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Archer T4U
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
REV2.1.0
1910011550

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  • Page 1 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter REV2.1.0 1910011550...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    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.

  • Page 4: Ce Mark Warning

    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.

  • Page 5: Canadian Compliance Statement

    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 out door applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry information automated...

  • Page 6: Radiation Exposure Statement

    3） For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and radars The high-power are allocated as primary users (i.e.

  • Page 7: Bsmi Notice

    NCC Notice 注意！ 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 依據 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能 率、 。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行 第十四條 ；經發現有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電 信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 於 5.25GHz 至 5.35GHz 區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明 工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項  請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。  清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。  請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних...
  • Page 8 This product can be used in the following countries:...

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model No.: Archer T4U Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer..................2 Chapter 3 Windows ......................3 3.1 Install Driver and Utility ..................3 3.2 Join a Wireless Network..................5 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility ..................6 3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ..............6 3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility ................. 10 3.3 Management......................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The TP-LINK Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11ac or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Connect To A Computer

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, connect the adapter to your computer. Option 1: Directly Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Windows

    The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't  support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD ...
  • Page 14 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Next. If you want to change install location, click Change to specify the location for the software installation.

  • Page 15: Join A Wireless Network

    There are three options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network.

  • Page 16: Tp-Link Utility

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Open TP-LINK Utility . The Network screen displays. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect automatically checkbox.
  • Page 17 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect.
  • Page 18 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.  Option 1 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.
  • Page 19 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. Option 2 Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly.

  • Page 20: Windows Wireless Utility

    Windows XP  Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click the hidden icons arrow on the system tray.) Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility, select Advanced tab, then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool.

  • Page 21: Management

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 3.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections: Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.
  • Page 22 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide To add a new profile  Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click Save. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.
  • Page 23 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide  Note: As for Key Index, you can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format from the drop-down list. ASCII_64 - Please enter 5 ASCII characters. ASCII_128 - Please enter 13 ASCII characters.

  • Page 24: Advanced

    3.3.3 Advanced Select wireless configuration tool - In Windows XP. You can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled.

  • Page 25: About

    3.3.5 About You can view the adapter’s information in the About screen, such as the UI version (Utility version) and the Driver version. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) in the system tray and select About, then the About screen displays.

  • Page 26: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    Windows XP/7 • Uninstall driver: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T4U Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Mac Os X

    Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). Open the Mac OS X Driver folder.
  • Page 28 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Double-click to unzip the Mac OS X version.zip file according to your computer’s operating system. It will be unzipped into the Download folder automatically. Open the corresponding Mac OS X version folder, double click the Installer.pkg file to...
  • Page 29 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation.
  • Page 30 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide  Note: The language of this utility is in accordance with the language of your computer by default, and any change of it is invalid.
  • Page 31 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 32: Join A Wireless Network

    There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network.
  • Page 33 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide The wireless network security properties screen displays. If your network uses wireless security, you will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password of the network in the blank field next to Network key, and enter it again in the blank field next to Confirm network key.

  • Page 34: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN. Please refer to below.  Option 1 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears.
  • Page 35 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Option 2 Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Click PBC. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.

  • Page 36: Management

    AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide  Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Mark down the PIN displayed on the screen, and click PIN. Within 2 minutes, log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to its WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect.

  • Page 37: Link Status

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide 4.3.1 Link Status You can view the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, the MAC address of the adapter and other information of the link status as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 38 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide To add a new profile  Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK. Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.

  • Page 39: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    Insert the CD and run it manually. Go to Archer T4U > Mac OS X Driver > Mac OS X version.zip > Uninstall.command. As shown in the figure below, a command window will pop up. Please type the password of the root user to uninstall the software.
  • Page 40 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide  Note: The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com).

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Linux

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 Linux Please visit the TP-LINK support website, find and download the compatible version of driver for your Archer T4U at www.tp-link.com.

  • Page 42: Appendix A: Specifications

    Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 3.0 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, Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.7–10.10...

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Glossary

    Archer T4U AC1200 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...
  • Page 44 Archer T4U AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter User Guide typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID.

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