Product Comparison: TP-LINK Archer T2U vs NETGEAR A6100-100PES
General Specifications
Brand
TP-Link
Netgear
Model
Archer T2U
A6100-100PES
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Archer T2U receives WiFi signals on two separate bands. Supporting 256QAM technology increases 2.4GHz data rate from 150Mbps to 200Mbps for 33% faster performance. 433Mbps on 5GHz is ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.
Older computers can cut the cord - the Ethernet cable. And Windows-based laptops and computers that use Wi-Fi can have a better life with NETGEAR Wi-Fi adapters. Essential for a high-quality Internet connection - Wi-Fi adapters are designed to offer the stable connectivity.
Key Specs
Wi-Fi Speed
600 Mbps
600 Mbps
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
TP-LINK Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
- The Wi-Fi 5G signal is very strong.
- The adapter worked fine at first and the 802.11AC speeds were nice.
- The T2U AC600 is easy to set up and fast, I was getting 54 Mbps on the built in Intel Wi-Fi. The AC600 is running at 200 Mbps.
- The increased speed over my network is evident. The internet seems faster, too. Happy, Happy!
- Speeds are good and it hasn't dropped the connection yet.
NETGEAR A6100-100PES AC600 802.11ac Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Mini Adapter
- This adapter could be brilliant. It's nice and compact. It gets great speeds from my netgear router, even on a 5ghz wifi network through multiple brick walls.
- Works great and increases network speeds.
- Easy install and works well good connection speed.
- Very simple, and provides an excellent connection anywhere in the house!
- Really small and compact plus good speed.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
0.3 in.
0.32 in.
Width
1.6 in.
1.42 in.
Depth
0.7 in.
0.72 in.
Weight
0.35 oz.
0.28 oz.
Network
Number of Antennas
1
1
Antenna Type
Internal
Internal
Interfaces
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Wireless Standard
Wireless - AC
Wireless - AC
System Requirements
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X 10.9-10.14
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP
Extras
Active Defense, Mini design, Backwards Compatibility, 256QAM technology, Double-Shot Molding
Push N Connect, NETGEAR Genie App, Nano design, Stream HD videos simultaneously
What customers say about "Network"
TP-LINK Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
- It is supported in Win 10, is pretty much plug and play, and quadrupled my WiFi speed.
- It does see my 5GHz network and does connect at high speed to it. The device itself is surprisingly small.
- Great product. Easily installed on an older Pentium 4 system running Windows 7 without a problem.
- Good connection speeds. Great product! Works flawlessly.
- The installation of the software is really strange, as it cannot be simply used as a native networking device, it has a weird utility that it needs to function.
NETGEAR A6100-100PES AC600 802.11ac Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Mini Adapter
- Small and good tight fit into USB port.
- Compatible with windows 8.1, simply plug it in, the drivers will automatically download, and away you go.
- Excellent little Wi-Fi adaptor, seriously improved my connection speed on my laptop.
- Excellent product! The software update is still available I find the reception of the antenna very good.
- The size is reasonable small and it is possible to connect with the USB port in a very stable way.
Security
Data Encryption
Yes
Yes
Encryption Type
64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2
64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPS
What customers say about "Security"
TP-LINK Archer T2U AC600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter
- Easy setup, good speed. Great security.
- It works right out of the box. It offers great options for security. No issues.
- Works as advertised. Amazing security. Great USB adapter.
- It’s very easy to setup security that makes me very happy.
- The T2U is very easy to setup and secure.
NETGEAR A6100-100PES AC600 802.11ac Dual Band Wi-Fi USB Mini Adapter
- Very happy with this product and is very easy to setup. Great security.
- Super easy and plenty of security configuration options.
- All the security features it has that are more user friendly.
- The network is very easy to protect.
- I recommend this for the good signal. And great security.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS
CE, FCC, RoHS
Other Information
Manufacturer