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TP-Link AC1900 WiFi Extender (RE550), Covers Up to 2800 Sq.ft and 35 Devices, 1900Mbps Dual Band Wireless Repeater, Internet Booster, Gigabit Ethernet Port


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Wireless Communication Standard 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g
Data Transfer Rate 1900 Megabits Per Second
Frequency Band Class Dual-Band
Special Feature Adjustable

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  • Fast AC1900 Dual Band WiFi - Simultaneous 600Mbps on 2.4GHz plus 1300Mbps on 5GHz
  • Better WiFi Coverage with 3 Antennas - Three adjustable external antennas provide optimal Wi-Fi coverage and reliable connections
  • Gigabit Ethernet port - Act as a wireless adapter to connect a wired device to your network at Gigabit speed
  • Intelligent Signal Light - Help to find the best location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage by showing the signal strength
  • AP Mode - Create a new WiFi access point to enhance your wired network with WiFi capability
  • Ultimate Compatibility - Extend the range of any WiFi Internet router or wireless access point
  • TP-Link Tether App - Easily access and manage your network using any iOS or Android mobile device
  • All Wi-Fi extenders are designed to increase or improve Wi-Fi coverage, not to directly increase speed. In some cases improving signal reliability can affect overall throughput

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Mesh WiFi Router Range Extender - TP-Link AC1900 RE550
Computer Networking Internet Booster Repeater
Wi-Fi Repeater to Boost your Coverage
OneMesh WiFi Extender

OneMesh For Seamless Whole-Home Streaming

Seamless Whole Home Streaming

With TP-Link OneMesh technology effortlessly create a Mesh network with a single network name for uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home. Just connect the RE550 range extender to a OneMesh router for a smart roaming experience that can be managed from the TP-Link Tether app.[2]

High Performance Dual Band Wireless up to 1900 Mbps

High Performance Dual-Band Wi-Fi up to 1900 Mbps

Supporting the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, 3x faster than standard 802.11n speeds, the RE550 delivers up to 1900Mbps of fast speeds for bandwidth-intensive tasks like 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls and more.¹

Built-in Access Point Mode

Built-in Access Point Mode

The RE550 is more than a wireless range externder. With a built-in Access Point mode for plug in an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port to easily turn any wired connection into a high-speed 3x3 MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi signal.

Setup Made Easy

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Always Find the Best Location for Placement

The intelligent signal indicator helps you easily find the best place to position your RE550 for optimal signal strength from your existing router to boost WiFi coverage.

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Control At Your Fingertips

Set up and manage your Wi-Fi network through the TP-Link Tether app from your Android or iOS mobile device. Maintain full control of your network even when you're away from the house.

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    Product Description

    Boost Whole Home Wi-Fi with Your Existing Router A single router has limited Wi-Fi coverage and always causes Wi-Fi dead zones. RE550 wirelessly connects to your existing router and expands its Wi-Fi signal into areas it can’t reach on its own. Enjoy your stable network experience wherever you are at home. Faster Dual Band Wi-Fi up to 1900 Mbps RE550 delivers dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to transmit Wi-Fi signals, doubling the performance of each band. It enables you to keep more devices connected at the same time with its 600 Mbps 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps 5 GHz dual bands. Use the 2.4 GHz band to send email and browse the web and the 5 GHz band for gaming and HD streaming. Wi-Fi keeps Strongest for Unlimited Moving With TP-Link OneMesh Technology, it’s easy to form a wifi network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole home coverage. Just connect RE550 to a OneMesh router. Always enjoy the strongest Wi-Fi when you’re walking around with no need to search around for a stable connection. Adaptive Path Selection: Keeps Itself Working at Top Speed Adaptive Path Selection keeps your network running at optimal speeds by automatically choosing the fastest connection path to the router. Always keep your devices fast and stable—ideal for network environments crowded with many devices and applications. High Speed Mode: Maximized Speed with Dedicated Backhaul Uses one dedicated Wi-Fi band as backhaul and another dedicated Wi-Fi band as an access point to maximize the bandwidth on the extended Wi-Fi. Built-In Access Point Mode RE550 is more than a wireless range extender. Simply plug an Ethernet cable into its Ethernet port and easily turn your wired internet connection into a 3×3 MIMO dual band wireless access point. Control at Your Fingertips Set up and manage your Wi-Fi through the TP-Link Tether app from your smartphone (Android, iOS), including TP-Link routers and range extenders.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    25,832 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup of the wireless signal repeater. They mention that the setup steps are clear and easy to follow. They appreciate the great coverage of the product, saying that it extends coverage to their gazebo and other areas which they never had. However, some customers have different opinions on performance, value, quality, connectivity, signal strength, and size.

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    1,158 customers mention "Ease of setup"962 positive196 negative

    Customers find the setup of the wireless signal repeater to be easy. They mention that the setup steps are clear and easy to follow. They also appreciate the easy navigation.

    "...fi extender but the first one i had did not work, but this one was easy to set up and it did extend my wi-fi, would definitely recommend you get it,..." Read more

    "...We just used them with our existing router.Ease of setup: Doable but if my mom or dad bought this, they would be calling me for help...." Read more

    "...I highly recommend it. These are the easiest extenders I've ever set up and I've probably had 10 over the years. Done in under 5 minutes...." Read more

    "...discover that the configuration process was not bad, the set up wizard was user-friendly, I just made sure to read each step carefully since I have..." Read more

    64 customers mention "Coverage"49 positive15 negative

    Customers like the coverage of the wireless signal repeater. They say it has made a massive difference in coverage for their home, providing coverage in their backyard and other areas which they never had. Some customers also mention that it covers their whole house and that it works better than cheaper products. Overall, most are satisfied with the coverage and recommend it to friends.

    "...of set up with ATT Fiber 1gb along with excellent quality and expanded coverage area...." Read more

    "...However, the coverage was great...." Read more

    "...Got this unit in NOV. 2023 and have had zero issues. It gives me excellent coverage in the back portion of my house and always connects...." Read more

    "...There are many reasons why coverage in homes can be spotty. Materials or obstructions inside of walls can interfere...." Read more

    1,774 customers mention "Performance"1,212 positive562 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention it works pretty good, is effective, and easy to set up. However, others say that it doesn't really perform as expected, runs slower than the weaker signal from the main modem/router, and doesn't increase your speed.

    "...definitely recommend you get it, it also had a nice weight to it did not feel cheap, they have an app, that was really helpful" Read more

    "This works great! It doubles the range from our non mesh router...." Read more

    "For those of you dissing this extender because it doesn't increase your speed, that's not what this is for...." Read more

    "Works better than most extenders I have used in the past. Provides very good download speeds but upload speeds are much lower. Not too bad over all." Read more

    1,039 customers mention "Signal strength"650 positive389 negative

    Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention that it significantly boosts the signal in every corner of their house, improving reception to their basement and outdoors. However, others say that it didn't extend the signal enough for their Blink cameras, connecting the device to the WiFi was difficult, and the WiFi signal was unstable in their bedroom.

    "...one i had did not work, but this one was easy to set up and it did extend my wi-fi, would definitely recommend you get it, it also had a nice weight..." Read more

    "...1400-1500 square foot homes, and that's what mine is, they didn't extend the signal enough for my Blink cameras on the detached garage, and I also..." Read more

    "This works great! It doubles the range from our non mesh router...." Read more

    "...But it performsawesome - solid signals on both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Extremely easy to setup, just use the WPS or Log Directly into it...." Read more

    528 customers mention "Connectivity"179 positive349 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention that it works flawlessly, and gets a good connection to the router. However, others say that they always have network connection problems, and the connection is very unstable.

    "...During setup with the app, there were some errors, switching from the original WiFi to the devices’ WiFi and back...." Read more

    "...you get it, it also had a nice weight to it did not feel cheap, they have an app, that was really helpful" Read more

    "...But as mentioned earlier the connection failed the next evening...." Read more

    "...So the extender gets a 3.5, ease of setup gets a 1. Chat tech support gets a zero. Phone tech support (once you get through) gets a 4.5." Read more

    433 customers mention "Value"160 positive273 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention it's a great inexpensive option to help with solid performance, while others say it'll waste your money. Some say it’s practical and difficult to connect, while other say it was disappointing and impractical.

    "...In addition I had a bad setup experience. This is not a cheap extender, so I would probably do more research if I went down this road again...." Read more

    "...But like I said, it's worth every cent!" Read more

    "...time with Netgear Tech Support their conclusion was that the unit was defective so I returned it...." Read more

    "...Bottom line: while not cheap, I would not hesitate in purchasing again with benefit of hindsight." Read more

    114 customers mention "Quality"69 positive45 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention it's great, versatile, and easy to set up. However, others say that it wasn't detected at first, is dead, and has weak or non-existent signal in some spots.

    "This is a nice extender. It works great for our setup...." Read more

    "...for installation ( web browser setup) are extremely brief and incomplete...." Read more

    "...The concept makes sense. The setup is easy using the mobile app...." Read more

    "...Both units work great and extends my system as needed for some security cameras outside my home, yard and out buildings...." Read more

    47 customers mention "Size"22 positive25 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention that it isn't too big, thin and doesn't stick out too far into the wall, while others say that it looks big and bulky, takes up all the space at the AC wall power outlet, and is somewhat heavy.

    "...It is much bigger then I expected. It makes it a little tiny bit harder to plug stuff in underneath it but that is a small quibble...." Read more

    "I like that it isn't too big, thin and doesn't stick out too far into the hallway...." Read more

    "...The RE650 is bulky and weighs too much...." Read more

    "...The sleek and compact design of the AC1900 makes it blend seamlessly into any environment...." Read more

    BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL WIFI EXTENDER FOR MY LINKSYS WRT 3200ACM - FLAWLESS SO FAR!
    5 out of 5 stars
    BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL WIFI EXTENDER FOR MY LINKSYS WRT 3200ACM - FLAWLESS SO FAR!
    Honestly, I have only had the TP-Link AC2600 WiFi Extender(RE650) for about 2 weeks. But it performsawesome - solid signals on both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Extremely easy to setup, just use the WPS or Log Directly into it. I did both methods just to see how it would go, as I generally never use the WPS (EASY METHOD) of adding devices to my router, I had to go ahead and try it. Went so easy, so easy.But being a bit of a computer, networking nut, I still like doing things the direct hands on way, so directly logged in, very easy to navigate, changed that default security password jazz - DO THIS or anyone who sees these devices or any hooked to your system, will straight off try to log in to them and either hack you or just lock you out.Not to scare anyone, just keep that in mind with ANY electronic devices hooked to your network. Save yourself the heartache.That said, it's so easy to do or have a family member help you, but it is really very easy. read and follow the easy directions and you should not have any problem.My LinkSys Router used to (2yrs ago) delivered a 5 BAR signal to everywhere on my property (about 1/2 acre) but my house is only about 1850 sq-ft. Router sits in the farthest room from screened back porch. As I said, 2 yrs ago the signal was 5 BARS everywhere maybe occasionally at the farthest corner of the property I might dip to 3 but then zoom back up to 5 within seconds.That was 2 yrs ago, more homes have been built, more cell towers etc. So for the last 12 - 15 months, that great signal dropped to 5 BARS occasionally with 2 mostly or completely dropping signal altogether.That's some Big League Taboo nowadays, so that leads me to my purchase of the TP-Link AC2600 WiFi Extender(RE650) - Plugged it in at the opposite end of the house - In the Laundry Room. No problems. Solid Signal on both bands - never drops at all, not even a flicker. Fast transfer speeds, I upload / download photos and graphics to and from my place of work. No hick-ups, no more dropouts, just a solid enjoyable signal. Watch HD and some 4k videos over it without a bit of trouble.This device is top shelf in my opinion. You can set timers for when it shuts off and wakes up (when nobody's home) and can even set the led lights to always on, always off, or at a sleep/wake time.Yeah you can get cheaper, but that's generally a gamble with finding a diamond, usually you get what you pay for. Who needs that headache to save 25 or 50 bucks. Not saying saving some money is a bad thing, I like money too, work hard for it, so throwing it away is not something I do either, but if your internet and network traffic is important to you - why skimp. There may be better too, really just depends on how you use it.If you're a real Rockefeller Type, go for whatever fits your need. I just needed my strong signal and network/internet transmission speeds back to STELLAR.And STELLAR is what this 58 yr old kid got with this TP-Link WIFI Extender. Oh, and it comes with an Ethernet port built into it for direct configuring or getting even more speed out of it. I only used it for the direct login to the device and to upload a new update. That was easy peasy too.Oh, and it has 4 swing up antennas on it. Really nice device, just place it and forget it.Sorry for such a long winded review, but it is an honest one. Like I said, I have only had it for maybe 2-3 weeks, more 2 weeks. Will definitely update if anything happens to change it. FOR NOW IT'S AWESOME AND 5 STARS.Hope this was helpful people.Thanks TP-LINK. Very well done.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
    Style: WiFi 5, AC1900Verified Purchase
    at first i order an wi-fi extender cause i’m moving my set up from living room to my room and needed an wi-fi extender but the first one i had did not work, but this one was easy to set up and it did extend my wi-fi, would definitely recommend you get it, it also had a nice weight to it did not feel cheap, they have an app, that was really helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    Style: AC2600Verified Purchase
    This works great! It doubles the range from our non mesh router.

    Important: If you want one Network name without having to switch between networks manually you must pair these with the TP Link Mesh Router. We just used them with our existing router.

    Ease of setup: Doable but if my mom or dad bought this, they would be calling me for help. During setup with the app, there were some errors, switching from the original WiFi to the devices’ WiFi and back. Got thru it but the menu options in the app are a bit technical. If you have a fear of tech this is not the choice for you.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
    Style: AC2600Verified Purchase
    Works better than most extenders I have used in the past. Provides very good download speeds but upload speeds are much lower. Not too bad over all.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
    Style: WiFi 5, AC1900Verified Purchase
    For those of you dissing this extender because it doesn't increase your speed, that's not what this is for. Like for example, you can't be paying your ISP for 50 Mbps of speed and expect to get 100 Mbps. This extender is only for extending the same signal YOU ARE PAYING FOR farther out from your router/modem.

    OK, I tried two other models by TP-Link, they were both cheaper and smaller. The RE330 and the RE220. I was trying to get the most bang for my buck. Even though these two smaller extenders were for 1400-1500 square foot homes, and that's what mine is, they didn't extend the signal enough for my Blink cameras on the detached garage, and I also wanted coverage to the boat dock away from the house. So I returned those and got this one instead, which is rated for up to 2800 square feet. "Up to" are the key words here that I didn't pay attention to before I ordered the others.

    I really didn't want to spend this much but now I'm glad I did. I live in a rural area and have fiber optic through the local REMC. I'm forced to rent their router/modem and they tried to also rent me an extender, they said I had to use THEIR brand that matched my router. They lied to me, the TP-Link works just fine.

    Easy to set up via the Tether app. I highly recommend it. These are the easiest extenders I've ever set up and I've probably had 10 over the years. Done in under 5 minutes.

    I have my Blink cameras and sync module on the _EXT 2.4 band. I changed the name of that to _EXT2Blink so I solely put my cameras on that. I'm getting the max coverage to all the Blinks now.

    If you don't already have a TP-Link router, this won't be like a mesh router system. You will have _EXT for both bands 2.4 and 5. So any device you want on the _EXT will have to be added onto the network.

    Very happy with this one. It has a huge blue circle showing that you're properly connected (you can turn it off in the Tether app if it's too bright). No dropped signals and this one has vents so it doesn't get too hot.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
    Style: AC2600Verified Purchase
    After several hours of researching and reading reviews on WiFi extenders, I decided to purchase the TP-Link AC2600 ... (RE650). It was the more expensive of the 2 models I had narrowed my choice to, but as I said, IT IS WORTH EVERY CENT!

    One of the main reasons I decided on this model was a reviewer who stated the AC2600 Extender resolved the problem they were having with their Ring.com Floodlight Cam installed on their garage which would freeze or stop working due to the long distance between their home WiFi network and the Cam. This described the EXACT PROBLEM I was having. The clincher was my husband's constant complaints that his phone wouldn't connect to the Cam --- I had to find a solution!

    Users have 2 options for installing the AC2600: the easier and recommended option is to use the WPS button, or the other to configure installation through the web browser if host router doesn't have a WPS button. I am adding this to my review because it took several attempts to connect the AC2600 to my dual band router using the WPS button; honestly I did not want to go through the configuration process, so I persisted. The AC2600 connected to the 5GHz band on the first attempt, but connecting to the 2.4GHz band took maybe 4 attempts; still worth 5-star rating in my opinion because I didn't have to go through the web configuration process. (Note: the recommended option is "Option Two" on the Quick Installation Guide.)

    After successful installation, I relocated the AC2600 to my trouble spot. The Ring.com app has a feature to check your WiFi download and upload speeds. I compared the speeds BEFORE and AFTER installing the AC2600 Extender.
    BEFORE: Download = 0.94 Mbps, Upload = 0.22 Mbps
    AFTER: Download = 26.68 Mbps, Upload = 16.48 Mbps
    This alone merits a 5-star rating!

    However, the connection from the AC2600 to my Ring devices failed the next evening.

    The following is relative context for Ring users interested in this AC2600 Extender. We have 3 Ring.com devices: 1) Video Doorbell 2) Floodlight Cam, both these devices connect to my WiFi through 3) Chime Pro WiFi extender (which proved to be a weak extender for my home; luckily Ring sent it to me free of charge). Before installing the AC2600 to my WiFi network, I took the Chime Pro offline by unplugging it from the outlet. After the AC2600 was successfully installed, I then reconnected the Chime Pro to my WiFi network: all 3 Ring devices came back online, and worked exceptionally well. But as mentioned earlier the connection failed the next evening. I was able to reconnect the Chime Pro to the AC2600, but the next morning discovered it was offline once again.

    This time I decided to reinstall the AC2600 through the web browser configuration process so I could give the extended network an identifiable name to ensure I reconnected the Chime Pro to the AC2600. I was happy to discover that the configuration process was not bad, the set up wizard was user-friendly, I just made sure to read each step carefully since I have a dual band router. When I got to the step of naming the extended bands I just added "_Extended" to each SSID. The password is the same as host router.

    I connected the Chime Pro this time to the "Name2.4_Extended": all 3 Ring devices came online and worked exceptionally well. However, that evening the Chime Pro was offline once again. Though extremely frustrated, I concluded that the problem was not with the AC2600 because the speed test were excellent while the devices were online. I also have other WiFi enabled devices throughout my home and all those were working fine or better since I installed the AC2600.

    After speaking with Ring.com technical support, they suggested I take the Chime Pro out of the equation and connect directly to the AC2600 Extender. I was reluctant to do this because a) the Chime Pro provides it's own alerts for detected motions, and b) to set up the video doorbell to the extended network meant taking it out of the mount it was screwed and clipped to. So I began with the Floodlight Cam which was easier. After putting it on set-up mode, I connected the Floodlight to the "... 2.4_Extended." Once online, the Floodlight worked exceptionally well.

    While in the Ring app I noticed that the Video Doorbell was also online; I had forgotten to unplug the Chime Pro which was also back online and connected to the 2.4 extended band. I checked that the doorbell's functionality was excellent so I left well enough alone. It has been 4 days and I've had zero issues with my 3 Ring devices and all other devices that use WiFi in our home. I'm even getting Chime Pro motion alerts from the Floodlight Cam --- not sure why but I'm not complaining. Speaking of complaints, haven't told dear hubby what I paid for the AC2600, LOL ;-) But like I said, it's worth every cent!
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