instead of using WPS, do the manual method by accessing the repeater management page (manual or google for ip, default user and pass should be both admin), then make sure change the SSID of the repeaer , do NOT clone ur main router's SSID, the easy method just clones the SSID, and ur PC might still try to connect to old network, if you change the SSID of the repeater, then you can test to make sure that your are indeed connected to the repeater
It's not necessarily about speed difference, it's about signal itself. If the speed is just 3 Mbps higher, but the signal is really strong and constant, that's a win in my eyes.
I know this video is old but, this wouldn't necessarily increase the throughput like you were expecting; this only increases the wireless signal range as well as allowing a device to connect to it using the Ethernet cable.
The extenders extend the range of wifi and not the speed! It's called range extender not wifi speed booster! Also as someone living in the Iran I'm pretty surprised by the low internet speed you have in the UK! 🤔
I've just ordered one today of Amazon for £11 so will give it t ago tomorrow hopefully you get better broadband speeds as it looks very slow to me. Thanks for putting the tp video on mate. Big up from Scotland 👌
I found this product excellent at improving signal in a dead spot but not for making my speeds faster and removing the dead spot. That is what I wanted and was expecting and that is what I got.
@@mdkvisions I just got mine today... my computer and ipad are faster with the old router, but my phone before was never able to catch the signal and now it does. For that the product, was worth it.
Just had a new router and used this as a small guide to help me as I some how lost the instructions. The bit that helped me was the ethernet plug, wps press and relocate. Cheers pal
Funny you mentioned the power line kit, I have both products - I configured the WiFi Extender in Access Point mode, plugged it into the power line plug via ethernet and gave it a new SSID - works like a charm in my studio. It's still an extension of my home network but all our devices see it as a different WiFi
Also, As Gundam_tech suggests choose a diff SSID for the extender, As your mobile will try and to connect to the strongest signal available whereas your PC will still try to connect to the original SSID
great job explaining the install steps mine came with different directions that sucked , maybe you can move yours in a different spot to try to get router strength up a level ty !
So...did you actually disconnect from the WIFI connection to your router and connect to the wifi connection provided by the TP-Link? I don't think you did...unless you did it off-camera. I've had two of these and they are very good, and after everyone started working from home I recommended them to a couple friends that had weak wifi and they're also very happy with the improvement.
I think your phone is still connected to the original (weaker) wireless signal, which means it's now sharing the connection with that new adapter, hence the drop in speed you saw when doing the speed test again. Supposedly Android devices have a problem auto switching to a new/stronger wifi connection if there's one available (especially if the SSID has the same/similar name, which it would since you used the WPS button to link the adapter). You need to manually disconnect your phone's wifi connection from the old/weaker wireless signal, then manually connect it to the new signal. Make sure you have auto connect turned off when you do this, or else it will try to reconnect to the old wireless signal it has saved already.
Got this from a friend, all it cost me was a couple of beer's, was brand new - setup was a breeze and has extended my WiFi connection 100% very pleased with this but the price in Argos for this item is £17 and goes up to £25+. I was lucky as my friend works in a place that sells these types of items, but I do highly recommend getting one if you are having WiFi connectivity issues.
Always remember 99% of these devises can get through one wall only, so map your usage. Two things, 1. Use manual setup, method 2, connect to the new SSID 2. Place it close to the dead zone (if your office is on the 3rd floor place it there and also try it on the 2nd floor). This extender is awesome, with my slow 100 MbPS (it only has 2.4 GHz which is upto 300 MbPS), but if you are on a higher speed network you need something else.
My issue I’m having at the moment, I’ve purchased a ring doorbell and my Wi-Fi signal is very weak outside where the bell is located. Do you think this device would help boost signal outdoors?
Wireless extenders suck by nature since they're just trying to boost signals, and it really depends on how strong/weak that signal is. Just get a AV600 ethernet over powerline. Then plug it directly into your computer or into a secondary router that is set up as a wireless access point.
Thanks, it looks very easy to set up. My current XtraBoost for some reason cannot find any WiFi networks. So I'm gonna stop wasting hours on this and buy the cheaper simpler TP Link thing you got, I'm getting it from my local Argos
Hey there, hteat cidwo . just what I needed. One question :If the distance is very long can you use 2 devices (like in row so the 2nd device gets wifi from the 1st?)
Better off getting a mesh system as it's using the same wifi. Using a wifi extender creates a hole new wifi channel. Mesh system uses the same wifi and the cool thing is that may mesh system allow you to run Ethernet to each one. Good cable management and this setup and you have pretty much Ethernet in each room you have the setup but still Wifi if that makes sense lol
remember when you use a repeater it transmits and repeats the same signal, so a lot of the time it will extend the signal and decrease the speed. You were actually quite lucky in you got a slight increase in data speed which is rare with most repeaters. These type work over Wi-Fi and as a repeater work entirely different from the ones that transmit the signal through the house wiring. I have tried both, and each has pros and cons, I personally like these for improving dead spots around the house, but for gaming and TH-cam streaming you might want to try an extender that works by transmitting through the household wiring, or their HD/4K extender upgrades ;) Nice video by the way. Liked/subbed ☑
you did not show how the TP-Link was configured. how did you configure the extender to the host..?? , How did you connect your mobile and your PC to the extender...?? (SSID, wifi password)
I have moved into a studio with a remotely managed MESH WiFi system and to connect any peripherals, I need to supply the company with the MAC address ofb anything I want to connect (apart from my computer and phone). I need to connect my WiFi capable kiln (via WPS to the app) and my Hue Bridge to a router via ethernet cable, but the router in my studio, which doesn't have an ethernet port or a WPS button and is hardwired. Is this extender still an option, or do I need to buy a managed access point and if so, do you have any recommendations for one that won't destroy my bank account? Thank you very much in advance for your consideration of my request.
Heya thanks you earned a sub from me! Im thinking of getting a twin pack of them considering my wifi doesn’t reach my PC at all. Thanks for the honest review!
I have TP Link AC 1350 Dual Band Wifi Router. I understand that this is a Single band extender, will it work with Dual Band Wifi or shall I buy Dual Band extender rather than Single band extender.
To check it really is making a difference you should do a back check to see the slight increase wasn't a coincidence. To do this you unplug the extender to check if it goes back down to 11mb/s. If it doesn't then the 13 was just coincidence.
Why would you buy an extender then not bring it up stairs with you. I linked mine up then brought it to my garden shed about 150 feet away from rooter. Works great
Please help! My routers doesn't have a wps button and my laptop also doesn't have a cable that can connect the ethernet cable so it'll connect with wifi extender. Please help. Also how many Lan or ethernet cables does it come with. Tq if you reply...
Does your extender have an ethernet connection? If so, you can plug it in close to your computer and connect it to the extender and you'll probably get much better results.
Tech Notice isn't just your router really slow? Try running an ethernet cable from router to pc or hooking up a laptop or something to see the actual speed from the modem/router. Also manually configuring is better than just WPS, if you want to spent a little money but dont want to run a LAN cable to your pc, use power line, I personally think your modem or router isnt performing wel
Sem te Vruchte i dont think its about the modem, because I'm getting a fine speed next to the modem, but further away from the modem the speed is slower.
What about the wps light on the router, does it light on? I've tried several times but it doesn't work and the extender red light still on. Looking forward 4 ur big hand on that. Many thanks
I just got one (ver. 7.0) - and finished setting it up. The setup created an extra network, xxxxx_ext (xxxxx being the name of my 2.4 network) - and I suppose that's the network one should connect to in order to get the better performance. You didn't mention anything about this issue - why? This would eventually mean that the network name on cameras, door bells, AppleTV, Smart-TV etc. should be changed as well if a better performance is wanted on them?
A friend of mine gave me the one he has been using at his place,i tried connecting it for so long in other to make use of it at my place but it’s not displaying on my laptop, please what can i do it’s not working??????
My wifi speed is 31 in most areas in house but drops in my garden. The extender improves the range but the speed at best is 21. A speed test on the ethernet port is good at 30, so the extender loses 10 wherever it is placed in or outdoors. I assumed it was faulty and returned it to Amazon but perhaps thats the best it can do. I wonder if other makes are better, anybody know?
that was normal, repeaters generally have lower data transfers as they transmit and share on the same signal. Some good helpful guides online explain this, just the technology and how it operates, you have to assess whether the trade-off is worth it (between extending the range and losing some speed on this particular product). Their powerline products that transmit through the house wiring do not have as great a loss.
@@theTechNotice if you still have it then u may check it in it's setting and in settings there should be a mode option to change it from "Extender or Repeater" to "Router".
You’d be better off getting a USB wireless adapter if it’s for your PC. Get one that has external ~5db antennas and put one vertical and the other horizontal as WiFi waves send and receive perpendicularly. This is the best you’re going to get with WiFi, I almost max out my broadband speed consistently despite being far away from the WAP. Alternatively, get Ethernet if possible - WiFi is trash lol.
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I just love how you're replying 3 years after the video got uploaded.
hahaha
@@theTechNotice i have a question about the extender, will it work even when plugged like two rooms away?
@Black Magik yes
@@theTechNotice W vid
I love this product- had it for 8 years. Turned my pc into a wireless pc. Now using it to extend the Wi-Fi signal to my garage. I love tech ❤
instead of using WPS, do the manual method by accessing the repeater management page (manual or google for ip, default user and pass should be both admin), then make sure change the SSID of the repeaer , do NOT clone ur main router's SSID, the easy method just clones the SSID, and ur PC might still try to connect to old network, if you change the SSID of the repeater, then you can test to make sure that your are indeed connected to the repeater
The light for the wireless wont stop flashing :(
I’m confused
It's not necessarily about speed difference, it's about signal itself. If the speed is just 3 Mbps higher, but the signal is really strong and constant, that's a win in my eyes.
I know this video is old but, this wouldn't necessarily increase the throughput like you were expecting; this only increases the wireless signal range as well as allowing a device to connect to it using the Ethernet cable.
The extenders extend the range of wifi and not the speed!
It's called range extender not wifi speed booster!
Also as someone living in the Iran I'm pretty surprised by the low internet speed you have in the UK! 🤔
I've just ordered one today of Amazon for £11 so will give it t ago tomorrow hopefully you get better broadband speeds as it looks very slow to me. Thanks for putting the tp video on mate. Big up from Scotland 👌
Did it make a decent difference? Did it slow down your wifi
It's working great mate and never slowed my internet down so big up from Scotland 👌. Get close to 200meg upstairs aswell as downstairs
I found this product excellent at improving signal in a dead spot but not for making my speeds faster and removing the dead spot. That is what I wanted and was expecting and that is what I got.
Hello there, I just want to use it for My phone and ipad. As kids are getting dead spot in their bed room, will it in work for that?
@@mdkvisions I just got mine today... my computer and ipad are faster with the old router, but my phone before was never able to catch the signal and now it does. For that the product, was worth it.
@@abogotar I'm having problems connection to my phone
It extends the range not the speed of the wifi
Just had a new router and used this as a small guide to help me as I some how lost the instructions. The bit that helped me was the ethernet plug, wps press and relocate.
Cheers pal
Only saw this video, was looking at reviews and this is a real good one. Thanks
You're welcome!
you need to link the tp link to your router same as when you type the password in on your phone to link it i didnt see you do this in video
Funny you mentioned the power line kit, I have both products - I configured the WiFi Extender in Access Point mode, plugged it into the power line plug via ethernet and gave it a new SSID - works like a charm in my studio. It's still an extension of my home network but all our devices see it as a different WiFi
YEAH, I tried that, but it was not the same circuit so didn't work 😭
Also, As Gundam_tech suggests choose a diff SSID for the extender, As your mobile will try and to connect to the strongest signal available whereas your PC will still try to connect to the original SSID
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great job explaining the install steps mine came with different directions that sucked , maybe you can move yours in a different spot to try to get router strength up a level ty !
brilliant video mate worked great
I suggest taking the extender upstairs to your office and plugging in, then do the speed test!!
Did later after the video, got same results.
Also you should get a faster speed if you hard wire it to your pc with the Ethernet cable it came with.
Range is really improved, but what's the point if these reduce internet speed to almost unusable
Hello! Should I buy this model or TL-WA855RE? Help me to decide both are at almost same price
Sorry, but I'm not sure...
So...did you actually disconnect from the WIFI connection to your router and connect to the wifi connection provided by the TP-Link? I don't think you did...unless you did it off-camera. I've had two of these and they are very good, and after everyone started working from home I recommended them to a couple friends that had weak wifi and they're also very happy with the improvement.
is this extender good for gaming?
I think your phone is still connected to the original (weaker) wireless signal, which means it's now sharing the connection with that new adapter, hence the drop in speed you saw when doing the speed test again. Supposedly Android devices have a problem auto switching to a new/stronger wifi connection if there's one available (especially if the SSID has the same/similar name, which it would since you used the WPS button to link the adapter). You need to manually disconnect your phone's wifi connection from the old/weaker wireless signal, then manually connect it to the new signal. Make sure you have auto connect turned off when you do this, or else it will try to reconnect to the old wireless signal it has saved already.
Can you plug In the utp cable and plug it into a socket and then use it a regular wifi router ?
I brought one today excellent product
Got this from a friend, all it cost me was a couple of beer's, was brand new - setup was a breeze and has extended my WiFi connection 100% very pleased with this but the price in Argos for this item is £17 and goes up to £25+. I was lucky as my friend works in a place that sells these types of items, but I do highly recommend getting one if you are having WiFi connectivity issues.
How is it one year later. Do you still use it, can you tell a difference? Thanks great video
Still using it, coz I haven't had time to look for something better, but it does an ok job :)
Always remember 99% of these devises can get through one wall only, so map your usage. Two things, 1. Use manual setup, method 2, connect to the new SSID 2. Place it close to the dead zone (if your office is on the 3rd floor place it there and also try it on the 2nd floor). This extender is awesome, with my slow 100 MbPS (it only has 2.4 GHz which is upto 300 MbPS), but if you are on a higher speed network you need something else.
Do you have too connect it too your laptop once working and lit up or will it do it automatically ?
My issue I’m having at the moment, I’ve purchased a ring doorbell and my Wi-Fi signal is very weak outside where the bell is located.
Do you think this device would help boost signal outdoors?
Is this makes the wifi Speed better?
It's a garbage trust me! I'm returning mine because it just slows down the speed when you use it in longer time.
same case here but idk any other alternative
@@Joeyblannn There's a lot of good videos on the related section of this one.
Same since my dad bought it and restricted my internet now is f***ed and it doesn't work at all
Ive found that it varies quite a bit. My one personally is almost always as good as it was before and on a good day can double the speed.
That's quite bad then isn't it?
Can I use it for my room which has low wifi range?
Thanks! Just updated the firmware on mine after purchase. Seems to be working AOK on 4/22/2019 revision.
Wireless extenders suck by nature since they're just trying to boost signals, and it really depends on how strong/weak that signal is.
Just get a AV600 ethernet over powerline. Then plug it directly into your computer or into a secondary router that is set up as a wireless access point.
yeah i bought this to help me stop lagging in my games and it didnt help my wifi router sucks so nothing changed i need to get the av600
This was uploaded on my birthday
What is the best extender you recommend
Thanks, it looks very easy to set up. My current XtraBoost for some reason cannot find any WiFi networks. So I'm gonna stop wasting hours on this and buy the cheaper simpler TP Link thing you got, I'm getting it from my local Argos
Hey there, hteat cidwo
. just what I needed.
One question :If the distance is very long can you use 2 devices (like in row so the 2nd device gets wifi from the 1st?)
Better off getting a mesh system as it's using the same wifi. Using a wifi extender creates a hole new wifi channel. Mesh system uses the same wifi and the cool thing is that may mesh system allow you to run Ethernet to each one. Good cable management and this setup and you have pretty much Ethernet in each room you have the setup but still Wifi if that makes sense lol
Good stuff but super expensive, as long as u surpass 5mps download speed ur fine
Good lad. I was after a decent review and this was the one.
+Constant Throwing thanks dude!:)
remember when you use a repeater it transmits and repeats the same signal, so a lot of the time it will extend the signal and decrease the speed. You were actually quite lucky in you got a slight increase in data speed which is rare with most repeaters.
These type work over Wi-Fi and as a repeater work entirely different from the ones that transmit the signal through the house wiring.
I have tried both, and each has pros and cons, I personally like these for improving dead spots around the house, but for gaming and TH-cam streaming you might want to try an extender that works by transmitting through the household wiring, or their HD/4K extender upgrades ;)
Nice video by the way. Liked/subbed ☑
Good review, came to same conclusion - re650 perhaps?
how well would it work if you attach the ethernet cord into a desktop? do you think it would make much of a difference?
Should I buy this if I lag on fifa 22?
You wanna get that brass single gang socket screwed into the wall my friend...
I know, especially when you've got a baby in the house LOL :D
you did not show how the TP-Link was configured. how did you configure the extender to the host..?? , How did you connect your mobile and your PC to the extender...?? (SSID, wifi password)
Did that WiFi booster ever hit up to 300mpbs while testing it with the lan cable on anything within your house?
Nope.
That’s crazy! Thanks!!
Did you even connect to the to-link through your computer or was you still just connected to your router ?
Connected to the TP-link of course.
I have moved into a studio with a remotely managed MESH WiFi system and to connect any peripherals, I need to supply the company with the MAC address ofb anything I want to connect (apart from my computer and phone).
I need to connect my WiFi capable kiln (via WPS to the app) and my Hue Bridge to a router via ethernet cable, but the router in my studio, which doesn't have an ethernet port or a WPS button and is hardwired.
Is this extender still an option, or do I need to buy a managed access point and if so, do you have any recommendations for one that won't destroy my bank account?
Thank you very much in advance for your consideration of my request.
Heya thanks you earned a sub from me! Im thinking of getting a twin pack of them considering my wifi doesn’t reach my PC at all. Thanks for the honest review!
Can I use this to extend signal from a wireless 5g hub
I have TP Link AC 1350 Dual Band Wifi Router. I understand that this is a Single band extender, will it work with Dual Band Wifi or shall I buy Dual Band extender rather than Single band extender.
Both will work.
Did u connect with the wifi extender from your pc not the rounter
To check it really is making a difference you should do a back check to see the slight increase wasn't a coincidence. To do this you unplug the extender to check if it goes back down to 11mb/s. If it doesn't then the 13 was just coincidence.
Why would you buy an extender then not bring it up stairs with you. I linked mine up then brought it to my garden shed about 150 feet away from rooter. Works great
Please help! My routers doesn't have a wps button and my laptop also doesn't have a cable that can connect the ethernet cable so it'll connect with wifi extender. Please help.
Also how many Lan or ethernet cables does it come with.
Tq if you reply...
Does it boost your wifi
Is it good for gaming?
I always assumed the wifi range extender should be set further away from the router. sort of like on another floor to extend wifi.
Isn't that what I did??
heyy...do you think there is any better extender than the one you used
Probably, I just haven't found it yet :)
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Difference between this and wifi repeater from think?
Anyone?
Does your extender have an ethernet connection? If so, you can plug it in close to your computer and connect it to the extender and you'll probably get much better results.
Yes, I'm using it through the ethernet connection, results are slightly better but not as much as I hoped. :)
Are you still using this one? Or a different one?
Sem te Vruchte still using this one.
Tech Notice isn't just your router really slow? Try running an ethernet cable from router to pc or hooking up a laptop or something to see the actual speed from the modem/router. Also manually configuring is better than just WPS, if you want to spent a little money but dont want to run a LAN cable to your pc, use power line, I personally think your modem or router isnt performing wel
Sem te Vruchte i dont think its about the modem, because I'm getting a fine speed next to the modem, but further away from the modem the speed is slower.
Are any 'Universal Wi-Fi Range Extenders' useful for improving cell phone signals/transmissions/receptions?
What about the wps light on the router, does it light on? I've tried several times but it doesn't work and the extender red light still on. Looking forward 4 ur big hand on that. Many thanks
@Omuletul Damn, your not fun at parties huh
@@karo3387 lol
@@emenexy516 who u
@@karo3387 shutup
@@marko8890 no
I just got one (ver. 7.0) - and finished setting it up. The setup created an extra network, xxxxx_ext (xxxxx being the name of my 2.4 network) - and I suppose that's the network one should connect to in order to get the better performance. You didn't mention anything about this issue - why? This would eventually mean that the network name on cameras, door bells, AppleTV, Smart-TV etc. should be changed as well if a better performance is wanted on them?
i didnt see you connect your computer to the tplink wifi?
Where did you find the driver?
I Bought This TP Link Today
How Do You Think It Will Work With A Wired Ps4 Connection ?
Dallasharmony Gaming I’m gonna try this today
Its range extender not speed extender. Wrong way to analyze range.
Speed gets lower when the range goes down, they're related, aren't they?
But mine was a significant loss of speed when I used the extender
Aks K This range extender doesn’t increase the speed! It increases wifi reception.
Does it support tplink onemesh?
You didn't even check the Ethernet connection though. That's the whole point of the thing.
I did later, but the results were the same...
Tech Notice can I still use WiFi on my phone and Ethernet on my pc?
if you use LAN cabel then you got more speed right ?
Same results for me.
Thanks, good review.
Thanks for watching!
Do you have to go on internet and configure it because on other videos you do it confused me
A friend of mine gave me the one he has been using at his place,i tried connecting it for so long in other to make use of it at my place but it’s not displaying on my laptop, please what can i do it’s not working??????
I’ve seen some with Ethernet plug ins you think it will make any difference if I connect one to my pc for faster download speeds?
Can I connect two of these together I’m two separate rooms?
Does it affect old router speed?
Great review 👏🏼
you did a good job on your video brofessor keep going
Thank you so much for such a honest review 😁... You saved my money 💷!
Glad I could help!
does it work for mobile hotspot?
As I know you can use it as an access point and that will give you better results.
does this repeater works seamlessly with macOS?
It doesn't matter what OS you're using :)
Tech Notice well i’ve been using xiaomi repeater pro for a year and it’s kinda hard to had seamlessly connection from repeater to my macbook
I've been using it with mac and Windows :)
My wifi speed is 31 in most areas in house but drops in my garden. The extender improves the range but the speed at best is 21. A speed test on the ethernet port is good at 30, so the extender loses 10 wherever it is placed in or outdoors. I assumed it was faulty and returned it to Amazon but perhaps thats the best it can do. I wonder if other makes are better, anybody know?
that was normal, repeaters generally have lower data transfers as they transmit and share on the same signal. Some good helpful guides online explain this, just the technology and how it operates, you have to assess whether the trade-off is worth it (between extending the range and losing some speed on this particular product). Their powerline products that transmit through the house wiring do not have as great a loss.
i think if u plug it in the attic then cat five cable u get full range i was told today
Worked! Thanks.
I think it might work better in a wall outlet because my mbps when up by 14mb download with a lan cable
Can we use this as a Wifi Router by using it's ethernet port?
note sure, anyone smarter than me can answer?
@@theTechNotice if you still have it then u may check it in it's setting and in settings there should be a mode option to change it from "Extender or Repeater" to "Router".
Yes
very chill video did enjoy,
What happens when power supply suddenly?
Not sure...
Hey bro! Does this work with Sky Q Hub broadband router ? Thanks a ton!!
What’s it boost like with an eithernet cable?
U should plug your repeater closer to your computer and then use a Ethernet cable and plug it into your desktop
That's what I'm doing atm, no difference.
i'm in the same situation. i was thinking of getting a power line adapter
I just ran the cat5 in the end.
You’d be better off getting a USB wireless adapter if it’s for your PC. Get one that has external ~5db antennas and put one vertical and the other horizontal as WiFi waves send and receive perpendicularly. This is the best you’re going to get with WiFi, I almost max out my broadband speed consistently despite being far away from the WAP.
Alternatively, get Ethernet if possible - WiFi is trash lol.
Any ideas how I could expand the wifi signal to the loft coz Ive got quite a few devices needing a decent signal up there... ? 🤔
@@theTechNotice
Powerline adaptors or get a WAP in the loft that has external antennas. This should boost the signal at least a bit.
@@theTechNotice extenders with ethernet port, no interference
Can it use a cat 9/8