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AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter with 2 High-Gain Antennas

SKU TPL-Archer TX55E Model Archer TX55E

  • AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connects through an internal USB header cable on the motherboard
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset with two high-gain external antennas and WPA3 support
  • Standard and low-profile brackets included for full-height and small cases
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  • 30-day returns on unopened products

Product highlights

  • ConnectivityAX3000 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
  • PortsPCIe
  • CompatibilityWindows 10, 11 (64-bit)

The Archer TX55E adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 to a desktop PC through a PCIe slot, built on an Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset. It suits builds and upgrades where USB ports are scarce and the customer wants full AX3000 speed.

Built for desktop upgrades

It reaches up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz with 160 MHz channels and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with 1024-QAM and WPA3. Two high-gain antennas connect to the card, and standard and low-profile brackets are in the box for full-height and small-form-factor cases. Bluetooth connects to the motherboard through the supplied header cable.

Key features

  • AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6: up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Bluetooth 5.2: backward compatible with 5.0, 4.2 and 4.0 devices
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset: with 160 MHz channels and 1024-QAM
  • Two high-gain antennas: dual-band external antennas
  • Standard and low-profile brackets: fits full-height and low-profile cases
  • WPA3 and 802.1x: current Wi-Fi security options

System requirements

A desktop PC with a free PCIe slot running Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Bluetooth uses an internal USB header on the motherboard.

Specifications

SKUTPL-Archer TX55E
BrandTP-Link
Form factorPCIe Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth adapter card
CommunicationEthernet / IP
CommunicationBluetooth
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Connector typePCIe
Bluetooth connectionF_USB 2.0 header cable
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a (5 GHz), 802.11ax/n/g/b (2.4 GHz)
Wireless speedUp to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz, up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, 5.0, 4.2, 4.0
Antennas2 x high-gain dual-band
ChipsetIntel Wi-Fi 6
Wireless modesInfrastructure mode
Wireless security64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, 802.1x
Compatibility notesSupports Windows 11/10 (64-bit) only
Dimensions4.72 x 3.09 x 0.82 in (120 x 78.5 x 21 mm)
Operating temp32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90%, non-condensing
ComplianceCE, FCC
Package contentsArcher TX55E, two high-gain antennas, low-profile bracket, standard Bluetooth header cable, quick installation guide, resource CD

FAQs

Does the Archer TX55E need a USB port for Bluetooth?
Bluetooth connects through the supplied header cable to an internal USB header on the motherboard. A free header is needed to use it.
Which Windows versions does it support?
TP-Link lists Windows 11 and 10, 64-bit only.
Can it fit a small case?
Yes. A low-profile bracket is included in addition to the standard bracket.