The TP-Link Archer T3U is an AC1300 mini wireless dual-band USB adapter engineered to deliver high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity and reliable performance for desktop and laptop computers. Built with a compact, highly portable form factor, this adapter supports modern wireless standards and high-throughput data demands.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: TP-Link
- Product Type: AC1300 Mini Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
- Operating Frequency Bands: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Wireless Data Rates: Up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band
- Interface: USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)
- Antenna Type: Internal Omni-Directional Antenna
- Wireless Security: Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- Modulation Technology: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
- Transmission Power: <23 dBm (EIRP)
- Dimensions: 40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- System Compatibility: Supports Windows (XP through Windows 11) and macOS
Key Features
- High-Speed Dual-Band Performance: Utilises Wireless AC technology to provide connections up to three times faster than previous Wireless N standards, handling high-definition video streaming, online gaming, and general web browsing with ease.
- Miniature Portability: Designed with a smart, compact profile that is smaller than a standard USB adapter, allowing it to remain plugged into a laptop without blocking adjacent ports.
- Super-Speed USB 3.0 Connectivity: Features a USB 3.0 interface capable of data transfer speeds up to 4.8 Gbps—up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0—ensuring a bottleneck-free connection for heavy data tasks.
- Boosted Throughput with MU-MIMO: Integrates Multi-User MIMO technology to provide simultaneous data streams when paired with a compatible router, significantly improving network efficiency and throughput.
- Robust Wireless Security: Employs industry-standard encryption protocols, including WPA and WPA2, to safeguard wireless network transmissions from unauthorised access.
