Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter REV1.0.
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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.
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 Bulgaria None France Reason/remark General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Outdoor use limited to Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz 10 mW e.i.r.p.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, It can’t be disassembled. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 0 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 1 1.
错误!未定义“自动图文集”词条。 错误!未定义“自动图文集”词条。 Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide USB Cable One Resource CD for Archer T4UH, 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 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 then follow the Software Installation steps to install driver and utility for your adapter.
Archer T4UH 1. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T4UH 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.
Archer T4UH 3. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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.
Archer T4UH 5. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes.
Archer T4UH 7. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH uses the TWCU as the management software.
Archer T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH 2) AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH 4. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH 3.2 AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Method Two: Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-10 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Archer T4UH 4. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-12 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. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab.
Archer T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-14 3. When Figure 3-12 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 T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 3-16 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-17), the WPS configuration is completed.
Archer T4UH 1. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Figure 3-19 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-21 appears to continue.
Archer T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-22 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. Figure 3-23 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below.
Archer T4UH 1. Left-click the wireless icon AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect. Figure 3-25 2. If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router.
Archer T4UH 3. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-27 3.3.3 In Windows 8/8.1 The built-in wireless utility in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are quite similar, here we use Windows 8 as an example, please 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 T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 3-29 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T4UH adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T4UH 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode Note: Ad hoc mode is not suitable in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting. Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Key Index: You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband Router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a Router.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Note: The choice for Band is only available in Windows XP; while in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, by default it only supports 2.4 GHz network. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 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. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2.
Archer T4UH 3. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T4UH Driver. 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T4UH 3. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8/8.1 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, here we just use Windows 8 as an example.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 6.2.1 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 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
Archer T4UH 4. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the TP-LINK application, then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T4UH Driver.
Archer T4UH 2. AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-14 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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, Windows 8.1 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter 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 T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
