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CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2.
2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband modulation 2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. 2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems or security systems. 2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications. Ukraine Limited e.i.r.p.
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Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Features................................................
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1300/AC1750/AC1900 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide The difference between them is: Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 400Mbps(2.4GHz) and 867Mbps(5GHz); Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz); Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 600Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz). 1.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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. Install the antennas. 2. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Note: For Archer T6E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 10. And for Archer T8E/T9E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 2. 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E/T8E/T9E 4. 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E/T8E/T9E 6. 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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. 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.
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Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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/Archer T8E/Archer T9E uses the TWCU as the management software.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide target network next time. 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 4. 802.11AC 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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/T8E/T9E 2. 802.11AC 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device 1.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express 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 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-20 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 3-21 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).
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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/T8E/T9E 3. 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-24 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 3-25 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-28 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 3-29 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-30 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 3-31 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to connect to devices.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-32 3.3.5 In Windows 10 Windows 10 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 3-33 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-34 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4.1.1.1. Add a profile in Infrastructure mode If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting. 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide your wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless Router or access point. None stands for no security. It’s recommended to enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless Router or access point before con is configuring your wireless adapter.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode (not available in 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 T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Note: The choice for Band is only available in Windows XP; while in Windows 7 and Windows 8, by default it only supports 2.4 G network in Ad-hoc mode. Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Two options are available: WEP and None. None stands for no security. It is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-8 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/T8E/T9E 4.2 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in Windows XP.) 2) To switch to another wireless network adapter. 3) Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer.
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Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8. 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 5-2 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of TKIP.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. 2.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T8E Driver.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8/8.1/10 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Here we just use Windows 8 as an example. 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility 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.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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. Figure 6-11 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 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 T8E Driver. Figure 6-13 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-14 3.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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 Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Throughput T6E: 867 Mbps (Maximal) T8E/T9E:1300Mbps (Maximal) T6E: Radio Data Rate 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: 400Mbps (2.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Safety & Emissions FCC, CE, WIFI, IC, NCC, WHQL Antenna T6E:Two 2.4GHz&5GHz Dual-Frequency 2dBi Omni-Directional Detachable Antennas(RP-SMA) T8E/T9E: Three 2.
Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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/T8E/T9E 802.11AC 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).
