{"product_id":"tp-link-archer-t3u-ac1300-usb-3-0-wi-fi-adapter-dual-band","title":"TP-Link Archer T3U AC1300 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter - Dual Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Archer T3U AC1300 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter is a compact dual-band USB adapter suited to desktop or laptop users who need to add or upgrade wireless connectivity without a bulky dongle. It delivers up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, supporting activities from HD video streaming to online gaming, all through a USB 3.0 connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band for flexible network access\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect on either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, giving you the option to prioritise range or speed depending on your environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 5 GHz band supports up to 867 Mbps, while the 2.4 GHz band reaches up to 400 Mbps, handling HD streaming and lag-sensitive gaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — The USB 3.0 port supports up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO for better network efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — With MU-MIMO, it can maintain two simultaneous data streams, improving throughput when paired with a compatible MU-MIMO router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini form factor for portability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Its compact size means it stays in your USB port without getting in the way and is easy to carry between machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA\/WPA2 encryption supported\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wireless connections are protected by WPA\/WPA2 security standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC1300 (802.11ac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Speed (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 867 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Speed (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 400 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFrequency Bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.4 GHz and 5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA\/WPA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows 11\/10\/8.1\/8\/7\/XP, Mac OS X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP operating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with Mac OS X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Connects via USB 3.0 and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with any standard Wi-Fi router; MU-MIMO throughput improvements require a compatible MU-MIMO router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: MU-MIMO benefits are only realised when paired with a MU-MIMO-capable router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Linux is not listed as a supported operating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesktop or laptop users adding Wi-Fi\u003c\/b\u003e to a machine with a USB port but no built-in wireless adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHD video streamers and online gamers\u003c\/b\u003e who need the lower-latency 5 GHz band at up to 867 Mbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who travel\u003c\/b\u003e and need a compact adapter that fits easily in a bag alongside a laptop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows and Mac households\u003c\/b\u003e that need broad OS compatibility across Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OS X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLinux users\u003c\/b\u003e — Linux is not among the supported operating systems listed by the vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing maximum MU-MIMO gains\u003c\/b\u003e without a compatible MU-MIMO router, as the feature requires router-side support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironments operating outside 0°C–40°C\u003c\/b\u003e, as this falls outside the rated operating temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eArcher T3U USB Adapter delivers efficient AC1300 wireless connections with its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port. Dual-band for flexible connectivity. Mini-sized for convenient portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Dual Band Adapter for Better Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWireless AC technology means Archer T3U delivers connections that are up to 3x faster than with the previous Wireless N standard. High-speed WiFi (up to 867 Mbps over the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps over the 2.4 GHz band) means Archer T3U is able to support all your online activities, from HD video streaming to lag-free online gaming and web surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature Design - Take With You On the Go\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArcher T3U has a smart design that is tinier than most USB adapters. Not only can it be inserted into any USB port but is also easy to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 for Superior Transfer Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience blazing-fast data transfers of up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 — the latest USB connectivity standard. USB 3.0 transfers data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 and is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Combined with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 makes Archer T3U ideal for HD streaming, online gaming and large file downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoosted Throughput with MU-MIMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith MU-MIMO technology, Archer T3U can provide two simultaneous data streams, improving the throughput and efficiency of the entire network when working with a compatible MU-MIMO router.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA friendly user interface comes on a CD for simple installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Security\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWPA\/WPA2 encryption standards ensure your wireless connections safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eArcher T3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows 11\/10\/8.1\/8\/7\/XP, Mac OS X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.11b\/g\/n (2.4 GHz), IEEE 802.11a\/n\/ac (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSignal Rate (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11ac: up to 867 Mbps; 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