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... could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used in a particular installation. This device complies with part 15 of the...
... could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device and its antenna must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used in a particular installation. This device complies with part 15 of the...
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... ...1 Chapter 1 Product Overview 2 1.1 Introduction ...2 1.2 Features...2 1.3 LED Status...3 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using WPS 13 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 13 3.2.2 PIN method 15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 16 3.3.1 In Windows XP 16 3.3.2 In Windows 7 17 3.3.3 In Windows 8 19 3.3.4 In Windows 8.1 21 Chapter 4 Management 24 4.1 Profile...24 4.1.1 Add a profile 24 4.1.2 Modify a profile 29...
... ...1 Chapter 1 Product Overview 2 1.1 Introduction ...2 1.2 Features...2 1.3 LED Status...3 Chapter 2 Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Installation 4 2.2 Software Installation 4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 9 3.1 To connect using TWCU 9 3.2 To connect using WPS 13 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 13 3.2.2 PIN method 15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 16 3.3.1 In Windows XP 16 3.3.2 In Windows 7 17 3.3.3 In Windows 8 19 3.3.4 In Windows 8.1 21 Chapter 4 Management 24 4.1 Profile...24 4.1.1 Add a profile 24 4.1.2 Modify a profile 29...
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... installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will give you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. It is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your network stable and smooth. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to install and manage. The adapter provides high speed wireless connection...
... installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will give you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming. It is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your network stable and smooth. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to install and manage. The adapter provides high speed wireless connection...
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... adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you may be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Windows 8 as an example. 4 Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software...
... adapter's Setup Wizard will guide you may be prompted 'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Windows 8 as an example. 4 Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software...
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... select model Archer T6E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-2). It is recommended to continue. 5 The InstallShield Wizard window will be a menu including: Install Driver and Utility and User Guide. Choose a setup type. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Install Driver and Utility to continue. Figure 2-3 3. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. There will appear. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1. Figure...
... select model Archer T6E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-2). It is recommended to continue. 5 The InstallShield Wizard window will be a menu including: Install Driver and Utility and User Guide. Choose a setup type. Click Next to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Install Driver and Utility to continue. Figure 2-3 3. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. There will appear. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1. Figure...
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... Router or access point supports WPS or QSS as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Method Two: To connect using WPS By this method, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using TWCU 1. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed...
... Router or access point supports WPS or QSS as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Method Two: To connect using WPS By this method, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using TWCU 1. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed...
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... security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password). Note: Figure 3-3 The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA...
... security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Or you can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password). Note: Figure 3-3 The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA...
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With Password as your authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 11 Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
With Password as your authentication, you need to this network without any further configuration. 11 Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly connected to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
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... WPS/Reset button for less than 5 seconds. 13 If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts, while the third method is only supported in Windows XP. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using either Push Button...
... WPS/Reset button for less than 5 seconds. 13 If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts, while the third method is only supported in Windows XP. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using either Push Button...
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Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-16 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will connect to be prompted to enter the key as shown below . 1. If not, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to the network directly without entering a key. Follow the steps below . Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower...
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-16 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will connect to be prompted to enter the key as shown below . 1. If not, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to the network directly without entering a key. Follow the steps below . Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower...
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... management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you how to configure your desktop will appear. 4.1.1.1. Add a profile in Infrastructure mode If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure as the management software. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you the trouble of the screen. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings...
... management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you how to configure your desktop will appear. 4.1.1.1. Add a profile in Infrastructure mode If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure as the management software. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you the trouble of the screen. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings...
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...; Security Type: Select the security type from the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. The same name is configuring your wireless Router or access point. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). None stands for your wireless connection. If you are connecting to authenticate your profile (e.g. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for no security...
...; Security Type: Select the security type from the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. The same name is configuring your wireless Router or access point. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). None stands for your wireless connection. If you are connecting to authenticate your profile (e.g. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for no security...
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... you select certificate as your Authentication, then you need to specify your certificate from the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your Router or access point. Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on the bottom of the window. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will see...
... you select certificate as your Authentication, then you need to specify your certificate from the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your Router or access point. Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on the bottom of the window. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will see...
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... instructions below to secure your profile e.g. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Two options are connecting to another wireless client such as the Security Type, the Encryption Type will be None accordingly. It is not allowed. SSID: Select the target network from the list. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.1.1.2. None stands for your wireless network. Encryption Type: If you are connecting to another wireless client...
... instructions below to secure your profile e.g. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Two options are connecting to another wireless client such as the Security Type, the Encryption Type will be None accordingly. It is not allowed. SSID: Select the target network from the list. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 4.1.1.2. None stands for your wireless network. Encryption Type: If you are connecting to another wireless client...
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... press the Delete button on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in Windows XP.) 2) To switch to another SSID for profile Home. When the following configurations can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in your keyboard. For instance, you may like to change the profile...
... press the Delete button on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in Windows XP.) 2) To switch to another SSID for profile Home. When the following configurations can decide which tool to use, either the TP-LINK Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in your keyboard. For instance, you may like to change the profile...
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... T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode (For Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1) In SoftAP mode, the adapter will work as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to it. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the SoftAP mode, saving you the trouble of having to confirm the setting. 31 Click OK when prompted to get a separate access point or a Router...
... T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode (For Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1) In SoftAP mode, the adapter will work as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices also want to it. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the SoftAP mode, saving you the trouble of having to confirm the setting. 31 Click OK when prompted to get a separate access point or a Router...
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... T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of the default key 12345678. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your AP security enabled. It is set to be WPA2-PSK which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the...
... T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which is based on 802.11i and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of the default key 12345678. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your AP security enabled. It is set to be WPA2-PSK which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the...
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... extending the air interface concepts embraced by most narrowband receivers. DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for interoperability of an access point. specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band...
... extending the air interface concepts embraced by most narrowband receivers. DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for interoperability of an access point. specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band...
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.... WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - alphanumeric characters) format. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Infrastructure Network - In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with a Wireless Adapter, connected as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to the ESSID in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is consumed than 64-bit encryption. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by entering in a string...
.... WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - alphanumeric characters) format. Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Infrastructure Network - In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with a Wireless Adapter, connected as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An infrastructure wireless network connected to the ESSID in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is consumed than 64-bit encryption. Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by entering in a string...
Archer T6E V1 Quick Install Guide
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... adapter into your computer by following these steps 1.Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and other connected peripheral devices to your computer. 2.Remove the case panel. Archer T6E Install Driver and Utility User Guide Browse CD EXIT Option 2: Via Windows Wireless Utility With the TP-LINK Utility closed, you can also download the driver and utility at www.tp-link.com A: Insert the CD and run the CD manually. 3 Join a Wireless Network...
... adapter into your computer by following these steps 1.Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and other connected peripheral devices to your computer. 2.Remove the case panel. Archer T6E Install Driver and Utility User Guide Browse CD EXIT Option 2: Via Windows Wireless Utility With the TP-LINK Utility closed, you can also download the driver and utility at www.tp-link.com A: Insert the CD and run the CD manually. 3 Join a Wireless Network...