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title: TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
date: 2024-09-05T17:40:57Z
modified: 2026-05-21T09:02:40Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-archer-t3u-plus-ac1300-high-gain-wireless-dual-band-usb-adapter/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: Fully compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and macOS
wpid: 502519
product_brand:
  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Accessories
  - Cables & Connectors
  - Networking
  - Wireless
featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Archer_T3U_PlusEU_1.0_01_large_1583734764040g.jpg"
featured_image_alt: USB WiFi adapter with long antenna
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- **AC1300 Lightning-Fast Speed** — AC1300 (867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band or 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band) dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure all your devices run at full speed
- **MU-MIMO Technology** — Improves the throughput and efficiency of the whole network with MU-MIMO technology
- **Dual-Band Wireless** — The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands provide flexible connectivity, giving your devices access to the latest dual-band Wi-Fi router for faster speed and extended range
- **High-Gain Antennas** — Advanced external high-gain antennas greatly enhance the reception and transmission signal strength of the USB adapter
- **Supports the Latest Operating Systems** — Fully compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and macOS

HARDWARE FEATURES
Interface: USB 3.0
LED: Status
Dimensions: 2.28 × 0.71 × 6.83 in (57.8 × 18 × 173.4 mm)
Antenna: 1 External High Gain Antenna

WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
Signal Rate:
5 GHz:
11ac: Up to 867 Mbps(dynamic)
11n: Up to 300 Mbps(dynamic)
11a: Up to 54 Mbps(dynamic)
2.4 GHz:
11n: Up to 400 Mbps(dynamic)
11g: Up to 54 Mbps(dynamic)
11b: Up to 11 Mbps(dynamic)

Reception Sensitivity:
5 GHz:
11ac VHT80: -62dBm
11ac VHT40: -64dBm
11ac VHT20: -68dBm
11n HT40: -71dBm
11n HT20: -73dBm
11a 54Mbps: -77dBm
2.4 GHz:
11n HT40: -70dBm
11n HT20: -71dBm
11g 54Mbps: -73dBm
11b 11Mbps: -87dBm

Transmit Power :
5 GHz: 20dBm(FCC) / 20dBm(CE) (EIRP)
2.4 GHz : 18dBm(FCC) / 18dBm(CE) (EIRP)

Wireless Modes: Infrastructure mode

Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK