TP-Link Archer TX50UH AX3000 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter

The TP-Link Archer TX50UH AX3000 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter adds dual-band 802.11ax wireless to a PC through a USB port. It uses 2 high-gain dual-band antennas, supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and WPA3 security, and runs on Windows 10 and 11.

It suits desktops without built-in WiFi, or PCs whose onboard wireless is weak or outdated, when running an Ethernet cable to the router is not practical. Because it plugs in over USB, there is no need to open the case or free up a PCIe slot. See more network and WiFi cards if you are comparing options.

Highlights

• AX3000 dual-band wireless USB adapter
• 2× high-gain dual-band antennas
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless standards
• WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security
• Transmission power of 15 dBm (FCC) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Supports Windows 10 and 11

Best for

• Desktop PCs with no built-in WiFi
• Upgrading an older PC to 802.11ax wireless without opening the case
• Rooms where running an Ethernet cable to the router is not practical
• Users who want to add WiFi without using a PCIe slot

Specifications

Compatibility and related parts

Before buying, make sure your PC runs Windows 10 or 11, the supported operating systems listed for this adapter, and that you have a free USB port. The adapter works in infrastructure mode, so it connects to a router or access point. To get 802.11ax speeds, your router also needs to support 802.11ax; with older routers it falls back to 802.11ac/n/a/b/g. If you are putting together a new system, the PC builder checks part compatibility, and you get free assembly and testing when you buy parts as part of a PC build. You can also compare other network and WiFi cards or browse all TP-Link products.