TP-Link UB4A User Manual

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User Guide

Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter

Contents

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2. Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chapter 3. Windows XP/7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3. 1. Install Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. 2. Pair With Your Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3. 3. Uninstall Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 4. Windows 8/8.1/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Appendix: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation

Guide instructs you on quick installation, and this guide provides the product

overview and detailed instructions for each steps.

When using this guide, please notice that features available of the adapter may

vary by model and software version. The adapter’s availability may also vary by

region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples

and may not reflect your actual experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Teal Underline Hyperlinks are in teal italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a

specific section.

Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including

the menus, items, buttons, etc.

Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the

device.

Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your

device.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.

Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices are not

guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, AP limitations, and environmental factors,

including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and AP location.

More Info

• The latest software and utility can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/

download-center.

• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or

inside the package of the product.

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact

Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Adapter

This chapter introduces what the adapter can do.

Chapter 1 Get to Know about Your Adapter

The Bluetooth USB adapter, mainly used for PCs without Bluetooth function. It

provides new and advanced Bluetooth 4.0 and enables wireless connection with

a wide range of devices such as a Bluetooth headset, a Bluetooth speaker, a

Bluetooth mouse or a mobile client, using for playing music, mouse and keyboard

control, data transmission, etc.

• Applies the latest Bluetooth 4.0 with low energy (BLE) technology and it is

backward compatible with Bluetooth V3.0/2.1/2.0/1.1

• Enable wireless connection with Bluetooth-enabled devices

• Plug and Play for Win 8, Win 8.1, and Win 10

• Ultra-small for convenient portability with reliable high performance

• Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP

Chapter 2

Connect to a Computer

This chapter introduces how to connect the adapter to your computer.

Chapter 2 Connect to a Computer

Before you start using your adapter, insert the adapter into a USB port on your

computer directly.

* The image is for demonstration only.

After connecting your adapter to the computer, please follow the instructions

in the appropriate chapter for your operating system: Windows XP/7, Windows

8/8.1/10.

Note:

Make sure there are no other Bluetooth devices on the PC. If there are other Bluetooth devices, disable

all Bluetooth devices (both built-in and third party) in Device Manager on your computer, then insert the

adapter and try again. To go to Device Manager: Right-click My Computer, select Manage, go to Device

Manager and disable all existing Bluetooth devices.

Chapter 3

Windows XP/7

This chapter introduces how to install your adapter’s driver, pair with your

Bluetooth devices and uninstall your driver in Windows XP and Windows 7. The

adapter is equipped with a Driver Setup Wizard, which can guide you through

the installation process.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Install Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver

• Pair With Your Bluetooth Devices

• Uninstall Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

Here we take the steps in Windows 7 as an example - the steps may vary slightly

for Windows XP. You need to install the Bluetooth adapter’s driver before you

enjoying using the adapter.

3. 1. Install Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver

1. Download the driver at https://www.tp-link.com/download-center.

2. Unzip the folder and start the installation by clicking Setup.exe.

3. Select the language and click OK.

4. When the welcome window appears, click Next.

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

5. Conﬁrm that you agree with the terms of the License Agreement and click

Next.

6. Select the installation folder and click Next. It’s recommended to use the

default one.

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

7. Change Discovery Mode to Discovery ON, select Device Type: Laptop or

PC/Desktop and it’s recommended to keep the original values of SCMS-T.

Click Next.

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

8. Click Install to begin the installation.

9. When the finish screen appears, click Finish.

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

10. Restart your computer.

11. After restarting the computer, you will ﬁnd a Bluetooth icon in the menu bar,

which means the driver has been installed successfully.

Note:

1. If you can’t install the driver successfully, disable the antivirus software and firewall, then try again.

2. If the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear, refer to Troubleshooting->T1.

3. 2. Pair With Your Bluetooth Devices

1. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and select Add Bluetooth

Devices, for example, Audio/Video devices.

Note: Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to be discoverable.

2. Select the found-out device from the list and click Next.

3. Click Finish when completing the pairing.

Note:

During the pairing you may be prompted to enter the pairing code. You need to enter the identical

code to both devices. If you pair the earphones that do not enable to enter a code, please try to use

the combination of 0000 or 1234, or have a look at the manual of your paired device.

Chapter 3 Windows XP/7

3. 3. Uninstall Bluetooth Adapter’s Driver

Go to Start > All Programs > TP-Link and find the model you want to uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Chapter 4

Windows 8/8.1/10

This chapter introduces how to pair with your Bluetooth devices in Windows 8,

Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Chapter 4 Windows 8/8.1/10

For Window 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, plug and play. Insert the adapter

and enjoy pairing with your Bluetooth devices. You don’t need to install the

driver manually.

Pair With Your Bluetooth Devices

1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the menu bar.

Note:

1. Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to be discoverable.

2. If the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear, refer to Troubleshooting->T1.

2. For Windows 8/8.1, skip this step. For Windows 10, click Add Bluetooth or

other device to scan for Bluetooth devices.

3. Select your Bluetooth device from the list and follow the onscreen instructions

to complete pairing.

Note:

During the pairing, you may be prompted to enter the pairing code. You need to enter the identical

code to both devices. If you pair the earphones that do not enable to enter a code, please try to use

the combination of 0000 or 1234, or have a look at the manual of your paired device.

Appendix: Troubleshooting

T1. What should I do if the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear?

• Make sure you have installed the Bluetooth driver if using Windows XP or Windows

7 system. And restart the computer after installing the driver.

• Make sure there are no other Bluetooth devices on the computer. If there are,

disable all existing Bluetooth devices in Device Manager, then insert the adapter

and try again. To go to Device Manager: Right-click My Computer, select Manager,

go to Device Manager and disable all existing Bluetooth devices.

T2. Why the adapter is not working with my Bluetooth device?

• Make sure your device has BLUETOOTH function.

• For devices with non-standard Bluetooth protocols, such as Logitech Mouse and

Airpods, there may be some compatibility problems. For the compatibility list, refer

to https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2316.html

If you still have questions and need further help, please refer to

https://www.tp-link.com/faq-2316.html

Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered

trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names

are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or

used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter

Model Number: UB400/UB4A

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.

Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821

Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6803

E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference

caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located

or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is

applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter

must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all

persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as

above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC

part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the

equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2020.03.18

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate

measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2402MHz~2480MHz: 1 Mbps:8.56dBm

3 Mbps:8.43dBm

EU declaration of conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/

EU and (EU)2015/863.

The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.

com/en/ce.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the

limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of

health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from

your body.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt

RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 ) This device may not cause interference.

2 ) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est

conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique

Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1 ) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2 ) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure

limits in RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement

methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.0 cm between the

radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or

operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice

注意！

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不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

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擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依

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療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• This USB Adapter can be powered only by computers that comply with Limited

Power Source(LPS).

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device.

We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper

use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical

and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must

be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be

recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling

organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or

electronic equipment.

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