Updated 7 Apr 2016
TP Link
RE200 (AC750)
Snapshot: The TP Link RE200 (AC750) is a dual-band WiFi range extender that has a WPS button for easy protected setup and a signal strength indicator. How did it perform?
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Test results
Overall score
64
Performance
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Good points
- OK performance.
- Easy to use.
- Dual-band.
- Good throughput speed on 2.4GHz.
- OK throughput speed on 5GHz.
- Has a WPS button for easy protected WiFi setup.
- Has WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption.
- Has signal strength indicator.
But
- Significant loss in throughput speeds on 5GHz.
- No on/off button.
- No router mode.
- Doesn't create a unique SSID by default.
How we test
Overall score:
• Performance (60 percent)
• Ease of use (40 percent)
Performance based on throughput speed on 2.4 and 5GHz bands, comparing the loss in throughput speeds when connecting to the range extender versus connecting to the router.
Ease of use based on assessment of installation, software install/installation wizard, menu layout and configuration.
Prices are based on an online price survey in August 2015.
Key data
Model
Price guide
$119
Specifications
Type
Wall plug
Antenna type
Internal
Number of antennas
n/a
Dimension HxWxD (mm)
109x66x64
Weight (g)
99
Features
Dual-band
✔
WPS button
✔
On/Off button
×
WEP/WPA/WPA2
✔
Ethernet port
✔
Router mode
×
Signal strength indicator
✔
Connection between router and extender (GHz)
2.4 and 5
Connection between extender and PC (GHz)
2.4 and 5
Creates unique SSID by default
×
