Chapter 2 Installation; Hardware Installation; Software Installation - TP-Link Archer T6E User Manual

Archer T6E/T8E/T9E

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. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if
needed.
4. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have
touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening
tab. Then, close your PC case.
5. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.
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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.
Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP

2.2 Software Installation

The adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP,
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The procedures in different systems
are quite similar, therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example.
802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide
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