Wi-Fi TP-Link Repiter in access point (in cable)

Hello, I really need your help. I have a TP-Link Archer C20 router and a TP-Link RE350 repeater. I used to have the repeater as a signal repeater from my router, but there were constant problems there. Now I have switched the repeater to access point mode (there is such a mode).

Tell me, in the settings of the repeater in this mode what name should I set for wireless distribution? The same name as the network of my router? I connected the repeater itself by cable to the LAN socket of the router. And what other settings should I change in the access point settings or leave everything in AUTO mode? And another question. Can several devices can connect to the access point? Thank you in advance.

Answer

Hello. Yes, TP-Link RE350 can work as an access point. That is, it can receive internet from the router via cable and distribute it via wi-fi. You have already switched your repeater to access point mode. But I will still show you how to do it, maybe someone else will find it useful. In the settings, click on the “Mode” button and select “Access Point”. Save the settings of the repeater.

Access point mode on the TP-Link RE350 repeater

Next, simply connect the router to the repeater with a network cable. You may have a longer cable.

Connecting a TP-Link Wi-Fi Repeater to a Router

And it remains only to configure the Wi-Fi network. You need to go to the repeater settings (if you have closed the control panel) at tplinkrepeater.net, or 192.168.0.254. In the “Wireless Settings” section you need to specify the Wi-Fi network name and password.

TP-Link RE350 Repeater Wi-Fi Network Setup

Save the settings.

To answer Timur’s questions:

You can set the Wi-Fi network name and password as you want. You can set the same name and password as on the main router. And then, most likely, you will have one network, between which the devices will switch automatically. As it was in the repeater mode. Or you can set other settings on TP-Link RE350 and then you will have one more Wi-Fi network in your house.
Above in the article I showed you what settings you need to change.
Yes, several devices can connect to the repeater in access point mode. There is no limit on the number of Wi-Fi clients.

I think I have described everything. Feel free to reply in the comments.