After reading many negative reviews I decided to try this anyway, because some people that write bad reviews just have other problems unrelated to the product.
It worked immediately after plugging it in to Windows 10, but only connected at 2.4GHz at first. I use the same SSID for both bands, so the device can choose which band to use. I did see nearby 5GHz access points, so 5GHz was functional. I checked the advanced properties and didn't see a way to force 2.4/5 GHz operation. At this point I took the CD that came with it and tossed it aside and then download the latest driver on https://www.tp-link.com/us/. There are two Win 10 drivers listed with the newest driver nearest the top of the list. The driver installed with no problems and the adapter connected to 5Ghz just fine after updating.
My only real complaint is that the adapter base is not weighted enough. The USB cord is very nice, heavy gauge wire and unless you tweak it just right the adapter will tip in whatever direction the cord pulls it. I'm tempted to glue a magnet to the bottom or try to add weight somehow but I don't want to interfere with the WiFi signals. Some of that blue adhesive putty you use to hang posters or secure knickknacks to your shelves would work to keep it secure too.
The speed was many many times better than it was with my previous adapter which was a tplink n300, I went from about 20mbps to 330mbps. It claims to support 867mbps on 5GHz, but that is probably only under ideal conditions and very short range. The number of nearby networks also increased which tells me the range is much better than it was with the little dongle type adapter.
Overall, for the price, this is a great adapter. I would buy it again.
Oh and it doesn't claim to support Linux, although that doesn't always mean a product won't work on Linux either now or in the future. I didn't have a chance to test it with Linux yet so I can't say for sure.
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Great customer support and blazing fast speeds. Read my tips below for setup.
My speeds increased tremendously after adding this device to my Windows 10 Pro. I had some trouble finding the right driver, so I waited in the queue for the tech support contact. I was assigned to Agent Andre, who patiently worked with me until the driver was installed and my speeds were "unleashed," and now I am accessing the speeds I expected. Andre was amazing with his communication, patience, respect and knowledge. I was so glad to work with him!!!It's important to remember that you will only get 40% - 60% from the router since it is a wireless connection, but it will still go up depending on the wireless interference the connection detects. My router (black screenshot) is a T-mobile 5G router because the Uverse internet in my area is AWFUL!!!! I'm now getting results from fast.com tests at 210, 260 and even it 320 for download speeds!Make sure to download the correct driver for your Model and Version (as found on the box. See my picture showing where to look) and also match it to your version of your computer operating system. (Windows 10, 11, Mac, etc.) Hope this review is helpful.In my case, I was looking for the AC1300, but the model to search for on the Driver search page was actually Archer T4U Plus (https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/) then you choose the Version from the drop-down menu when you get to the right page, which in my case is 1.6 = choosing Version 1. Then I downloaded the driver for my PC OS.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
It worked immediately after plugging it in to Windows 10, but only connected at 2.4GHz at first. I use the same SSID for both bands, so the device can choose which band to use. I did see nearby 5GHz access points, so 5GHz was functional. I checked the advanced properties and didn't see a way to force 2.4/5 GHz operation. At this point I took the CD that came with it and tossed it aside and then download the latest driver on https://www.tp-link.com/us/. There are two Win 10 drivers listed with the newest driver nearest the top of the list. The driver installed with no problems and the adapter connected to 5Ghz just fine after updating.
My only real complaint is that the adapter base is not weighted enough. The USB cord is very nice, heavy gauge wire and unless you tweak it just right the adapter will tip in whatever direction the cord pulls it. I'm tempted to glue a magnet to the bottom or try to add weight somehow but I don't want to interfere with the WiFi signals. Some of that blue adhesive putty you use to hang posters or secure knickknacks to your shelves would work to keep it secure too.
The speed was many many times better than it was with my previous adapter which was a tplink n300, I went from about 20mbps to 330mbps. It claims to support 867mbps on 5GHz, but that is probably only under ideal conditions and very short range. The number of nearby networks also increased which tells me the range is much better than it was with the little dongle type adapter.
Overall, for the price, this is a great adapter. I would buy it again.
Oh and it doesn't claim to support Linux, although that doesn't always mean a product won't work on Linux either now or in the future. I didn't have a chance to test it with Linux yet so I can't say for sure.
Works as expected. Great performance for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
After reading many negative reviews I decided to try this anyway, because some people that write bad reviews just have other problems unrelated to the product.Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
It worked immediately after plugging it in to Windows 10, but only connected at 2.4GHz at first. I use the same SSID for both bands, so the device can choose which band to use. I did see nearby 5GHz access points, so 5GHz was functional. I checked the advanced properties and didn't see a way to force 2.4/5 GHz operation. At this point I took the CD that came with it and tossed it aside and then download the latest driver on https://www.tp-link.com/us/. There are two Win 10 drivers listed with the newest driver nearest the top of the list. The driver installed with no problems and the adapter connected to 5Ghz just fine after updating.
My only real complaint is that the adapter base is not weighted enough. The USB cord is very nice, heavy gauge wire and unless you tweak it just right the adapter will tip in whatever direction the cord pulls it. I'm tempted to glue a magnet to the bottom or try to add weight somehow but I don't want to interfere with the WiFi signals. Some of that blue adhesive putty you use to hang posters or secure knickknacks to your shelves would work to keep it secure too.
The speed was many many times better than it was with my previous adapter which was a tplink n300, I went from about 20mbps to 330mbps. It claims to support 867mbps on 5GHz, but that is probably only under ideal conditions and very short range. The number of nearby networks also increased which tells me the range is much better than it was with the little dongle type adapter.
Overall, for the price, this is a great adapter. I would buy it again.
Oh and it doesn't claim to support Linux, although that doesn't always mean a product won't work on Linux either now or in the future. I didn't have a chance to test it with Linux yet so I can't say for sure.
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