TP-Link Archer T4U AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

TP-Link AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (Archer T4U) - 3 Years Local Warranty

The Archer T4U is TP-Link's dual-band AC1300 USB adapter with two high-gain external antennas and a WPS button, connecting over USB 3.0. It gives a desktop or notebook a dual-band wireless link rated at up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and is the longest-running model in TP-Link's AC1300 USB line.

Dual-Band AC1300 Performance

TP-Link publishes up to 867 Mbps (dynamic) on 5 GHz under 802.11ac and up to 400 Mbps (dynamic) on 2.4 GHz under 802.11n. The 5 GHz band is the one to use for video conferencing, large file transfers and streaming; 2.4 GHz travels further through walls and floors and is the more reliable choice at distance. The adapter supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac across both published frequencies, so it will connect to essentially any existing router in service. Published rates are physical-layer maximums, not throughput.

Two High-Gain External Antennas

Two high-gain external antennas are fitted rather than the internal pattern used on nano adapters. They fold and pivot, so they can be aimed at the router and kept clear of a metal chassis. TP-Link publishes a transmission power of <20 dBm (EIRP) and a 256-QAM-capable modulation set of DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM and 256-QAM. In practice the external antennas are what separate this model from a flush adapter in rooms away from the access point.

Two Official Names for One Adapter

TP-Link markets this adapter under two different official names. The product name in the heading is "AC1300 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter", while the name printed on the packaging contents is "AC1300 High Gain Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter Archer T4U". Both are TP-Link's own wording for the same Archer T4U, and we reproduce both rather than picking one and quietly dropping the other. Order by the model code, Archer T4U, and either box wording is the correct product.

WPS Button and USB 3.0

A WPS button on the adapter body allows a one-press join to a router that supports WPS, avoiding manual SSID and passphrase entry. The host connection is USB 3.0, which keeps the computer-side link ahead of the wireless link. The adapter measures 3.64 x 1.24 x 0.55 in. (92.47 x 31.55 x 13.9 mm), so it clears neighbouring ports on most desktop rear panels, though the antennas need vertical space behind a tower case.

Check the Operating-System List Before Ordering

Published system requirements are Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP with Mac OS X 10.9-10.13. A Windows 11 64-bit driver is published for this adapter, and hardware versions V5.60, V5, V3, V2 and V1 are supported. Drivers are published per hardware version, so the revision you receive matters. macOS drivers are published for hardware versions V3, V2 and V1 only.

Ideal For

Singapore desktop users and small offices adding dual-band Wi-Fi to a tower PC without a wireless card, or upgrading an older single-band adapter. Best suited where the antennas can be positioned in clear air. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and volume pricing on request.