Specifications and Features
| HARDWARE FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Plug Type | EU, UK, US |
| Standards and Protocols | IEEE802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
| Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000M Ethernet Port (RJ45) |
| Button | WPS Button, Reset Button, LED Button, Power Button |
| Power Consumption | 12W（max power consumption） |
| Antenna | 4 x external |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 6.4 x 3.4 x 1.6 in. (163 x 86 x 40mm) |
| WIRELESS FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 2.4GHz & 5GHz(11ac) |
| Signal Rate | 5GHz:Up to 1733Mbps 2.4GHz:Up to 800Mpbs |
| Reception Sensitivity | 5GHz： 11a 6Mbps:-96dBm@10% PER 11a 54Mbps: -78dBm@10% PER 11ac HT20 mcs8: -69dBm@10% PER 11ac HT40 mcs9: -66dBm@10% PER 11ac HT80 mcs9: -63dBm@10% PER 2.4GHz 11g 54M: -79dBm@10% PER 11n HT20 mcs7: -77dBm@10% PER 11n HT40 mcs7: -74dBm@10% PER |
| Wireless Modes | Range Extender/Access Point |
| Wireless Functions | Wireless Statistic Concurrent Mode boost both 2.4G/5G WiFi band Access Control LED Control Domain Login Function |
| Wireless Security | 64/128-bit WEP WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK |
| Transmission Power | <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) |
| OTHERS | |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE650 Quick Installation Guide |
| Box Dimensions (W X D X H) | 7.9 x 4.9 x 3.8 in. (202 x 125 x 97mm) |
| System Requirements | Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux. |
| Environment | Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
Package and its Contents
The package of the AC2600 range extender looks quite modern. We can see that TP-Link is improving not only products but also the package. Box is not large but it contains everything we need to install the device.
Installation steps are described in the manual. All is simple and shouldn’t cause any issues. Depends on our network settings we can configure the device using web browser and WiFi connection or use LAN cable. Configuration via WiFi was possible on our test network.
On the front we can see couple of LEDs and a large button with round lighting. Small LEDs are showing us the AC2600 status while light around the big button is showing signal quality. When it’s red then we know that the extender is too far from the router.
Our review sample has EU power connector but don’t worry, it’s available also in US and UK standards.
On the sides there are four antennas which are helping to provide good signal. There is also one RJ-45 port and buttons to power up the device and reset settings.
The AC2600 is quite big but once we find a good place to install it then it shouldn’t be a problem.
White, glossy front should look good in any modern house what can be an advantage as some competitive devices don’t look so good and we wish to just hide them ( and it’s not always possible ).
Setup Menu
Here are screenshots of the setup menu which you can access via web browser. All seems clear so even less advanced users can handle the configuration.
