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TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 High-Gain USB Wi-Fi Adapter
Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 USB 3.0 adapter with one adjustable high-gain external antenna. This record documents the named model and its labeled revision scope; it is not a claim that similarly named variants share identical drivers or radio limits.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full product name, model label and hardware revision with its manufacturer page before choosing a driver. Regional channel and OS support can vary.
Dedicated wireless specifications
| Cataloged product | TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 High-Gain USB Wi-Fi Adapter |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation / standards | Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac), backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n; supports MU-MIMO with a compatible router. |
| Radio bands, channels & width | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Up to 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz and 80 MHz at 5 GHz; typical U.S. channel examples 1–11 and 36–165, subject to local regulations and DFS. |
| Spatial streams / nominal link rates | 2.4 GHz up to 400 Mb/s and 5 GHz up to 867 Mb/s (nominal AC1300 combined class). |
| Host interface | USB 3.0 Type-A connector. |
| Antenna arrangement | One adjustable high-gain external dual-band antenna. |
| Operating-system compatibility | TP-Link provides downloads by hardware revision; Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 is listed for supported revisions. Confirm exact OS package availability and any macOS/Linux driver limitations on the linked manufacturer pages. |
| Bluetooth | No Bluetooth function. |
| Regulatory channel note | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz; exact permitted channels and DFS availability follow regional driver configuration. |
Model-specific installation notes
The external antenna is single, unlike the two-antenna Archer T4U Plus. AC1300 is an aggregate class, not a one-band single-client throughput measurement.
1 external antenna are shown in this model’s source documentation. Install only with the correct host connector and driver package; antenna placement, local regulation and access-point capabilities affect operation.
Manufacturer sources
- Archer T3U Plus official specificationsOfficial manufacturer source for product specifications, revision-specific software, or compatibility requirements.
- Archer T3U Plus manufacturer downloads and revision supportOfficial manufacturer source for product specifications, revision-specific software, or compatibility requirements.
Source pages may describe a hardware family or provide revision-selected downloads. Manufacturer regional restrictions and current OS support take precedence over generic interface fit.