Device overheating issue with the USB WiFi adapter.
Device overheating issue with the USB WiFi adapter.
I own a TP Link AC600, also known as Archer T2U. In theory it should be one of the top choices. I'm using it on my PC because I don't have a direct cable connection. In my room, WiFi coverage is usually strong for all devices except this one, which gets close to the fastest speeds. I've installed it on a USB 3 port on the motherboard just to ensure it isn't restricted. During testing, I ran speed checks and found it consistently reached around 40 Mbps, though it dropped to about 18 Mbps halfway through. I kept testing until the average came down to roughly 2.5 Mbps with occasional uploads around 10 Mbps. After several tests, the upload test failed, so I stopped. When I remove the USB, it feels warm, likely due to the connector inside the PC. The plastic isn't very conductive, so I don’t notice much difference. Is there a way to fix this issue? Or am I stuck with a subpar adapter? OS version: Windows 7.
Get the drivers for your adapter from here. Inspect the adapter to identify its version (V1, V2, V3). Remove the previous drivers via Device Manager in Windows, select Network adapters, right-click TP Link AC600, uninstall the device, and ensure the "Remove drivers" option is selected. Apply the newly downloaded drivers and observe the improvement.