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Black USB Wi-Fi adapter with adjustable high-gain antenna

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer T2U Plus AC600 Dual Band USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter

SKU CH-VF28-HKGTA MPN ARCHER T2U PLUS

Dual-band USB 2.0 Wi-Fi adapter delivers 600 Mbps with a 5 dBi high-gain antenna for extended range

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
  • Wireless speed600 Mbit/s (200 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, 433 Mbit/s on 5 GHz)
  • Security featuresWEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • ModulationDBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM

Version AC600 High Gain

  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi gives flexible connectivity
  • 5 dBi high-gain antenna extends reception and transmission range
  • AC600 class delivers 200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • USB 2.0 interface works with Windows 10, 8.1, 7, XP and Mac OS X 10.9–10.13
  • Compact 6.83 x 2.28 x 0.71 inch design fits laptops and desktops

Desktop Wi-Fi upgrade for older PCs

The TP-Link Archer T2U Plus adds dual-band 802.11ac wireless to desktops and laptops through a USB 2.0 port. It reaches 200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps on 5 GHz for a combined AC600 link rate. A 5 dBi high-gain antenna extends range through walls and floors. Drivers cover Windows 10 back to XP and Mac OS X 10.9 through 10.14.

Cool silent operation within standard limits

The adapter draws power directly from the USB 2.0 bus so no extra supply is needed. It runs at 0 to 40 °C with 10 to 90 % non-condensing humidity and stores safely from -40 to 70 °C. No fan or moving parts means completely silent use. Typical USB 2.0 current keeps power draw low during transfers.

Replaces single-band N adapters when AC routers

Swapping a 150 Mbps 2.4 GHz only stick for this model unlocks the 5 GHz band and 256-QAM throughput on existing AC routers. The jump is worth it if your network already broadcasts 5 GHz and you need steadier video calls or faster file moves. Not for machines that lack USB ports or builders who need internal PCIe cards.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameARCHER T2U PLUS
Part numberARCHER T2U PLUS
Product typeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
Wireless speed600 Mbit/s (200 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, 433 Mbit/s on 5 GHz)
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration5 dBi
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Product dimensions6.83 in × 2.28 in × 0.71 in
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size206 × 160 × 43 mm
In the box
In the boxAC600 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Archer T2U Plus
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 40 degree Celsius (32 to 104 degree Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70 degree Celsius (-40 to 158 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% non-condensing
More details
Security featuresWEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
ModulationDBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Indicator lightsStatus

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Archer T2U Plus and which step is often missed?

Plug the adapter into a USB 2.0 port, then run the driver installer from the resource CD or the TP-Link website before connecting to a network; skipping the driver install is the step most users miss.

What part will need replacement first on the Archer T2U Plus?

The 5 dBi high-gain antenna is the only moving part; if the hinge loosens or the element breaks from repeated positioning, the adapter loses its range advantage.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the Archer T2U Plus?

The USB 2.0 interface caps throughput well below the 600 Mbps radio rate, so sustained transfers hit the bus bottleneck before the wireless link saturates.

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