{"product_id":"tp-link-archer-tx55e-ax3000-wifi-6-bluetooth-5-2-pcie-adapter","title":"TP-Link Archer TX55E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link Archer TX55E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Archer TX55E is an AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter that upgrades any desktop PC to the latest wireless standard — delivering combined speeds up to 2976Mbps, 75% lower latency via OFDMA, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, all from a single PCIe card. Powered by an Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset and built with a gold-plated heatsink design, it’s engineered for gamers, streamers, and power users who demand fast, stable wireless performance from their desktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 2402Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz for combined wireless throughput that breaks the Gigabit barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Wi-Fi 6 Chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industry-leading chipset delivers faster, more reliable Wi-Fi and fully unlocks the performance of your Wi-Fi 6 router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160MHz Channel Width \u0026amp; 1024-QAM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximises throughput on compatible Wi-Fi 6 routers for peak real-world speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75% Lower Latency with OFDMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduces lag for ultra-responsive online gaming, VR, and real-time video calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allows simultaneous data streams to multiple devices, reducing congestion on busy networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2× faster and 4× broader coverage than Bluetooth 4.2 for seamless connection to controllers, headsets, keyboards, and other peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo High-Gain External Antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extend Wi-Fi range and improve signal stability, particularly in larger homes or through walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 Security\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest Wi-Fi security standard provides stronger, individualised encryption to protect your connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated Contacts \u0026amp; Heatsink\u003c\/strong\u003e — Resists oxidation and maintains stable performance even under sustained load in warm environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports 802.11ac\/a\/b\/g\/n for use with older Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4 routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop gaming PCs requiring low-latency Wi-Fi 6 without running an Ethernet cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome office desktops needing fast, reliable wireless for video conferencing and large file transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia and streaming PCs used for 4K content, live streaming, or cloud gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop PCs in rooms where Ethernet cabling is impractical or not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrading an older desktop from Wi-Fi 5 (AC) to Wi-Fi 6 (AX) to match a new router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eArcher TX55E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePCIe (desktop PC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax\/ac\/a\/b\/g\/n)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCombined Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAX3000 — 2402Mbps (5GHz) + 574Mbps (2.4GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Wi-Fi 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChannel Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20\/40\/80\/160MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1024-QAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOFDMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes (Uplink \u0026amp; Downlink) — 75% lower latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMU-MIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × External High-Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA3 \/ WPA2 \/ WPA \/ WEP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGold-plated contacts; heatsink for thermal stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows 11 \/ 10 (64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 220g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Archer AX73 Wi-Fi 6 Router\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pair with the TX55E to build a complete AX Wi-Fi 6 home network and unlock the full 160MHz channel width performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link TL-WA3001 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extend Wi-Fi 6 coverage to additional areas of your home or office to keep the TX55E connected at full speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Riser Extension Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Useful for repositioning the card in compact PC cases where antenna placement is restricted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/Archer_TX55E_UN_1.0_2.0_Datasheet.pdf?v=1699367405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArcher TX55E Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Archer TX55E work with Wi-Fi 5 (AC) routers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TX55E is backward compatible with 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), and older standards. You’ll still benefit from the improved hardware quality and Bluetooth 5.2, though the full AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 speeds require a Wi-Fi 6 router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a PCIe slot required to install this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TX55E uses a PCIe interface and requires an available PCIe slot in your desktop PC motherboard. It is not compatible with laptops or all-in-one PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support 160MHz channel width?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TX55E supports 160MHz channel width on the 5GHz band, which is required to achieve the maximum 2402Mbps speed. Your Wi-Fi 6 router must also support 160MHz for this to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat operating systems are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Archer TX55E supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit). macOS and Linux are not officially supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Bluetooth 5.2 require a separate antenna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The TX55E’s two external antennas handle both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals. No additional antenna or hardware is required for Bluetooth functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this reduce latency for online gaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TX55E’s OFDMA technology reduces network latency by up to 75% compared to Wi-Fi 5, making it noticeably more responsive for competitive online gaming, VR, and real-time applications — provided your router also supports Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44386031403237,"sku":"Archer TX55E","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/tp-link-archer-tx55e-ax3000-wi-fi-6-bluetooth-pcie-adapter.png?v=1779770698","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/tp-link-archer-tx55e-ax3000-wifi-6-bluetooth-5-2-pcie-adapter","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}