TP-Link Archer T4UH User manual

Archer T4UH
AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
REV2.1.0
1910011365

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand.
SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is
achieved at that distance.
CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries
following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned
below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to
10 mW e.i.r.p. within
the band 2454-2483.5
MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
5150-5250 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
Croatia License required
Italy General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian Federation No info

5250-5350 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not
implemented
Planned
Croatia License required
Italy General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian Federation No info
5470-5725 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not
implemented
Planned
France
Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS
mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893
V1.3.1 and subsequent versions
Italy General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian Federation No info
Turkey Not implemented Defence systems
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功
率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
於5.25GHz 至5.35GHz 區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明
工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
Model No.: Archer T4UH
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013
EN 50566: 2013
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015-09-02

CONTENTS
Chapter 1Product Overview ................................................................................. 1
1.1Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2Features.................................................................................................................. 1
1.3LED Status.............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2Connect to a Computer ........................................................................ 2
Chapter 3Windows ................................................................................................ 3
3.1Install Driver and Utility ........................................................................................... 3
3.2Join a Wireless Network.......................................................................................... 5
3.2.1TP-LINK Utility............................................................................................ 6
3.2.2WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..................................................................... 6
3.2.3Windows Wireless Utility .......................................................................... 10
3.3Management ......................................................................................................... 11
3.3.1Status ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2Profile....................................................................................................... 11
3.3.3Advanced ................................................................................................. 14
3.3.4SoftAP...................................................................................................... 14
3.3.5About........................................................................................................ 15
3.4Uninstall Driver and Utility ..................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 17
4.1Install Driver and Utility ......................................................................................... 17
4.2Join a Wireless Network........................................................................................ 21
4.2.1TP-LINK Utility.......................................................................................... 22
4.2.2WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)................................................................... 23
4.3Management ......................................................................................................... 26
4.3.1Link Status ............................................................................................... 27
4.3.2Profiles ..................................................................................................... 27
4.4Uninstall Driver and Utility ..................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5Linux .................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 32
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 33

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TP-LINK Archer T4UH AC1200 High Gain Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter connects your
notebook or desktop computer over Wi-Fi to an 11ac or other network for applications such as
lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and secure Internet surfing.
1.2 Features
Supports 802.11ac standard
Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac products
USB 3.0 port
Dual Band connections for lag-free HD video streaming and gaming
Maximum speed of up to 867Mbps for 5GHz network and up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz
network
Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode
Easy wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button
Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE
802.1x
Easy Wireless Configuration Utility
Supports Windows 8.1/8/7/XP 32/64bit, Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.10, Linux
1.3 LED Status
Status Working Status
Off
The driver has not been installed.
The adapter's radio has been disabled.
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.

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Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer
Before you begin using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer using
the USB cable provided.
Note:
In Windows XP, a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear when the adapter is
detected. Please click Cancel.
The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port and is also compatible with
a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port.
After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions in the appropriate
chapter for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.

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Chapter 3 Windows
3.1 Install Driver and Utility
The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures. We use the procedures in
Windows 7 as an example - the procedures may vary slightly for other versions of Windows.
1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive and click the Run Autorun.exe from the pop-up
AutoPlay window. Select Archer T4UH and click Install Driver and Utility to begin.
Note:
The CD is included in the package. If your CD does not work or your computer doesn't
support the CD, you can also download the driver and utility from the TP-LINK website
(www.tp-link.com).
In some operating systems, the CD screen will pop up automatically. Otherwise, run the CD
manually.
2. The InstallShield Wizard window displays. Click Next to continue.

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3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver. Click Next.
4. If you want to change install location, click Change to specify the location for the software
installation. Or you can leave it default. Click Next.
5. Click Install. After a few minutes, the installation completes. Click Finish.

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6. TP-LINK utility pops up after installation. Its icon appears on the desktop as and in
the Windows system tray as . You can use the TP-LINK utility to join a Wi-Fi network
with your adapter. For more guidance, please refer to Join a Wireless Network.
3.2 Join a Wireless Network
There are three options of using the adapter to join a Wi-Fi network.
Option 1: TP-LINK Utility
TP-LINK Utility lets you easily connect the adapter to a Wi-Fi network and manage the adapter.
Option 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard for easily adding computers and
other devices to a home network. Use this method if your wireless router or access point
supports WPS.
Option 3: Windows Wireless Utility
You can use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service (for Windows 8.1/8/7) and the Wireless
Zero Configuration service (for Windows XP) to join a Wi-Fi network.

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3.2.1 TP-LINK Utility
1. Double-click (TP-LINK Utility icon). The Network screen displays.
2. Select the network you want to join from the list on this screen and click Connect. If you
want the adapter to automatically connect to the network next time, select the Connect
automatically checkbox. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Note:
If your Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the list, you can try to join it by WPS or by adding a
profile in the Profile screen.
3.2.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS can be activated via PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. Please refer to PBC
or PIN below.

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PBC
Option 1
1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the
WPS button on the adapter until the following screen appears.
2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
Option 2
1. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router or AP.
2. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or
wireless router and click Connect.

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3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
PIN
Option 1
1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or
wireless router. Enter the PIN of your router or AP. Click Connect.

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Note:
The default PIN of your router or AP is printed on the product label of your router or AP. If you
generated a new PIN for your router, please enter the new one.
2. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.
Option 2
1. Open TP-LINK Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my
access point or wireless router. The screen displays a PIN of the adapter, which is
generated randomly. Click Connect.
2. Log in to the Web Management page of your router or AP. Go to the WPS page, enter the
PIN of the adapter in the corresponding field and click Connect.
3. The following screen indicates a successful connection by WPS. Click OK.

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3.2.3 Windows Wireless Utility
Follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your computer system’s built-in
wireless utility: Windows 8.1/8/7, Windows XP.
Windows 8.1/8/7
1. Click or (Network icon) on the system tray. Select the network you want to join,
and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Note:
If you do not want to enter the Wi-Fi password, you can also join a wireless network either by
pushing the WPS or QSS button on your router or AP, or entering the PIN of your router when
the screen prompts you to do so, and click Next.
2. When Connected displays next to the network name (SSID) on the screen, it indicates a
successful network connection.
Windows XP
1. Right-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) on the system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click
the hidden icons arrow on the system tray.) Select Switch to Windows wireless
configuration tool.
Or you can open the TP-LINK Utility, select Advanced tab, then select Use Windows
wireless configuration tool.
2. Right-click (Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon) on the system tray,
and select View Available Wireless Networks.
3. Select the network you want to join, and click Connect. Enter your Wi-Fi password when
prompted.

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3.3 Management
TP-LINK Utility provides you with an easy way to manage your adapter. It includes the following
sections:
Status - View the information of the current Wi-Fi network connection and of the adapter.
Profile - Save or manage various Wi-Fi network connection settings.
Advanced - Turn on or off the SoftAP mode and power saving mode, switch between TP-LINK
Utility and Windows Wireless Utility (for Windows XP only).
SoftAP - Configure the settings of the network shared by your adapter, and view the IP address
of your adapter when it works on SoftAP mode.
About – View your adapter’s Utility version and its Driver version.
Double-click (TP-LINK Utility icon) and click the Status, Profile or Advanced tab to
manage the corresponding section of your adapter.
3.3.1 Status
You can view the IP address and MAC address of the adapter, the signal strength of the Wi-Fi
network, and other information of the network status as shown in the following figure.
3.3.2 Profile
The Profile screen lets you save and manage different Wi-Fi network connection settings as
profiles so that you can quickly and simply connect to your network. Moreover, you can join a
hidden Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its SSID by adding a profile, provided that you
know its wireless settings, such as SSID, security type, and encryption type. For more details,
please refer to the instructions below: To add a new profile, To join a Wi-Fi network, To manage
an existing profile.