TP-Link Archer TX55E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth PCIe Adapter User Guide

User Guide

AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth PCIe Adapter

Archer TX55E

REV4.0.0 1910013809

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 more detailed instructions for each step.

When using this guide, please note that 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

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) AP limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and AP condition.

*Use of MU-MIMO requires AP to also support MU-MIMO.

*Use of 1024-QAM requires AP to also support 1024-QAM.

More Info

• The latest driver can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the product.
• 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.

Chapter 1: Get to Know About Your Adapter

This chapter introduces the detail of the adapter.

Archer TX55E Features

The Archer TX55E equips your PC with advanced Bluetooth 5.3 Technology, offering faster connection speeds and a farther range compared with older versions, ensuring a strong and stable wireless connection between your PC and Bluetooth devices.

With 1024-QAM and MU-MIMO technology, the Archer TX55E delivers faster and clearer Wi-Fi, enhancing your PC's Wi-Fi reception and fully achieving the potential of your Wi-Fi 6 router.

Specifications:

• Supports IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz
• Supports Bluetooth 5.3/5.2/5.0/4.2/4.0
• Supports client and hotspot modes
• Maximum speed of up to 2402Mbps on 5GHz network and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz network
• Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802.1X
• Compatible with Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

[Illustration shows the Archer TX55E adapter with antennas, connected to a PC, surrounded by icons representing wireless connectivity, gaming, file transfer, and Bluetooth devices.]

Chapter 2: Connect to a Computer

This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer. Please note that images are for demonstration only.

Installation Steps:

1. Prepare for Bluetooth: If you plan on using Bluetooth and already have connected Bluetooth devices, make sure you have disabled all existing Bluetooth devices (both built-in and third party).

   [Tip:] Right-click 'My Computer', select 'Manage', go to 'Device Manager', expand the 'Bluetooth' node to find your existing Bluetooth device, then right-click the existing Bluetooth device and select 'Disable'.

2. Power Down and Open PC: Turn off your computer, unplug the power cable, then remove the case panel.

   [Note:] Before you start, please make sure you have unplugged all existing Intel® wireless adapters.

3. Connect Bluetooth Cable to Adapter: Connect the provided Bluetooth USB cable to the adapter.

   [Illustration shows the PCIe adapter and the Bluetooth USB cable being connected.]

4. Insert Adapter into PCIe Slot: Locate an available PCIe slot (X1, X4, X8, or X16) and carefully insert the adapter.

   [Tip:] If the bracket is not suitable for your computer, detach it from the adapter's board and replace it with the low-profile bracket.

5. Connect Bluetooth Cable to Motherboard: Locate an available F_USB connector on the motherboard and carefully plug the Bluetooth USB cable into it.

   [Note:] If the Bluetooth USB cable is not correctly connected to the motherboard, the Bluetooth function will not work even after driver installation.

6. Connect Antennas: Connect the antenna(s) to the adapter.

   [Tip:] To maximize performance, avoid physical obstructions in the path between your antennas and router.

7. Finalize Installation: Replace the case panel, plug in the power cable, and turn on your computer. After connecting your adapter to the computer, follow the instructions in the next chapter to install Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.

Chapter 3: Use Your Adapter

This chapter introduces how to install or uninstall your adapter's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers, connect to a wireless network, and pair with a Bluetooth device on a Windows 10/11 (64-bit) system.

3.1 Install Drivers

1. Insert the CD and run the Autorun.exe.

[Note:] You can also check for the new release and download the driver at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

2. Install the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers.

[Note:] DO NOT install the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers simultaneously. If one driver is being installed, please wait until it is finished, then try installing the other again.

For Wi-Fi: Click the [Wi-Fi icon] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Wi-Fi installation.

For Bluetooth: Click the [Bluetooth icon] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Bluetooth installation.

3.2 Join a Wireless Network

1. Click the Network icon on the taskbar (the icon might look like one of these: [signal bars icon], [globe icon], or [Wi-Fi icon]).
2. Select your Wi-Fi network, click 'Connect', and enter the password when prompted.
3. [Illustration shows the TP-Link_XXXX network selected, with a 'Connect' button highlighted.]

3.3 Pair with Bluetooth Devices

1. Right-click the [Bluetooth icon] on the taskbar.

[Note:] If it's not displayed, refer to Troubleshooting-T4.

2. Select 'Add a Bluetooth Device' to scan for available devices.
3. Select your Bluetooth device from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing.

[Note:] Make sure your device's Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable.

3.4 Uninstall Drivers

• Uninstall Wi-Fi driver: Go to Start > Apps, find the Wi-Fi driver 'TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter Driver'. Click on it and select 'Uninstall', then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
• Uninstall Bluetooth driver: Go to Start > Apps, find the Bluetooth driver 'TP-Link Bluetooth Adapter'. Click on it and select 'Uninstall', then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Appendix: Troubleshooting

T1. What should I do if the adapter is not detected?

• Make sure the adapter is securely located in the appropriate PCI-E slot.
• Try restarting the computer or try the adapter on a different computer.
• Make sure you meet the system requirements for the adapter.
• Make sure you use the latest driver for your specific adapter. The latest drivers can be found at the product's Support page at https://www.tp-link.com.

T2. How to check if I have installed the drivers successfully or not?

Please follow these steps to check if you installed the driver for your TP-Link adapter successfully:

• Step 1: Right-click 'My Computer' or 'This PC' on your computer and select 'Manage'. Alternatively, click the Windows Button and type 'Device Manager' in the search bar (usually on the bottom-left corner of the Desktop), and click 'Device Manager'.
• Step 2: Locate 'Network Adapters' or 'Bluetooth' and find the relevant TP-Link adapters.
• Step 3: Right-click the adapter and select 'Properties'. If you see ‘This device is working properly' in the 'Device Status' box, then you have already installed the driver successfully.

T3. What should I do if I can't connect to the Wi-Fi after installing the driver?

• Refer to T2 to check if you have installed the driver for your adapter successfully.
• Restart your computer and try again.
• Disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.
• Try a different PCI-E slot on the computer.
• Reinstall the driver and try again.

T4. What should I do if the Bluetooth icon doesn't appear?

• Make sure you have turned on the Bluetooth in your Windows settings. To enable Bluetooth, go to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and turn on Bluetooth.
• Make sure there are no other Bluetooth devices on the computer. If there are, disable all existing Bluetooth devices in Device Manager, then reinstall the adapter and try again.

T5. How to find the hardware version of the adapter?

The hardware version is printed on the product label on the package or the adapter. There is a character string "Ver:X.Y" (for example, Ver:1.0) in the Serial Number field, and the number X is the hardware version of the adapter.

[Illustration shows a product label with fields for Model, S/N, and Ver:1.0.]

For more detailed instructions:

• Can't find or connect to the wireless networks: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2253.html
• Can't install the driver: https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2252.html

FCC Statement

Product Name: AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth PCIe Adapter

Model Number: Archer TX55E

Responsible party: TP-Link Systems Inc.

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://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 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

"To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."

TP-Link Systems Inc. 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 made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 24/11/11

FCC Compliance Information Statement (Module)

Product Name: Module

Model Number: MT7922A22M

Responsible party: TP-Link Systems Inc.

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://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 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

"To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."

TP-Link Systems Inc. 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 made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 24/11/11

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 (maximum transmitted power)

• 2400MHz–2483.5MHz (20dBm)
• 5150MHz–5250MHz (23dBm)
• 5250MHz–5350MHz (23dBm)
• 5470MHz–5725MHz (23dBm)
• 5725MHz–5850MHz (14dBm)

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.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device is used at 20 cm from your body.

Frequency band: 5150 - 5250 MHz:

Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 - 5250 MHz band.

Frequency band: 5250 - 5350 MHz:

Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.

Frequency band: 5470 - 5725 MHz:

Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are not permitted.

[Table listing country codes: AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK(NI)]

[Icon indicating indoor use only, with text "UK" below it.]

Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

UK Declaration of Conformity

[UKCA logo]

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 licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-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.

[French translation of Canadian Compliance Statement is present in the original document.]

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

[Korean text indicating potential radio interference during operation.]

[Ukrainian certification statement regarding UkrSEPRO system.]

Recycling Information

• ♻️ ÉLÉMENTS D'EMBALLAGE À SÉPARER ET À DÉPOSER DANS LE BAC DE TRI
• ♻️ BAC DE TRI
• ♻️ Cet appareil et ses accessoires se recyclent
• ♻️ À DÉPOSER EN MAGASIN OU EN DÉCHÈTERIE
• [Link to collection points: www.quefairedemesdechets.fr]
• [Recommendation: Privilégiez la réparation ou le don de votre appareil!]

[EAC logo]

Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F ~104°F)

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 equipment can be powered only by equipments that comply with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) defined in the standard of IEC 62368-1.

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.

This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbols may vary from products.