{"product_id":"tp-link-archer-t3u-plus-ac1300-dual-band-usb-wi-fi-adapter","title":"TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 Dual Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Archer T3U Plus is a dual-band USB Wi-Fi adapter for Windows and Mac computers that need faster wireless speeds. It delivers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz or 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with high-gain antennas and MU-MIMO support to maximize coverage and reduce lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band speeds up to 867 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 5 GHz band reaches 867 Mbps for gaming and HD streaming, while the 2.4 GHz band offers 400 Mbps for general browsing and social media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-gain antennas with 180° rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two built-in external antennas rated at 5 dBi rotate and adjust to optimize signal reception and transmission across different room layouts and obstacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO for multi-device networks\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports two simultaneous data streams, improving throughput when used with a compatible MU-MIMO router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface ensures fast data transfer to and from your computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows and Mac compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — It works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP and macOS 10.9 to 10.15.\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;\"\u003eWi-Fi 5 (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%;\"\u003e5 GHz Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e867 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%;\"\u003e2.4 GHz Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e400 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%;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)\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%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × 5 dBi external, 180° adjustable\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%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 Year Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with any Wi-Fi 5 router broadcasting on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP and macOS 10.9–10.15.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Connects via USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port on desktop or laptop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: MU-MIMO throughput gains require a MU-MIMO-capable router; standard routers will work but without those optimisations.\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\u003eGaming and HD streaming on laptops without built-in Wi-Fi 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge file downloads over 5 GHz for maximum speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending coverage to dead zones with adjustable high-gain antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-device networks with MU-MIMO routers\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\u003eOlder macOS versions:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports macOS 10.9–10.15 only; newer versions require checking TP-Link driver support first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesktops with limited USB placement:\u003c\/b\u003e The adjustable antenna design adds 173.4 mm height, which may obstruct adjacent ports in cramped layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNetworks without MU-MIMO routers:\u003c\/b\u003e You lose the throughput advantage that dual simultaneous streams provide; standard routers still work but serve devices sequentially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Archer T3U Plus receives Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands for all your online needs. Choose the 2.4 GHz band for up to 400 Mbps of surfing, emailing, and social media, or switch to 5 GHz for up to 867 Mbps of gaming, HD streaming, and large file downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an advanced serial high-gain antenna structure, the Archer T3U Plus is able to maximize data transmission and reception efficiency, greatly increase reception range and provide a stable Wi-Fi connection throughout your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith two high-gain antennas built in one, Archer T3U Plus boosts your signal reception and data transmission much significantly than traditional single-antenna WiFi adapter. It means greater WiFi coverage and more stable WiFi connection without WiFi drops and lag, even from farther away or across multiple walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMU-MIMO technology provides 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\u003eRotate and adjust the multi-directional antenna to improve user experience and performance in different environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, AP limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and AP location. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.\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 Plus\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%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\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%;\"\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)\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%;\"\u003eWi-Fi Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 5\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%;\"\u003eWireless Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.11ac\/n\/a (5 GHz), IEEE 802.11b\/g\/n (2.4 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%;\"\u003e5 GHz Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e867 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%;\"\u003e2.4 GHz Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e400 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%;\"\u003eNetwork Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual Band (2.4 GHz \/ 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%;\"\u003eMU-MIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — 2 simultaneous data streams\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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\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%;\"\u003eAntenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 dBi external high-gain, 2-in-1 adjustable, 180° multidirectional\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%;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e173.4 × 57.8 × 18.2 mm\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%;\"\u003eCompatible Operating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows 11\/10\/8.1\/8\/7\/XP; 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