TP-Link RE700X WiFi 6 AX3000Mbps WiFi Extender Booster, Internet Booster, Gigabit Ethernet Port, WiFi Booster Range Extender, EasyMesh, Access Point, WiFi Repeater, App Control Easy Setup, UK Plug

Looking to zap those Wi-Fi dead zones into oblivion? The TP-Link RE700X is like the superhero of range extenders—complete with a cape made of lightning-fast speeds and futuristic Wi-Fi 6 tech. It’s ridiculously easy to set up (even for tech newbies) and gives your home internet a glow-up worthy of envy. Whether you're binge-watching in the basement or gaming in the attic, the RE700X keeps things smooth and seamless. Sure, it’s a bit chunkier than some rivals, but let’s be honest—power needs space, and this gadget packs a punch! 🚀

I bit the bullet and bought this after having a dismal failure episode after buying one of the cheaper plug in so called extenders. Wow! is a word for it. I wanted a good wifi signal in my summer House for Grandkids and myself to use tech down there, about 30 plus meters from my Plus net Modem which delivers 900mb but hardly a spit anywhere else. Setting up was a breeze after sorting out its duel wifi, best on 5ghz by the way, you need to find that out and need to configure via wifi password for both 2.5 and 5. That will give you two options on your phone ect.I now get a really acceptable speed more than 60 meters from the modem.

I purchased this TP-Link wi-fi extender to improve signal from a Huawei CPE Pro 2 5G wireless router aimed at an outside window (pictured), to an XGIMI Halo projector two rooms away (pictured), as well as other devices remote from the room where the router is situated.I immediately hit two major snags:1. Impossible to update the firmware on the extender, by following the instructions in the manual2. The Halo projector would not reliably handshake with the extender, even though other devices could.Dozens of errors occurred, where the firmware would not update to spec, and the Halo would not handshake with the extender under the current firmware version, and I kept TP-Link and XGIMI informed of my problems from the purchase date in April up to early July 2021.Meanwhile there was a firmware update released by XGMI for the Halo.Finally, last week, I got two personal tech support calls in a row direct from TP-Link in China, the first being to talk me through updating the firmware, this time adding the crucial intermediary step of switching off the router first during the update, with the extender connected via Ethernet to a PC. However, after the firmware at last was updated successfully, the device could no longer be configured through the PC.A few hours later, a second senior technician called me from TP-Link in China and walked me through the re-configuration, using the Tether app on my iPhone, after rebooting the router. Apparently, once a wrong password is entered, everything has to be reset from scratch.From that point on, the Halo projector connected to the TP-Link extender successfully for the first time, and after experimenting with several different settings, I found the optimal setup on the 2.4GHz band as in the picture from the Halo:TOP (shown as '_EXT') - Halo is connected to the extender via the 2.4GHz band - 5 bars signal strength (set now as default)MIDDLE - Halo to the extender signal strength on the 5GHz band - 4 barsBOTTOM - Halo signal strength directly to the router on the 5GHz band, bypassing the extender - 3 barsThe location of the wifi extender is as pictured in the attached image, roughly halfway between the router and the projector and other devices.From this, it is obvious that the optimal signal to the Halo projector is coming from the extender using the 2.4GHz setting. In addition to the greatly improved reception on the Halo projector itself, signal received by my Amazon 4K Firestick plugged directly into the Halo's HDMI port, previously plagued by frequent dropouts, is also now strong and stable, as shown in the image for the Firestick Network Settings. Meanwhile, my iPhone, MacBook Pro get the best reception on the 5GHz setting on the extender, while other devices adjacent to the router (iPad Pro and Windows PC), remain connected direct to the router, since they're in the same room.In all, the wifi extender is finally now doing all the things I expected it should do, way back in April when I first took it out of the box and set it up.I would love to have given this product 5 stars, not only because of the first-rate technical support, but also the eventual high grade performance of the extender itself, however it is also obvious that there needs to be written a comprehensive, step-by-step operation manual, foolproof enough to allow non technically minded people to set up and install the device. Likewise, far more detailed prompting needs to be given for fields, than just "Enter password", without saying which password is required. I work in IT myself, and problems like this stumped me for months.

Quick and easy to set up. Has strong signal to far reaches in the house

Very impressed with this TP-Link 650. Having searched many online reviews for suitable extenders, this one came out the best for my needs. I use Apple iOS devices, iPad, iPhone X and MacBook Pro.Yes, it is an expensive investment but the price I paid on Amazon was much cheaper than other suppliers. It’s also saved me a fortune in the long haul as I had two separate routers to service my WiFi needs. Now with the TP-Link 650, I only need one main router. That’s quite an annual saving of at least £180 on an additional router!Please be advised, as another Amazon reviewer has pointed out, their is not much point investing in this 650 model if you don’t have a dual router that has 2.4ghz and 5ghz choice. Single routers should opt for a cheaper TP-Link extender or alternative.My router is a dual band Huawei B525 positioned in the lounge. Perfect fast connection in most rooms but starts dropping out and occasionally loses connection at furthest point. Hence I needed a second router meaning another monthly or annual contract with my network provider. With regards to the router, I also have an internal Ariel fitted which improved speed rapidly. I carried out several speed tests, with and without internal Ariel and router is greatly improved with internal Ariel. Best positioned near a window. Make sure to alter your Huawei router settings on the portal website to change Ariel option.But the TP-Link 650 resolved this problem. Once set up, I now have perfect connections throughout every room. No drop outs or disconnections. This will serve up to 4 devices at one time through the 650. (Adding to my router which serve up 64 devices direct). For example, I tested watching a HD movie through 650 whilst listening to my HomePod on a separate connection through router. Perfect.I could have saved myself a lot of time, effort and frustration if I set up the 650 using the tethering app through iPad or iPhone. The supplied instructions guide you though starting set up by web, manually or tethering. It may work differently for you whichever way you try to set up. But most reviews, as I would agree, opt for setting up through the tethering app on your phone or pad. The app, easily downloaded by scanning the Q-link or direct link for IOS or Android. Once downloaded, set up is a breeze following the step by step instructions. Create an account with the tethering app, so you can easily manage the 650 and be kept updated on latest software updates.Once your set up and want to connect the 650 extended WiFi connection, don’t get confused as I did, as to which WiFi signal to log into. My Huawei router has dual bands for 2.4ghz and 5ghz. The signal connections you should be looking for on the WiFi list, are the same as your original name but have EXT on the end. These are the WiFi connections through the 650. Unless you change the names.My 650 couldn’t pick up the 5ghz band, as the further away it is situated from the router, the 650 will choose the 2.4ghz band. That is not a problem as the signal is 100% connection and no buffering or drop outs. I don’t see the point in positioning the 650 too close to the router as you want to have WiFi access throughout the home, the 650 should be best placed mid way. I still get 5ghz on my router direct regardless of wether I’m using the 650 in other rooms or not.In short1. The TP-Link 650 is an excellent well built extended router, but best if you have a dual band router for 2.4ghz and 5ghz2. Set up through tethering app works best, faster set up (for me anyway)3. The tethering app allows you to manage your devices and 650. Timer to turn off/on the led lights on the 650. Handy for night times.4. Saves you money in long run by not having to sign up with network provider on extra routers5. Three year warranty!6. Highly recommended in many reviews both on Amazon and other sites