
TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band PCIe Adapter with Bluetooth 4.2 | Archer T5E
The TP-Link Archer T5E is an internal PCI Express card that adds dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 to a desktop PC. It connects at up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band (802.11ac), using two detachable external antennas.

AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi: The card receives Wi-Fi on two separate bands. Use the 2.4 GHz band (up to 300 Mbps) for browsing, email and social media, and the 5 GHz band (up to 867 Mbps) for gaming, streaming and large downloads.

Bluetooth 4.2: The Archer T5E also adds Bluetooth 4.2 (backward compatible with Bluetooth 4.0), so a desktop without Bluetooth can connect wireless headsets, speakers, keyboards, mice and controllers. TP-Link states 2.5× faster speed and 10× more packet capacity than Bluetooth 4.0.

Two External Antennas: Two detachable high-gain external antennas extend Wi-Fi reception for more stable connections in more parts of the home.

Easy Installation: Plug the adapter into a free PCI-E slot. Besides the standard bracket, a low-profile bracket is provided for mini tower cases.
Who it's for / Works with: Desktop PCs without built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth that need a wireless connection to a router plus Bluetooth for headsets, speakers, keyboards, mice and game controllers.
Good to know: This listing describes hardware version V1 (Bluetooth 4.2). The Bluetooth part connects through a USB 2.0 interface on the motherboard. Wi-Fi security on V1 is WEP / WPA / WPA2 (WPA3 is not listed). Wi-Fi rates are maximum link rates; real throughput depends on the router and environment. Desktop PCs only (PCI Express slot required).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | TP-Link Archer T5E |
|---|---|
| Model | Archer T5E (V1) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz |
| Wi-Fi speed | 5 GHz: up to 867 Mbps (11ac); 2.4 GHz: up to 300 Mbps (11n) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth 4.0 (USB 2.0 interface) |
| Antennas | 2 detachable external antennas |
| Wireless mode | Infrastructure mode |
| Wireless security | WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Modulation | DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM |
| System requirements | Windows 10/8.1/8/7 (32/64-bit) |
| Dimensions | 120.8 × 83.2 × 21.5 mm |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
📄 Datasheet: Download the official TP-Link Archer T5E datasheet (PDF)