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TP Link RE450 Wi Fi Range Extender White
Last Updated: June 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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WIFI
Review Analysis - 965 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
373wifi, extender, coverage, signal strength, 5ghz
+77%
-23%
" ... Seems to be used previously as we found a saved network on it. ... "
" ... The repeater works well and now I'm getting the WiFi signal to the previously unreachable areas. ... "
" ... Wifi signal strength is 17db, if someone is looking for it. ... Range is good overall. ... "
" ... It will automatically link with the router (as long as router is in range). ... Range is decent but if has to go through 1 heavy wall with door closed then it struggles (especially on the 5G band). ... "
" ... I installed the range extender is in the other end of the hall, 4 meters away from main router. ... The signal strength is lesser the main router from the room near to this range extender. ... "
" ... But it gives me the required coverage. ... "
" ... I am using it for extending the range in my home and it’s perfect so far. ... "
" ... The signal strength is quite good. ... "
Setup
210setup, installation, easy, configure, easy to setup
+96%
-4%
" ... Signals are very good, first time it’s very complicated for installation, some support is required for installation. ... "
" ... Awesome product, very easy installing and wonderful job with boosting my wifi at the dead zones. ... "
" ... Easy to install and does what it is supposed to. ... "
" ... Get the TP-Link app for easy setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install and setup. ... "
" ... For non technical person like me, it was clear instructions, which made me install the product very easily. ... "
" ... Easy to use, when required, plug it inelectric soket. ... "
" ... Setting this extender up is a breeze. ... "
Wifi
180extender, signal, wi fi, coverage, router
+74%
-26%
" ... WiFi signal is strong . ... I install it by the WiFi net and password the next time it is easy to usemore then othe divise, just power on it then it's work properly . ... "
" ... The WiFi range is descent for the size of the antennas. ... "
" ... My old devices connect to 2.4ghz network and new devices to 5ghz network. ... "
" ... Best feature of this repeater is it gets merged to your wifi signal and doesn’t shows its own wifi name. ... "
" ... The repeater works well and now I'm getting the WiFi signal to the previously unreachable areas. ... "
" ... Easy solution for extending wifi without wiring ... "
" ... WiFi extender very easy to setup, took no more than 5 mins . ... "
" ... Can repeat the same WiFi name. ... "
Ease of Use
170easy, easy to use, setup, easy to setup, configure
+97%
-3%
" ... It was very easy to install. ... "
" ... Very low maintenance, easy to install. ... "
" ... And the set up process is super easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use . ... "
" ... Very user friendly installation. ... "
" ... so easy to use. ... "
" ... Installation is easy ... "
" ... Very easy to install . ... "
Capacity
95wifi, extender, bedroom, floor, signal strength
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to setup, nice coverage and strong wifi signal over the two storied building. ... "
" ... 4 star for signal. ... "
" ... The range is much better than my router and has been effectively covering whole house now. ... "
" ... It's a solution to domestic usage of large houses ... "
" ... Now got signal in every corner of apartment. ... "
" ... Now no signal problems in my house. ... "
" ... Good wife signal,easy to setup ... "
" ... The range of my router never used to cover corners of my bedroom after this it not only covers the whole house but I am able to use Wi-Fi in my terrace and balcony too! ... "
Product Reliability
73stopped working, months, month, days, usage
+45%
-55%
" ... Stop working in a month time ... "
" ... Since product wad working after reset and i do not want to wadte time resending. ... "
" ... Not working one time i used this ... "
" ... WENT BAD TWICE ... "
" ... Not working, I have installed many times but it is,not working. ... "
" ... Just didn’t make sense, hence, returned it in 2 days. ... "
" ... the product not working in 5 months ... "
" ... After a fortnight, it stopped working and no power when plugged! ... "
Price
56price, worth, product, waste of money, money
+64%
-36%
" ... worth taking the product . ... "
" ... Good product, worth the price ... "
" ... Value for money . ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
" ... The price is very reasonable. ... "
" ... Apart from that value for money. ... "
" ... It this cost it very good. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
Overall performance
39performance, job, half, reduces, reduced
+79%
-21%
" ... Speed reduces A LOT. ... "
" ... Hardly any loss in speed. ... "
" ... It really works except, desired speed. ... You must compromises with speed ... "
" ... All those whining about the drop in speed, so there's a speed drop that is bound to happen. ... "
" ... Been working like a charm since then and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Infact getting more speed through this. ... "
" ... Happy with performance so far. ... "
" ... Did the job and did it quite well. ... "
ISP
36mbps, tp link, broadband, 5g, extender
+69%
-31%
" ... My Internet speed is 175Mbps and main router's performance based on that is, ... "
" ... Got my TP-Link RE today. ... Having said that, the RE is a gem from TP-Link. ... "
" ... I purchase it to increase my internet network speed. ... Connecting with this device will reduce your internet speed. ... "
" ... The wifi cable guy suggested to put a router. ... "
" ... My existing router is giving me around 90Mbps within the available zone. ... "
" ... there's no brand other than TP Link that can be trusted for the internet. ... "
" ... I'm using it with an Airtel 200 Mbps connection and Huawei Echolife router. ... Speed near the router is 170 Mbps. ... "
" ... Working seamlessly with my tp link AC1200 router. ... "
Device Compatibility
30connect, devices, connected, connectivity, 5g
+43%
-57%
" ... Did not connect even 15 ft away. ... "
" ... however TP-Link RE-305 disappointed me again . ... "
" ... The connection is highly unreliable and it just won’t work if your device is not in line of sight with this product. ... "
" ... The light just blinks and doesn’t connect at all. ... "
" ... Not good connectivity ... "
" ... Itcs tiny and efficient, but it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting, even though it's tethered. ... "
" ... Doesn't connect went u need the most ... "
" ... Works only for windows laptop. ... "
Software Platform
25tether app, wps, mobile, configure, setup
+76%
-24%
" ... Configuration also simple due to tether app ... "
" ... App provides very useful & convenient ways to connect and manage your connections. ... "
" ... Tether app is easy to use and monitor the device. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up by the tether app. ... "
" ... You can configure TP-Link RE200 in 3 ways (mobile app, web browser, WPS from existing router). ... The best way is mobile app (Tether), it took me some time (not much though) to configure RE200. ... "
" ... Now my old tv became smart and its palying all the contents seamlessly. ... "
" ... Good speed and easy management through app. ... "
" ... Now, this issue is fixed from Jio software updates and is working perfectly now. ... "
Returns
21returned, replacement, refund, seller, safe
+14%
-86%
" ... I am expecting replacement will not have this issue, otherwise I will definitely return. ... "
" ... WENT BAD TWICE ... "
" ... Have returned these. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I didn’t keep it safe the original box and so couldn’t return. ... My advice to others is to keep the original box safe so that you can return!!! ... "
" ... I returned it back. ... I tried for an hour before returning. ... "
" ... Now i want to return it but there is no return option, only replacement option is there ... "
" ... A shame I am unable to return it, but this does not work the way it is intended to work. ... "
" ... Have returned the product. ... "
Apps
19tether app, easy, tp, setup, options
+84%
-16%
" ... It is easy to install especially with their app. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up by the tether app. ... "
" ... I stream Netflix, amardin prime, YouTube etc without any issues. ... "
" ... The most easy thing is setup with the app. ... "
" ... Tether app is easy to use and monitor the device. ... "
" ... Configuration also simple due to tether app ... "
" ... The browser interface has more control options than the app if you are an advanced user. ... For normal users, the app does the job. ... "
" ... Works as advertised and TP-Link's app (needed for pairing) is well made. ... "
Marketplace
18product, used, amazon, works, sent
+67%
-33%
" ... Good Quality by Amazon ... "
" ... Though, I liked the product, the packaging from the seller was below ordinary. ... "
" ... Take a look at the picture, which will tell the story more than the words . ... "
" ... First the seller sent me a used product. ... I’m assuming the seller sent what someone had returned without checking it. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as it's described ... "
" ... Good product, good quality, works as described. ... "
" ... Always buy from the trusted seller. ... "
Band
14dual, bands, 5g band around, 5 ghz, helps
+64%
-36%
" ... Has two bands, 2ghz and 5 ghz. ... "
" ... With this I definitely would recommend this product, given its a dual band and does well - what it is supposed to do. ... "
" ... Will order the one with dual band coverage and see if it helps solve the problem. ... "
" ... Dual Band and good speed, also Conver 2.4 to 5 ... "
" ... It will work fine if you want to extend the range of 2.4 GHz band. ... "
" ... Many of the extenders are single band. ... "
" ... Works on both 2.4 & 5 GHz bands. ... "
" ... Dual band helps to divide devices as per their use. ... "
Delivery
13delivery, received, delivered, box, used
+69%
-31%
" ... the packing and delivery was good and I have no issues with that . ... "
" ... Really fast delivery . ... "
" ... Booked this product at 11 pm and received by 10 am. ... "
" ... Product is working as described but Used product was delivered ... "
" ... Great product delivery was very prompt. ... "
" ... Though, I liked the product, the packaging from the seller was below ordinary. ... "
Ports
13socket, plug and play, lan port, lan cable, connect
+77%
-23%
" ... This has saved me from laying a LAN cable from my PC (which is far away) to my router as now I connect my pc to its LAN port on connect my mobile phone to the 5ghz wifi! ... "
" ... But somehow when I extended a 20 meters Ethernet cable all the way from down stairs to my room(which is upstairs). ... "
" ... We all had doubt can we use router here ., Yes we can use routers too but we need lan extension cable from router to router so this was wireless. ... "
" ... Further the LAN port connectivity is awesome. ... "
" ... I use this product to connect CCTV DVR lan cable to extender RJ45 socket. ... "
" ... I have connected my smart tv by ethernet to get more speed. ... "
Data reception
112 4g, 2g, connects, supports, speed
+36%
-64%
" ... 2.4G band around 60Mbps ... 2.4G band mostly around 2Mbps ... "
" ... It connects with only 2G and does not connect with 5G. ... "
" ... Only 2.4g works. ... "
" ... It supporys only 2G bandwidth. ... "
" ... Connects with the router and a device (mobile phones) but does not provide internet connectivity. ... "
Size
10small, size, good, works, product
+70%
-30%
" ... Good one, its a small product and cute. ... "
" ... Built quality is also good and compact. ... "
" ... Compact and works very well . ... "
" ... The product is good and compact which makes it easy and doesn't become a blot in our decor ... "
" ... Very compact size but works amazing. ... "
Build Quality
9plug, pins, socket, saw, quality
+67%
-33%
" ... build quality is medium. ... "
" ... excellent build quality. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and is flexible enough for different use case scenarios!! ... "
" ... Built quality is amazing. ... "
" ... It works absolutely fine with dual band fiber connection. ... "
Repeater
8repeater, range, product, wifi
+100%
" ... The positioning of the extender is quite important, though. ... "
" ... Very good extender ... "
" ... Nice Product, especially when you want wireless extender ... "
" ... Best Range Extender ... "
" ... This product works as both access point and wifi repeater. ... "
" ... Smart and compact repeater. ... "
" ... Based on my previous experience with tplink, I have chosen this RC200 extender. ... "
" ... Its worthy as a Range Extender. ... "
Heating
7heated, much, issue, hot, heats
+14%
-86%
" ... Cons: Heats up too much ... "
" ... Gets heated too soon. ... "
" ... it becomes hot as an iron. ... "
" ... It heats up too much . ... "
" ... it does not work properly and gets hot . ... "
" ... Only issue is It gets heated up with continuous use for more than 2 hrs. ... "
Features
7features, mode
+71%
-29%
" ... Once done, you enable the Onemesh feature and bang !! ... "
" ... The mode I received is different one ... "
Lagging
6restart, reset, reboot, disconnecting
+33%
-67%
" ... So I had to reboot it frequently. ... "
" ... Tried to reset but did not work. ... "
" ... And after overheat gets restart. ... "
" ... I reset and reconfigured many times ... "
Cables
4plug, pins, cable, signal
+50%
-50%
" ... The plug pins are too thin to accomodate in a universal socket. ... "
" ... I m using eathernet cable for range extension but facing disconnection problem everyday more then 5-6 times. ... "
Product As Described
4described, advertised, good
+100%
" ... Works as it's described ... "
" ... Take a look at the picture, which will tell the story more than the words . ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Good product, good quality, works as described. ... "
Defective Delivery
4defective, saw, opened, box, working
-100%
" ... I hope this is just a defective piece not the the defective product . ... "
" ... Defective product Unsatisfied 😢😢😢😢 ... "
" ... Now its not working defective product. ... "
" ... As soon as i opened box, saw that seal was not there. ... Then when i opened the inner box, saw the over taken out and kept. ... "
User Manual
3follow, install, easy to install, configure
+100%
" ... moreover, it is easy to install and configure, just follow the manual. ... "
" ... The installing is also simple and can be done effortlessly by following the user manual. ... "
" ... Follow the instruction manual to install it properly. ... "
For Running
3minutes
+100%
" ... Needed 4-6 attempt to get this up and running. ... "
" ... Got this device and has it running in 10 minutes. ... "
" ... In about 45 seconds, you're up and running. ... "
Remote
3speed, wifi
+67%
-33%
" ... Remote management using the web or an app on my phone is available. ... "
" ... Worth buying to make your remote zone WiFi enabled . ... "
Packing
3product, delivery
+67%
-33%
" ... the packing and delivery was good and I have no issues with that . ... "
" ... the packaging was nice. ... "
Internet
3speed, internet speed, mbps, device, connecting
+67%
-33%
" ... I purchase it to increase my internet network speed. ... Connecting with this device will reduce your internet speed. ... "
Design
3easy to install
+100%
" ... nice look also ... "
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