Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Features..................................................................................................................... 2 1.
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 USB Cable 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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. With the 802.
Archer T2U 1.3 AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Hardware Overview LED status: Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed; 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 There are two methods: Method One: Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly. Method Two: Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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. 1.
Archer T2U 2. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U 4. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U 6. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U 8. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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 T2U uses the TWCU as the management software.
Archer T2U 2. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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. Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
Archer T2U 2) AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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 Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Archer T2U 4. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U 3.2 AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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. 3.2.
Archer T2U 3. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-19 Figure 3-20 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-21 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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 3-23 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-24 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.
Archer T2U 3. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-26 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.
Archer T2U 2. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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. Figure 3-28 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T2U adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T2U adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.1 icon on your desktop will start the utility.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless Router or access point, select Infrastructure.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your Router or access point. Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless Router or access point.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect. Figure 4-9 4.1.
Archer T2U 4) AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. 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.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Uninstall Software 5.1 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. 5.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.
Archer T2U 3. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 5-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 5.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T2U_T2UH Driver. Figure 5-5 Uninstall Driver Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T2U 3. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 5-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T2U 5.2 AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide In Windows 8 5.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the TP-LINK application, then click Uninstall- TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 5-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 5-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
Archer T2U 4. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 5-12 5.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the TP-LINK application, then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T2U Driver.
Archer T2U 2. AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 5-14 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 5-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.11ac Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 2.4GHz:150Mbps (Maximal) 5GHz: 433Mbps (Maximal) Data Security WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Frequency* 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, 5.15~5.25GHz, 5.25~5.35GHz, 5.475~5.725GHz, 5.745~5.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB 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). 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.
Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 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.
