TP-LINK Archer T4U

The TP-LINK company has eaten more than one dog in the production of all kinds of network equipment. A device named Archer T4U expands the capabilities of a PC or laptop by connecting it to the World Wide Web without wires(unless, of course, there is a working router in the house).

High speed communication

The device, which looks like a large USB flash drive, has acquired support for the 802.11ac standard, along with which we can talk about high-speed data exchange. At a frequency of 5 GHz, the adapter puts the arrow of the speedometer at around 867 Mbps, and in the 2.4 GHz band, speed characteristics are limited to 300 Mbps. The adapter is connected via a USB 3.0 port, maintaining compatibility with previous generations of the interface.

Gloss and shine

The glossy body of the device, which is prone to scratches due to careless handling, has a WPS button to enable connection protection, as well as an LED indicator of the adapter status. It illuminates a green strip of transparent plastic. Due to the relatively large size, the device sometimes blocks access to the adjacent USB connector with a heap of ports on the computer connection interface panel.

Extension cord for confidence

The internal antenna imposes some restrictions on the quality of signal reception. Wi-Fi adapter should preferably be located in the line of sight of the router. To help a little in this matter, a complete extension cord with a metre-long cord is called upon to optimize the position of the device and its antenna. The closer the adapter is to the signal distribution source and the fewer obstacles it encounters, the more confident the reception will be.