TP-LINK

TP-Link RE300 mesh range extender 802.11ac, 300 + 867 Mbit/s, dual-band

TP-Link RE300 is a dual-band range extender with internal antennas that the manufacturer places in its mesh extender family. It extends your existing router coverage over 802.11ac at up to 300 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbit/s on 5 GHz.

  • Wi-Fi: 802.11ac, up to 300 + 867 Mbit/s
  • Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Ports: no RJ-45 port
  • Antennas: 2 internal, no MU-MIMO
  • Mesh and other: Mesh Extender family, no PoE, weight 0.201 kg

Description

Internal antennas that stay out of sight

The antennas of RE300 sit inside the housing, so nothing sticks out and the unit is easy to overlook in a room. Two bands let a phone or laptop use the faster 5 GHz connection while older or more distant devices stay on 2.4 GHz. There is no Ethernet port on this model: it is built purely to extend wireless coverage.

Who this range extender is for

Flats or smaller houses where Wi-Fi drops out in a bedroom or bathroom; people who want better coverage without replacing the router; and anyone who prefers a discreet unit without external antennas. If you need to connect a wired TV or console, an extender with a LAN port is the better pick.

Specifications

General

BrandTP-LINK
EAN6935364084196

Ports

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsNo

Connectivity

Antenna type2xInternal
Frequency band2.4GHz/5GHz
MU-MiMONo
POEno PoE
Wi-Fi band802.11ac
Wi-Fi data rate (max)300+867 Mbit/s

Dimensions & weight

Net weight0.201 kg

Questions & answers

Does RE300 work in a mesh network?

The manufacturer lists RE300 as a Mesh Extender. Which routers or mesh systems it forms a shared network with, the manufacturer does not specify.

Does the extender have a LAN port?

No. RE300 has no RJ-45 port, so wired devices cannot be connected to it, only Wi-Fi clients.

How fast is the connection?

Up to 300 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz and up to 867 Mbit/s on 5 GHz over 802.11ac. There is no MU-MIMO support. Real speed depends on your router and distance.