TP-Link AC1900 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender/Wi-Fi
TP-Link AC1900 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender/Wi-Fi Booster/Wi-Fi Repeater, 3 External Antennas, Intelligent Signal Light, Power Schedule, LED Control, Tether APP, Easy Setup, UK Plug (RE550)
From the brand
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Kit
- HomePlug AV2 Standard – high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbps
- Gigabit port
- Up to 300 Meters
| Weight: | 360 g |
| Dimensions: | 16.3 x 8.64 x 6.63 cm; 360 Grams |
| Brand: | TP-Link |
| Model: | RE550 |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | TP-Link |
| Dimensions: | 16.3 x 8.64 x 6.63 cm; 360 Grams |
I’ve been using this for a couple of months now and the signal is generally good…the repeater (onward) signal is superb but the received signal isn’t always 100%…never really drops out, but then I’m only expecting it to go through 2 walls/doors.
The installation and management is easy and the signal throughput is fast.
Arrived quickly, vert well packaged. Set up was very straightforward I used the web browser as covered in the instructions. Two plus points over other extenders I have had 1) separate indicator lights for 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz showing connection and status 2) thru the web browser you can switch either band on or off. This can be important if you have a piece of kit that only uses one band – I have home EV charger which only uses 2.4ghz
This is a brilliant extender for your wifi just what i needed powerful range and very little drop in signal.
That being said i found it tricky to install via the tether app recommended, but thankfully guided through the whole process patiently by one of TP-Link’s costumer service team.
Got and tested the TP-Link AC1900 and found the best solution was to connect to the Virgin Router via Network cable and use it as an access point. Even on different floors, I only lost around 15Mbps on the process and the ground floor devices almost nothing. No extenders needed.
Happy with the purchase.
If you are looking for a WIFI booster then you are in the right place. I have it on 5G in an area which even with 4G the signal is poor but this booster is .
My daughter couldn’t get Internet even struggled with vodafone pro guaranteed service but this works. She couldn’t be happier. We now get Internet in every room 4 bars whoopee. Brought another one from different make but didn’t work. Don’t hesitate you won’t regret it!
My friend was using sky broadband but having singal issues. i suggested him this non-sky extender and its working brilliantly. From completely dead zone to full bars.
Tip 1: if you main broadband router support 5ghz try to use that instead of 2.4ghz. you will be impressed with speed this wifi can do.
Tip 2: this wifi extender adds _EXT by on ssid to your orginal ssid. make sure you are connected to _ext route
Upgraded to full fibre last week but was still having WiFi issues upstairs, bought this …..game changer. Easy set up next to router, press the wps on router then the tp link and your good to go. Speeds are brilliant now upstairs.
I’m using this as an access point. So am ethernet cable from my router to this booster to provide WiFi to an area of the house with an extremely poor signal.
Easy enough to set up via the app and then just had to connect various devices to the booster.
You end up having two wifi networks but the setup process makes it super easy to setup and manage.
Pros:
– Easy to plugin
– Super easy to configure with TP Link
– Strong signal
Cons:
– when the power is on (which is all the time) there is a blue light that is on and is very strong, so this would be disruptive depending on where you put it . (I have not found a way of turning this off)
As long as the blue light doesn’t put you off, I would recommend this without hesitation. Really pleased with this product.
Easy enough to set up with an app.
Its quite a large device to fit in a plug but it works so this is only a minor niggle.
The bright led lights on the front, while they look very slick, are not ideal if it needs to live in a bedroom as the only place to do what it needs to as they illuminate the room! Ours has been tucked behind a curtain!
I got one of these TPlink repeaters (it identifies as Re550) and put it in mid point between two wings. Main router to Re550. And the garage extender now repeats that signal.
End result: I am getting full 37Mbs in all rooms and couldn’t be happier.
It was a bit tricky to setup.
1 – I used main router to find the MAC of the Re500.
2 – I fixed this IP in DHCP of vr2800.
3 – I rebooted everything
4 – I went to that reserved IP address and configured the RE550
Changed its name (clashed with garage extender).
Took a bit of reading to leave DHCP of RE550 as auto. I believe this means ask master for IP and only give out another if it won’t. This avoids two machines getting same IP. That would be bad!
I used same credentials as master.
Then I added new access point to devices. The RE550 can do mesh (same SSID) but not with this Archer vr2800.
The 1st day my main router claimed it had no attached devices. This wasn’t true. I wad going to sent it back but instead I cut the lease time down to 120 minutes and gradually the Acher indeed had devices. As did the other devices. They all seem to play nice together and like I said I am getting decent Internet throughout the house. Sure – the phones automatically swap between the SSID. A laptop might not. But for my use case this kit had worked BUT I can see how it might not seem to work for many – you may need a trch guru to configure devices properly
The range extender is very easy to set up and use. You can either use the WPS button on the device and your router to establish a connection or use the web-based management console to configure the settings manually. You can also download the TP-Link Tether app on your smartphone or tablet to monitor and control the extender from anywhere. The app lets you check the signal strength, change the SSID and password, enable access control, update the firmware, and more.
The device has three external antennas that can be adjusted to optimize the signal direction and coverage. It also has a smart LED indicator that shows the connection status and helps you find the best location for the extender. The device is compatible with any standard Wi-Fi router or access point, and can work in two modes: range extender mode or access point mode. In range extender mode, it picks up the Wi-Fi signal from your router and amplifies it to extend the coverage. In access point mode, it connects to your router via an Ethernet cable and creates a new Wi-Fi hotspot.
It has some drawbacks, however. It is quite bulky and blocks the second outlet in a two-outlet receptacle. It also lacks a pass-through outlet that would allow you to plug in another device or power strip. Moreover, it only has one Ethernet port, which might not be enough for some users who want to connect multiple wired devices.
Pros:
1- Easy setup and management
2- Fast throughput and range performance
3- Dual-band support and gigabit Ethernet port
4- Adjustable antennas and smart LED indicator
Cons:
1- Bulky design and no pass-through outlet
2- Only one Ethernet port
Reasons to buy:
– You want to extend your Wi-Fi coverage and performance in areas with weak or no signal
– You have a dual-band router and want to take advantage of both bands
– You have wired devices that need a reliable internet connection
Reasons to avoid:
– You have limited space or outlets in your desired location
– You need more than one Ethernet port for your wired devices
– You prefer a more discreet or compact design
Conclusion: The TP-Link AC1750 Dual Band Range Extender is a great device that can boost your Wi-Fi signal and performance in areas where your router can’t reach. It is easy to set up and use, and offers fast throughput and range on both bands. It also has a gigabit Ethernet port that lets you connect wired devices. However, it is bulky and lacks a pass-through outlet, which might be an issue for some users. It also only has one Ethernet port, which might not be enough for some scenarios. Overall, this is a solid choice for anyone who needs a simple and effective way to improve their Wi-Fi network.
Tried another brand but kept cutting out – son recommended this brand and it works very well
It’s made it possible to play my PlayStation 5 in my upstairs. The PlayStation has a pretty awful network card so definitely worth investing in this and good value for money for the speed you get.
Sky modem with 900mb fibre speed placed in the bedroom street side, first floor. Without the extender my Xbox series X (back of the house) was getting 20mb download speed. WITH the extender speed is now 176mb.
Setup took 1 minute with the WPS button. The app is totally unnecessary.
Using the tp tether app this extender was very easy to set up and create an access point in my detached garage. Quality product.
Finally we have WiFi in the attic. Just remember when first connecting that you start with the booster near the WiFi router and then move it nearer to where you want to spread the wifi
Literally an essential and a life saver if you play games and lag. On my ps4 at the time I was getting 30mb. Used this and an Ethernet cable to connect from the adapter to my ps4 and was getting 150mb with no lag. Do not use Wi-Fi and just invest into this and it will be worth every penny!!
I recently purchased this product and overall, I’m quite pleased with it. It arrived on time and was adequately packaged for protection. The quality is decent, and it performs well for its intended purpose. While it may not be the most exceptional product in its category, it certainly gets the job done. The price is reasonable for what you get, and I consider it a worthwhile investment. It has certainly met my basic needs, and I have no major complaints.
I’m not the best tech person but this was really easy to set up, although it says to place it in direct view of the main network I didn’t have that option and had to place it around the ?? corner but it has more than doubled my speed, well happy with it and with the cost.
Does the job I purchased it for- to extend Wi-Fi signal from house to garage. Placed extender approx 10m from router and signal works in garage 12m away.
Added it to my home office (upstairs), and the router is downstairs. The house size is 140sqm.
The extended network has added over 150Mbps to my office connection.
It was pretty easy to set up. I don’t know enough about networks to really give much advice, but it worked well for me, and it was a great upgrade for just 40.
Having just binned a QLOCOM router I bought from Amazon for not connecting…this bit of kit has done the job. Extensive but clear instructions, multiple ways of connecting…took a few mins. Happy days 🙂
Really useful range extender. Has filled in our WiFi weak spots
While the signal strength was great in the living room, the reach beyond it was not! It would barely reach my bedroom, and almost non-existent in my flatmate’s.
Virgin Media customer service were an absolute joke and totally unhelpful. They told us we needed to pay an extra 8 p/m for one of their booster ‘pods’.
We decided to go our own way and have been delighted with the result of the TP-Link.
It’s plugged in equidistant from living room to bedrooms, and was a breeze to set up. Signal has been strong and consistent ever since!
Highly recommend!
Setup is easy, I just installed their app on my phone and did it all through there. The device also has some nice features, like being able to control the signal strength and have it shutoff during certain hours. This can be useful for reducing it’s power usage during certain times.
Also, if you setup the booster name and password to match your router, you will then not have to worry about connecting any of your devices to both the router and booster. I have a gigabit connection and I cannot tell when any of my devices switch between which interface they’re connected to. I also have a small server connected to the ethernet port on the booster which has been able to maintain a fast and stable connection almost as if it was directly connected to the router.
Overall, this really is a great product and I would definitely recommend it for people looking to improve the connectivity within their home.
Only downside is I didn’t realise how tall/long the device is. So if you’re short on space above the socket this won’t fit.
Its Also hard to press the power switch on the wall socket as this fits really flush and is too wide
It also took ages to set up. TOP TIP Jump straight to the last set of instructions
The only downside, and the reason that this unit will be replaced, is that the security policy here is that kit from Chinese-owned companies is not permitted in any part of the network. The ownership of TP-Link hadn’t been checked prior to purchasing the unit, hence having to replace it now.
If you’re not fussed about Chinese-ownership, I’d recommend this unit (with the caveat that I haven’t checked its performance characteristics).
It suits my purpose perfectly. Very easy to set up and I cant see anyone having a problem. WPS pairing worked but I then changed the SSID to match the rest of the network which worked well as roaming devices tend to pair to the strongest signal. The advice with this extender was to place it halfway between the router and the problem area. This is logical enough but I was able to place the device behind the TV in the lounge (blue light on the device shows this placement is fine) which meant I could use the ethernet socket for my PVR. This all works perfectly. Unlike previous extenders I have used this one is very stable and I have not had to reboot the device yet.
Its important to realise that because of the way repeaters work you will not get the same speed as you would next to the router. There are endless clear explanations for this on the internet but in simple terms the repeater has to collect the signal and then pass it on so you might in theory half the bandwidth. So if your actual internet speed from the provider is slow this may not be the solution you are hoping for. My upload/download (just checked) is about 140 MB from the 300. What you will get though if the device is placed correctly is a very strong signal strength, exactly what wifi dongles such as the firestick require.
Based on my experience of ease of setup, usefulness and importantly stability its five stars all the way from me.