{"product_id":"archer-tbe230u","title":"Archer TBE230U - TP-Link BE3600 Dual Band Wi-Fi 7 Mini Wireless USB Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Archer TBE230U\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU: Archer TBE230U) is a \u003cstrong\u003eBE3600 Dual Band Wi-Fi 7 Mini Wireless USB Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e that arms your Windows PC with \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7\u003c\/strong\u003e technology. With a dual-port design offering both \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C and USB-A\u003c\/strong\u003e connectivity, it helps you unlock the full potential of your Wi-Fi 7 router without opening up your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivering speeds of up to \u003cstrong\u003e2882 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Archer TBE230U supports \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Link Operation (MLO)\u003c\/strong\u003e to dynamically optimise band usage for lower latency and more reliable connections, ideal for lag-free gaming and streaming. 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For best results, pair with a Wi-Fi 7 router or access point using WPA3 encryption. MLO is supported on Windows 11 (version 24H2 and later), and requires the router or access point to support the feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless standards: IEEE 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax\/be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x D x H): 72 × 24 × 10.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless security: WPA\/WPA2\/WPA3, WPA-PSK\/WPA2-PSK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0–40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: Archer TBE230U adapter, Quick Installation Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich operating systems does the Archer TBE230U support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports Windows 10\/11 (64-bit). 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