSB 3.0
  • Size1.59 x 0.78 x 0.41 in
  • CompatibilityWindows and Mac

The Archer T3U is a mini AC1300 USB 3.0 adapter that brings faster dual-band Wi-Fi 5 to a laptop or desktop. It suits customers who stream or move large files and have an older wireless card.

Built for faster USB Wi-Fi upgrades

It reaches 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and MU-MIMO helps it keep throughput up when several devices share the router. The USB 3.0 interface avoids the bottleneck of a USB 2.0 port, and the compact body keeps it out of the way.

Key features

  • AC1300 dual-band: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • MU-MIMO: keeps speed up with multiple devices on the network
  • USB 3.0 interface: more headroom than a USB 2.0 adapter
  • Mini body with internal antenna: about 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.4 in
  • Windows and Mac: Windows 11 down to XP and Mac OS X 10.9 to 10.14

System requirements

A PC with a USB port, USB 3.0 for full speed. Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP or Mac OS X 10.9-10.14.

Specifications

SKUTPL-Archer T3U
BrandTP-Link
Form factorMini USB Wi-Fi adapter
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Connector typeUSB 3.0
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
Wireless speed5 GHz: up to 867 Mbps. 2.4 GHz: up to 400 Mbps
AntennasInternal
Wireless security64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Working modesAd-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Compatibility notesWindows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X 10.9-10.14
Dimensions1.59 x 0.78 x 0.41 in (40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm)
Operating temp32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90%, non-condensing
ComplianceFCC
Package contentsArcher T3U adapter, quick installation guide, resource CD