Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Rev: 1.0.
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ One Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide USB Cable One Resource CD for Archer T4U, including: • • • TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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. With the 802.
Archer T4U 1.3 TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Hardware Overview LED status: Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation There are two methods: Method One: Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly. Method Two: Connect the adapter and your computer with the provided USB cable. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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 and Windows 8. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example. 1.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 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. Figure 2-4 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-7 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
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Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility) Archer T4U uses the TWCU as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) 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.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.
Archer T4U 4. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB 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. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts. 3.2.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device. Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless Router.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless Router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated. Click Connect to continue. Figure 3-14 2. 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.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-16 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. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-20 appears to continue. Figure 3-19 Figure 3-20 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-21 3.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-22 4. 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. Figure 3-23 3.3.2 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-24 2. 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). If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
Archer T4U 3. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-26 3.3.3 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen. Select your target network, and then click Connect. Figure 3-27 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-28 ) 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. 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-29 ) Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices.
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Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T4U adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T4U adapter uses the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.1 icon on your desktop will start the utility.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. ¾ SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless Router or access point, select Infrastructure.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide ) Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will be displayed. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your Router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless Router or access point.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode 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. Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop. The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
Archer T4U • TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters. • For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase. Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 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. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect. Figure 4-9 4.1.
Archer T4U 3) 4) TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down list if the adapters are supported by this utility. To switch to SoftAP mode. Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. To change the power save mode. The default option is OFF. Figure 4-11 4.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband Router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a Router.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. ¾ SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Having completed the above settings, click Apply; then Figure 5-4 will pop up, where you click OK to make Soft AP mode take effect.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/7 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 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2.
Archer T4U 3. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆTP-LINK, and then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T4U Driver. Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T4U 3. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the TP-LINK application, then click Uninstall- TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
Archer T4U 4. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the TP-LINK application, then click Uninstall-TP-LINK Archer T4U Driver. Figure 6-13 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T4U 3. TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-15 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 3.0 Interface Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.11ac Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 2.4GHz:300Mbps (Maximal) 5GHz: 867Mbps (Maximal) Data Security WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Frequency* 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, 5.15~5.25GHz, 5.25~5.35GHz, 5.475~5.725GHz, 5.745~5.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 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). ¾ 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.
Archer T4U TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter User Guide ¾ 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. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
