Features:

  • Simultaneous gaming and 4K HD streaming with dual band speeds up to 1900Mbps ; Works with any Wi-Fi router or wireless access point
  • Provides fast, reliable connections to multiple users with 1GHz dual-core processor
  • Connects smart TVs and game consoles directly to Wi-Fi using Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Find the best spot to set up with the Smart Signal Indicator
  • Three external dual band antennas with 700mW high-powered amplifiers help boost Wi-Fi range
  • Universal compatibility
  • Industry-leading 2-year warranty and unlimited 24/7 technical support
Powerful and completely worth it (RE580D)

I got this (RE580D) device specifically to avoid having to run CAT6 cable across my attic and through walls into my garage. I have a home security cam system NVR box that is tucked away on a shelf in my garage as the CAT6 cables needed to feed data/power to and from the cameras are FAR easier to run from the garage and I didn't want to run ethernet to a switch in the garage. Going wireless was the easiest solution from an infrastructure perspective but finding the right extender that could deliver a powerful signal through all the walls was challenging. I ended up getting this to set on top of the NVR box so that the NVR could get network access and it's a very clean and powerful solution. I tried a couple other cheaper wifi extenders and none of them had NEAR the bandwidth and speed or WiFi penetration power that this one has. Those IP cams need a fast connection to function properly and being able to connect to both 2.4 and 5.0ghz spectrums from my main router (Asus RT-AC68U) was key. Long story short, this thing is as fast as plugging into my main router. I've run bandwidth tests connecting to both this and my Asus router and the speed test produces the same results after numerous runs. Setup is very easy. Login to the router from a web browser using a computer plugged into one of the ethernet ports of the extender, put in the default username/password provided in the instructions and then connect the extender to your existing 2.4 and/or 5.0ghz connections from your main router. That's pretty much it. You can give the extender's wifi SSID's unique names if you want, setup custom DHCP server settings, manage access control by MAC addresses, etc. All the typical WAP administration functions that you would expect from a device at this price are there. YES, this costs a lot more than the other extenders but the price difference directly correlates with the performance difference.

Worked great to extend WiiFi out to my workshop 130' from house.

It was very simple to set up, in fact, I think it just about set itself up. I had a lousy DSP Modem/ Router and figured it would take hours to get the two to talk - up and running in 5 minutes. I put it in the basement window so I could improve coverage throughout the basement and hopefully improve coverage out to workshop. It was marginal to the outside with it placed inside the house using the included antennas, but I put a remote whip antenna outside and connected that to one of the antenna port - Bam! Solid and steady coverage out there and surprisingly, no drops! And the basement coverage is solid too. This is only extender I've tried so don't know if it is exceptional or typical, but having the ability to add remote antennas is a plus.

Great Range Extender!

I bought this for myself and a client! I have a computer repair/web design company for 20 years. A+ certified! I work with all kinds of wireless devices. I am so impressed with this range extender! It has come down in price about $30 since I bought my first one. Amazon has the best price, worth ordering before you pay more at Best Buy. and it really boosts the wireless signal! You will have almost the same speed with the extender signal as you do with the router signal. Good directions! I found that it was well worth the money, happy clients! I have relied on TP-Link for years.

Amazing!

Has made life a lot easier for me in keeping my devices connected. Transfer speeds are great, and the extra ports on the back are really nice since it saves me from having to put a wifi card in every PC I work on just so I can download updates from my workstation. I just leave one Ethernet lead out and plug it into whatever PC I'm working on with no hassle.

Probably the biggest bang-for-the-buck of all my network devices

I've been gradually updating all my home network devices and recently purchased a top of the line Netgear AC5300 Nighthawk X8 Tri-Band WiFi Router to replace two aging Medialink routers (primary and wireless repeater) . My home is fairly large and the new router couldn't quite deliver a strong signal on the opposite side of my home, particularly in the basement. So, I ordered this range extender and I now have a very strong signal everywhere in my home. I placed the extender in the basement. The setup was very simple and I had it up and running in just a few minutes. One thing I encountered and easily remedied was that I used the same SSID as my main router and because I was getting "enough" of a signal from the main router, my wireless devices wouldn't switch over to the extender. I modified the SSIDs of the extender and was able to manually switch to the extender with ease. I'd say this was probably the biggest bang-for-the-buck of all the updates I've made so far.

Super easy setup!! Very impressive

I bought this to replace a NETGEAR EX7000 which I returned as non-functional. I probably spent 3 hours messing around with the NETGEAR product before I got any meaningfull results and then for whatever reason it "hid" all the devices connected to it from the main router! Way to much trouble to get the thing to work !! The replacement TPLINK AC1900 extender arrived today. Following the TPLINK setup proceedure (3 STEPS!!!!) the it was online with no fuss no muss --- absolutely fabulous design. 100% recommended

This gives great signal strength where we need it

I'm loving this extender. I didn't have any trouble setting it up using the wps button. I had the extender on the desk right next to the router. It took two times to get the 2.4GHz and then one more to get the 5GHz. After that I moved the extender to where I needed it. Then I log on following directions for option one to change the extended SSID. I simply added -EXT to the end of both. I got this to replace a single band extender that wasn't working for our needs anymore. This gives great signal strength where we need it. It looks nice too.

Easy setup--good power

After sieving through lots of reviews, I bought the TP-Link AC1900 wifi extender to upgrade from a Hawking Technology 2.4 GHz wifi extender. Since I upgraded my wireless router to an AC model, I wanted to be able to extend both my 2.4 GHz and less crowded 5 GHz networks. The Hawking worked well, but was a bit underpowered to transmiit a strong signal to the back corner of my backyard, about 40 feet away and through one wall. Setup was tirivial. Plug in the extender within range of your wireless router, then log into the extender by connecting to its setup SSID and using the supplied default admin credentials. You will need a wifi-enabled device to do this: a laptop, tablet, or phone with a browser, I used a laptop computer. Once logged into the web interface, choose a username and password to replace the default credentials, then enable either your 2.4 Ghz network, 5 Ghz network, or both. You can choose to echo your current SSIDs or choose new ones. I chose new ones so devices in my home, like Chromecast, would not accidentially access the extender rather than the primary router by adding "_ext" to the existing SSID. This way, you have to intentionally connect to the extended network when necessary, otherwise you stay on the faster direct wifi connection. When configurations is done, you reboot the extender from the web interface, and you are all set to go. Relocate the extender to a location that receives good wifi input (there is a blue LED to tell you if your location is OK) and arrange your antennas appropriately. (You want the antennnas perpindicular to the directions you wish to have coverage.) That's it. There is also a nice phone app to access the extender directly after it is set up. You can use the app to change the SSIDs or passwords, but not much more. To start over, you need to reset the extender and use the setup SSID, or log into it using a patch cable. I can get very usable 5 GHz and 2.4 Ghz coverage throughout my backyard, up to 40 feet away and through one wall. Since my wifi router is located at near the front wall of my home on the 2nd floor, the extender is necessary to get good coverage at ground level in the back yard. If you need good coverage, don't waste time with a small, low-power extender. You will need an extender witih a more powerful radio to get extended coverage. This unit has a stronger transmitter, and of course has the size to match. However, it can stand up vertically to save space. Mine is on a shelf in a laundry room. This is a two-channel extender. When you are on the extended 5G network, you will get nearly full 2.4 Ghz network speeds. (The 2.4 GHz radio is being used to communicate with your wireless router, and the 5 GHz radio takes care of communicating with your device, minimizing overhead.) When you are on the 2.4 GHz extended network, you will get no more than about half of the 2.4 GHz network speed, because the same radio has to relay information from your wireless router to the extender and then to your device. Here are my real-world examples of download speeds: 5G network (direct): 25 Mbps; 2.4G network (direct): 20 Mbps; 5G network (extended): 20 Mbps; 2.4G network (extended): 10 Mbps. My ISP is capped at 20-25 Mbps, so my 5G network is not that much faster than my 2.4G network, but it has less interference from neighbors. If possible, connect to your 5G extended network for the best performance, but of course 5G has less range and poorer penetration of obstacles. The radios are pretty strong, though.

Easy Set-Up - Works Great

I bought a D-Link AC-3900 Router, which was advertised to provide 6,000 sq.ft. coverage. My house is only one third that area and the router failed to provide an adequate signal to the bedrooms. That's why I purchased the TP-Link AC-1900. The set-up was as easy as pushing two buttons. I placed it half-way between the router and the bedrooms, where the Wi-Fi signal is now at its max. The other amazing thing is that all clients are all on the same network. Other extenders would create a secondary network which would preclude sharing of the primary network's resources.

Does perfectly what it'd been advertised to do and more.

Using this to share a 50/50mb Verizon service with my neighbor 2 floors up. And this things boosts the signal perfectly as advertised. I work in IT for a living and I tested it completely before writing this review. This extender has never dropped the connection on me yet since I purchased it 2onths ago. In my application I am using it to connect my personal router over this to the neighbors wifi connection. This hides all my personal devices behind a separate firewall and my neighbor only sees one device connection to his router hereby freeing up the traffic on this wireless connection. Th router I am using with this extender to create my own network is TP-link C3150. Speed test come up as 50/40 mbps with 8-12 milliseconds ping latency.

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