TP-Link Archer T5E AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter (Archer T5E) - 3 Years Local Warranty
The Archer T5E is TP-Link's Wi-Fi 5 desktop card: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth 4.2 on the same board, fitted with two detachable external antennas. It is the budget option below the Wi-Fi 6 Archer TX55E and TX3000E, and the only one of the three that TP-Link still lists for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit.
AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5
The card runs 802.11ac on 5 GHz at up to 867 Mbps and 802.11n on 2.4 GHz at up to 300 Mbps, with fallback across 802.11a, g and b. That is enough headroom for HD and 4K streaming, video calls and general desktop use on a Wi-Fi 5 router, and it keeps working on a Wi-Fi 6 router at 802.11ac rates. Modulation runs up to 256-QAM. These are physical link rates from the IEEE specification rather than guaranteed throughput.
Bluetooth 4.2 Over USB 2.0
Bluetooth 4.2 is built onto the same card and presented over a USB 2.0 interface, with a Bluetooth USB cable supplied to connect it to the motherboard. Keyboards, mice, speakers and headsets pair without a separate dongle. If you specifically need current-generation Bluetooth for a newer headset or controller, the Archer TX55E carries Bluetooth 5.2 instead - ask us and we will point you at the right card.
Two Detachable External Antennas
TP-Link publishes two detachable external antennas for this model. Detachable matters in a desktop: a damaged antenna can be replaced on its own, and the card can be fitted with a different antenna where the case or the cabinet blocks the signal. Both a low-profile and a full-height bracket are supplied in the box, so the T5E fits slim cases and full towers without buying anything extra.
What TP-Link Publishes, and What It Does Not
TP-Link's published wireless-security row for this model is WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. No WPA3 row is published for the Archer T5E, and none is claimed here - if your network is WPA3-only, the Wi-Fi 6 cards in this range are the ones to look at. TP-Link also publishes no chipset row and no Bluetooth-profile row for this model. Certification is FCC, CE and RoHS.
Ideal For
Singapore desktops that need dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth at the lowest sensible cost, and older machines still on Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 where the Wi-Fi 6 cards are not an option. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and volume pricing on request.
Archer T5E Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | Archer T5E |
| Official Product Name | AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
Hardware
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 4.8 x 3.3 x 0.85 in (120.8 x 83.2 x 21.5 mm) |
| Antenna | 2 Detachable External Antennas |
Wireless
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz |
| Signal Rate | 11ac up to 867 Mbps, 11n up to 300 Mbps, plus legacy 802.11a/g/b rates |
| Transmission Power | 5 GHz: 21.5 dBm (FCC) / 23 dBm (CE); 2.4 GHz: 20.5 dBm (FCC) / 20 dBm (CE) |
| Wireless Security | WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Modulation Technology | DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM |
| Wireless Mode | Infrastructure |
| Bluetooth Standards | Bluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Interface | USB 2.0 |
Others
| System Requirements | Windows 10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit) |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
TP-Link publishes no chipset row and no Bluetooth-profile row for this model, and no WPA3 entry in its wireless-security row. Those figures are left out here rather than taken from another adapter in the range.
Compatibility & Software Support
| Operating System | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Wireless Security | WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. WPA3 is not published for this model |
| Router Requirement | Works with any 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz router; 867 Mbps requires an 802.11ac router |
| Motherboard | A free PCI Express slot, plus a USB connection for the supplied Bluetooth cable |
| Chassis | Low-profile and full-height brackets both supplied |
TP-Link does not publish a Windows 11, macOS or Linux entry for the Archer T5E. No such support is claimed here.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Package Contents
| In the box | AC1200 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe Adapter Archer T5E; Low-Profile and Full Height Brackets; Quick Installation Guide; Bluetooth USB Cable; Resource CD |
Ordering Information
| Model | Archer T5E |
| SKU | Archer T5E |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
| Requires | A free PCI Express slot and a USB connection for Bluetooth |
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — Archer T5E
Does the Archer T5E support WPA3?
TP-Link publishes WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for this model and no WPA3 row, so we do not claim it. If your network runs WPA3-only, look at the Archer TX55E or TX3000E instead.
Will it work on Windows 11?
TP-Link publishes Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 for this model. No Windows 11 entry is published, so we do not claim it. Check the driver list on the TP-Link support page linked above before buying for a Windows 11 machine.
Should I buy this or one of the Wi-Fi 6 cards?
Buy the T5E if your router is Wi-Fi 5 and you want the lowest cost, or if the PC runs Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. Buy the Archer TX55E or TX3000E if you have a Wi-Fi 6 router, want WPA3, or need Bluetooth 5.x for newer peripherals.
What warranty does SourceIT provide?
Three years local Singapore warranty. Every Archer T5E sold by SourceIT comes with a GST invoice.
Can SourceIT quote this in volume?
Yes. Send us the quantity and we will quote, including for mixed builds where the desktops, switching and access points come from us as one order.
