Pros & Cons
Pros
Replaced the stock wi-fi card on my old xps 8500. No more dropped connections, no more latency, solid as a rock. Computer is a floor up from my router, and i am getting a full strength connection (5ghz) and 130-150mbps down and 20-30mbps upload.
Without the utility installed (driver only), it always connects to 2. Windows 10. As always, just remember to download and install the latest drivers - before installing the hardware - to avoid any compatibility issues with window's generic drivers. D... Read More
Cons
The archer t6e has a low gain dual antenna pcie wifi card.
This is the most inconsistent piece of hardware i have ever used. Was working great at first tho. Not great for older houses with thick walls. I hope everyone who thinks of buying this product sees this review and thinks twice about it.
Highlights
Quality
Super easy to install and with the included software it found my home network without any issues
The computer is a dell optiplex no problems at all with the install
I am on bell internet for those in canada with the home hub
I had to install the utility and manually pick up the 5ghz
Price
Highly recommended considering it cost me less than 50 cad
Good but not exceptional for its price
Packaging/appearance
Works great in the hackintosh need correct kexts from oc site runs well and signal is great for what i need a cheaper solution ... Read More
Competitiveness
I have used many tplink products over the years
Range is goodlatency is minimalstays connectedeasy to installprice was rightworth it i have bought more tplink products
Tldr download the broadcom bcm4360 drivers instead of the ones tplink has on their website
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Have not noticed a difference over my wired connection
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not really the beat option for gaming because it sometimes delivers inconsistent connection but that may depend on your router and where your pc is
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I recommend to go for a motherboard with wifi integrated instead or go with lan connection
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had to install the utility and manually pick up the 5ghz
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Windows 10 doesnt tell which one is 5ghz
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But the utility does allow you to pick 5ghz