Solution Realtek Chipset Driver for Archer T2U(Nano/ Plus)/T3U(Nano/ Plus)/T4U(Plus)/T4UH/T9UH (Win7/Win10)
This Article Applies to :
TP-Link 802.11ac Wireless USB adapter models:
- Archer T2U ( Nano / Plus)
- Archer T600U ( Nano / Plus)
- Archer T3U ( Nano / Plus)
- Archer T4U ( Plus )
- Archer T4UH
- Archer T9UH
Operating System:
- Windows 7 / Windows 10
What is a chipset driver?
The chipset driver is provided by a chipset manufacturer that may fix various issues, it could be still under test stages by TP-Link.
For the initial installation, please download and install the TP-Link official driver.
If the adapter does not work properly with the official driver being installed, you could try the chipset driver.
Chipset Driver Download Link
https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2024/202405/20240527/RTWlanUSB_WindowsDriver_1030.44.0408.2024_Drv_3.00.0043_TS.L(153650).zip
(Copy and paste the whole URL to your browser then download if the link is not properly redirected to download)
Note: the above chipset driver is provided only for models listed above, it does NOT apply to other models. Do check and verify the model of your TP-Link adapter before installing the chipset driver.
How to install?
1. Enter the directory and run setup.exe.
2. Follow the prompt and restart the system.
If setup.exe does not find your device, please try to install the driver manually as follows:
How to Manually Install Adapters on Windows 10?
Related Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions about Windows 11 Drivers for TP-Link Adapters
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Could you check the new 2022 driver drv_WLAN_Realtek_USB_1030.45.0422.2022 ? It was reported to be available on this post: https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/509006?replyId=1138996
It seems to be compatible with several TP-Link devices and can be found by google search on some websites for download, but I'm not sure it is safe and stable, so I didn't try it.
If it is better, safe and stable, please update the thread with it. Thank you! I also requested iobit driver booster to add it to their database if it is safe and stable.
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@Solla-topee I am unable to install the chipset driver. When opening setup.exe, a prompt comes up and tells me that my operating system is not supported. I am running windows 10. I need the chipset driver as I am having the same issues other people are reporting. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, unfortunately the new chipset doesn't induce any change in my symptoms.
IPv4 connectivity: no internet
IPv6 connectivity: no network
And then suddenly it has connectivity again and the adapter works properly
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@Solla-topee Still the same behavior with the latest chipset driver that you provide here, disconnections but less frequently at 5 GHz and also disconnections at 2.4 GHz (which did not occur with the previous chipset drivers or with the original driver). Why? Mine is the T9UH v2, but I suspect similar issues exist with the other adapters that you list on this thread. Does TP-Link understand that at some point it will lose credibility and not be considered one of the most reliable network equipment provider on the consumer market? Sorry, but there are many mentions of these issues in multiple sites/forums. Furthermore, If Realtek has built a buggy chipset driver, could you not build your own or troubleshoot it and provide a workaround with the driver? You should also provide clarification about the RunSW.exe, as some see better performance with it running and some see more frequent disconnections.
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@Solla-topee Hello Archer T4U V3.2 Eu User here , Got my device few days ago but i had huge issue with it since it was dropping the line for a sec every now and then like a lag spike that was a huge deal breaker for me "as a Gamer specially" i tried so many Different Drivers / ways to fix it but none worked till David-TP the nice guy he is Linked me here to try this beta driver as well which indeed did fix my issue , i believe the issue is with Compability of our hardware with the Driver and Dongle chipset which is a good thing cuz it can get fixed via Driver . but one issue that still exist is the lag spike when i click the Wifi search icon . it gives a high ping / spike when i do that but its just for a sec not that big of a deal but would be amazing if you guys could fix that also Thanks
**Update**
After around 2 hrs of use the issue came back again , altho it got a lot better it seems but not gone yet . i hope it is a software issue rather than hardware .
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Great info, I have also had this problem.
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@Solla-topee Hello Archer T4U V3.2 Eu User here , Got my device few days ago but i had huge issue with it since it was dropping the line for a sec every now and then like a lag spike that was a huge deal breaker for me "as a Gamer specially" i tried so many Different Drivers / ways to fix it but none worked till David-TP the nice guy he is Linked me here to try this beta driver as well which indeed did fix my issue , i believe the issue is with Compability of our hardware with the Driver and Dongle chipset which is a good thing cuz it can get fixed via Driver . but one issue that still exist is the lag spike when i click the Wifi search icon . it gives a high ping / spike when i do that but its just for a sec not that big of a deal but would be amazing if you guys could fix that also Thanks
**Update**
After around 2 hrs of use the issue came back again , altho it got a lot better it seems but not gone yet . i hope it is a software issue rather than hardware .
Hi,
Personally I use the Windows driver from the following link for USB Wi-Fi dongles with Realtek RTL8811/8812/8814 chips. This appears to be the newest driver and works quite well. It also supports WPA3.
https://station-drivers.com/index.php/en-us/component/remository/Drivers/Realtek/Wireless-(Wifi)/RTL8192RU-8188CU-8188CUS-8192CU..../Realtek-RTL8812AU-8192RU-...-Version-1030.44.0727.2022-WHQL/lang,en-us/
Regarding the lag when searching for Wi-Fi networks in Windows (via click on the Wi-Fi icon or via "Show available networks").
Below are screenshots of ping tests with two different AC1200 USB wireless adapters, both using the newest available drivers. The first one uses a RTL8812BU chip like your Archer T4U V3, the second one uses a chip from the competition, the MediaTek MT7612U.
During each ping run I clicked on "show networks" three times (as visible by the three ping spikes in each screenshot).
Unfortunately, major quality brands like Qualcomm or Broadcom do not make Wi-Fi adapter chips with USB interface and therefore users who have no other option than an USB port are left with Realtek and MediaTek.
Anyway, apart from this particullar issue, if you want to do gaming with as little lag as possible, then see if you can somehow manage to install an Ethernet cable between the router and your gaming computer. If that's not possible, then my next best choice would probably be to install a PCIe Wi-Fi card with Intel AX200 or AX210 chip.
PCIe wireless card with Intel chip for comparison:
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Hi,
I am sure the names in the brackets indicate additional variants of the same product.
For example, "Archer T2U (Nano / Plus)" is just a short form of "Archer T2U, Archer T2U Nano, Archer T2U Plus".
Same goes for "Archer T4U (Plus)".
So, the answer to your question is, yes.
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Never too late 😀
Thank you for the drivers because yesterday morning, BSOD is coming after 2 years of good job
with my Archer AC600 T2U(EU) V3 USB dongle.
Now, it works, both 2.4 and 5 GHZ
Thanks, because on the tp-link support, there are no new drivers
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