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Highlights
- Expand Your WiFi Range - Extend your router’s signal with fast and stable AC750 WiFi that brings dead zones back to life.*
- High-Speed Mode - Dedicate one band as backhaul to create an even faster connection for streaming and gaming.
- Sets Up Easily – Setup using the WPS button or TP-Link Tether app. Intelligent Signal Indicator will also direct you to the best spot to place your extender for the best WiFi range.
- Universally Compatible - Works with any router, access point and internet service provider (ISP) required gateway.
- Bridge Mode - Provide faster WiFi to any device by connecting to the Extender’s Gigabit port.
- AP Mode - Switch to access point mode and wire the Extender to your router for faster extended WiFi.
- Access Controls - Control who connects and secure your extended WiFi.
- Power Schedules - Set a schedule for when the extender turns on and off to enforce bedtimes.
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Packaging Contents:
1 x RE205
1 x Quick Installation Guide
*Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
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Q: I'm a dinosaur--will I have to program the extender in some fashion to 'talk to' my modem? Everything I have internet-wise is via Bluetooth (not a direct cable). Thank you!
A: I'm sure its possible
submitted byRzR - 4 years agoA: Hi, molly! Regarding your question about the TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205): This does require a step to connect the extender to your existing wireless network. Luckily, this step is quite easy! Simply press the WPS button on this extender, then walk over to your router and press its WPS button and then your done! If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 4 years agoTarget expert support
Q: Will this make my cell phone better in my home?
A: Hi Psmith. The TP-Link RE205 Wi-Fi Extender connects to and extends your router's Wi-Fi signal (both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). It does not extend or amplify the cellular signal from your phone carrier.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 2 months agoBrand expertA: Hi Psmith, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). This only affects home wifi it will not effect cellular service. Some phones have a wifi calling mode that can but enabled if your Cell Service Provider support it, allows you to make calls over the WiFi in the house. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: How do i know if it’s compatible with my Xfinity Wifi Router?
A: Hi Edwin, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). This is a range extender; you connect it to your wifi service, and it rebroadcasts the WiFi signal. That being said it should work with all wireless routers. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 2 months agoTarget expert supportA: Hi! TP-Link Wi-Fi Extenders are universally compatible with Wi-Fi Routers. As long as your Xfinity Wi-Fi Router is broadcasting either 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both bands, this extender will be able to detect and extend the networks - as long as it is placed within signal range of the router.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this work for my ps5/ consoles
A: Yes, the RE205 utilizes universally compatible Wi-Fi technology for your Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 3 months agoBrand expertA: Hi Jeff, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). Yes, this will work with your PlayStation 5 once set up correctly. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 3 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Hello, not sure if this the right device, but I need a device that I can use wired connection for my work laptop but still have access to my wifi connections such as phones, TV etc.
A: Hi! Once installed and set up, the TP-Link RE205 can extend your existing Wi-Fi network connection, while simultaneously providing wired/Ethernet connectivity through its Ethernet port, for your laptop.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 8 months agoBrand expertA: Hi Cra99, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). The TP-Link AC750 is just a wireless range extender. If you’re trying to extend the coverage of your wireless, this will work. If you’re trying to add wireless to your home, you may need a wireless router. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 8 months agoTarget staff support
Q: In order to have the extender talk to the router I will need to connect them. Is it possible to connect them on Wi-Fi without pressing the WPS button ?
A: Hi X Luthor, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). Step 1: First of all, you need an ethernet cable to establish the connection between the router and the extender. Now, insert one end of the ethernet cable in the internet port of the extender and the other end in the internet port of the router. Step 2: Now, make sure that your WiFi extender is in the ready state. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 10 months agoTarget staff supportA: Yes, absolutely! An Ethernet cable is not required to set up the Wi-Fi Extender. You can intuitively and conveniently connect the extender to your existing router's Wi-Fi using the TP-Link Tether app on your smartphone, or the web browser setup method on a PC or smartphone. Both of these setup options are detailed in the included Quick Installation Guide for your convenience.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: What is the range on this extender?
A: Hi! Effective extended range can vary depending on elements within your network environment, including, but not limited to: - Placement of the extender in relation to your router - Physical obstructions (e.g. walls, etc.) between the extender, router, and your devices - Distance between the extender and your devices - Which extended Wi-Fi band you are connecting to (2.4GHz vs. 5GHz)
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 11 months agoBrand expertA: Hi candyfloss, thanks for reaching out about TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). Depending on the location it is places and the obstacles the wireless transmission need to go thought(walls, pipes, metal, etc) 30-60ft radius. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 11 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Can I plug the range extender into a duplex receptical with a small freezer plugged in as well or will the compressor interfere with the signal?
A: Hi! Yes, you can plug it into the receptacle and it should work fine. Since this is not a Powerline device, electrical load will not interfere with its signal.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hi Buddy C, thanks for reaching out about the TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205). Yes, you can plug in your TP-Link Range Extender into the duplex receptacle, the compressor won't interfere. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 1 year agoTarget expert support
Q: will this work as a travel extender for hotel wifi? I'm trying to create a secured wifi off the hotels public wifi?
A: Hi! No, a Wi-Fi extender does not create a separate LAN/routed network from the source network; Wi-Fi extenders simply extend the same LAN, but with the option of a different SSID (Wi-Fi name).
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hi, Bjarema! Regarding your question about the TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205): While this will work, we carry a travel router as well, type 81888841 into the Target search bar to go right to it! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 2 years agoTarget expert support
Q: Will this Wi-Fi extender work on dual band Arris from att BGW210.
A: Hi, Al! Regarding your question about the TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black (RE205): Yes! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byIvan - 2 years agoTarget expert supportA: Hi! Yes, TP-Link Wi-Fi extenders are universally compatible with Wi-Fi routers.
submitted byTPLinkSupport - 2 years agoBrand expert