TP-LINK

TP-Link Archer TBE400U Plus high-gain USB Wi-Fi adapter, Wi-Fi 7 BE6500, tri-band

TP-Link Archer TBE400U Plus is a USB Wi-Fi adapter with a high-gain antenna that adds Wi-Fi 7 in the BE6500 class to your computer. Three bands – 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz – give you access to the 6 GHz band as well, where there are fewer neighbouring networks to interfere.

  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) BE6500, compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax networks
  • Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
  • Interface: USB
  • Antenna: high-gain tri-band
  • Weight: 0.05 kg

Description

6 GHz and a high-gain antenna

With a Wi-Fi 7 router in the house, a computer does not have to be held back by an outdated internal Wi-Fi card: the Archer TBE400U Plus plugs into a USB port and opens up all three bands. The 6 GHz band is less crowded than 2.4 and 5 GHz, which means a steadier connection in a busy apartment building. The high-gain antenna helps when the computer is further from the router. BE6500 stands for a combined speed class of around 6500 Mbit/s across the bands.

Who this Wi-Fi adapter is for

Desktop owners whose motherboard has no Wi-Fi or an outdated one, and who would rather not open the case. Gamers and streamers with a Wi-Fi 7 or 6 GHz-capable router who want to get the full benefit from it. And laptops whose built-in Wi-Fi does not support the 6 GHz band.

Specifications

General

BrandTP-LINK
EAN1210002618809

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Antenna typeHigh-Gain Tri-Band
Frequency band2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
MU-MiMONo
POEno PoE
Wi-Fi band802.11ax

Dimensions & weight

Net weight0.05 kg

Questions & answers

Does 6 GHz work with any router?

No. To use the 6 GHz band, the router has to support it too (Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7). With other routers the adapter connects on 2.4 or 5 GHz.

What makes the Plus version different?

The Plus model has a high-gain tri-band antenna. The manufacturer does not give a more detailed comparison with other TBE400U versions.

Does the adapter suit a laptop as well?

Yes. It connects over USB, so it works with both laptops and desktop computers, and it weighs just 0.05 kg.