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Archer T1U
AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter
REV1.1.0
1910011471

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  • Page 1 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter REV1.1.0 1910011471...
  • 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 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 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 (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 5 En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
  • Page 6 Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 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 變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 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。 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。 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。 ...
  • Page 7 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. ...
  • Page 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Model No.: Archer T1U 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 9: 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 ................9 3.3 Management ......................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The TP-LINK Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano 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 11: Chapter 2 Connect To A Computer

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Before you begin using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly. TP-LINK  Note: In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano 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 14: 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 15: Tp-Link Utility

    AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Open the 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 16  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. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
  • Page 17 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...

  • Page 18: Windows Wireless Utility

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to the WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.

  • Page 19: Management

    Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. 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 20: Profile

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure. 3.3.2 Profile The Profile screen lets 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 21 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. SSID - Select your Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list or enter your Wi-Fi network name manually.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    • Windows XP/7 Uninstall driver: Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T1U 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 25: 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 26 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard.
  • Page 27 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation.
  • Page 28 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 29: Join A Wireless Network

    LED is on. 4.2 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.

  • Page 30: Tp-Link Utility

    Use this method if your wireless router or access point supports WPS. 4.2.1 TP-LINK Utility Open the TP-LINK Utility and select Site Survey tab. Then select the network you want to join from the list and click CONNECT. The Authentication\Encryption screen displays. If your network uses wireless security,...

  • Page 31: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN. Please refer to below.  Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, open TP-LINK Utility, click WPS tab, and click PBC.
  • Page 32 The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS.  Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Mark down the PIN displayed on the screen. Select the network you want to join from the WPS AP List, then click PIN.

  • Page 33: Management

    PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. 4.3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections: Link Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.

  • Page 34: Link Status

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Open the TP-LINK Utility and click the Link Status or Profile tab to manage the corresponding section of your adapter. 4.3.1 Link Status You can view the current channel, the link quality and signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, and other information of the link status as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 35 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano 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.
  • Page 36 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Profile Name - Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. SSID - Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 37: Uninstall Driver And Utility

    4.4 Uninstall Driver and Utility Insert the CD and run it manually. Go to Archer T1U > Mac OS X Driver > TP-LINK_Installer.dmg > 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 38: Chapter 5 Linux

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano 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 T1U at www.tp-link.com.

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Specifications

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11ac; IEEE802.1x; IEEE802.11e; IEEE802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Mac OS X 10.7–10.10 Linux Throughput...

  • Page 40: Appendix B: Glossary

    Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano 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 bandwidth, more MIMO spatial streams, multi-user MIMO, and high-density modulation (up to 256 QAM).
  • Page 41 Archer T1U AC450 Wireless Nano USB Adapter User Guide Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network.

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