User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter Archer T5E REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Chapter 2. Connect to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Chapter 3. Use Your Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 3. 1. 3. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. Install Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick installation, and this guide provides the product overview and more detailed instructions for each steps. When using this guide, please notice that features available of the adapter may vary by model and software version. It may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Adapter This chapter introduces the detail of the adapter.
Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Adapter The Archer T5E receives Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands for all your online needs. Choose the 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz band for surfing, emailing and social media, or switch to 867 Mbps 5 GHz for gaming, streaming and large file downloads. Archer T5E is compatible with the advanced Bluetooth 4.2 Tech, achieving 2.5× faster speed and 10× more packet capacity than Bluetooth 4.0 to turn nonBluetooth PC into Bluetooth-capable.
Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer. Please note that images are for demonstration only.
Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer Follow the steps below to insert the adapter into your computer: 1. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cable then remove the case panel. 2. Connect the provided Bluetooth USB cable to the adapter. Adapter Bluetooth USB cable 3. Locate an available PCIE slot and carefully insert the adapter. Tip: If the bracket is not suitable for your computer, detach it from the adapter’s board and replace it with the low-profile bracket.
Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer 4. Locate an available F_USB connector and carefully plug the Bluetooth USB cable into it. B USB S U Note: If the Bluetooth USB cable is not correctly connected to the motherboard, Bluetooth function won’t work even after driver installation. 5. Connect the antennas to the adapter. Tip: To maximize performance, avoid physical obstructions in the path between your antennas and router. 6. Replace the case panel, plug in the power cable and turn on your computer.
Chapter 3 Use Your Adapter This chapter introduces how to install or uninstall your adapter’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers, connect to a wireless network, and pair with a Bluetooth device on a Windows system.
Chapter 3 3. 1. Use Your Adapter Install Drivers 1. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe. Note: You can also check the new release and download the driver at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/ 2. Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers. Note: DO NOT install the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers simultaneously. If one driver is being installed, please wait until it is finished, then try installing the other driver. • • Wi-Fi: Click installation.
Chapter 3 3. 2. Use Your Adapter Join a Wireless Network 1. Click the icon ( Wireless Network ) on the taskbar. 2. Select your Wi-Fi network, click Connect, and enter the password when prompted. TP-Link_XXXX Secured Connect Network settings 3. 3. Pair with Bluetooth Devices 1. Right click the (Bluetooth) icon on the taskbar. Note: If it’s not displayed, refer to Troubleshooting-T4. 2. Select Add a Bluetooth Device to scan for available devices. 3.
Chapter 3 Use Your Adapter • Uninstall Bluetooth driver Go to Start > Apps, find the Bluetooth driver Inter(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R). Click on it and select Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Windows 8/8.1/ 7: • Uninstall Wi-Fi driver Go to Start > Control Panel > Program and Features > Inter® PROSet/Wireless Software. Click on it and select Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Appendix: Troubleshooting T1. What should I do if the adapter is not detected? • Make sure the adapter is securely located in the appropriate PCI-E slot. • Make sure you meet the system requirements for the adapter. • Make sure you use the latest driver for your specific adapter. The latest drivers can be found at the product’s Support page at https://www.tp-link.com. • Try restarting the computer or try the adapter on a different computer. T2.
T5. How to find the hardware version of the adapter? • The hardware version printed on the product label on the package or the adapter. There is a character string “Ver:X.Y” (for example, Ver:1.0) in the Serial Number field, and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter. For more detailed instructions: • Can’t find the hardware version of the adapter: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html • Can’t find or connect to the wireless networks: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2253.
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FCC STATEMENT Product Name: AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter Model Number: Archer T5E Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 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.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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. OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400MHz—2483.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Avertissement: 1 ) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; 2 ) Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E.
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