TP-Link USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Adapter Archer T2UB Nano

If a desktop PC needs Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but has no suitable built-in connections, the TP-Link Archer T2UB Nano combines both in one small USB adapter. It adds dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, so you can connect to a wireless network and pair compatible Bluetooth devices without choosing a separate adapter for each job. Its nano-size design is intended to stay in a USB port, which can be handy when moving a PC or laptop between home and travel. Keep in mind that its Bluetooth function is limited to PC use and does not work with Mac, Linux, TVs, or Windows 8.

Key points

The Wi-Fi side supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with listed speeds of 200 Mbps on 2.4GHz and 433 Mbps on 5GHz. That gives you a choice between bands when connecting to a compatible network, while WPA3 support adds a newer security option. Those figures describe the adapter’s connection rates, not a guarantee of the internet speed you will get, your network and other equipment still matter.

Bluetooth 4.2 is backward compatible with Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0, 2.1, 2.0, and 1.1. The product description specifically mentions using PS4 and Xbox controllers with a PC, not connecting the adapter directly to a console. It suits you if you want to add both wireless networking and Bluetooth to a Windows computer with one compact accessory. You may want to skip it if you need Bluetooth for a Mac, Linux system, TV, or Windows 8 device, or need a wireless adapter for direct console use.

How to use it

Plug the nano adapter into a USB port to add its supported wireless functions. For Wi-Fi, it supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, for Bluetooth, it supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7. The different OS lists matter: Windows 8 is listed for Wi-Fi, but not for Bluetooth. To avoid potential conflicts, the manufacturer says to disable the PC’s internal Wi-Fi adapter when using this unit for Wi-Fi, and its internal Bluetooth function when using this unit for Bluetooth.

Practical tips

For example, a desktop tucked under a desk could use the adapter for a wireless network connection while pairing a controller for PC gaming. If you mainly need Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi-only adapter may be a simpler fit, this model makes more sense when Bluetooth is useful too and keeping one tiny adapter in a USB port appeals to you. Before choosing it, match the two separate Windows compatibility lists to your computer and check whether you can disable any built-in adapters if a conflict occurs. The small format is convenient, but its description does not provide details about range or USB-port placement, so those needs are worth considering for your setup.

Practical doubts

Can I use Bluetooth with Windows 8?

No. Windows 8 is listed for Wi-Fi support, but Bluetooth support is listed for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7.

Can I connect it directly to an Xbox or PS4?

No. The controller note is for using PS4 and Xbox controllers on a PC, not for using the adapter directly with either console.

Does it support WPA3?

Yes. WPA3 support is listed for its Wi-Fi function.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Archer T2UB Nano if one USB adapter for dual-band Wi-Fi and PC Bluetooth fits your Windows setup, especially if you also want Bluetooth controller support on the computer. Its compact design favors a leave-it-plugged-in approach rather than a larger device with separately listed range or placement details. Pass if you need Bluetooth beyond the supported Windows versions and PC use, or if your priority is connecting a controller straight to a console.