- Ideal for extending Wi-Fi to Echo/Alexa devices, WeMo & TP-Link smart plugs, TP-Link smart bulbs, The iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S7, iPad 4, PlayStation 4 and more
- Works with any standard router or gateway, High speed mode allows for the most ideal HD streaming & gaming experience. Dual band speeds up to 750Mbps
- Smart Signal Indicator can help to find the best location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage, Compatible with 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11AC Wi-Fi devices
- Easy setup and flexible placement allows movement of the range extender to any outlet after initial setup. System requirements: Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux.
- Industry-leading 2-year and unlimited free 24/7 technical support. Please refer the user guide before use. Transmit power: < 20 dB
- $22.99 –
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Easy expansion to your Wi-Fi network!
01/27/2015
This review is from: TP-Link AC750 Wifi Range Extender | Up to 750Mbps | Dual Band WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Booster, Access Point| Easy Set-Up | Extends Wifi to Smart Home & Alexa Devices (RE200)
Pros:
The RE200 range extender was super easy to setup. You don’t need to install any configuration software to get going. Just plug it in, connect to its SSID using WPS or the default password, follow the prompts on the Quick Setup Wizard and point it to your existing WiFi network. However, there is a resource CD included if you get lost along the way.
There are a couple different modes that this range extender can be configured to. The first is the most common – a 2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneous networks repeater straight and simple. The other option, called “high speed mode”, which I found very useful, is a hybrid range extender that uses one band strictly for connectivity between the device and your WiFi router/access point, while the other band connects the range extender to your devices. This mode increases your throughput by allowing simultaneous ingress/egress traffic. You can choose to either repeat the 2.4GHz band, or the 5GHz band of your WiFi network.
This range extender allows for unique SSIDs for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bandwidths, meaning, you don’t need to repeat your router’s SSIDs if you don’t want to. You might find this useful in a multi-story home where you can designate all devices on a specific floor to connect strictly to the range extender for the best signal quality.
The RE200 supports being a DHCP server, or allowing pass-through to your router for IP assignments. It also can be configured for DHCP or static IP on the LAN side.
The RE200 reboots very quickly, so if you decide to move it around in your home to find the best signal strength compromise, it only takes about a minute for it to rebroadcast your WiFi network.
There are troubleshooting LEDs right on the face of the device. They show you vital information, like which network bands are connected, and how good the receiving signal strength is.
There are some fine-tuning settings that advanced users will find useful, like setting the beacon interval, or enabling wireless isolation.
Cons:
The integrated Ethernet port on the RE200 is only 10/100M, which is technically less bandwidth than even the 2.4GHz wireless band. This may cause a bottleneck if you are connecting a high-speed network device directly to the LAN port on the extender.
At the current promo price at time of this review ($49.99), I see this device as being a bargain. But at full price ($79.99), it would be hard for me to justify purchasing one considering some WiFi routers can also double as repeaters, offer more options, and are less expensive. Just a thought.
It doesn’t come in black :-/
Overall Review:
Maybe I’m missing something… but the range extender diagram of a home on the product webpage is missing a vital component – the “expanded extender coverage” is not visible. It only shows the existing router’s coverage.
Thanks to TP-LINK and Newegg.com for providing the review sample!
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- William F.
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