Amazon.com: Customer reviews: TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender (RE220), Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 20 Devices, Up to 750Mbps Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, WiFi Booster to Extend Range of WiFi Internet Connection

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

Living in an apt is hard to modify the place and wired it. I have the router on living room and one of bedroom the signal would drop around the room. Was thinking about wiring but found this extender and works great!!.

Install took 5 seconds. Out of the box and plug into an outlet. Simple enough. Download the tp link app to setup and again took only couple of mins as long as you follow the app prompts. It creates 2 other ssid (if using both 2.4 and 5ghz signals) called same as ur current wifi but with Ext at the end. During setup you disconnect from ur wifi and connect temporarly to the extender then you can choose which one to connect to. Also simple to check what clients are connected to it.

Its recommended to put between the router and the dead zone. Remember the weaker the signal it recieves the weakest will transmit is not a magic box, keep ir in mind while deciding where to install. Speed is great and now finally whole apt is covered. Definitively will get more when we move to a bigger place.

Note: sometimes ur device will switch wifi ssid automatically but like our apartment sometimes it doesnt, if your speed start slowing down always check to what device you connected to.

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JJO

It works

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

I bought this to replace an older TP-Link that was beginning to occasionally drop it's connection to my router. Before getting this one I tried 2 Net Gears that got better reviews than this one. Neither of the Net Gears would hold the connection to my router and they were not easy to set up. The directions were somewhat worthless. I had to read through the reviews on Amazon in order to find instructions that actually worked. I was really disappointed that after struggling to set up the Net Gears they didn't work for me. I sent them back and decided to try this one. The instructions are clear and they work. I had the TP-Link up and going is just a few minutes. The connection to my router, which is located at the other end of my house, is steady and strong. My Roku is "happy", my laptop is "happy", and most of all I am happy that everything is properly connected to the net.

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Nicole D.Top Contributor: Baby

Super fast & easy setup, and a great signal. So far, so good!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

I'm not NOT tech-savvy, but always seem to have a nightmare of a time when setting up our wifi or changing out routers. So, I was kind of dreading this after reading some of the reviews for the 2018 version of this product. To my delight, the setup could not have been easier! It took all of 5 minutes and we were up and running with our extended network. We did some remodeling last year and added a LOT of natural stone, granite, tile, walls, etc. where there previously had been carpeting and an open room. These materials drained the wifi connection we get in the new areas, and the wifi range extender has brought that back to life. We're excited to see if this helps to extend our signal onto the front and back porch, too!

Very pleased so far.

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Justin

Control and Extended mbps data/information **UPDATED**

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

I had everything below written and set up as average 4 star but noticed a review about their privacy policy...
If you read just the first couple paragraphs of their policy, they mention that they'll pull as much data as they want and use it as they want... including sending to 3rd parties and once sent, they have no control over what is done with the data such as name, address, payment information, personal information such as birth date ... etc... and other info used while using this product...
yeah.... im returning this thing ASAP. I advise everyone to do the same.

**************************Set this up on 11/19/2019.
I've got a Verizon Fios-Gen4 router as the host router connected wireless to the RE220 model.
Really annoying to set up at first... wasn't working no matter what which way i tried.
I even tried connecting with ethernet cable from router to extender but that didnt work either.
i unplugged and plugged the RE220 while following the instructions within the applet to set up device(extender) and RANDOMLY it started working... O.O
But after it connected, it works. I've got it extended past rooms, doors, and stairs. Got it to use wifi in my garage. I'm using the "high speed mode" where it cancels either the 2.4 ghz or 5 ghz and amplifies the non-cancelled ghz.
so far.. i've tested the internet speed from speedtest.net with different options and these are the results i got.
Control([200dl/200up]straight connection to router from phone rooms away about 25ish feet):
Control 2.5Ghz: 45 dl mbps / 24 up mbps
Control 5Ghz: 142 dl mbps / 90 up mbps
Extended Wifi standard
Extended standard 2.4Ghz: 41 dl mbps / 34 up mbps
Extended stadard 5Ghz: 75 dl mbps / 65 up mbps
Extended wifi high speed
Extended boost disabled 2.4Ghz to boost 5Ghz: 80 dl mbps / 76 up mbps
Extended boost disabled 5Ghz to boost 2.5Ghz: 73 dl mbps / 71 up mbps

some weird data and some regular data...
idk.. Enjoy the info!

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BluEyedTiger

Exactly what I needed and works astonishingly well for a small price

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

So far the TP-Link AC750 RE220 Dual-Band WiFi Extender (2019 release) has worked great and suits my needs perfectly.

It's small and visually appealing so you don't need to worry about hiding a bulky or ugly device. It actually resembles an plugin oil diffuser like a lot of us might have. It is very light weight so it shouldn't sag from the outlet when plugged in. You will lose an outlet plug and if that's a problem you can always use an extension cord and put it where ever you want. The front of the RE220 boasts 5 easy to understand LEDs informing you of its status (power, ethernet, WiFi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) and a WPS button. The bottom of the device has a high speed RJ45 ethernet port (this is absolutely golden for wired devices) and a reset button which is recessed so you don't have to worry about accidentally pushing it and ensuring that you have to mean it when you do use that feature. It is supposed to work with any WiFi router. The mobile app and web user interface also give you management options like enabling the High Speed Mode, restricting particular devices for a specified amount of time and it even lets you turn off the LEDs if they might disturb your sleep or distract you. I personally have not used the extra features as of yet but they sound like they might be pretty useful, especially being able to turn off the LEDs. I think everyone has noticed blinking lights from various devices and they can be super annoying if they're in your bedroom or visible when you're trying to focus.

The RE220 was very simple to set up with easy to follow step-by-step directions in the box, which guide you through the process and inform you about your options for setup (WPS, mobile app, web UI), where to find the app, a QR code for the app (this is also printed on the box) and the web UI address for setup if you opt to use a computer instead of the app or WPS feature. I chose to use the app which is also very simple which made the process all the more enjoyable. All you have to do is follow the on-screen prompts and it goes smoothly. It has you setup your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands separately as they each have a password although it's usually the same and it's also true that not all networks are dual-band. I didn't have a single problem during setup. It was quick and painless.

The only setup issue I did have was mine. In my haste to get the RE220 going, I didn't rename the extender's WiFi signal to match my home network so it caused conflicts with my IoT devices that were trying to talk to each other because the network is password protected and I had actually created a second password protected network. This caused some communication issues. The instructions even tell you that you may want/need to do this but I was in a hurry so I could get other things done and overlooked that. Once the signal was renamed and the password set to match the original network it worked great and without issue. This was very easy to do within the mobile app but could also be easily done using a laptop or desktop computer.

I bought this to solve an issue with a device I got a great deal on. I stumbled upon a used Sony Media Streaming Bluray player for $15. I couldn't believe it and couldn't pass it up. I didn't really need it but I was tired of using my phone or laptop to stream movies and video to my bedroom TV. It was always a hassle and the only alternative was a wired connection directly to the TV and that in itself was a pain and more so if I wanted to play any of the discs that I have since my laptop doesn't have a built-in disc player and I have to connect the USB BR/DVD/CD player. The problem was that the player required a wired network connection and not wireless. I can't complain since it was practically free. I don't know about you but my house does not have wired ethernet. I could do that myself but it's time consuming and the money needed cancels any value in my purchase, in fact, it probably would have exceeded the cost of a brand new media player and I didn't want to make that kind of investment just to get a media player on the network. My TV is a few years old and it doesn't have WiFi or smart apps itself and I'm not ready to spend a few hundred just to get that kind of experience there either. Not when I can work around it for much less. This network extender allowed me to connect the Bluray player to the network using a spare network cable that was laying around from an old printer or maybe it was an outdated gateway from an internet old service provider. Regardless, the cable was brand new in the package and all I had to do was plug it into the TP-Link RE220 extender and my Bluray player and BAM the player was on the network and asking me to install updates. To top it all off, the WiFi signal in my bedroom is much stronger and everything using the RE220 signals have a much more reliable signal. That's not to say my Arris Gateway didn't give me a good signal to begin with, it's just a stronger signal.

The speed of the TP-Link RE220 AC750 WiFi Extender works great for watching Prime videos in HD. I get full 1080p just fine. There is always a loading delay but I think that's the player which is a few years old so the memory and processor speed is not top of the line but it was $15 so again I'm not complaining. If you plan on watching 4k Ultra video, you may want to do some research to see if the TP-Link RE220 AC750 WiFi Extender meets your needs speed-wise, but it claims 433 MBps for 5 GHz and 300 MBps for the 2.4 GHz bands which should be fast enough but it's not GigaBit speed for sure. I don't have a GigaBit speed router so it wasn't a concern. My TV isn't 4k Ultra capable so I didn't worry one bit about it. I did notice that when I watched a movie using the Amazon Prime app on the player, it checked the connection speed and displayed the result and it's exactly what I see on my Samsung Galaxy S9+ on the home WiFi so the RE220 does not seem to be slower than the Arris Gateway my network is running on to begin with and the only speed issues I ever see are when too many devices are simultaneously using too much bandwidth (multiple HD TVs, cell phones, laptops, remote set top boxes, etc). First world problems...am I right? The only solution there is a faster internet connection and router which hasn't been necessary and saves money and even if I did upgrade I think this WiFi extender would still suit my needs.

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christie schauf

Doesn’t work if you have spectrum internet

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

We tried installing it through the app on my iPad. He tried it on his galaxy s8 phone and tried installing it through his laptop with a Ethernet cable. The extender was plugged into an outlet five feet from the tv. The tv and cable were all turned off in case it interfered. We called tech service. Still the attached screenshot pretty much sums up our experience. Calling amazon for a refund or exchange. Guess we’ll try Netgear.

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Robert D. Smith

Best money I spent in a long time!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

Great product that works as advertised. I received the RE220 and read the instructions. After down loading the app I had it up and running in less than 10 minutes. My house is long and I was able to eliminate the dead zones at the end of my house and even get a nice 2 or 3 bar signal in the upstairs where there was previously no signal. It's like having the whole house wired for internet. I even connected it to my old router from Frontier to check compatibility. It worked great, but it really made the cheap frontier router seem even slower and less capable so I purchased a TP-Link AC1200 router and set my frontier router to bridge mode and wow what an improvement! It's a match made in heaven. It is super easy to configure all of the TP products from the app and not have to use a browser. I love it! If you need to use a browser however you can and all of the instructions are in the booklet. I fully recommend the RE220 especially if it is paired with another TP router.

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Amazon_consumer

100% NOT NOT NOT recommended

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

100% NOT NOT NOT recommended. For starters this product is very difficult to set up. There are three options to set this device, however, the most secure options for you and your privacy are impossible, hard and frustrating to set up. It seems that they are pushing you to create an account and download apps....

Once you are in, in my opinion, you are still with the same of slow and laggy connection.

I recently spoke to my ISP who advise me not to waist my money in this and go with a mesh service. By then, my grace period to return this had expired so I guess I'll use it as a Christmas ornament.

Final comment: 100% NOT NOT NOT recommended

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Paul Lam

Does NOT enhance or extend your wifi Signal

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

Before buying this extender I had my firestick directly connected to the router. Sometimes, every once in a blue moon my stream would pause but other than that no further issues. I was simply hoping to completely get rid of this little hiccup with this extender.

Cue in the AC750 extender. -I received my "extender" promptly from Amazon as usual. My main router is located in the first floor of my home.
I placed the extender on the second floor, about 20 feet from the router's position.
Setup was simple, I proceeded to connect my Amazon fire stick to the extender. Upon trying the new connection my fire stick kept freezing and losing connection. At some point, I had the message "connected to network but no internet".
I had to unplug the extender to regain wifi connection on my fire stick. This happened about 7 times in a single night. Long story short, my wifi connection is faster and more reliable directly from the router than from the AC750.

Did all sorts of testings too. Tried positioning the extender at a mid point between devices. Closer and farther from the router, and/or devices. Same result.

I can not recommend this device.

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KingTastyFish

Wait...inexpensive and it works? What did I do wrong?

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

Style: AC750 WiFi ExtenderVerified Purchase

So far? Nothing.

But I’m not taking credit for the effectiveness of this little piece of tech. Previous reviews were pretty clear on its limitations:

No, it doesn’t see through lead.
No, it can’t write in cursive legibility. (“D”, “Z” and “G” are fun to write, though)
And unfortunately, no, it won’t deliver pizza to 122 and 1/8th.

But forgiveness is divine and I’ve found plenty of redemption because I got a wireless extender to extend an existing Comcast gateway (modem/router). And it works well for that purpose and the install was less than 10 minutes.

I read the reviews that said the app didn’t work - my experience was fairly painless.

1.Plug in near the router.
2.Download app on mobile device/sign up for an account
3.Name your TPLink extender/set password (the same as your router if you aren’t concerned about dual band mixing with devices or use the default “YourExistingRouterName_EXT”)
4.Relocate to where you have a dead spot and look for the happy little green lights (or sad little red/non-existent lights and move closer)
5.App will be mildly helpful if you need to relocate or run Speedtests

I REALLY appreciated the ability to set a timer on the status lights to turn OFF at night. Nothing is more convenient than not having to see Hal and the rest of the technological community from 2001 forward pulsing all night long reminding me that I have too much stuff connected across the property.

Silver lining? I didn’t succumb to the pod mesh money pit. (Apologies to my isp. They do look terribly precious but not 3pk for $160 precious.)

All in all, I got stream the live action TMNT During this review for a little bit, saved enough cash to buy a pizza to celebrate a solid purchase, and haven’t messed anything up...yet.

TP Link Wins. So I win. In your face 2020.

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