FCC ID: TE7T3UPLUS AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

User Guide AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Archer T3U Plus REV1.0.0 1910012742 Contents Chapter 1. About This Guide . 1 Chapter 2. Get to Know About Your Adapter . 2 1. 1. Product Overview . 3 1. 2. LED Status . 3 Chapter 3. Connect to a Computer . 4 Chapter 4. Windows. 6 3. 1. Install Driver. 7 3. 2. Join a Wireless Network . 8 3. 3. Uninstall Driver . 8 Chapter 5. Mac OS X . 9 4. 1. Install Driver and Utility . 10 4. 2. Join a Wireless Network . 12 4. 2. 1. TP-Link Utility. 12 4. 2. 2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) . 13 4. 3. Management . 16 4. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility . 17 Chapter 6. Appendix: Troubleshooting . 19 About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick installation, and this guide provides the product overview and detailed instructions for each steps. When using this guide, please notice that features available of the adapter may vary by model and software version. It may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience. Conventions In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Description Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section. Teal Note:

Tips:

Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons, etc. Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

*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.

*To ensure compatibility, you may need to update the adapters drivers after an OS update. You can find our latest drivers in the download center at tp-link.com/en/download-center.

*Use of MU-MIMO requires AP to also support MU-MIMO. More Info The latest driver can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/

support. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. 1 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Adapter This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance. This chapter contains the following sections:

Product Overview LED Status Chapter 1 1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter connects your computer to a Wi-Fi network for smooth HD video, voice streaming and online gaming. A high-gain antenna greatly enhances the reception and transmission signal strength of the USB adapter Utilizes 802.11ac standard and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK Supports Windows and Mac 1. 2. LED Status Note: Archer T3U Plus (European version) is used for demonstration in this guide You can check the adapters working status by following the LED Explanation table. Status Off On Tips:

Indication The driver is not installed. The adapter is not detected. The driver has been installed successfully. If the LED is off, try these troubleshooting tips:

1. Check if the adapter is recognized and enabled or not. Refer to Troubleshooting-T2 for detailed instructions. 2. Remove and reinsert the adapter. 3. Reinstall the software, if necessary. 3 Connect to a Computer This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer. Before you start using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer directly. Connect to a Computer

* The image is for demonstration only. After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X. 5 Windows This chapter introduces how to install your adapters driver, use your adapter to join a wireless network, and uninstall your adapter in a Windows system. The adapter is equipped with a Setup Wizard, which can guide you through the installation process. This chapter includes the following sections:

7 3. 1. Install Driver Join a Wireless Network 8 3. 3. Uninstall Driver 3. 1. Install Driver 1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the pop-up Autoplay window. Note:

1. You can also download the driver or check the new release at https://www.tp-link.com/download-center. 2. In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD manually. 2. Select Archer T3U Plus and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Note:

If you cant install the driver successfully, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again. 3. When the following screen appears, the driver has been installed successfully. 7 3. 2. Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in wireless utility. Follow the instructions below to use your computer systems built-in wireless utility:

1. Click

(Network icon) on the taskbar. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter the network password when prompted. or

, 2. When the network icon changes to or

, it indicates a successful network connection. 3. 3. Uninstall Driver The software uninstallation steps vary a bit from different systems. Please follow the appropriate instructions for your Windows operating system: Windows 8/8.1/10, Windows XP/7. Windows 8/8.1/10 Windows XP/7 Go to Start menu to find the TP-Link application. Click Uninstall TP-Link Archer T3U Plus Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Go to Start > All Programs > TP-Link > Uninstall TP-Link Archer T3U Plus Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. 8 Mac OS X Install Driver and Utility Join a Wireless Network Management Uninstall Driver and Utility This chapter introduces how to install your adapters driver and utility, use your adapter to join a wireless network, manage your adapter and uninstall your adapter in Mac OS X. This chapter includes the following sections:

Install Driver and Utility 4. 1. We take the steps in Mac OS X 10.10 as an example - the steps may vary slightly for other versions of Mac OS. 1. Download the driver and utility at https://www.tp-link.com/download-center. Note:

The CD is included in the package. If your computer has a CD drive, you can also run the included CD to install the driver and utility. 2. Double click to unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install.pkg. 3. The Install TP-Link Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 10 4. When the following screen appears, the driver and utility have been installed successfully. Click Restart to finish the installation. 5. After restarting the computer, the TP-Link Utility icon will appear on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. To use the utility to join a Wi-Fi network with your adapter, refer to Join a Wireless Network. Note:

If the TP-Link Utility icon adapter is connected properly and its LED is on. does not appear on the menu bar, make sure the USB wireless network 11 4. 2. Join a Wireless Network There are two options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 1: TP-Link Utility TP-Link Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point supports WPS. 4. 2. 1. TP-Link Utility Option 1 Click the TP-Link Utility icon from the list. Enter the password when prompted. on the menu bar, and choose a Wi-Fi network When you are connected to the internet, the network icon will change to

. Option 2 1. Click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list. 2. Select the network you want to join from the list and enter the password when prompted. Click Join. 12 If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by clicking Join Other on the above screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions to join the network. 4. 2. 2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code on the TP-Link Utility. Please refer to PBC or PIN below. Note:

PBC 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. 2. Within 2 minutes, click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list. 13 3. Click PBC. 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. PIN 1. Click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom of the network list. 14 2. Click PIN. 3. Within 2 minutes, log in to the web management page of your router or AP. Go to its WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 15 4. 3. Management TP-Link Utility provides you with an easy way to manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. 1. Click the TP-Link Utility icon on the menu bar, and then click Open Wireless Utility at the bottom of the network list. 2. TP-Link Utility will pop up. Click the Profiles button to open the Profiles screen. 3. The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can connect to your network easily. 16 Preferred Networks displays the networks that you once connected to. The networks status and information are displayed in the table. To join a Wi-Fi network If you want to join a Wi-Fi network that is listed on the profile screen, select the profile and click Apply in the bottom right corner. To manage an existing profile If you want to change the wireless settings of an existing profile, select it and then you can edit its Security and Password. If you want to delete a profile, select it and click Remove. 4. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility 1. Double click Uninstall.command in the downloaded folder. 17 2. Enter the password of you computer and when the Uninstall Complete message appears, the uninstallation is complete. 18 Appendix: Troubleshooting T1. What should I do if the adapter is not detected?

Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the adapter and that the latest Windows and system updates are installed on your computer. Make sure you use the latest driver for your specific adapter. The latest drivers can be found at the products Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/download-

center. Try a different USB port on the computer. Try restarting the computer or try using the adapter on a different computer. T2. How to check if I have installed the driver for my adapter successfully or not?

1. On your computer, please right click Computer icon and go to Manage;

2. Open the Device Manager and go to Network adapters, and then find the corresponding TP-Link adapter, right click it and then go to Properties;

19 3. If you can see This device is working properly. in the red box, you have already installed the driver successfully. T3. What should I do if cant connect to the Wi-Fi after installing the driver?

Refer to T2 to check if you have installed the driver for your adapter successfully . Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer. Disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again. Try a different USB port on the computer. Restart your computer and try again. 20 Re-install the driver and try again. T4. How to find the hardware version of the adapter?

The hardware version is printed on the product label on the package or the adapter. There is a character string Ver:X.Y (for example, Ver:2.0) in the Serial Number field, and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter. Visit http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html and follow the second method to find the hardware version of the adapter. For more detailed instructions:

Cant find the hardware version of the adapter: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html Cant find or join the wireless networks: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2253.html Cant install the driver: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2252.html 21 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright 2020 TP-

Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Model Number: Archer T3U Plus Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated. Issue Date: 2020.01.08 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (20dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (20dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/

EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels. National restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states and EFTA countries. AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 ) This device may not cause interference. 2 ) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:

1 ) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2 ) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution:

1 ) The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250-

5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement:

1 ) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rserv uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;

Les produits utilisant la technique dattnuation DFS (slection dynamique des frquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz. Radiation Exposure Statement:

This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.0 cm between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements

. NCC Notice 4.7.9.1 4.7.9.2 BSMI Notice PCB Pb Cd Hg CrVI PBB PBDE 1.0.1wt%0.01wt%

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. Safety Information Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. This USB Adapter can be powered only by computers that comply with Limited Power Source(LPS). Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

12mm 0.8360.2 mm 0.6250.2 mm m m 2 1 0.6690.2 mm 0.7370.2 mm 9.381*10.435 mm 9.049*9.302 mm Pantone Cool Gray 6C Archer T3U Plus(EU)1.0_USB A1

-42 2019-11-12 Archer T3U Plus(EU)1.0 Pantone Cool Gray 6C

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Authority to Act as Agent Date: 2020-03-25 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern:

BTL Inc./Mandy Wang is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: 2021-03-25 ________Jing Huang________

(Print name)

(Signature1) Regulatory Compliance Manager __________________________ By:

Title:

On behalf of: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Telephone:

(Company Name) 75521534921 1 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Wi-Fi Channel 12 and 13 Declaration Letter Date: 2020-03-25 We, the undersigned company Company Name: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Building 24 (floors 1,3,4,5) and 28 (floors1-4), Central Science and Technology Park,Nanshan Shenzhen,518057 China Declare that:

Product description: AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Type designation: Archer T3U Plus Brand: tp-link FCC ID: TE7T3UPLUS Only channels 1~11 will be used in USA. Country code selection is disabled. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please do not hesitate to contact us, thank you~

Sincerely, Signature: ________________________ Name: Jing Huang Tel: 75521534921 Email: certification@tp-link.com

Non-SDR (Software Defined Radio) Cover Letter Date: 2020-03-25 Refer to KDB 442812 D01 SDR apps Guide v02r03. The following six questions can be used for determining if a radio can elect to be, or must be an SDR. 1. Can the RF parameters of the device be altered through software?

Yes - go to 2. No, not an SDR 2. Can third parties not permitted by the Commission through specific filings modify, configure, or load different software, or make configuration settings to operate the device or host hardware radio frequency parameters (frequency range, modulation type, maximum output power or other radio parameters) in any other way than granted (or expected to be granted)?

3. Is the device capable of operating in any other way than granted, Yes, must be an SDR. No - go to 3. or will be, granted?

Yes, - go to 4. No - go to 5. 4. Is this a Part 15 client Device as defined in Section 15.202 (as opposed to a master device)?

Yes, qualifies as a part 15 client devices - go to 5. No, must be an SDR. 5. Does the manufacturer elect SDR?

Yes, elects to be an SDR. No, Not an SDR Final conclusion:

According to the above questions reply, we can confirm this AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter

(FCC ID: TE7T3UPLUS) must be a Non-SDR. Name: Huang Jing Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Request for Confidentiality Date: 2020-03-25 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: TE7T3UPLUS Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 9.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent*1 Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent*3 Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.____ has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of ___(specify number of days not to exceed 180)2___ days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications:

IC currently only distinguishes Permanent Confidentiality exhibits as shown above. Short Term confidentiality is not considered applicable to IC applications. Sincerely, By:

(Signature/Title3) Regulatory Compliance Manager _ Jing Huang__

(Print name) 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further information to be provided to ACB before permanent confidentiality will be extended to these exhibits. Please refer to FCC KDB 726920 and the specific Document link for D01 found at:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41731 and review section II, 3) regarding specific information that must accompany these requests. 2 - Please refer to http://acbcert.com/documents/misc-docs/Memo-Short-Term-Vs-Standard-Confidentiality.pdf for complete details. 3 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.