The RE220 plug extender look is really nice and will blend in with most homes. Similarly, auto mode decides the best configuration for the current moment. For instance, it lets you choose a primary band for most traffic and the other band for backhaul traffic. High-speed mode is the closest you’ll get to a MU-MIMO or a ‘ gaming mode’. Other settings also include WiFi name and password, auto or manual IP addresses, and scheduling power on and off times. Both display the extender’s current status, and you can choose between wireless WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, or WEP. The Android and iOS mobile app called Tether easily controls the app. It’s better than no extension at all and for anyone but intense users, it does the job fine. Still, this is a budget WiFi amplifier that’s extending coverage. Performance-wise, it’s not good at multitasking or targeting devices directly with its signal due to a lack of MU-MIMO and beamforming technology. You’ll get around 115Mbps at close range, 70Mbps at 25 feet, and less than 50Mbps when you pass the 50ft mark. Compared to other models it doesn’t quite hold up.

Meanwhile, at 25 feet, it’s no more than 35Mbps, and at 50 feet speed throughput drops below 30Mbps.ĥGhz is obviously faster, but it should be. In practise, in close proximity, you can expect up to 80Mbps at 2.5Ghz. Maximum data rates are 300Mbps and 433Mbps receptively. The 2.4Ghz band deserves all the praise but both are extended well by the RE220. Therefore, let’s see what’s under the hood: Features and Performance 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Bands Firstly, it has great 2.4Ghz performance and is very easy to use.

The RE220 by TP-Link is a competent and affordable way to extend WiFi range across your home.

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