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Eliminate Dead Zones
The RE230 expands your current WiFi coverage with speeds up to 750 Mbps using two specially designed internal antennas, perfect for web browsing and watching content online.
Fast Ethernet Port
Experience wired speed and reliability anywhere in your home by connecting your favorite device to the fast ethernet port.
Maximum Performance with High-Speed Mode
Uses both bands to create a super high-speed connection, perfect for HD streaming and gaming.
Universal Compatibility
Compatible with all WiFi-enabled devices, routers, and access points, the dual-band RE230 can connect up to 20 devices that are out of range from your router.
Access Point Mode
Turn your Ethernet port into your own personal WiFi hotspot by connecting it to an internet source.
Intelligent Signal Indicator
An Intelligent Signal Indicator directs you to the optimal location to place your range extender for the strongest possible connection.
One Button Setup
For WPS compatible routers, use the WPS button to effortlessly set up and extend your WiFi.
Easy Monitoring
Tether is an intuitive app that allows you to conveniently monitor the state of your range extender.
Customer reviews
and this one seemed great for the price
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
I don't typically write Amazon reviews, but I feel this warrants one. My modem and router are kept downstairs, and my upstairs study is an almost complete dead zone, I'm lucky to get above 1-4 Mbps, while other rooms get 20-25 Mbps. I researched wifi range extenders, and this one seemed great for the price. It arrived a day earlier than planned, and after 5 minutes pairing it with my network, it was plugged in and working perfectly. My computers now average about 22-24 Mbps in my study, which has a huge effect on my productivity and general enthusiasm for life. A few notes:It does not have a cord, it plugs directly into an outlet like a nightlightIt automatically creates a new network named yournetwork + "_EXT"It's smaller than I thought, about the size of 3 stacked packs of post-it notesIf you use your internet everyday for school or work, slow speeds speeds can be detrimental. This completely fixed the issue for me. The most $20 has every improved my life. Other more expensive models probably have some features this doesn't, but if you just want to fix dead zones for not much money, this is the answer.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
It does not have a cord, it plugs directly into an outlet like a nightlight
It automatically creates a new network named yournetwork + "_EXT"
It's smaller than I thought, about the size of 3 stacked packs of post-it notes
If you use your internet everyday for school or work, slow speeds speeds can be detrimental. This completely fixed the issue for me. The most $20 has every improved my life. Other more expensive models probably have some features this doesn't, but if you just want to fix dead zones for not much money, this is the answer.
Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
and this one seemed great for the price
By Winston on August 21, 2017
I don't typically write Amazon reviews, but I feel this warrants one. My modem and router are kept downstairs, and my upstairs study is an almost complete dead zone, I'm lucky to get above 1-4 Mbps, while other rooms get 20-25 Mbps. I researched wifi range extenders, and this one seemed great for the price. It arrived a day earlier than planned, and after 5 minutes pairing it with my network, it was plugged in and working perfectly. My computers now average about 22-24 Mbps in my study, which has a huge effect on my productivity and general enthusiasm for life. A few notes:By Winston on August 21, 2017
It does not have a cord, it plugs directly into an outlet like a nightlight
It automatically creates a new network named yournetwork + "_EXT"
It's smaller than I thought, about the size of 3 stacked packs of post-it notes
If you use your internet everyday for school or work, slow speeds speeds can be detrimental. This completely fixed the issue for me. The most $20 has every improved my life. Other more expensive models probably have some features this doesn't, but if you just want to fix dead zones for not much money, this is the answer.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
It took maybe 2 minutes to set up, the hardest part was getting it out of the box! It amplifies the signal perfectly, and I find that it actually makes my wifi faster, as less people are using it!
HouseWifi is my normal wifi signal in my room and the HouseWifi_EXT is the extenders wifi signal in my room. Look at the difference!
I will be convincing my family to buy these for the farther parts of the house. In love!!
Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
Amazing! Would give 6 Stars if I could!
By Erin Costello on May 24, 2017
Oh man, I am over the moon about this product. My bedroom is the basement of the house, so the wifi just barely reached, and has a very weak signal. This extender is a life saver.By Erin Costello on May 24, 2017
It took maybe 2 minutes to set up, the hardest part was getting it out of the box! It amplifies the signal perfectly, and I find that it actually makes my wifi faster, as less people are using it!
HouseWifi is my normal wifi signal in my room and the HouseWifi_EXT is the extenders wifi signal in my room. Look at the difference!
I will be convincing my family to buy these for the farther parts of the house. In love!!
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Deepa
Reduces the speed of your Internet by 90%
Reviewed in India on July 13, 2018Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
Akash Dhavalikar
A Comprehensive Review !
Reviewed in India on April 4, 2021Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
A Comprehensive Review !
Reviewed in India on April 4, 2021
I have seen quite a bit of negative reviews which stem from the misinformation about this Range Extender (or any other Range Extender for that matter), so I decided to share my experience with this one. This review will be a long one, so read patiently and at the end I hope you'll be able to make a decision whether you need a Range Extender or not. So, let's begin !Reviewed in India on April 4, 2021
1) Do you even need a device to increase the range of your wifi?
a) If you're not getting a good enough wifi coverage at your home, first thing you need to do is to figure out the optimum place for the router. It should be at the centre of your home and away from electronics such as microwave. There are plenty of videos regarding this on youtube, so I won't be wasting your time here.
b) If that doesn't solve your problem, invest in a decent router. I for one, use iBall Baton iB-WRD12EN 1200M router, which was the cheapest dual band router at the time I bought it. I got it for ₹999, which is a steal for that router. There are many more routers out there, some are better than this one so, choose according to your need and budget.
c) If you are still facing issues regarding the range, you should continue reading.
2) Range Extender or Access Point ?
There are two options by which you can increase the range of your wifi network. Both of these have some pros and cons as follows :
a) Range Extender
Pros: It is very easy to install, it takes hardly 5 minutes. It doesn't take much space. There's no hassle of running a cable from router to the range extender.
Cons: There is some drop in speed, which is to be expected. There's also a slight increase in latency, which is hardly noticeable if there are less number of devices connected to the range extender.
b) Access Point
Pros: No drop in speed, negligible increase in latency as the connection is wired.
Cons: Running a cable from router to the Access Point is quite a hassle.
Without a doubt, an Access Point is much better than a Range Extender. Nowadays, most of the routers come with an Access Point mode, too. But if you're like me who doesn't like the hassle of installing an Access Point and is perfectly fine with a slight decrease in speed (depending on how you position the range extender) then sure, you should pick a Range Extender.
3) Now, after you've bought a Range Extender, (let's assume this one) it's time to set it up. Upon reading the reviews, I chose to set it up via the browser method as it is the most effective one. You just need to follow simple instructions.
4) Now comes the tricky part, the placement of the Range Extender.
You should place your range extender in such a place that it catches a good signal and it distributes it to the desired place in your home. Use an extension cable and run speed tests by placing the Range Extender in most likely places where there's good wifi coverage. You can use wifi analysing apps to find out the spots of good wifi coverage, too. If there isn't a power outlet at the optimum location, invest in one. Let me tell you what I did. I live in a duplex home. My router is downstairs, so there was absolutely no signal in upper bedrooms. I relocated the router by mounting it at the top centre of the ground floor and placed the Range Extender exactly above it but at 3-4 feet height from the ground of the second floor. The distance between the two is hardly 6 feet. I have a 50 mbps connection and I get 30+ mbps speed from the Range Extender which is to be expected. I have attached screenshots for reference. There's no way the Range Extender will give the full speed. It's not logically possible.
5) My experience with this Range Extender:
It's been more than 2 months since I started using this device. Throughout this period, I didn't encounter any deal breaking problems at all. On one occasion, my phone refused to connect to it, but upon restarting it, the issue didn't resurface. Apart from that, it's been a fantastic experience. The wifi signal range is also really good. There's a one more version of this Range Extender with the internal antennae. Apart from that the two are basically same, internal hardware- wise. I bought this because of the external antennae. If you're concerned more about the aesthetics, then go for the other one, it's TL-WA850RE.
To conclude, I would like to say that if you need to extend the wifi coverage in your home, you should consider an Access Point primarily. If the simplicity of a Range Extender outweighs its flaws for you, only then you should consider it. To be honest, I think all these Range Extenders don't deserve their price tags. For example, this model should've been priced at somewhere around ₹800.
Nonetheless, I hope this helped you to make your decision. Have a nice day !
Edit:- In the month of July 2021, there was some electricity maintenance work going on in my area. Now, ideally during such programs, one should switch off any electronic appliances in his home. I forgot that. Suddenly, for about 10 minutes the voltage reached approximately 800 volts which should've melted the innards of this device. But surprisingly, it was working, just not in a good way. There were frequent disconnections. I raised a replacement request to TP - Link and was given a brand new replacement device on the same day! Now that's what you call an after sales service.
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Sushant
Works well. Sets up easily.
Reviewed in India on October 19, 2018Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
Joseph De La Paz
Una excelente compra, muy recomendable para casas grandes, donde el WiFi no cubre todo el terreno
Reviewed in Mexico on June 10, 2017Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase
sagar sachdeva
Tplink N300-performance is not recommended
Reviewed in India on June 16, 2019Style: WiFi Extender- N300Verified Purchase