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TP-Link archer t2u User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Archer T2U User Guide AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter REV2.1.0 1910011904...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. 2. 2. TP-LINK Utility........

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the product. • Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Adapter

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Adapter This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • LED Status...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Get to Know About Your Adapter Product Overview TP-LINK’s Wireless USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer to a wireless network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing. And the adapter has following features: •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Adapter You can check the adapter’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Indication 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.

  • Page 7: Connect To A Computer

    Chapter Connect to a Computer...
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, insert the adapter to a USB port on your computer directly. Note: 1. In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected. Please click Cancel.

  • Page 9: Windows 7

    Chapter Windows This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and utility, use your adapter to join a wireless network, manage your adapter, and uninstall your adapter in a Windows system. The adapter is equipped with a Setup wizard, which can guide you through the installation process.

  • Page 10: Install Driver And Utility

    To set up your adapter with several easy steps quickly: Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the pop-up AutoPlay window. Select Archer T2U and click Install Driver to begin. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial...
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Windows Note: The default setup type is Install Driver Only. You can also select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver for more functions, such as joining a wireless network via TP-LINK Utility or WPS, and managing the adapter.
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Windows...

  • Page 13: Join A Wireless Network

    You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. If you want to use Option 2: TP-LINK Utility or Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to join a wireless network, you need to install the TP-LINK Utility first.

  • Page 14: Tp-Link Utility

    • Windows XP 1. If you have not installed the TP-LINK Utility, go to step 2. If you have installed the TP-LINK Utility, you need to switch to use the Windows wireless configuration tool manually using one of the following methods.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Windows 2. 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. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by adding a profile in the Profile screen.

  • Page 16: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    • PBC 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Open TP-LINK Utility and click tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect. 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Windows • PIN Option 1 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect. Note: The default PIN of your router or AP is printed on the product label of your router or AP. If you generated a new PIN for your router, please enter the new one.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Windows Option 2 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click 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. Click Connect.

  • Page 19: Management

    Chapter 3 Windows 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. Profile - Save or manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 20: Profile

    Chapter 3 Windows 3 3 2 Profile The Profile screen lets you save and manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can quickly and simply connect to your network. Moreover, you can join a hidden Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID by adding a profile, provided that you know its wireless settings, such as SSID, security type, and encryption type.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Windows • To add a new profile 1. Click the button, and then a new window will open. 2. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click Save. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffee house. Do not enter the profile name that already exists.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Windows Infrastructure: If you select Infrastructure, you are asked to select or enter the corresponding wireless settings, which should be the same as those of your Wi-Fi network. ad hoc: If you select hoc, you are asked to configure the wireless settings for your network, including choosing the operating frequency band, the security type, the encryption type and setting a security key.

  • Page 23: Advanced

    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. Wireless network adapter switch: If you’ve installed several adapters in your computer,...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Windows After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and complete the settings, then click Apply for the settings to take effect. Soft AP mode: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable this function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Select a network connection that can access to the Internet from the drop-down list.

  • Page 25: About

    T2UH Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility: Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. • Windows XP/7...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Windows Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

  • Page 27: Mac Os X

    Chapter Mac OS X This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver and utility, use your adapter to join a wireless network, manage your adapter, and uninstall your adapter in Mac OS This chapter includes the following sections: • Install Driver and Utility •...

  • Page 28: Install Driver And Utility

    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 (http://www.tp-link.com). Open the Mac OS X Driver...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Mac OS X Double click the TP-LINK_Installer.dmg file to open the TP-LINK_Installer. Double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard. Install TP-LINK Wireless Utility Wizard window will appear. Click Continue follow the wizard to continue the installation.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Mac OS X...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Mac OS X...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Mac OS X After restarting the computer, the TP-LINK Utility icon will appear on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. To use the utility to join a Wi-Fi network with your adapter, refer to Join a Wireless Network.

  • Page 33: Join A Wireless Network

    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 34 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 3. After successfully connecting to your network, you will see a symbol in front of your network’s SSID, which indicates a successful connection.

  • Page 35: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBCor below. • PBC 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Within 2 minutes, open TP-LINK Utility and click tab. Click PBC. 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Mac OS X • PIN 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click tab. Mark down the PIN displayed on the screen. Select the network you want to join from the WPS AP List and click PIN. 2. Within 2 minutes, log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to its...

  • Page 37: Management

    Mac OS X 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. It includes the following sections: Link Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.

  • Page 38: Profile

    Chapter 4 Mac OS X 4 3 2 Profile Profile screen let you save and manage different Wi-Fi network connection settings as profiles so that you can quickly and simply connect to your network. Moreover, you can join a hidden Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID by adding a profile, provided that you know its wireless settings, such as SSID, security type, and encryption type.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Mac OS X • To add a new profile 1. Click the button, and then a new window will pop up. 2. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click OK.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Mac OS X Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffee house. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. SSID - Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network. System Configuration: Select CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) Power Saving Mode...

  • Page 41: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    Chapter 4 Mac OS X • To manage an existing profile If you want to change the name or the wireless settings of an existing profile, select it and click the EDIT button in the profile screen, and then you can edit the settings of this profile.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Mac OS X...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Linux

    Chapter Linux...
  • Page 44 Chapter 5 Linux Visit the TP-LINK website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to Archer T2U’s product page. Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page. Download and install the driver on your computer.
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47: Canadian Compliance Statement

    CE Mark Warning RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) 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.
  • Page 48 DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement: 1 ) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;...

  • Page 49: Safety Information

    第十四條 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；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。 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 документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими...
  • Page 50 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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