It works and it's easy to setup. I'm using it to get better WiFi connectivity in an upstairs bedroom.
Using an app on my Android phone ("WiFi Analyzer"), I measured the signal strength - prior to installation of the extender - of my 5GHz band at a very poor -75dBm. I could barely use the internet in that room and my WiFi connected TV could not play a YouTube video without degraded quality and long re-buffering pauses.
BUY NOWAfter installation of the extender, the signal strength is -40dBm which is as high as the meter goes. Now, the web loads quickly and I can watch TV again in that room.
Set-up was easy. Despite being instructed to place the extender halfway between the main router and the "dead spot," I placed it right next to the TV in my room and it works fine.
The only negative is that the password for logging directly into the extender is insecure. This password is strictly for administering the extender (changing settings, etc.). It's different from the network password you use get online for web-browsing. It's set to use an insecure default password ("admin"). The instructions do not mention the password nor do they encourage you to change it to something only you know -- which you should do. To change the password, install the TP-Link Tether app on your Android or iOS device. You can change the password there.
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