Page 2 - COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form ...
Page 4 - Country; Canadian Compliance Statement
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 ...
Page 5 - (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et; Industry Canada Statement; Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.; Korea Warning Statements; 注意!
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 fonctio...
Page 6 - 安全諮詢及注意事項; Safety Information
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。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність в...
Page 7 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; For the following equipment:; Archer T8E/Archer T9E; The product carries the CE Mark:; Person responsible for making this declaration:; Yang Hongliang
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Model No.: Archer T8E/Archer T9E Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical...
Page 8 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ..............................................
Page 9 - Package Contents; Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD, inclu...
Page 10 - Chapter 1 Product Overview; for wireless connections
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a...
Page 11 - Status; On
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz); Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data ra...
Page 12 - Chapter 2 Installation; Hardware Installation; Found New Hardware Wizard; the; steps to install driver and utility for your adapter.; Software Installation
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplu...
Page 13 - Archer; There will; Install; and; User Guide; to
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer T8E/Archer T9E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure 2-2). There will be a menu including: Install Driver&Utility...
Page 14 - window will appear. Click
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver . Selecting Install D...
Page 15 - Change; Click; Next; in the screen below to continue.; to continue the setup.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-5 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 7
Page 16 - After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click; Finish; to complete the setup.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-7 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 8. After installation, the ut...
Page 18 - Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network; Method Two: To connect using WPS; Section 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility; To connect using TWCU; Network; , the adapter will automatically connect to your
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One:...
Page 19 - ) Wireless network of; WPS; button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to; Certificate; or; Password
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. 1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WP...
Page 20 - as your authentication, you should; If you selected a wireless network of; None; connected to this network without any further configuration.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user name and passwo...
Page 21 - You have now successfully connected to your network. Click; Close; to enjoy the Internet.; in the tools
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the networ...
Page 22 - To connect using WPS; PBC; button more than 5 seconds.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), y...
Page 23 - Open TWCU and click; and then click; Connect; The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 2. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect . Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 15
Page 24 - Open TWCU and click
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method (Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router) 1. Open TWCU and click WPS tab. S...
Page 25 - The adapter will be connecting to the target network.; To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility; Switch to
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-12 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-13 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3...
Page 26 - View Available Wireless Networks; (displayed using the SSID) and click the
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-14 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks . Figure 3-15 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks i...
Page 28 - You have now successfully connected to the network.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-19 3. You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-20 3.3.3 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of yo...
Page 29 - If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.; connected to the target network.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-21 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it. If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click Next to continue. Figure 3-22 Note: You can als...
Page 30 - side of your screen. Select your target network, and then click
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 3-23 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...”or “No, ...” according to your Internet...
Page 33 - Chapter 4 Management; Profile
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your Archer T8E/Archer T9E adapter using the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU). The Archer T8E/Archer T9E adapter uses the TP-LINK Wirele...
Page 34 - Infrastructure
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is ...
Page 35 - You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2 , Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, sel...
Page 36 - The choice for; Band; is only available in Windows XP while in Windows 7 and Windows 8,
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode (not available in Windows 8.1) If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the ...
Page 38 - Modify
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify anoth...
Page 39 - (This option is available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and; About
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down list if the adapters are supported by this utility. 3) To swit...
Page 40 - This function is available in Windows 7 and
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the In...
Page 41 - The; Soft AP; icon then will appear beside; Advanced; icon in the utility.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 5-2 The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. 33
Page 42 - Apply
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which ...
Page 43 - Chapter 6 Uninstall Software; Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Start; click; Uninstall-TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility; Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility; Yes; to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, and Windows 7. Here we just use Windows 7 as an example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1....
Page 44 - when the figure below appears.; Uninstall the driver software from your PC
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs TP-LINK , and then click...
Page 45 - Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver; to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. 37
Page 46 - Uninstall the utility software from your PC; Metro
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2 In Windows 8/8.1 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Here we just use Windows 8 as an example. 6.2.1 Unins...
Page 48 - Uninstall the driver software from your PC
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Figure 6-12 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Metro interface ， right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps . F...
Page 50 - Appendix A: Specifications; Normal
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express x1 Standards IEEE802.11ac; IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.11e; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Wind...
Page 51 - Appendix B: Glossary
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 802.11ac - IEEE 802.11ac is a wireless computer networking standard of 802.11.This specification will enable multi-station WLAN throughput of at least 1 gigabit per second .This is accomplish...
Page 52 - Infrastructure Network -; See also
Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communi...
