TP-Link AC600 High Gain USB Wi-Fi Dongle, Dual Band Wi-Fi
TP-Link AC600 High Gain USB Wi-Fi Dongle, Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter with 5dBi Antenna for PC/Desktop/Laptop, Supports Windows11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X 10.9-10.14 (Archer T2U Plus)
From the brand
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Kit
- HomePlug AV2 Standard – high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbps
- Gigabit port
- Up to 300 Meters
| Weight: | 142 g |
| Dimensions: | 5.78 x 1.8 x 17.34 cm; 142 Grams |
| Brand: | TP-Link |
| Model: | Archer T2U Plus |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | TP-Link |
| Dimensions: | 5.78 x 1.8 x 17.34 cm; 142 Grams |
Full signal from attic to ground floor route
Worth the price if you need a WiFi solution when powerline adapters and ethernet is not an option.
I can now get full signal between 2 floors when previously my simple usb WiFi dongle could barely manage.
Excelle
The TP-Link AC600 Wi-Fi Dongle is really good! It’s easy to use and gives you a strong internet connection. The antenna helps it work better, and it’s small, so you can take it anywhere. If you need Wi-Fi, this is a great choice!
Solved my WiFi problems
I have struggled for years with unreliable WiFi for my desktop as it is upstairs and the router downstairs by the telephone main socket. Use of Ethernet helped for a few years but then the problem reoccurred. The combination of a more powerful router from my phone provider (free) and this WiFi dongle has solved the problem.
Slimline
Needed a new dongle for a PC and this dual band one works a treat, very easy to install, ie just plug it in and follow the installation instructions on screen, the driver installs from the supplied CD without issue.
Dongle itself is very low profile and sits just proud of the computers case, being so low it means the chances of knocking it and damaging it are very much reduced.
Good bit of kit for a good price.
Wish I didn't need it, but I do - and it's worth it.
I have a relatively new, decent spec Asus laptop, but for some reason the wifi is never very good. After trying all kinds of tech support options (resetting again and again and again mainly) the problem just comes back. The next step would have been to send the laptop off for them to have a look at (and then find out the cost to fix it as this has dragged on for just over a year), so I decided to give this dongle a go instead, and it’s fixed the problem instantly. It’s not the most compact dongle, because of the antenna, but I suppose that’s part of how it works so well. Ideally I wouldn’t have it sticking out the side of my laptop all of the time, but it’s worth it to know that my wifi is better than ever. It also uses my only USB port, but works fine via a USB hub too so not a major issue.
Decent Wi-Fi adapter, no issues.
The drivers were really easy to install, although, you might have a problem if you don’t have a 2nd device with internet or a disk reader in your PC. The speed itself isn’t that different at all, from my tests I was getting around 41mbps on my phone, and after I’ve turned on hotspot to test it out on PC the average speed stayed the same (approximately 40 mbps).
Bought as a plug and play solution for an old Windows 7 desktop.
Drivers installed from CD (link supplied for download too) was straight forward.
Paired to wifi with no problem and easy to adjust its position to suit.
Good signal and transfer speeds.
Tried and tested maker gives confidence it will work straight out of the box.
Worthwhile for me rather than speculating on cheaper but never heard of options available.
Can recommend this kit.
Exactly what I needed after failling everything
Since recent Windows updates, my laptop’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers annoyingly disappeared one by one. With limited USB ports, I needed a 2-in-1 dongle offering both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in a single, compact unit.
As mentioned in other reviews, installing the Bluetooth driver was the only hurdle. The Wi-Fi driver installed automatically upon plugging in the dongle. However, for Bluetooth, you need to manually run ‘autorun.exe’ from the included mini disc.
Unfortunately, my laptop, like most these days, lacks a DVD drive. I had to borrow my husband’s desktop computer to access the disc’s content and transfer it to my laptop for driver installation. Thankfully, it worked!
Overall, I’m pleased with the TP-Link dongle. While it might be pricier than some Chinese alternatives on Amazon, it delivers reliable performance. My work-from-home routine primarily involves using MS Office and other applications, so speed isn’t a major concern — stability is key. This dongle fits the bill perfectly.
I highly recommend this product for anyone seeking a dependable 2-in-1 dongle with dual functionality.
Exceeds it's expectations
Wireless connection I’m getting 36/37Mbps. Quite good for what I want to do online.
It’s slim, tidy and very discreet so you won’t even know its there.
Excellent value for money.
It works for me
Added to my desktop pc which didn’t have a wifi card. It worked straight out of the box once the wifi network had been detected. Note that it’s a usb2 connection.
Excellent alternative to an ethernet cable.
My ethernet port on my PC has decided not to work anymore, I have a poor wireless adaptor built into my motherboard but the signal was quite poor so needed something to boost the signal and decided on this and so far I am absolutely blown away by how good this is.
I have tested this quite a bit. I game and stream on my PC and I’ve had no latency issues (latency is actually the same as it was with a wired connection) and I have actually disabled every other network on my PC other than this so I know it’s working as intended.
I literally just plugged this into my PCs USB port, it installed the driver itself and connected straight away. Could not have been easier.
Fantastic bit of kit and really impressed with it.
Great Wifi Adapte
This is an easy to use adapter that is easy to install and gives a really good signal. Its well worth it if you need an adapter that is dual band.
Fast and easy to setup, reliable connection.
Fast and easy to setup, took me less than 2 mins to do. Reliable connection speeds, but every so often it will go off randomly for a minute, but I think that’s the TP-Link resetting. Overall the product is great especially for the price.
The Perfect Replaceme
My old WiFi adapter went up and broke on me in the middle of a project, I was panicked. I bought this one hoping to save my @$$ and it delivered, it came on time and saved my butt! I’ve not had any issues with this WiFi adapter, no internet lag, nothing! It’s great. I highly recommend!
Dramatic difference!
I was using a wifi dongle for internet connection to my desktop. I was having increasing problems with browser freezing and slow connections etc and was on the point of taking my PC to my local repairer for an overhaul. I didn’t hold out much hope for any improvement in connection but thought it was worth a go. How wrong I was! Completely cured my problems immediately on connecting. Very easy to set up and if you’ve had similar problems, highly recommended.
Just worked straight out of the box
This worked as soon as I plugged it in, without downloading any special software. By default it is on 2.4 GHz. I wanted to change it to 5GHz, but couldn’t figure out how to do that. I suspect I need to download TP’s own software to do that, but it turned out it performed well enough on 2.4GHz to keep a bandwidth hungry teenager happy, so I’ve left it there.
It just works!
Our laptop internal wifi card was becoming unreliable. The replacement was more expensive that this, and required considerable dismantling of the laptop to fix. This plugged and worked instantly and i hardware disabled the on board card
performance
It works exactly as I expected without the need to run up Ethernet wires everywhere. Considering the price paid, that’s probably less than what an Ethernet wire would cost. Good speeds (not expecting amazing) but decent enough for gaming.
Works really well
This made my internet speed so much faster and what I was expecting from my ISP speed. I used to get less than 100Mbps from a desktop network card but this is a massive improvement going above 500Mbps. I recommend this if you are struggling to get good speed. Works well through walls and long distance.
Is doing the job
No negatives to mention or qualms, it is still working for me as we speak. I needed a Wi-Fi toggle that also gave me Bluetooth so that I could connect my AirPods and separate keyboard that also gave me Wi-Fi on this has done the job. I just hope it lasts as the previous one that I had by the same brand didn’t last very long for some reason. Will update if so.
Works great.
TP-Link seems to be the go to when it comes to Wi-Fi and Powerline items, always good quality.
I used this for a week as a router as my old NetGear Powerline Wi-Fi broke, never had any issues other than when the PC goes standby it can cause flakey connection.
Gets almost the same Wi-Fi speed as when connected by Ethernet.
Great product, but rubbish cable
Found that the product itself is amazing, but still needs to draw a bit of power so try to put it in a powered USB slot (mine is in monitor). I did find it kept disconnecting and reconnecting via USB. Replaced the supplied cable, and worked fine afterwards.
Very good wifi adapto
I recently purchased this tp link adapter for my computer, and it’s been a game-changer. The installation was straightforward, and it instantly boosted my connection speed and reliability. Whether I’m streaming, gaming, or working on important tasks, the WiFi adapter ensures a stable and fast internet connection. Its compact design is also a plus, as it doesn’t clutter my workspace. If you’re struggling with weak WiFi signals or slow speeds, investing in a WiFi adapter like this one is definitely worth it — it’s made a noticeable difference in my online experience.
Three times faster than my built in wifi or powerline etherne
My router is installed by my front door because it is the only place that the internet comes into my flat and the flat is very long, meaning that it is very far away. I was getting a fraction of the advertised speeds on my computer, but this has solved it. I now get over 100mbps download and very low ping. Worked first try, no driver installations or anything.
Perfect for me but your mileage may vary. If my erstwhile problem matches yours, look no further.
In a large house with the wifi source inconveniently placed for my setup with a new (very) mini laptop, the internet verged upon the unusable. I would take my laptop downstairs and nearer the source, particularly for a heavy download project I was undertaking which, upstairs on the new computer, proved actually impossible. Even opening web pages proved difficult, and the connection was frequently dropping altogether.
I had some initial problems with setting up the antenna until I tried restarting the computer, at which point the alternative internet connection became visible.
I checked the speed of my old connection against the new one – some 4mb/s rocketing up to forty. No more dropping connections, and the downloads now way faster than with my laptop downstairs.
I make no pretence to geekery. Some will, no doubt, regard 40mb/s as slow, even pathetic, but for me this product has an amazingly cheap solution to all my problems. (Those who feel otherwise may want to hunt down something more expensive, but anyone operating at my level with my problem looking for my solution, you’ve found it).
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!!!
EASY REVIEW FOE THIS. I bought a cheap one and it was rubbish!! Think this cost me 15 ish and it works from downstairs to upstairs give me around 30mb internet , enough to stream videos … perfect for me for a desktop pc that I got just to use for videos and putting music to my phone , Don’t bother with any of the others just buy this and save the hassle
5.0 out of 5 stars No Wi-Fi dropouts since I plugged in!
great Wi-Fi amp! you just plug into an empty USB socket, for me it was on my desktop PC its plug and play!
My Wi-fi was always dropping out, but it hasn’t done it once since plugging it in!
Great buy very happy!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Speed AC1300 USB Wifi Dongle
AC1300 USB Wifi Dongle
Easy to install, I dowloaded driver from TPlink, installed no problems.
I now have 600mbps from PC to router, giving me 100mbps internet speed!!
Previous PCie network card only gave 30mbps to the internet…so a great improvement.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lasting a long time, solid
Well, I bought this TP-Link USB on the 31st January 2022, and it’s currently the 1st September 2023, so I’d say it’s done a pretty good job! I was sceptical after my last TP-Link USB broke suddenly, but I would actually recommend you buy this
It’s compatible with all operating systems that I know of. Windows, macOS, Linux, possibly BSD? (I would assume so), you should consider purchasing this, it is grea
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd one I have installed, simple to set-up and works extremely well
After using one to fix an issue on a family Pc, I ended up buying another for a PC I was moving at home. t’s a nice and simple solution, comes with the driver CD and is all up and running in minutes.
Plug this adapter into a USB port and Windows recognises it without any need for driver installs etc. Compared to USB WiFi “dongles” without an aerial, this WiFi adapter has a much stronger signal, and hence in our 200+ year old stone cottage, I can at last get a really reliable and decent WiFi signal.
5.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than I thought it would be.
Bought as a tempory measure the TP-Link AC600 Nano Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 USB Adapter, Dual Band Wireless does what it says it does, I just plugged it into the pc and didn’t need the installation disc. Small and discrete and it is nice to be able to bluetooth my phone to the PC without using cables.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well priced temporary solution to lack of wired internet in the office.
Purchased to add a new PC to the office short term where wired access wasn’t possible.
This fit the bill and generally worked well. Best of all it was nice and cheap for a known good brand.
Had an issue early on where it failed to connect and Windows reported an error with the adapter but once reinstalled it was faultless.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great option to get a better Wi-Fi signal
I was struggling to get better Wi-Fi signal on my laptop as the router was pretty far away. I got this dongle to having a lot of hope in my mind. What a mistake! It was easy to set up, the Wi-Fi speed is definitely several times better and download speed on pc is great. I was so happy that I chose this to buy! Thank you!
If you are looking for a way to improve your Wi-Fi connection on your PC or laptop, you might want to consider the TP-Link AC1300 Wi-Fi Dongle. This is a dual-band Wi-Fi adapter that supports the latest 802.11ac standard and can deliver up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It also has a 5 dBi high-gain antenna that can improve your wireless network’s signal strength and range.
The installation of the dongle is very easy and straightforward. You just need to plug it into a USB 3.0 port on your computer and install the driver from the included CD or download it from the TP-Link website. The dongle is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 operating systems. It also comes with a USB extension cable that allows you to place the dongle in a more optimal position for better reception.
The performance of the dongle is impressive and consistent. I tested it on my laptop which has a built-in Wi-Fi card and compared the results using Speedtest.net. The dongle was able to achieve higher download and upload speeds than the built-in card on both bands. The latency was also lower with the dongle. The signal strength was also better with the dongle, especially on the 5 GHz band, where I could connect to my router from farther away without any dropouts or interruptions.
The dongle also supports MU-MIMO technology, which means it can communicate with multiple devices simultaneously and reduce congestion and latency on your network. It also supports WPA/WPA2 encryption and a WPS button for easy and secure connection.
Some of the pros and cons of the dongle are:
—–Pros:—–
1- Fast and reliable Wi-Fi speeds on both bands
2- High-gain antenna that improves signal strength and range
3- Easy installation and compatibility with Windows OS
4- USB extension cable included
5- MU-MIMO technology supported
6- WPA/WPA2 encryption and WPS button supported
—–Cons:—–
1- The dongle is quite large and bulky, which might block other USB ports or interfere with other devices
2- The driver might need to be updated manually from time to time
3- The dongle might get hot after prolonged use
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Some of the reasons to buy or avoid the dongle are:
—–Buy:—–
– If you want to upgrade your Wi-Fi connection on your PC or laptop to the latest standard and enjoy faster and more stable speeds
– If you have a weak or unstable Wi-Fi signal in your area and need a high-gain antenna to boost it
– If you have multiple devices on your network and want to reduce congestion and latency with MU-MIMO technology
Avoid:
– If you have limited USB ports or space on your computer and do not want a large and bulky device sticking out
– If you do not want to deal with driver updates or potential compatibility issues with future Windows updates
– If you are concerned about the heat generated by the dongle after long hours of use
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—-Conclusion:—-
The TP-Link Dongle is an excellent device for anybody looking to boost their Wi-Fi connection on a PC or laptop. It offers fast and consistent speeds on both bands, a high-gain antenna that improves signal strength and range, easy setup and compatibility with Windows OS, MU-MIMO technology, WPA/WPA2 encryption, and a WPS button. It does, However, it also has some drawbacks, such as its large size, driver updates, and heat generation. Therefore, you should weigh the pros and cons before buying it.
4.0 out of 5 stars TP-Link AC1300 T3U Wi-Fi Dongle
Arrived promptly. I’ve been using for 2 weeks and, so far, it works well with a TP-Link booster. Easy to install, but best installed at back of computer as it could be vulnerable to breakage if used at the front.
4.0 out of 5 stars Worked out of the box!
Great product and works well. WiFi signal isn’t the best and can get interference when walking past the PC using bluetooth/if your phone is near when listening wirelessly. However this is expected and can be fixed by using a USB extender closer to the desktop
Had an ageing but decent Netgear A6210 AC1200. The latest windows update resulted in this wifi adapter going down with a driver issue. Netgear’s own latest driver was installed already but reverting to an old Microsoft driver andan internet search discovered a later Netgear driver which worked. This was only sold as compatible with up to windows 8 but i was getting 330 Mbps out of it on win 11. I’m on a different floor in my home office, and the oposite end of my house to the Virgin Router; under the TV. (yes I know!) and I have a 1000 Mbps contract. Unfortunately I have a 2.4 Ghz door bell on my system which I think doesn’t help with wifi speeds. However this little Wifi 6 adapter acheived 500 Mbps so an improvement of about 50%, but also piece of mind it wont be obsolete for a while too. I like the indicator light on the top but it is a very light device so I might get a sticky pad to hold it in the ideal position. I found I could get an extra 40 Mbps out of it by moving it around and adjusting the antennas but the latter seemed to work best in a vertical position. It gets very slightly warm to the touch in use, but I was putting it through its paces. It was also very easy to get up and running with the onboard driver. I would say very good for the price paid.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good when its working
When these are working they work really well but sometimes has the tendency to need to be pulled out then reinserted to work again, Also have to looked around on the internet as seems to be a common problem with these but when working a majority of the time are good
Brillia
Simple to use and the perfect dongle for me. Installed automatically without hassle and connects to my mobile hotspot in a flash. Been using it to download updates for my gaming PC, no complaints
I tested it on my Asus Tuf f15 using a online speedtester with no expectations. Not only was the connection faster to reach peak speeds, but my ping was down to 17 from 36, and download speed rose from 52mb/s to 59mb/s (*and* hitting the 50mb far quicker than my laptop’s integrated wifi card.)
My router is on the other side of a rather thin wall. I bought the device for increased total range – to the garden – yet I didn’t expect to get better speeds in the next room over!
My old Windows 10 PC’s built-in wifi card is rubbish (on a good day I get 40mbs on a 500mbs connection!) and I was looking to buy a new card, when I stumbled across this tiny USB adapter.
It seems to be working fine, but I did have a few set-up issues, the first two of which are related to the adapter:
1. It didn’t work straight away after plugging it in (as other reviewers have reported).
2. I found the driver installation a bit of a faff.
3. I had to manually disconnect my PC’s current wifi card, as it kept connecting via that instead of via this adapter.
4. My PC only supports 2.4GHz and not the faster 5GHz, so I can only get a max connection speed of 200mbs.
But once I’d figured these little glitches out, it seems to be working fine. I am getting very close to its max (200mps) connection speed, which is nice and pretty good for less than a tenner!
Actually works
Had a problem with my Wi-Fi connection after an update and could never get on tinternet without using the Ethernet cable. Had tried everything and even a few WiFi dongles that were supposedly plug and play but never were. This one comes with a setup disc and after a few minutes my laptop was up and running on Wi-Fi again. Not only that it managed to connect to a cheap extender I could never get to work before and thought was broken. Mind you nothing else does. Full marks and happy that I don’t have to trail a 50 ft cable around the house….ok it was 5 ft and only reached the sofa but you get the picture.
So far so good
Not been using this long, but so far so good. I had an important online meeting, and usually my wifi is a bit hit and miss, but after installing this I had no issues at all. The signal is stronger so I rated 5 stars overall, but only 4 stars on wifi signal as the wifi bars are not completely full where I usually use my laptop. That said for the price it has been great for what I needed, and the fact it arrived super fast was also helpful and meant I didn’t have any issues in my meeting. Based on this experience I’d recommend to others.
Set up was a little complicated but once installed it works very well. From my 300Mbps Gigaclear router I can easy get 55-70 Mbps sat outside 15 feet away. very good job for the price but then I always trust TP link to come up with the goods.
PS. works best via usb3.
My review of the TP Link AC600 wifi dongle.....
Well, just as I was about to hit the five star rating, my wifi connection dropped, albeit for about ten seconds. But so far on day 2 it is much better than the BT plug in boosters which extend your ethernet connection around your home. That setup was dropping out every day for a good few minutes with the provider TalkTalk.
So, it works and so far is a good replacement. As for setting up I was surprised that I had to use the enclosed cd rom but windows 10 soon recognised that and it was a matter of hitting the run exe file as requested and it was done.
As for connecting to your home wifi signal is was super quick, just have your reg number handy and enter it in the on screen dialog box, when searching for available wifi signals.
The item itself is rather small with the antenna about 7 inches in height. It will plug into your usb port and stand vertically or through 90 degrees from the vertical to the horizontal; there is no cable as one is not required. Not sure how it will work on a laptop as the usb ports are horizontal unlike the ports on a motherboard which are vertical. I don’t fancy forcing the antenna to move sideways in case I break it.
I used to have a TP Link on board wifi card which was 100% perfect, worked without fail, but it was using a PCIe slot which opposed my graphics card slot so I decided on this external wifi dongle/antenna and it’s working perfectly so far.
Please do not ask me any questions regarding other windows versions or laptops.