TP-LINK - Archer T3U Plus - AC1300 High Gain Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter
Product Features
TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 High Gain Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter: Wi-Fi 5: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; Interface: USB 3.0; Two high-gain antennas built into one adjustable, multi-directional antenna; MU-MIMO for boosted throughput.
Archer T3U Plus — TP-Link AC1300 High Gain Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter
The TP-Link Archer T3U Plus is an AC1300 High Gain Dual Band 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 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security.
What the Archer T3U Plus 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 (32/64 bit)).
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
- Two high-gain antennas built into one adjustable, multi-directional antenna
- MU-MIMO for boosted throughput
- Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- Supported systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit)
Full specification
| Model | Archer T3U Plus |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| LED | Status |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 2.28 × 0.71 × 6.83 in (57.8 × 18 × 173.4 mm) |
| Antenna | 2 External High Gain Antennas |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz |
| Signal Rate | 5 GHz: 11ac: Up to 867 Mbps(dynamic); 11n: Up to 300 Mbps(dynamic); 11a: Up to 54 Mbps(dynamic); 2.4 GHz: 11n: Up to 400 Mbps(dynamic); 11g: Up to 54 Mbps(dynamic); 11b: Up to 11 Mbps(dynamic) |
| Reception Sensitivity | 5 GHz: 11ac VHT80: -62dBm; 11ac VHT40: -64dBm; 11ac VHT20: -68dBm; 11n HT40: -71dBm; 11n HT20: -73dBm; 11a 54Mbps: -77dBm; 2.4 GHz: 11n HT40: -70dBm; 11n HT20: -71dBm; 11g 54Mbps: -73dBm; 11b 11Mbps: -87dBm |
| Wireless Modes | Infrastructure mode |
| Wireless Security | WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Transmission Power | 5 GHz: 20dBm(FCC) / 20dBm(CE) (EIRP); 2.4 GHz : 18dBm(FCC) / 18dBm(CE) (EIRP) |
| Certification | FCC, CE |
| System Requirements | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit) |
| 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 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter, 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 (32/64 bit)) 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 Plus 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 Plus use?
Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz), rated 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
Which operating systems does the Archer T3U Plus support?
TP-Link list: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit).
Archer T3U Plus or Archer T3U?
Both are AC1300 USB 3.0 adapters with MU-MIMO. The T3U is a mini plug-in adapter; the T3U Plus adds an adjustable high-gain antenna for better range.
What is in the box?
AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, Resource CD.
How big is the Archer T3U Plus?
57.8 x 18 x 173.4 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 Plus |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 57.8 x 18 x 173.4 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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