I have been using another Extender for a couple of years now, it works, but I the connection is not always stable or available for devices I need to connect outside, but it works 85% of the time. And I always have doubts or cannot always trust the extender always feed coverage / signal connections. I have tried 2 other products of extenders but they worked pretty much the same. That is why I thought...well, it's probably my problem how everything is constructed and lay out in regards to the areas I need to use this extender. So I have given up in trying to find something better because I think it's going to be pretty much the same results.
So last week I finally decided to give another chance to look for a better Extender, I found this, but at first I didn't have much high hope, I would just try it and then refund it if the performance is not what I expected. But to my surprise, the signal is so much stronger providing VERY stable and solid connections ! Now I feel 100% with this extender providing solid connection, I can see my devices loading faster, and not drops at all, everything just work so much better now. Very happy. Now in my case, I'm not so much concerned about "dead zones" is more like I need a solid connection to where I need to use it and this extender performed just that, a solid connection. My internet connect is pretty solid so if the extender can extend it, then everything will be fine, again, this extender did a solid job in extending connection. I'm sure this extender can always broadcast a very long range of connection to help reduce dead zones/spots.
Oh, in terms of installation/setup, I do recommend to use the "Tether" app to setup. It's easier for most users. But if you have experience with extenders, you can always connect to the extender network and use a browser (i.e. your phone, iPad, or even a computer) to configure and setup the extender. For me, I used the Tether app to setup the Extender, and I used the Tether app to check status of the extender but the browser offers you more options in settings (i.e. changing wifi passwords - you cannot do that with the Tether app). The instructions are all there in the piece of paper and it's not long so don't need to be scared, it's pretty easy. Just follow what it says. And basically you can just setup/configure using the Tether app but the app is 80 Mb so I might delete it and just connect to the extender and configure / monitor from a browser going forward (just need to save the URL on my browser)
If you want to use the Tether to setup/configure this extender you will need (do it before you setup the extender):
1. Create a d-link account (very easy, just need an email and create a password)
2. Have a Password Handy for your Extender - make 1 up (You need to create a login password to your Extender - You don't want everyone to be able to connect to your Extender and mess things up right?) - you will still need this even if you don't use a Tether app to setup your extender.
3. Have your WIFI password ready (the password of the WIFI connection that you want the extender to use). If you are connecting your extender to your router/modem directly with a cable, you do not need this but I think most people are trying to extender their WIFI connections wirelessly.
Worth every penny imo, I got this on sale for $60 CDN + tax. . 5 Stars product. Good Luck and hope this extender will be the last one you need for years to come.
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
| Place of Business | Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J5, CA |
| Model | RE550 |
| Model Name | RE550 |
| Part Number | RE550 |
| Compatible Devices | Smart Television, Smartphone |
| Special features | MU MIMO, Dual Band, Access Point Mode |
| Mounting Hardware | Wi-Fi Range Extender RE550, Quick Installation Guide |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Voltage | 100240 Volts |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Data transfer rate | 1900 Megabits Per Second |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Connector Type | Wi-Fi Built In |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
| Item model number | RE550 |
| Product Dimensions | 16.26 x 7.62 x 6.6 cm; 231.33 g |
| ASIN | B08TLT65WM |
