Chapter 1 Product Overview; Introduction; Features; Conventions - TP-Link Archer T8E User Manual

Archer T8E/Archer T9E

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless
performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet
experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming.
The adapter provides high speed wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible
speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your
network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless will give you the
unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n products.
The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to prevent
outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
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.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the Archer T8E/Archer
T9E is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

1.2 Features

Supports dual-band, 2.4GHz or 5GHz
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Supports IEEE 802.11 ac
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Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n products
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Experience smoother video streaming and online gaming by choosing the clearer 5GHz band
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for wireless connections
Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE
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802.1X
Supports Windows XP 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 8.1
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32/64bit
Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode
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Bundled utility provides quick & hassle-free installation
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1.3 Conventions

You can set the parameters according to your demand. This User Guide is shared by Archer T8E
and Archer T9E. Here in this Guide we use Archer T8E for example.
The difference between them is:
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