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PCIe Wi-Fi 6 card with metal heatsink and two external antennas

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer TX50E Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 PCIe Adapter with Heat Sink

SKU CH-0N72-R2NVZ

A Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter delivering up to 3.0 Gbps dual-band speed with Bluetooth 5.0, a heatsink and two high-gain antennas for lower latency

  • Interface typePCI Express
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz
  • Wireless speedUp to 3.0 Gbit/s
  • Security featuresSupport 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WAP2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • ModulationDBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024QAM
  • AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 speed breaks the gigabit barrier at 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • 75 percent lower latency delivers ultra-responsive gaming and smooth streaming
  • Two 5 dBi high-gain antennas extend coverage for stable connections further away
  • Bluetooth 5.0 provides 2x faster speed and 4x broader range for peripherals
  • WPA3 security protocol enhances personal password protection against unauthorised access

AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter

The TP-Link Archer TX50E adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 to a desktop PC through a PCI Express slot. It delivers up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. A specialised heatsink and gold-plated contacts help maintain stability during heavy use. Two external high-gain antennas provide broader signal coverage.

Windows 10 64-bit desktops needing Wi-Fi 6

This card suits builders upgrading a Windows 10 (64-bit) system to AX3000 speeds and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. It supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA for lower latency on busy networks. Buyers running Linux, older Windows versions, or a 32-bit OS should look elsewhere. Laptops and small-form-factor cases without a full-size PCIe slot cannot use this adapter.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset with WPA3 security

The adapter uses an Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset to fully utilise a compatible Wi-Fi 6 router. It supports the latest WPA3 protocol alongside WPA2, WPA and 64/128-bit WEP. Backward compatibility covers 802.11ac, n, a, g and b standards. A Bluetooth header cable is included for internal connection to the motherboard.

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Price $64.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher TX50E
Part numberArcherTX50E
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz
Wireless speedUp to 3.0 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Transmit power5 GHz: 27dBm(FCC) / 23dBm(CE) (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: 26dBm(FCC) / 20dBm(CE) (EIRP)
Antenna configurationTwo High-Gain Dual Band Antennas
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensions3.75 in × 4.76 in × 0.85 in
Product weight0.6 lb (0.27 kg)
In the box
In the boxArcher TX50E
Two 5 dBi High-Gain 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 much heat does the Archer TX50E generate when running all day?

The card includes a specialised heatsink and gold-plated contacts designed to maintain stability during extended use. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C.

What must my PC already have for this adapter to work?

A free PCI Express slot, Windows 10 64-bit, an available USB 2.0 header for the Bluetooth 5.0 cable, and space to mount the two external 5 dBi antennas.

Will the AX3000 card work with my older 802.11ac router?

Yes. The adapter supports full backward compatibility with 802.11ac, n, a, b and g standards on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

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