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TP-Link Archer T4U Plus AC1300 Dual-Antenna USB Wi-Fi Adapter
Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 USB 3.0 adapter with two adjustable high-gain external antennas. 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 T4U Plus AC1300 Dual-Antenna USB Wi-Fi Adapter |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation / standards | Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac), backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n. |
| Radio bands, channels & width | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 2.4 GHz supports 20/40 MHz and the 5 GHz radio supports up to 80 MHz; typical U.S. channel examples are 1–11 and 36–165, constrained by local rules and DFS. |
| Spatial streams / nominal link rates | 2×2-class AC1300: up to 400 Mb/s at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mb/s at 5 GHz; rates are nominal PHY figures and require compatible router settings. |
| Host interface | USB 3.0 Type-A, backward-compatible with earlier USB ports at reduced capacity. |
| Antenna arrangement | Two adjustable external high-gain dual-band antennas. |
| Operating-system compatibility | TP-Link offers revision-specific drivers; listed support includes Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and macOS versions for selected hardware revisions. Verify the revision-specific download page for exact OS build support. |
| Bluetooth | No Bluetooth function. |
| Regulatory channel note | Dual-band only. Usable 5 GHz channels depend on region, DFS availability and the connected access point. |
Model-specific installation notes
Do not confuse this Plus model with Archer T4U V3: the Plus version has two external antennas and a different housing/interface configuration. Confirm the label and hardware revision.
2 external antennas 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 T4U Plus official specificationsOfficial manufacturer source for product specifications, revision-specific software, or compatibility requirements.
- Archer T4U 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.