Archer T4UHP User Guide AC1300 High Power Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter REV1.0.1 1910011923 Contents About This Guide 1 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Adapter 2 Product Overview . 3 1. 1. 1. 2. LED Status . 3 Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer 4 Chapter 3 Windows 6 Install Driver and Utility. 7 3. 1. 3. 2. Join a Wireless Network. 10 3. 2. 1. Windows Wireless Utility . 10 3. 2. 2. TP-LINK Utility. 11 3. 2. 3. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) . 13 3. 3. Management . 17 3. 3. 1. Status. 17 3. 3. 2. Profile . 18 3. 3. 3. Advanced . 21 3. 3. 4. SoftAP . 21 3. 3. 5. About . 23 3. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility. 23 Chapter 4 Mac OS X 25 Install Driver and Utility. 26 4. 1. 4. 2. Join a Wireless Network. 31 4. 2. 1. TP-LINK Utility. 31 4. 2. 2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) . 33 4. 3. Management . 37 4. 4. Uninstall Driver and Utility. 39 Chapter 5 Linux 40 About This Guide This guide is a complementation of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs. When using this guide, please notice that features of the adapter may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only. Conventions In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section. Blue Note:
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Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, 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. More Info The latest software and utility can be found at Download Center at http://www.tp-link. com/support. The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the product. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum. tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at http://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 Get to Know About Your Adapter Product Overview 1 1 TP-LINKs Wireless USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer to a wireless network for applications such as lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing. The adapter comes with 802.11ac standard, and is compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac products. With USB 3.0 port, the adapter provides faster connection speed. With WPS button, the adapter provides secured connection at the push of a button. 1 2 LED Status You can check the adapters working status by following the LED Explanation table. Status Off Indication The driver has not been installed. The adapters radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. Tips:
If the LED is off, try these troubleshooting tips:
1. Remove and reinsert the adapter. 2. Insert the adapter in a different USB port on your computer if one is available. 3. For Windows users, check the Windows device manager to see if the adapter is recognized and enabled. Reinstall the adapter software, if necessary. 3 Connect to a Computer Chapter 2 Before you begin using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer using the USB cable provided. Connect to a Computer Note:
1. In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is detected. Please click Cancel. 2. The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port and is also compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux. 5 Chapter 2 Windows 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 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:
Install Driver and Utility Join a Wireless Network Management Uninstall Driver and Utility Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Install Driver and Utility 3 1 To set up your adapter with several easy steps quickly:
1 Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and run the Autorun.exe from the pop-up AutoPlay window. Select Archer T4UHP and click Install Driver to begin. 2 Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration. 7 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Note:
The default setup type is Install Driver Only. You can also select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver for more functions, such as joining a wireless network via TP-LINK Utility or WPS, and managing the adapter. 8 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP 9 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Join a Wireless Network 3 2 You can join a wireless network via Windows built-in Wireless Utility. If you want to use Option 2: TP-LINK Utility or Option 3: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to join a wireless network, you need to install the TP-LINK Utility first. Option 1: Windows Wireless Utility You can use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service (for Windows 7/8/8.1/10) and the Wireless Zero Configuration service (for Windows XP) to join a Wi-Fi network. Option 2: TP-LINK Utility TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter. Option 3: 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. Windows Wireless Utility 3 2 1 Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer systems built-in wireless utility: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows XP. 10 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Windows 7/8/8 1/10 1. Click or
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(Network icon) on the taskbar. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter the network password when prompted. 2. When the network icon changes to or
, it indicates a successful network connection. Note:
If you do not want to enter the Wi-Fi password, you can also join a wireless network either by pushing the WPS or QSS button on your router or AP, or entering the PIN of your router when the screen prompts you to do so. Windows XP 1. If you have not installed the TP-LINK Utility, go to step 2. If you have installed the TP-LINK Utility, you need to switch to use the Windows wireless configuration tool manually using one of the following methods. Method 1: Right-click
(TP-LINK Utility icon) on the taskbar. (If you do not see the icon, click the hidden icons arrow on the taskbar.) Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Method 2: Open the TP-LINK Utility and select Advanced tab. Select Use Windows wireless configuration tool. Click OK when it prompts. 2. Right-click
(Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon) on the task bar, and select View Available Wireless Networks. 3. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. TP-LINK Utility 3 2 2 1. Open TP-LINK Utility
. The Network screen displays. 11 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP 2. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect automatically checkbox. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Note:
If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by adding a profile in the Profile screen. 12 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP 3 2 3 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBCor PIN below. PBC Option 1 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears. 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 13 Chapter 3 Option 2 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Archer T4UHP 2. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and click Connect. 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 14 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP PIN Option 1 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect. Note:
The default PIN of your router or AP is printed on the product label of your router or AP. If you generated a new PIN for your router, please enter the new one. 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 15 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Option 2 1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is generated randomly. Click Connect. 2. Log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to the WPS page, enter the PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect. 3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 16 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP 3 3 Management TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following sections:
Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter. Profile - Save or manage various connection settings of your Wi-Fi network. Advanced - Turn on or off the SoftAP mode and power saving mode, switch between TP-LINK Utility and Windows Wireless Utility (for Windows XP only). SoftAP - Configure the settings of the network shared by your adapter, and view the IP address of your adapter when it works on SoftAP mode. About View your adapters Utility version and its Driver version. Open TP-LINK Utility corresponding section of your adapter. and click the Status, Profile or Advanced tab to manage the Status 3 3 1 You can view the IP address and MAC address of the adapter, the signal strength of the Wi-Fi network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure. 17 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Profile 3 3 2 The Profile screen lets you save and manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can quickly and simply connect to your network. Moreover, you can join a hidden Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID by adding a profile, provided that you know its wireless settings, such as SSID, security type, and encryption type. For more details, please refer to the instructions below: To add a new profile, To join a Wi-Fi network, To manage an existing profile. 18 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP To add a new profile 1. Click the Add button, and then a new window will open. 2. Complete the settings as shown in the following figure, and click Save. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile, such as Home, Office, Coffeehouse. Do not enter the profile name that already exists. SSID: Select your Wi-Fi network from the drop-down list or enter your Wi-Fi network name manually. Network Type: Select Infrastructure if you want to connect to a wireless router or an access point. Select ad hoc if you want to connect to another wireless client, such as an adapter. 19 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP Infrastructure:
If you select Infrastructure, you are asked to select or enter the corresponding wireless settings, which should be the same as those of your Wi-Fi network. ad hoc:
If you select ad hoc, you are asked to configure the wireless settings for your network, including choosing the operating frequency band, the security type, the encryption type and setting a security key. Note:
As for Key Index, you can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format from the drop-down list. ASCII_64 - Please enter 5 ASCII characters. ASCII_128 - Please enter 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal_64 - Please enter 10 Hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, excluded space). Hexadecimal_128 - Please enter 26 Hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, excluded space). To join a Wi-Fi network If you want to join a Wi-Fi network that listed in the profile screen, select the profile and click Connect in the bottom right corner. To manage an existing profile If you want to change the name or the wireless settings of an existing profile, select it and click Modify in the bottom right corner of the Profile screen, then you can edit the settings of this profile. If you want to delete a profile that you no longer use, select it and click Remove. 20 Chapter 3 3 3 3 Advanced Archer T4UHP Select wireless configuration tool: In Windows XP, you can either use TP-LINK Utility or Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is disabled. Wireless network adapter switch: If youve installed several adapters in your computer, you can switch to another adapter among the drop-down list. SoftAP mode: Once ON is selected, the adapter will work as an AP. Power Save mode: Once ON is selected, the adapter will automatically reduce its power consumption when not being used. SoftAP 3 3 4 SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point. When the adapter works in SoftAP mode, it allows the computer to create a wireless hotspot that other wireless devices nearby can use. To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click the utility icon Switch to SoftAP mode. on the task bar and select 21 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP After switching to SoftAP mode, the SoftAP icon appears in the utility. Click the SoftAP tab, and complete the settings, then click Apply for the settings to take effect. Soft AP mode: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable this function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Select a network connection that can access to the Internet from the drop-down list. For example, if your computer is connecting to the Internet via an Ethernet cable, you should select the corresponding Local Area Connection so as to share the network with other wireless devices. SSID: Set a name for the wireless network shared by your adapter. The default is SoftAP. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES. Security Key: Set a security key for the wireless network that shared by your adapter. It is recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. 22 Chapter 3 Archer T4UHP When another wireless device connects to the network shared by your adapter, it will be asked to enter the corresponding security key. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the adapter when it works in SoftAP mode. You can also check if the network shared by your adapter is working properly by checking this IP Address. For example, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, it means that the Internet connection is failed. 3 3 5 About You can view the adapters information in the About screen, such as the UI version
(Utility version) and the Driver version. Right-click
(TP-LINK Utility icon) on the task bar and select About, then the About screen displays. 3 4 Uninstall Driver and Utility The software uninstallation steps vary a bit in 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 Uninstall driver:
Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T4UHP Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility:
Go to Start > Apps, and find the TP-LINK application. Click Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Windows XP/7 Uninstall driver:
Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Archer T4UHP Driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall utility:
23 Chapter 3 Go to Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Uninstall - TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. Archer T4UHP 24 Chapter 3 Mac OS X 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 Join a Wireless Network Management Uninstall Driver and Utility Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 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 Insert the CD and run it manually. Open the Archer T4UHP folder. Note:
The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesnt support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2 Open the Mac OS X Driver folder. 26 Chapter 4 3 Double-click to unzip the Mac OS X version.zip file according to your computers operating system. It will be unzipped into the Download folder automatically Archer T4UHP 4 Open the corresponding Mac OS X version folder, double click the Installer.pkg file to open the installation wizard. 5 The Install TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter Utility and Driver Wizard window will appear. Click Continue and follow the wizard to continue the installation. 27 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 28 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP Note:
The language of this utility is in accordance with the language of your computer by default, and any change of it is invalid. 29 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 30 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 6 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 connected properly and its LED is on. does not appear on the menu bar, make sure the USB wireless network adapter is Join a Wireless Network 4 2 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. TP-LINK Utility 4 2 1 Option 1 Click the TP-LINK Utility icon Enter the network password when prompted. on the menu bar, and choose a Wi-Fi network from it. 31 Chapter 4 When you are connected to the Internet, the network icon will change to
. Archer T4UHP 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 network password when prompted. Click Join. Note:
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. 32 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 4 2 2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBCor PIN below. PBC Option 1 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears. 2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. 33 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP Option 2 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. 34 Chapter 4 3. Click PBC. Archer T4UHP 4. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK. PIN 1. Click the TP-LINK Utility icon of the network list. on the menu bar, and then click WPS at the bottom 35 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 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. 36 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 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. 37 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 3 The Profiles screen lets you manage different Wi-Fi connection settings as profiles so that you can connect to your network easily. Preferred Networks displays the networks that you once connected to. The networks status and information are displayed on 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. 38 Chapter 4 Archer T4UHP 4 4 Uninstall Driver and Utility Insert the CD and run it manually. 1 2 Go to Archer T4UHP > Mac OS X Driver > Mac OS X version.zip > Uninstall.command. 3 As shown in the figure below, a command window will pop up. Please type the password of the root user to uninstall the software. 4 Wait till the Process completed shows up, then restart your computer to finish the uninstallation. 39 Chapter 4 Linux Chapter 5 Visit the TP-LINK website at http://www.tp-link.com, and go to Archer T4UHPs product page. Then find the compatible version of driver in the support page. Download and install the driver on your computer. Linux 41 Chapter 5 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 2016 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 42 FCC STATEMENT 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. This device is restricted in indoor environment only. 43 CE Mark Warning RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC 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. Restricted to indoor use. Korea Warning Statements
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. Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. Dont disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us. Avoid water and wet locations. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries:
AT EE IE NL BE ES IS NO BG FI IT PL CH FR LI PT CY GB LT RO CZ GR LU SE DE HR LV SI DK HU MT SK Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage 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. 45