TP-Link UB500 Bluetooth 5.4 Nano USB Adapter

The TP-Link UB500 Bluetooth 5.4 Nano USB Adapter provides an ultra-compact way to upgrade a laptop or desktop computer to advanced wireless standards, featuring high-speed transmission and a microscopic physical footprint. Modern production versions of the adapter utilize updated drivers and firmware to enable full Bluetooth 5.4 capabilities via its integrated Realtek RTL8761BU chipset. Hardware & Connectivity Specifications Wireless Standards: Bluetooth 5.4 (Fully backward compatible with Bluetooth 5.3, 5.2, 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1, 2.0, and 1.1) Host Interface: USB 2.0 (Type-A) Internal Chipset: Realtek RTL8761BU family Device Multi-Pairing: Supports up to 7 Bluetooth devices simultaneously (e.g., headphones, controllers, keyboards, mice) Transmission Range: Up to 20 meters (65 feet) under unobstructed, open-air conditions Data Throughput: 2× faster transmission speeds compared to older legacy Bluetooth protocols Physical & Environmental Specifications Form Factor: Ultra-small Nano design Dimensions (W x D x H): 0.58 × 0.27 × 0.74 inches (14.8 × 6.8 × 18.9 mm) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Software & Compatibility Operating System Support: Full native or driver-supported compatibility with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 Driver Deployment: Plug-and-Play functionality for Windows 10 and 11; manual driver package download available through the TP-Link Support Portal. Linux Compatibility: The physical hardware supports Linux operating kernels, though enabling Bluetooth 5.4 features may require updating to modern linux-firmware packages to fully unlock the chip beyond its baseline Bluetooth 5.1/5.0 status.