tp-link Archer TX20U Plus AX1800 Dual Antennas High Gain Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

User Guide
AX1800 Dual Antennas High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
Archer TX20U Plus

About This Guide

This guide is a complement to the Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick installation, and this guide provides the product overview and detailed instructions for each step.
When using this guide, please notice that the features available of the adapter may vary by model and software version. It may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:

redirect to a website or a specific section.
 Teal| Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons, etc.
Note:| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips:| Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and a number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, AP limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and AP location.
‡Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and 1024-QAM require APs to also support the corresponding features.
§Functionality of Archer TX20U Plus may be restricted on some operating systems and platforms. Please try to update the device’s driver for feature compatibility.
△Use of WPA3 requires APs to also support the corresponding feature.

More Info

• The latest driver can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Adapter

This chapter introduces what the adapter can do and shows its appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:

• Product Overview
• LED Status

1 1 Product Overview
The latest Wi-Fi 6 standard guarantees extreme speeds, ultra-low latency, and uninterrupted connections. Archer TX20U Plus arms your PC with Wi-Fi 6 to ensure powerful, continuous signal reception, unlocking your Wi-Fi 6 router’s full potential.
1 2 LED Status

You can check the adapter’s working status by following the LED explanation table.

Tips:
If the LED is off, try these troubleshooting tips:

1. Check if the adapter is recognized and enabled or not. Refer to Troubleshooting-T2 for detailed instructions.
2. Remove and reinsert the adapter.
3. Reinstall the software, if necessary.

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 or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2020 TPLink Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: AX1800 Dual Antennas High Gain Wireless USB Adapter
Model Number: Archer TX20U Plus
Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated. Issue Date: 2021.06.23

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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm)
5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm)
5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm)
5470 MHz -5725 MHz (23dBm)
EU declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/
EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels.
National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states, EFTA countries and Northern Ireland.
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

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UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/support/ukca/

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
   DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This EUT is in compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 1.0 cm between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements
NCC Notice

Equipment name AX1800 Dual Antennas High Gain Wireless USB Adapter|

Archer TX2OU Plus (Type)Type designation

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Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Lead
(Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent chromium
(Cr+6)| Polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB)| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
PCB| o| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| o| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
Note 1: 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the substance exceeds the reference percentage value of the present condition.
Note 2:the percentage indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the reference value of presence.
Note 3:”Exceeding restricted”0″ “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• This USB Adapter can be powered only by computers that comply with Limited Power Source(LPS).
  Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Environment:
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
Explanation of the symbols on the product label

electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or
electronic equipment.

References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
• Download Center | TP-Link
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• TP-Link Community
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• Difficulties Experienced While Installing a TP-Link Wireless Adapter
• Why cannot I connect to my wireless network | TP-Link
• How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link

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