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AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
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Rev: 1.1.0
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  • Page 1 Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Rev: 1.1.0 1910011548...
  • 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 This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-T8E Model: Archer T8E, IC: 8853A-T9E Model: Archer T9E, IC: 8853A-T6E Model: Archer T6E) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix A), having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 6 Caution: The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.

  • Page 7: Industry Canada Statement

    Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. 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...
  • Page 8 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;  when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself.

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1300/1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E 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

    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 ........................2 1.3 Conventions ....................... 2 1.4 LED Status ......................... 3 Chapter 2 Installation ..................... 4 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection.

  • Page 13: Led Status

    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 ...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 Install the antennas.
  • Page 15  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. 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).
  • Page 16 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 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.
  • Page 17 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 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 Click Install to continue the setup.
  • Page 18 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 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 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
  • Page 19 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    For Archer T6E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 10. For Archer T8E/T9E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, please use the Windows built-in Wireless Utility to join a network.
  • Page 21 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide target network next time. Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools...

  • Page 24: To Connect Using Wps

    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.
  • Page 25 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 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 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 26: Pin Method

    Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-10 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: Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device.
  • Page 27 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-12 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Open TWCU and click WPS tab.
  • Page 28 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-14 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.

  • Page 29: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    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. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool.

  • Page 30: In Windows 7

    Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-20 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.
  • Page 31 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 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).

  • Page 32: In Windows 8

    Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 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. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: In Windows 8.1

    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. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: In Windows 10

    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. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Management

     Note: For Archer T6E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 10. For Archer T8E/T9E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. 4.1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home, office or coffee shop. With Profile management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you the trouble of having to repeat the same configurations.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: Modify A Profile

    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.

  • Page 44: Advanced

    The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 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.) To switch to another wireless network adapter.
  • Page 45 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-13...

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Ap Mode (For Windows 7 And Windows 8)

    Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
  • Page 47 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. ...
  • Page 48 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 ...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    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 On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 50: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T8E Driver.
  • Page 51 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.

  • Page 52: In Windows 8/8.1/10

    6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 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 Wireless Configuration Utility.
  • Page 53 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11...

  • Page 54: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 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.
  • Page 55 Archer T6E/T8E/T9E 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-15 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-16...

  • Page 56: Appendix A: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 57 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 2.4GHz&5GHz Dual-Frequency 2dBi Omni-Directional Detachable Antennas(RP-SMA) Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0℃~40℃...

  • Page 58: Appendix B: Glossary

    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...
  • Page 59 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.

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