TP-Link WiFi 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 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.

This was one of the easiest pieces of electronics I’ve ever had to setup. The app was easy to install and easy to follow. It offers all the information you need to make this work. It easily connects to many decides and offers great signal strength. Once connected, it WORKS! For the price you would expect something cheap but it’s durable and looks great in my home.

’ve been using the TP-Link RE220 WiFi extender for a while now, and it’s turned out to be one of those small gadgets that makes a big difference at home. Setup & Everyday Use Setup was honestly the part that impressed me first. I plugged it in, pressed WPS on my router and on the extender, and within a couple of minutes it was up and running. The app and web interface are straightforward, so even if you’re not very tech-savvy, you won’t be stuck guessing what to do next. Adjustable Range & Coverage What I really like is how much control I have over the range of the signal. By changing where I place it and tweaking the settings, I can decide whether I want it to push the signal just to a nearby room or cover a larger area. It’s not just “on or off” – you can fine-tune things so you’re not blasting maximum signal where it’s not needed. That’s been great for avoiding interference with neighbors’ WiFi and keeping the connection more stable. Dual-Band Flexibility (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) Another huge plus is being able to choose the signal frequency. The extender supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and I can decide which band each device uses. I use the 5 GHz band for things like streaming and gaming where I want the fastest speeds, and 2.4 GHz for devices that just need a steady connection and longer range. That flexibility makes the extender feel more like a mini-router than a basic repeater. Performance In terms of performance, it does exactly what I expect from an extender. Speeds are naturally a bit lower than being directly connected to the main router, but the important part is that areas that used to be dead zones are now usable. I can browse, stream, and work without constant drop-outs. The Ethernet port on the bottom is also a nice touch if you want to give one device (like a TV or console) a more stable connection. Things to Keep in Mind • Like any extender, it works best if you place it midway between the router and the weak area, not right at the far edge. • Don’t expect it to magically outperform your main router – think of it as extending what you already have, not replacing it. Overall For the price, the TP-Link RE220 delivers excellent value. The ability to adjust the range, the very simple setup, and being able to choose between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz make it feel much more premium than its cost suggests. If you have dead spots in your home and want a no-nonsense solution that you can customize to your needs, this extender is a solid choice.

A bargain. Perfect for what I bought it for. Have a Blink 3rd gen outdoor camera at the front door (powered with a solar powered battery bank - works great). The signal to the indoor Sync module was very weak (1 bar out of 5). The camera worked fine, but I wanted to boost the signal. Followed the instructions to do the initial setup, and then moved it to a location - basically half way between the sync module and the camera. I then followed the instructions to change the wi-fi network on the sync module. I didn't think it was working, but after a little while, I checked again, and both the sync module and camera had a full 5 bars of signal. Perfect. The price can't be beat. Maybe not the best for a very large house or really difficult situation, but it worked fine for my situation.

The TP-Link RE220 WiFi Extender is a solid option for extending your home network, but it has a few trade-offs. Setup is straightforward, and the dual-band support helps boost signal to dead zones. It works well for casual browsing and streaming, but I noticed speeds drop under multiple device usage, and coverage didn’t fully reach some distant rooms. The Ethernet port is a nice addition, though not a game-changer. Overall, it’s an okay budget-friendly option for smaller homes, but heavy users or large spaces may need something more robust.

So the easiest possible way to get this up and running properly is going to be as follows. Follow step one of the manual - You want to initialize the connection to your router to the closest outlet you have. Don't worry this is just to simply signal transmission. Once you plug it in leave it be until its solid green. In the meantime it might be a good idea to make sure that Mesh is enabled on your router to keep this brief. Now once its glowing green you are going to want to skip to the arrow pointed in the last image I uploaded of the manual; connecting through WPS. This is going to be the fastest way to confirm the two devices want to communicate. First press the wps button on the router, some models will let you do this through the browser configuration somewhere in the wireless settings. Once WPS button is pushed on router, go to the extender and press the WPS button on it in order for them to link. It will be the only pressable button on the front of the unit. Just pressing for a single second will do. Give it a minute or two to fully connect to your network and from there you will be able to relocate it. Next relocate it to whichever outlet in your living space you originally intended for it to be. It will load up by itself but give it a minute or two. If you are intending to connect an ethernet to the bottom port and lead to a device now is the time to do that once its solid green again. You're technically done at this stage but for security I advise you do one more step. Log back into your local router ip on a web browser. Look to see the device is discovered and it should even be in the mesh segment of your router. It will show up but your hard-wired connected device isn't going to necessarily correspond as a direct link. In the same menu of the mesh segment, simply click on the extender device along with the info displayed with it. This allows you the opportunity to assign the IP of the hardwired device you set up to be linked to the extender. Make sure its the right device, and then it should automatically take you to the ip page of the extender itself. Now once your in the UI for the extender you will want to do a few things and your good to go. Since you configured using WPS the account/pw will be the same for your router. Feel free to go through the settings, but it's only relevant to see that the two devices are connected. Note the IP of the extender. Make sure you're signed into your TP-link account, and navigate to the system settings. Simply set the time zone to the correct setting. After that, in the same, system category, you are going to want to go to firmware and click upgrade. This will go through a rebooting process that might boot you out of the account, in which case clear your browser cookies, close the browser, and re open it. Type http:// whatever the ip address of the extender is and you will be back at the menu to sign in. The last two steps are to first, bind your TP link account to the device, so you have administrative control over it. Lastly, go back to system settings and create a backup of the configuration you just did and store it a folder you will remember. Once that's done you're good to log out and not only the ethernet powered device, but other mobile devices on your network will now be able to utilize the Wi Fi extension. You are finished setting it up here. I still like to go back and log into my router through the browser, to verify that connections are being made to the extender and it is displaying numbers with and up and down error, meaning that it's working. The installation part is quick, but taking the extra step to make sure it is properly configured for its use case, its firmware is up to date, and that you have administrative ownership of the device, is well worth the extra steps. This isn't the most powerful product Tp-link has to offer, but it does do its job in broadcasting Wi Fi from a different point than your router through your electrical system. This will be the easiest way to get this up and running in a secure manner. Hope this helped. Enjoy the new purchase!

Best $10 I’ve spent in a while. Have a Tapo and a Kasa camera at the end of the house that never got a very good signal from the router. They look outside and are on the window side of Venetian blinds and curtains. Both cameras locked up and froze with any movement, they fell out constantly and ran about 8-10 seconds behind other cameras closer to the router. Having had bad experiences with extenders years ago I wasn’t wanting to put a lot of money into one. This unit changed my opinion. Set up was quick and easy, once I’d read the instructions and followed them carefully. The only irritant to me was it says add your devices and enjoy, without any solid info how to do that. The extender gets its own wifi address, so I guessed and I ended up resetting both cameras to factory settings then adding them back but to the extenders wifi address, like a new installation. Worked perfectly. Now the cameras both are clicking along fine, no drop outs, no freezes, and the cameras time clock shows the same as the other cameras. Don’t let the size of this unit discourage you. I plugged it in to a wall socket in the hallway between the two bedrooms and it provides even coverage to both bedrooms. I almost wish I bought a bigger higher powered version now I have this going with such success. One thing to keep in mind - if the power goes out, my Phone and Pad tend to connect to the extender, even without the router getting any input, and there’s no actual WiFi. When the power comes back, some items stay connected to the extender and you have to go into settings to return items to the router and off the extender. This seems to be fairly common with any brand of extender according to friends with other brands.

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.