Question TP-Link Archer T5E - No Connector Following Install

[bengriffiths78]

Hi All,

Hardware

• Router: Eero Mesh
• Modem: Xfinity xFi Advanced Gateway
• Desktop PC Model:
  • Home build, MSI B550A Pro Motherboard
  • Ryzen 5800X
  • GTX2080 Super
  • 32GB DDR4 RAM
  • M2 SSDs
  • Windows 11
  • TP-Link Archer T5E PCI-E wifi adapter
• ISP: Comcast Xfinity
• Connected Devices: 12-15

Problem:

• I have an issue with an installation of an Archer T5E PCI-E wifi and bluetooth card
• Hardware installation was a breeze, followed TP-Link instructions for installation of drivers
  • Downloaded and installed the Windows 10 drivers x64 (although my PC is Windows 11, but there wasn't an option for this)
  • No issues with install of wifi and bluetooth drivers
• Bluetooth worked right away and I was able to connect to a test device (my phone)
• Wifi does not appear to "be detected"
  • I have no Wifi connection showing on my taskbar, no Wifi page/tab in network settings and no obvious wireless network adapter in Device Manager
  • In my device manager though, I do see:
    • Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
    • Realtek PCIe GbE Famil Controller (I understand this to be the Ethernet controller on my motherboard)
    • WAN Miniport (IKEv2)
    • WAN Miniport (IP)
    • WAN Miniport (IPv6)
    • WAN Miniport (L2TP)
    • WAN Miniport (Network Monitor)
    • WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
    • WAN Miniport (PPTP)
    • WAN Miniport (SSTP)
• I have tried restarting, uninstalling reinstalling drivers, browsing the settings and not found anything I can see is wrong
• I have tried disabling the ethernet connection
• I have tried searching online, but haven't gotten much... All I believe is that I should see an additional network adapter in device manager for the new wireless connection, which I dont!
• Is there a chance that the PCI-E may not be seated quite right, so the Wifi doesnt work but the bluetooth does?

Any help is very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Ben.

 

[scout_03]

from this link for win 11 https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-t5e/ also check user manual for wi-fi settings , chek if your phone detect wi-fi if not see yuor router or modem settings .

 

[bengriffiths78]

Thanks, yes thats where I got the drivers from in the first place.

Wifi working fine for many other devices, but I think its more of a driver/connector issue as Windows doesn't even see a Wifi connector as installed.