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Black PCIe Wi-Fi 6 card with two external antennas and low-profile bracket

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer TX20E AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter

SKU CH-3S2B-6MGSV MPN Archer TX20E

Adds AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 to a desktop via PCIe with two external antennas

  • Interface typePCI Express
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ax
  • Wireless speedAX1800 / Up to 1.8 Gbit/s
  • Security featuresSupport 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WAP2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • Wi-Fi 6 reaches up to 1.8 Gbps combined throughput
  • Two external high-gain antennas extend wireless coverage
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connects peripherals with 2× speed and 4× range over 4.2
  • WPA3 encryption strengthens personal password security
  • PCI Express interface fits modern desktops with low-profile bracket included

PCIe Wi-Fi 6 adapter for desktop PCs

The TP-Link Archer TX20E adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 to a desktop computer through a PCI Express slot. It supports Windows 11 and 10 64-bit only. Two external high-gain antennas are included for signal reception.

Passive cooling with external antennas

The card has no onboard fan, so it runs silently and draws power only from the PCIe slot. Operating temperatures range from 0 °C to 40 °C. Transmitted power reaches 27 dBm on 5 GHz and 25 dBm on 2.4 GHz under FCC limits.

Black PCB with low-profile bracket option

A low-profile bracket is supplied for slim chassis builds. The Bluetooth 5.2 function requires the internal header cable to be connected to the motherboard. Two dual-band antennas attach via RP-SMA connectors on the metal bracket.

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Price $23.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher TX20E
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ax
Wireless speedAX1800 / Up to 1.8 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Transmit power5 GHz: 27dBm(FCC) / 23dBm(CE) (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: 25dBm(FCC) / 20dBm(CE) (EIRP)
Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensions4.76 in × 3.09 in × 0.82 in
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 43 mm
In the box
In the boxArcher TX20E
Two High-Gain Dual Band Antennas
Low-Profile Bracket
Bluetooth Header Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
More details
Security featuresSupport 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WAP2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802.1x
ModulationDBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024QAM

Questions about this item

How do I install the Archer TX20E and its Bluetooth header cable?

Insert the card into a free PCI Express slot, attach the two external high-gain antennas, connect the Bluetooth header cable to the motherboard's USB header, then install the Windows 11 or 10 64-bit driver.

What maintenance or replacement will the Archer TX20E need later?

The external high-gain antennas may loosen over time and should be checked periodically; the Bluetooth header cable can be reseated if Bluetooth 5.2 devices drop out.

What thermal limit appears first under sustained load on the Archer TX20E?

The operating temperature ceiling of 40°C is the first limit reached during prolonged high-throughput use on the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz bands.

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