Can I use this device for both a Range Extender & as a network adapter to provide int

[LOUISSSSS]

Currently have the TP-Link TP-WA750RE. It's not the best, I may have gotten it FAR a while back. I had some trouble streaming HULU from my bedroom last night and decided to try this out. All my tests (speedtest) show that my DL & UL speeds are improved with this device setup midway between my wireless router and my bedroom.

On the quickstart guide, it states that it can also be set up as a Network Access Point to connect a device to the network via LAN cable. Can I take advantage of both the range extender feature (currently) & also plug in a cable to connect to my Home Theater Receiver (Pioneer VSX-1022)?

 

[azazel1024]

Yes. And that isn't actually a Network Access Point, that would be operating in Wireless bridge/client bridge mode AND repeater mode at the same time. Most TP-Link repeaters can function like that.

One thing to make sure if is that it is set in 20MHz mode. A couple of TP-Link Range Extender/repeaters I have used have had issues when operating in 40MHz mode (your main router can still be in 40MHz mode, but make sure that the repeater is set to 20MHz NOT auto or 40MHz).

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Yes. And that isn't actually a Network Access Point, that would be operating in Wireless bridge/client bridge mode AND repeater mode at the same time. Most TP-Link repeaters can function like that.

One thing to make sure if is that it is set in 20MHz mode. A couple of TP-Link Range Extender/repeaters I have used have had issues when operating in 40MHz mode (your main router can still be in 40MHz mode, but make sure that the repeater is set to 20MHz NOT auto or 40MHz).

thanks for the info! going to grab a long lan cable now and try some pandora on my receiver.

how do i check to see if my tp-link RE is on 20hz mode?

 

[azazel1024]

Wireless settings on the admin webpage.

 

[inachu]

Why use it as a repeater when you could just plug one wire to your router then use a IP to electrical outlet converter. then plug in the end point and now you got speeds at 1200!

I bought the powerline adapter by netgear for just $80 today at lunch time.

 

[azazel1024]

Maybe because sometimes powerline adapters work very poorly. Or maybe you also need to extend your wireless network and also want to use it as a client bridge.

Why use a powerline adapter when you can just run a cat5e cable and get real gigabit speeds (protip, the best of the best powerline adpaters will MAYBE get 400Mbps with a tail-wind. Typical best speeds unless you are plugging them in, in the same room is probably going to be in the 200Mbps range, if not slower).