Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD, 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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. The adapter provides high speed wireless connection with other wireless clients.
Archer T6E 1.3 AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide LED Status LED status: Status On Flashing Working Status The adapter has been installed. Data is being transmitted or received at a high data rate.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws.
Archer T6E 1. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T6E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-2). There will be a menu including: Install Driver and Utility and User Guide. Click Install Driver and Utility to begin. Figure 2-2 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 3. Choose a setup type.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T6E 5. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1-2 minutes.
Archer T6E 7. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E uses the TWCU as the management software.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.
Archer T6E 4. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 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.
Archer T6E 2. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Archer T6E 4. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router (here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your Router, please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue.
Archer T6E 2. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. 3.3 When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 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.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-16 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 3-17 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-18 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 T6E 3. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-20 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. Figure 3-21 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-23 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.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-24 3.3.4 In Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 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. Figure 3-25 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-26 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. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-27 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to connect to devices.
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Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T6E adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T6E 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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. 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode 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. The same name is not allowed.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E 3) 4) AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide To switch to SoftAP mode. (This option is available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.) 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode (For Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1) In SoftAP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. 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.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 5-2 The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.
Archer T6E 3. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 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 T6E Driver.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T6E 3. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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. 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter Apps interface.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T6E 4. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the TP-LINK application, and click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T6E Driver. Figure 6-13 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T6E 3. AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express x1 Standards IEEE802.11ac; IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11e; IEEE802.1x; IEEE802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Throughput 2.4GHz: 400Mbps (Maximal) 5GHz: 867 Mbps (Maximal) 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps Radio Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: 400Mbps (2.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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.
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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).
