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TP-Link AC1750 WiFi Extender (RE450) - Up to 1750Mbps, Dual Band WiFi Repeater, Internet Booster, Extend WiFi Range further

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Brand TP-Link
Wireless communication standard 802.11ac
Data transfer rate 1750 Megabits Per Second
Frequency band class Dual-Band
Special feature Dual Band, Access Point Mode, LED Indicator
Connector type RJ45
Colour White
Included components RJ-45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide, AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE450
Item weight 340 g
Product Dimensions 6.6D x 7.6W x 16.3H Centimetres

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  • Extend WiFi Coverage: Boost WiFi coverage up to 2,000 sq.ft. and connect up to 32 devices - Compatible with any WiFi Router, Gateway, Access Point (2.4GHz - 450Mbps / 5GHz - 1300Mbp). Power Consumption : 10W(max power consumption)
  • Better WiFi Coverage with 3 Antennas: Three adjustable external antennas provide optimal WiFi coverage and reliable connections
  • Eliminate WiFi Dead Zones: Enjoy Lag-Free connection to any type of devices, including wired devices via Gigabit Ethernet Port
  • Set Up in Minutes: Easily set up and manage your WiFi in a few quick and easy steps using the TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS). Find the optimal location for the best WiFi connection with intelligent signal indicator. Should be installed between the Router and the desired area
  • Stay Connected: Expand WiFi Coverage for your Smart Phones, Smart TV, Fire Stick, Google Chromecast, Web Browsing, Alexa Echo, Ring and more
  • All Wireless Extenders are designed to increase or improve WiFi coverage, not to directly increase speed. In some cases improving signal reliability can affect overall throughput. If you experience any trouble during or after set up, please contact our local support line. TP-Link offers a 2 year warranty and Free technical support
  • ISED certified (IC ID: 8853A-RE550 | HVIN: RE450V4 | PMN: AC1750 WiFi Range Extender). Input Power 100-240V~50/60Hz

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Experience faster, stronger Wi-Fi with the pluggable RE450 AC1750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender. Enjoy 4K HD streaming and online gaming with Wi-Fi speeds up to 1750Mbps. Connect any wired device to Wi-Fi with the available Gigabit Ethernet port. Discover the best location for set up using the Smart Signal Indicator. Beamforming technology finds and boosts Wi-Fi to every device. Frequency Range: 2.4GHz & 5GHz (11ac); Interface Available: 1 x 10/100/1000M Ethernet Port (RJ45); Protocols Supported: IEEE802.11ac IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b; System Requirement: Microsoft Windows 98SE NT 2000 XP Vista or Windows 7 8 10 Mac OS NetWare UNIX or Linux.

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  • Up to 1750Mbps AC Wi-Fi Speed
  • Dual Band, 2.4GHz (up to 450Mbps) + 5GHz (up to 1300Mbps)
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3x External Antennas
  • Wall Plug Design

Enjoy Blazing-Fast AC1750 Wi-Fi Anywhere

Eliminate dead spots in rooms with weak Wi-Fi coverage with the RE450. Its three powerful antennas deliver rapid, blazing-fast dual band AC1750 Wi-Fi across your home for 4K streaming and gaming in any room.

Easy to install and move, RE450 enables you to expand your Wi-Fi and connect any wired device, such as your Xbox, PlayStation, PC or Mac, to powerful Wi-Fi with the available Gigabit Ethernet port for boosted speed and performance.

AC1750 Wi-Fi for Amazing Performance

With Wireless AC technology, the RE450 creates stronger, blazing-fast connections in rooms with weak Wi-Fi. Three powerful antennas send AC1750 Wi-Fi coverage across your home. Ideal for AC1750 routers and above.

Take advantage of the extender’s exceptional AC1750 speeds to keep up with the demands of simultaneous online gaming and 4K streaming.

Intelligent Signal Indicator and Tether App

The Intelligent Signal Indicator light helps you quickly find the best location to place the RE450, and the range extender’s RE button allows for one-touch setup.

Both features make it easy to connect the RE450 to your existing wireless network in minutes.

Gigabit Ethernet Port for Access Point Capability

The Gigabit Ethernet port on the RE450 delivers high-speed wireless connectivity directly to your favorite wired devices.

Access Point mode allows you to directly connect an RE450 range extender to the Ethernet port of any room in your home to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Hardwire your home to provide strengthened AC1750 Wi-Fi to any room.

Universal Compatibility

Universal Compatibility

RE450 range extenders are compatible with any router or access point, making it easy to expand and strengthen your network, even as it changes over time.

Intuitive Mobile Interface

Intuitive Mobile Interface

Set up and manage your Wi-Fi through the TP-Link Tether app, available for both Android and iOS. Tether’s simple layout lets you quickly access Wi-Fi settings such as guest privileges, scheduling and device management right from your smartphone.

wifi extender setup

How to confirm whether my range extender is in the best location?

For better Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength, plug in the extender:

  • About halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone
  • Within the range of your router

Check the extender’s Signal LED by referring to the relevant user manuals. Generally a red Signal LED or less than 3 LEDs indicates poor signal from your router.

For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant.

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WiFi Speed WiFi 5 - AC1200 Dual Band WiFi 5 - AC1750 Dual Band WiFi 5 - AC2600 Dual Band WiFi 6 - AX1500 Dual Band WiFi 6 - AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 - AX3000 Dual Band
Antenna 2 Internal 3 External 4 External 2 Internal 2 Internal 2 External
Ethernet Port 1 Gigabit Port 1 Gigabit Port 1 Gigabit Port 1 Gigabit Port 1 Gigabit Port
Access Point Mode
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MUMIMO 4×4 2x2 2x2 2x2
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Customers find the wireless signal repeater easy to set up and providing a strong WiFi signal to more distant areas of their home. They find it a good value for money. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity, such as disconnections or poor signal strength. There are mixed opinions on internet speed, stability, and how well it extends WiFi.

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1,116 customers mention "Works well"897 positive219 negative

Customers like the product. They say it works well for extending their home WiFi network, with both 2.4 and 5G radios working perfectly. The extender works well in 3rd floor areas, with seamless roaming, and is good enough to allow internet use in a garage of 50 square feet. It took them 10 minutes to set up and solved all their issues.

"...Both 2.4 and 5G radios working perfectly...." Read more

"The fact is, this actually is a pretty decent, reliable and affective device — WHEN IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED, USED AND MOST IMPORTANTLY… UNDERSTOOD…..." Read more

"...Applied the update 2 weeks ago, so far no issues with the device." Read more

"...Setup was easy; everything was working fine and signal where I needed it was good...." Read more

846 customers mention "Ease of setup"720 positive126 negative

Customers find the wireless signal repeater easy to set up and use. They appreciate the web app for setting it up, as most configuration options are exposed in a web interface.

"Installation is very straight forward. Created a complete OneMesh installation with 2 of these RE605X and a AX6000 router...." Read more

"...to connect to those ‘difficult’ devices, but this is by far the easiest solution — albeit it does mean having to spend some money on one of these..." Read more

"...The web app for setting it up is very good, I did not use the cellphone app because I do not desire to have more stupid accounts on more stupid apps...." Read more

"Simple setup! And it boosts the signal from our router quite well! I can confirm that it works with the gen 3 Shaw/Rogers modem!" Read more

776 customers mention "Signal strength"585 positive191 negative

Customers appreciate the wireless signal repeater's performance. It provides a stronger WiFi signal to more distant areas of their home, including their garage. They haven't had any issues with WiFi connectivity since using it. The repeater captures the signal well and reroutes it as a stronger signal to their devices. It improves their ability to connect to their Wi-Fi, using the optimal frequency.

"...connects WIFI devices to the best access point using the optimal frequency and our users do not have to keep searching for the strongest WIFI signal..." Read more

"Simple setup! And it boosts the signal from our router quite well! I can confirm that it works with the gen 3 Shaw/Rogers modem!" Read more

"...Setup was easy; everything was working fine and signal where I needed it was good...." Read more

"...say drop out I mean it says I can connect to my repeater but it has no internet- but I can still connect to the weak router signal with internet on..." Read more

181 customers mention "Value for money"148 positive33 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the wireless signal repeater. They say it's worth the price, affordable, and an excellent buy. The lights can be turned off as a bonus.

"...other vendors mesh solutions and we were able to create a very affordable single SSID mesh that automatically connects WIFI devices to the best..." Read more

"...Still, its not a very expensive product, so I will keep it. Update-28th Feb 2023. I have to reboot the device every couple of weeks or so...." Read more

"...Overall, happy to have bought it. Worthy investment - I am glad I don't have to move our work stations downstairs or move it closer to Ethernet wall..." Read more

"Good WiFi extender with powerful signal. Got it for a good price compared to other similar products." Read more

238 customers mention "Internet speed"156 positive82 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the internet speed. Some say it works well with the full speed of their connection and has minimal lag. Others mention that the WiFi speed is slower than routers, with horrible repeating speeds and it takes longer to connect to WiFi.

"...This makes WIFI speed faster because it does not have to retransmitted data to router over the WIFI...." Read more

"...the signal in the rooms improved 20 dBm and the connection speed is now over 60 Mbps...." Read more

"Took a while to sync. But worth the work" Read more

"...Now have both 2.4 & 5 bands, WiFi speeds in the kitchen have more than doubled...." Read more

141 customers mention "Stability"82 positive59 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless signal repeater's stability. Some find it rock-solid and stable after updates, with good quality and speed. Others report reliability issues, intermittent failures after the first two years, and unstable units. The signal strength is average, not strong enough for high speeds across a 1,000 sf area.

"The fact is, this actually is a pretty decent, reliable and affective device — WHEN IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED, USED AND MOST IMPORTANTLY… UNDERSTOOD…..." Read more

"...Firstly, the unit isn’t very stable sitting in the receptacle since it is quite large so it will likely fall out if it gets bumped...." Read more

"...The signal is fantastic and very stable after the uodates.. it boosted the signal to my room from 1mpbs to 3mbps max 10mbps depending on what the..." Read more

"...It began to fail intermittently after the first 2 years. At first I thought it was a firmware issue, so I upgraded the f/w to the latest release...." Read more

84 customers mention "Wifi extension"51 positive33 negative

Customers have different experiences with the WiFi extension. Some say it extends their 5G and 2.4G networks, and they are now able to get a full-bar signal. They also appreciate that it allows them to setup a separate 2.4 and 5G network with different SSIDs than their router. However, others mention it barely extends the signal to the harder to reach areas and is not very useful in terms of WiFi range.

"...able to create a very affordable single SSID mesh that automatically connects WIFI devices to the best access point using the optimal frequency and..." Read more

"...manually changing my settings, I realized that there is no way to specify the Wifi channel...." Read more

"Fixed wifi use in lower level in house" Read more

"...This product offers 2.4GHz and 5GHz options, allowing legacy devices to connect using the 2.4GHz band...." Read more

288 customers mention "Connectivity"86 positive202 negative

Customers have connectivity issues with the wireless signal repeater. It constantly loses connection, disconnects their computers from the internet, and shows poor signal even though they plug it in. The signal is unstable if it goes through two walls.

"...Result of this is usually connection failure. And so… the unsuspecting person believes it’s an issue with their router needing a boost. Wrong!..." Read more

"...version came from the manufacturer, also it keeps losing internet connection every while, so you might need to restart your extender." Read more

"...There have been no service interruptions and the battery backup means any minor blip in electrical service will not cause the modem itself to reset...." Read more

"...For whatever reason there were several disconnects from the WIFI in the beginning but after a while the connection was stable and fast enough for..." Read more

It works! Works in both WiFi extender and Access Point mode
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It works! Works in both WiFi extender and Access Point mode
I live in 3 storey townhouse. The Bell Fibe router is in the ground/1st floor. Though I do get Wifi signal on the top floor (3rd), it's not as strong. Our work stations are located in 3rd floor qnd and we experience connection drop in some devices. My work laptop often has connectivity issues. My personal laptop drops dead with no wifi at all in the farthest room in 3rd floor.So, I had been searching for weeks for an extender which takes LAN cable as input and emits WiFi. In one of the rooms in 3rd floor, I have Ethernet wall outlet - so wanted to make full use of it instead of keeping the extender in the middle. Surprised that not many has it. After some scourging, found this. As soon as I saw this one has Access Point mode, I placed my orders. I received it in 3 days.Setting up was bit tricky though. The Tether app to control the extender is easy to use - but I had to navigate for some time to find how to set it up in Access Point mode. But once I found it in the app, I just had to set up name and password. The Wifi signals have been steady and strong. Since it is connected to Ethernet port for input, I am hoping this will be much more reliable in the long run too.PS: I also tried wireless mode (Range Extender) before going for Access Point. I followed all the steps. And then I took it to 3rd floor - voila. The extender worked well in 3rd floor, to my surprise. I didn't have to place it in the middle. Tells something about the Bell Fibe routers - they are pretty powerful.Overall, happy to have bought it. Worthy investment - I am glad I don't have to move our work stations downstairs or move it closer to Ethernet wall outlet which is not feasible. Highly recommend it!
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  • Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2021
    Size: Wi-Fi 6 | AX1800Verified Purchase
    Installation is very straight forward. Created a complete OneMesh installation with 2 of these RE605X and a AX6000 router. Needed to cover 4 levels and 4000+ square feet with multiple concreate and block walls and metal partitions. When you first configure these extenders with the Tether app it takes about 3 minutes each. After that they are up and running on the OneMesh from the AX6000 main router. Both 2.4 and 5G radios working perfectly. I wanted the final location to be past the half way point to the dead zones so I used the gigabit port on them to connect with the existing Cat6e cable though a managed switch back to the router. They did not immediately convert as Access Points and instead tried to act as the DHCP to the devices on the on the switch located half way back to the main router and pass them on through WIFI, it works but not optimum for my installation. I had to dig a little further into the tether app and find the tools icon at the bottom that brought up a list I needed. There is an 'operation mode' near the bottom of the extensive list of tools that allows the switch from 'range extender' to 'Access point' which does not require a strong wireless signal back to the router. Flipped the mode the RE605X turns off the local DHCP and turns off the radio back to the router, Reboots and offers full speed Gigabit connection direct to the router for any wireless devices in that area. This makes WIFI speed faster because it does not have to retransmitted data to router over the WIFI.
    The seamless WIFI walk through the whole space and multi-levels works so much better then the old SSID hopping that was required before. This solution covered the dead zones much better then some of the other mesh solutions I have tried before. We had to abandon the other pretty looking meshes we had tried as they did not work reliably enough for our requirements.
    The only complaint that I have about the TP-LINK solution is that I cannot name the multiple RE605X devices that show up on network. I have kind of solved that by noting the MAC address and adding that number on a label added to the front of each. With out the MAC difference they appear identical in the app so you have no way of knowing which one your are selecting and which you are configuring due to the lack of ability to uniquely identify them. I might add a another Range extender or two in the future to increase the coverage of the outside space. We still have serval feet of snow out there right now so no one is using the picnic tables to test WIFI strength, so it will be several weeks before we get out and test how well the coverage has extended outside the walls. I will have to check if TP-LINK offers any solutions that are more weather proof than the RE605X for outdoor WIFI coverage.
    So in summary my first experience with the TP-LINK ONEMESH has been extremely positive. It has easily solved several problems we had some other vendors mesh solutions and we were able to create a very affordable single SSID mesh that automatically connects WIFI devices to the best access point using the optimal frequency and our users do not have to keep searching for the strongest WIFI signal to connect to as they move through the space the OneMesh does it all automagically for them.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2022
    Size: AC1750Verified Purchase
    The fact is, this actually is a pretty decent, reliable and affective device — WHEN IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED, USED AND MOST IMPORTANTLY… UNDERSTOOD…

    The reality is that in this day and age, most people have excellent base-routers in their homes. Even the crappy service provider ones are fairly decent devices. The issue with these things, though, is that they are mostly exceptional devices only when they’re using their 5ghz connections. Where most people believe they’re having connectivity problems and their routers need ‘extending’ or ‘boosting’ is almost always when the device they need assisted is trying to connect to their dual-band base routers which can accept either a 2.4ghz or 5ghz device, but in many, if not most, cases the device needing help is ONLY a 2.4ghz item. And then this is where the problems begin.

    Home dual-band router these days will almost always prioritize an incoming connection-request from a device into its 5ghz frequency field, even if that request is coming from a 2.4ghz-only device. Result of this is usually connection failure. And so… the unsuspecting person believes it’s an issue with their router needing a boost. Wrong! It’s an issue with their router needing a little discipline! Lol. Not a boost. It needs to be taught to recognize those 2.4ghz devices out there and then to immediately allow those devices a priority to connect immediately to its 2.4ghz band — instead of its 5ghz band. Most routers, especially many newer ones, don’t do this especially well. So… those routers need help. And that’s when and where this beautifully affective extender comes in.

    This extender will very specifically have you set up two separate extended bands… one for your router’s 5ghz and another for its 2.4ghz. Once that’s done, and you’re ready to connect something to your WiFi, and it doesn’t work the first few times you try it, then try connecting those things to the now-available newly created ‘extended’ 2.4ghz band. Or if you’re using your phone to connect an item with its own app, like say, smart plugs and/or bulbs, then you absolutely MUST switch your phone’s internal WiFi signal over to that newly created 2.4ghz ‘extended’ network. I guarantee all your connectivity problems with those devices will disappear.

    So what’s really happening here is you are making ‘visible’ your home router’s 2.4ghz network to anything that wants to connect to it, whereas beforehand, that network was very likely ‘invisible’ to you prior to using this new extender because unfortunately while all these new dual-band routers are great, they definitely do not like things automatically connecting to their 2.4hhz bands. So you have to ‘force’ that connection down their throats as-it-were.

    There are other work-arounds to get your home router to connect to those ‘difficult’ devices, but this is by far the easiest solution — albeit it does mean having to spend some money on one of these WiFi extenders. And it just so happens this is a really good one to do just that.

    Don’t blame your router. It just wants to dictate to you which frequency your device must try to marry with. It usually still is, though, very, very good at projecting its own indigenous signal great distances reliably. You just have to find a way to have its 2.4ghz band show up in your devices. And that’s what these ‘extenders’ will do for you. So actually, they’re your friend, not your enemy — especially this particular TP-Link unit.
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  • Jesús Díaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomiendo este amplificador de wifi
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2024
    Size: Wi-Fi 6 | AX1800Verified Purchase
    Este amplificador junto con un buen router es excelente para coberturas en áreas difíciles en casa incluyendo tercer piso. Adquirimos 2 y ahora tenemos una excelente cobertura
  • K. Lang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than my previous extender.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
    Size: Wi-Fi 6 | AX1800Verified Purchase
    We had previously purchased a TP-Link RE315, but it was beginning to fail with frequent connection drops. Had it for quite a while, so we did at least get good use out of it.

    Kind of turned out to be a good thing the old one died. This RE605X is a much superior unit. With the RE315, it could only relay - at best - 120 Mbs on a 400 Mbs connection. This one does about 220 Mbs. Which is actually very good for most any single, non mesh device.

    This RE605X also has much greater range. Sitting only about 30 feet away from the old RE315, the 2.4 GHz band was weak, and the 5 GHz band was almost nonexistent. With this unit, even the 5 GHz connection shows full bars on our devices.

    My three star rating doesn't have anything to do with TP-Link. I didn't need their help to set up the extender, so a full five stars would be meaningless, as would one star. In this case, three simply means neutral.
  • Abdurrahman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Original
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on December 26, 2024
    Size: Wi-Fi 6 | AX1800Verified Purchase
    Excellent quality
  • Gehad Helmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars ممتاز
    Reviewed in Egypt on August 28, 2024
    Size: AC1750Verified Purchase
    جهاز ممتاز وبيدعم السرعات العالية جداً والتغطية ممتازة، الأفضل تشوف له ڤيديو مراجعة على اليوتيوب عشان تعرف تشغله ازاي
  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars More powerful WiFi than that of our router. Impressive.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2024
    Size: AC1750Verified Purchase
    For some reason our small house seems to have difficulty with WiFi between floors. However, this extender fixed the problem with ease. Very easy to set up and very reliable, it's a real fit-and-forget item.