TP-LinkWiFi Extender with Ethernet Port, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz , Up to 44% More Bandwidth than Single Band, Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 30 Devices, Signal Booster Amplifier Supports OneMesh(RE220)

I purchased two of these TP-Link WiFi Extenders to upgrade the home network at my property in Vietnam, where I’ll be staying for a few weeks. Yes, I’m aware TP-Link has caught some heat lately for alleged backdoor concerns — but setting that aside, I have to admit: these things are incredibly easy to install and use.Setup took less than 5 minutes per unit. Just plug it into a wall socket (they work fine with 220V AC, no adapters needed), press the WPS button, and you're done. No headaches, no complicated apps or settings.The range isn’t amazing, but that’s not really what I needed. I just wanted to fill in a few WiFi dead zones around the property, and these extenders did the job just fine. I also appreciate the built-in Ethernet port, which adds flexibility for wired connections if needed.Considering the price is significantly lower than other brands, this was a great value purchase for my needs. Not the most powerful extender out there, but it gets the job done quickly and cheaply.

a little slow but works well for its price, and does the job of extending the wifi to a dead zone. i only needed to have a wifi camera, and a wifi garage door opener connect to it so it's fast enough for that, but i def wouldnt recommend having many devices connected to it, especially if they need a lot of bandwidth. Its very reliable though, stays connected, and app is easy to use and setup.i like tp-link products, and would def recommend this if you need a wifi extender to connect a few devices your router cant reach. If your worried it might be too slow, or it cant handle the amount of devices you need it to connect to, just spend a little extra and get the faster version to eliminate any possible lagging issues.

We recently faced a frustrating issue with our TV, where the Wi-Fi connection started to drop intermittently. It turns out the TV had known issues with its internal Wi-Fi adapter, leading to poor performance. Since the TV didn’t have a reliable Wi-Fi connection, we explored alternatives and decided to use the Ethernet port on the TV as a solution, without the hassle of running long cables through the house.After some research, we found this Wi-Fi extender. It promised to be a quick and easy way to extend our existing Wi-Fi connection and provide a wired connection to our TV through its Ethernet port. This seemed like a perfect solution to avoid having cables strewn around the house while still maintaining a stable connection.Setup Process: Setting up the extender was incredibly straightforward. We followed the simple instructions, and within less than 20 minutes, we were able to get everything up and running. The device itself was easy to pair with our existing Wi-Fi network, and we didn’t experience any connectivity issues during the setup. The process was far simpler than I expected, which was a huge relief, considering my limited technical expertise.Performance: Once the setup was complete, we connected the extender to the TV’s Ethernet port, and the TV immediately began working properly again. The Wi-Fi signal was strong and stable, and there was a noticeable improvement in streaming quality. Our TV was back to normal, and we didn’t experience any further issues with lag or buffering.Wi-Fi Extender Features: One thing to note is that the extender creates two new Wi-Fi networks (SSIDs) once it extends your connection — one for the 5GHz band and another for the 2.4GHz band. This is helpful because it allows for more flexibility depending on your device’s requirements. Some devices might perform better with the faster 5GHz band, while others might connect more reliably to the 2.4GHz band over a longer distance.While it’s a useful feature, it’s worth mentioning that this might create some additional network management on your end, especially if you’re accustomed to using a single network name for everything. However, it wasn’t a dealbreaker for us, as the extender provided the desired functionality without much hassle.Final Thoughts: In conclusion, this Wi-Fi extender provided an excellent, hassle-free solution to our TV’s connectivity issues. The quick setup, combined with the reliable performance, allowed us to avoid running messy cables through the house while still using the Ethernet port for a stable connection. The ability to extend both 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks further improves versatility and ensures good performance for different types of devices.If you're in a similar situation with a TV that has Wi-Fi connectivity issues and want a simple way to use the Ethernet port without cluttering your home with cables, this extender is a great option. It was easy to set up, and it solved our TV's connectivity problem in under 20 minutes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their Wi-Fi experience without too much hassle.

I bought this TP-Link WiFi extender over a year ago, to provide a strong signal for devices in my home office as well as some outdoor wifi cameras that were having trouble locking onto the main router's wifi signal.Thus far, it has worked reliably; it is a set-it-and-forget-it type of device that, once you have configured it, just works, 24x7. For the price, it's very good and seems to extend quite far into the yard even through a wall (30-40 feet).You have to name the extender something different from your primary wifi network. For example, if your network is named "living-room", you would name the extender network something different such as "bedroom". Since it provides both 2.4 Gh and 5 Gh bands, you typically will have "bedroom" and "bedroom-5g".Once it is set up, the extender connects to "living-room" (to use the above example) and amplifies the signal locally. Thus, while you are in the bedroom, you should enjoy a good strong wifi signal. If you happen to turn off the living room router, of course, you will also lose the bedroom signal.For the price, this extender is a no-brainer. The next step up would be a mesh system, which is much more expensive but provides you with an even better approach which is the same name all through the building. Instead of having to log into several wifi networks on all your devices, now you would just have one (e.g., "livingroom") and it automatically handles the extender feature without forcing you to go through all this extra name rigamarole. Meshes are definitely next level.But for the tiny cost of the basic TP-Link extender, which honestly is cheaper these days than a large 3-topping pizza, you can get by very well. After over a year, my extender is still going strong, as are the two other TP-Links I have around the house.The only issue I've had is that once in a while, typically after a power outage, the extender may require a reboot, for some reason. Inside is a tiny computer (probably) running some flavor of Linux and in the event of a glitch, sometimes it does not properly shut down and thus needs to cleanly recycle. Unplug it, wait 30 seconds, then plug back in, the LED indicator lights will gradually turn back on, and it should be up and running again. You have to make sure your wifi router is already up and running, of course, or it won't have anything to connect to. If this doesn't work, press the reset button for 20 seconds, connect a phone or tablet to the TP-Link hotspot and go through the setup process. I have had to do this once or twice and everything worked perfectly once complete.All in all, it is a highly recommended device that will make it easier to browse the web in anything larger than a one room apartment.