TP-LINK - Archer T3U - AC1300 Mini MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter
Product Features
TP-Link Archer T3U AC1300 Mini MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter: Wi-Fi 5: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; Interface: USB 3.0; MU-MIMO for boosted throughput; Mini design (40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm).
Archer T3U — TP-Link AC1300 Mini MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer T3U is an AC1300 Mini MU-MIMO USB adapter that adds Wi-Fi 5 (867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) to a laptop or desktop PC over USB 3.0. It supports 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security.
What the Archer T3U is for
It is for a computer whose built-in Wi-Fi is missing, faulty or older than your router. Plug it into a USB 3.0 port and install the driver for your operating system (Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X).
Pair it with one of our TP-Link Wi-Fi routers or Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems, or see all our Wi-Fi and network adapters.
Key features
- Wi-Fi 5: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
- Interface: USB 3.0
- MU-MIMO for boosted throughput
- Mini design (40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm)
- Security: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- Supported systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X
Full specification
| Model | Archer T3U |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1.59 × 0.78 × 0.41in. (40.5 × 19.72 × 10.29mm) |
| Antenna | Omni Directional |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a; IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
| Frequency | 5GHz; 2.4GHz |
| Signal Rate | 5GHz; 11ac: Up to 867Mbps(dynamic); 11n: Up to 300Mbps(dynamic); 11a: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic); 2.4GHz; 11n: Up to 400Mbps(dynamic); 11g: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic); 11b: Up to 11Mbps(dynamic) |
| Reception Sensitivity | 5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -91dBm; 11a 54Mbps: -76dBm; 11n HT20:-71dBm; 11n HT40:-70dBm; 11ac HT20: -68dBm; 11ac HT40: -64dBm; 11ac HT80: -62dBm; 2.4GHz: 11b 11Mbps: -86dBm; 11g 54Mbps: -73dBm; 11n HT20: -71dBm; 11n HT40: -70dBm |
| Wireless Modes | Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure Mode |
| Wireless Security | Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Modulation Technology | DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM |
| Transmission Power | <23dBm (EIRP) |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| System Requirements | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F); Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F); Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing; Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
| In the Box | AC1300 Mini Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter Archer T3U, Quick Installation Guide, Resource CD |
What you will need
A free USB 3.0 (or USB 2.0, at lower speed) port, a supported operating system (Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X) and a Wi-Fi router or access point.
Buying from Zenith Security Co.
We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer T3U with you before you buy, including operating system support and the right Wi-Fi standard for your router, and depending on your requirements and your area we can point you towards a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and hold stock at our Wolverhampton trade counter.
What Wi-Fi standard does the TP-Link Archer T3U use?
Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a; IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b), rated 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
Which operating systems does the Archer T3U support?
TP-Link list: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X.
What does MU-MIMO do on the Archer T3U?
With a MU-MIMO router, the router can serve the adapter at the same time as other MU-MIMO devices, which TP-Link say boosts throughput.
What is in the box?
AC1300 Mini Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter Archer T3U, Quick Installation Guide, Resource CD.
How big is the Archer T3U?
40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm (W x D x H), from TP-Link's specification.
How quickly can I get it?
Stocked items are dispatched for delivery within 1-3 working days to England, Scotland and Wales; we do not ship to Northern Ireland. You can also collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter: call 01902 902251 first so we can confirm it is ready.
Questions on specification or compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ or support pages, or contact us. Browse the full TP-Link range.
Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.
| Product Code | Archer T3U |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 19.72 x 10.29 mm |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Power Features | Powered from the USB port |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Product Type | wi-fi & network adapter |
| Colour | Black |
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