Review of TP-LINK Archer T4U AC1200 USB Wireless Adapter

The TP-LINK Archer T4U is a dual band USB wireless adapter which provides a maximum speed of up to 300Mbps with 2.4GHz band or 867Mbps with 5GHz band. If you are a serious gamer who wants an enhanced online gaming experience with a solid and continuous network, then Archer T4U is the adapter you need. It comes with a USB extension cable and an omnidirectional antenna which help to optimize the signal strength.

Specifications and Features of TP-LINK AC1200 Archer T4U 53522035

• It is an AC1200, dual band (either 2.4GHz with 300 Mbps speed or 5GHz with 867Mbps speed)
• It supports USB 3.0 and backwardly compatible to USB 2.0
• It supports 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11a wireless standards
• It comes with an omnidirectional internal antenna for optimizing the signal
• It comes with a WPS button and a status LED
• The fully internal antenna allows having a smaller design
• The glossy and shining finish makes it protected against scratch
• It is made from plastic material which makes it more durable than other USB WiFi adapters
• It comes with a software CD, quick starter guide, and a USB extension cable
• The 80mm installation CD occupies less space but also is a little slower than the 120mm CD
• It provides lag-free online gaming and video playing

Looks

The Green LED transmits the light down the plastic clear strip. This makes the output looking like coming from multiple LEDs. Only a few USB WiFi adapters can match with its brightness. If you have a tricked out PC or notebook and still wants to play online games, the Archer T4U is the thing you should get.

Management and Performance

If you want to manage your WiFi connections, then the TP-LINK’s software can do it for you. The utility provides the SSID (network name), type of the network, encryption type, wireless mode, and the estimated transfer rate. The SoftAp mode and the Power-Save mode are toggled off by default. In general, the Archer T4U could not maintain the connection between dual bands. It gets occasional lags and delayed the opening of web pages, which is not common in the most USB WiFi adapters. So I have noticed inconsistent performance in my benchmarks. It also does not have an RF shield on the circuitry.

Pricing and Warranty

The TP-LINK Archer T4U AC1200 USB Wireless Adapter is available for just $30 at Amazon. So, it is an affordable wireless adapter. It comes with 2-year manufacturer warranty allowing you to have a hassle-free purchase.

Conclusion

By delivering the next generation wireless standards like 802.11ac to your computers, gaming consoles, etc. the TP-LINK Archer T4U is a popular wireless adapter among the users all over the world. It is ideal for HD video streaming and online game playing. The plug and play feature help you to get the instant 867Mbps wireless connection. With the price and features, it has, the Archer T4U wireless adapter from TP-LINK is worth to buy.