TP-Link Archer TX55E - Network adapter, Black

The TP-Link Archer TX55E is a Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe adapter that adds wireless connectivity to desktop PCs. It installs directly onto the motherboard via a standard PCI Express slot. The adapter uses the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard to handle high network traffic, achieving a maximum data transfer rate of 2402 Mbit/s for file transfers and high-bandwidth internet use. As it is designed exclusively for wireless connectivity, the card does not include an Ethernet port.

In addition to WLAN, the hardware includes Bluetooth 5.2 for pairing with peripherals such as controllers and headsets. External antennas mount to the rear bracket of the adapter to manage signal transmission. The card is compatible with 64-bit editions of Windows 10, including Home, Pro, Education, and Enterprise. It operates in Infrastructure mode to communicate with standard routers and wireless access points.

• Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) support for link rates of 574 Mbit/s and 2402 Mbit/s
• Supports WPA3 encryption, as well as legacy 64/128-bit WEP and WPA2
• Backward compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4, and Wi-Fi 5 networks
• Supports modulation formats including 1024-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 16-QAM, CCK, DQPSK, and OFDM