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TP-Link Archer T2U Nano vs TP-Link Archer T4E

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 14identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Archer T2U Nano:USB
    • Archer T4E:PCI Express
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Archer T2U Nano:433 Mbit/s
    • Archer T4E:867 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • Archer T2U Nano:11,54,150,200,433 Mbit/s
    • Archer T4E:11,54,300,867 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • Archer T2U Nano:No
    • Archer T4E:Yes
  • Product colour
    • Archer T2U Nano:Black
    • Archer T4E:Black, Green
  • Antenna design
    • Archer T2U Nano:Internal
    • Archer T4E:External
  • Width
    • Archer T2U Nano:15 mm
    • Archer T4E:120.8 mm
  • Depth
    • Archer T2U Nano:7.1 mm
    • Archer T4E:115.2 mm

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Comparison of Archer T2U Nano, Archer T4E
56 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI Express
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN
PCI Card form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHalf-height (low-profile)
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers433 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1xIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers11,54,150,200,433 Mbit/s11,54,300,867 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, CCK, COFDM, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Bandwidth (first)2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)5 GHz5 GHz
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Green
AntennaYesYes
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 dBm
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 dBm
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInfrastructure mode
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneOmni-directionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -90dBm 11a 54Mbps: -73dBm 11n HT20 MCS0: -89dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -70dBm 11n HT40 MCS0: -86dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -67dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS0: -82dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -56dBm 2.4GHz: 11b 1Mbps: -96dBm 11b 11Mbps: -88dBm 11g 6Mbps: -89dBm 11g 54Mbps: -74dBm 11n HT20 MCS0: -89dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -7Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpris
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for onemacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers15 mm120.8 mm
DepthDiffers7.1 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers18.6 mm21.5 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Package widthDiffers138 mm207 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm148 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm42 mm
Package weightDiffers90 g300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Resource CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Other features1 differ
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Conflict-FreeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmit power rangeDiffers20 - 20 dBmW59.5 - 92 dBmW
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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