WiFi range extender

[dannyro77]

First time using one of these. To take advantage of the extender capabilities, you have to connect to the 5ghz or 2.4 GH Ext babe correct? I though it simply made the existing bands have a longer range. Sorry for the probably dumb question

 

[B. Diddy]

Which wi-fi extender do you have?

 

[dannyro77]

TP Link AC 750

 

[B. Diddy]

What's the model number? There are a number of them that have AC750 compatibility.

Here's the manual for the RE200: https://static.tp-link.com/2019/201910/20191024/1910012621_RE200RE220_UG_REV3.1.0.pdf. When you set up, it'll want to know both 2.4 and 5 GHz network SSIDs and password (if available). So yes, it extends the wi-fi by connecting to the existing network, and then amplifying that network.