No. You have to select the network to be amplified via the router or the Tether app. The existing SSID is taken and "-EXT" (stands for "extension") is appended to the name. I would then only connect to this one at a time. If you have several extenders, it remains the same.

The latter

Yes, this is possible, but you must set the mode via the web interface (ip address)!

No, the cable is not required for the repeater function.

Yes its possible to copy the existing WIFI.

yes. it works like an extension: it gets the wifi and forwards it.

GIYF Frequency band characteristics: 2.4 GHz WLAN network: Longer range More susceptible to interference, as technologies such as Bluetooth also use this frequency. Very widespread. There can therefore be overlaps with the WLAN networks of neighbours. Slower than the 5 GHz WLAN network 5 GHz WLAN network: Slightly shorter range More interference-free and therefore faster, especially over short distances Less widespread Ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video transmission More channels, some of which are regulated by DFS.

The TP-Link RE200 cannot directly amplify the hotspot signal from a mobile. It is designed to extend and amplify the Wi-Fi signal of a router. If you want to amplify the hotspot signal of your mobile with a Wi-Fi repeater, it would be better to route the signal through a router and then use the repeater. Alternatively, you could look for a special device that is designed to amplify mobile phone signals.

It creates a new access point. The name is then the name of the router with the addition "_EXT".

It is "ready for use" after a few seconds after plugging it in.

V5

For good WLAN, I generally recommend a WiFi mesh system. Everything else is a tinkering that does little or nothing. Extenders are outdated technology and cannot improve a WLAN. You can save the money. The advantage of a modern mesh WiFi system is that you can move freely in the area of the WLAN reception and the devices always select the best transmitting WLAN mesh router without interruption. A good mesh WiFi system does not have to be expensive, e.g. the one from Xiaomi is very good and costs less than 130 Euros: Xiaomi AX3000 There are also models from other manufacturers, but they are technically less good and sometimes even cost much more.

Both are possible. Wireless or with a mains cable. The wireless installation runs via the Tether app on the mobile phone.

Yes, if I understood your question correctly, this is correct. The Ethernet connection is separate from the 2.4/5Ghz connections and, with this repeater, only serves the connection to your host device. The wired connection should automatically offer the fastest transmission and no additional configuration should be necessary 👍

It can make sense. Especially if there is a long distance between the access point and the end device. It is important that the repeater is in a place where reception is still good. Alternatively, Powerline (e.g. devolo) could also be a solution.

Yep should work! 😉

I have not found a corresponding setting option in the Tether App, which is used to set up the repeater. But I don't understand much about it. Doesn't it also depend on the primary router? I don't know.

I did not come across such a function when setting up. But maybe I missed something. The easiest way is probably to unplug the unit when it is not in use. Then consumption and radiation are at zero. The programming is retained. If you plug it back in, the supplementary network is very quickly re-established. Or simply insert a physical timer between the device and the socket so that it is supplied with power and radiates at certain times?

no - but a simple (digital) timer can solve the problem.

Should work with pretty much any existing WLAN - actually has nothing to do with your provider.

it's like the picture, no need to adapt

Settings/WLAN: select the one with the same name as the previous one, but with the suffix "ex" after it. Connect: same password as previous one

Hello bozlar42 I can't tell you. But I use it for my laptop and my iPhone. The connection worked right away and it was really very easy. My brother has a Huawei phone and it also worked fine for me at home. I hope this answer is enough for you. In any case, I am very satisfied. Oh yes... I use UPC, press the WPS button and then connect;-)

Yes, that is possible, both in parallel and in series. However, the speed is getting slower and slower. Each repeater can only offer its connection as fast as it is connected. If they are too far apart, it becomes slow. If they are too close, they interfere with each other. If several are needed, a real mesh system might be better. Or Power Line. Unfortunately, there is no general answer.

Addendum to the accepted answer. The LED can be switched off via the web interface - even very conveniently with a schedule if, for example, the LED should not light up at night.

Bought it in August and also have a Swisscom router. Works perfectly and is TOP. I am very satisfied and can only recommend it.