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I have successfully configured TP-LINK WR740N as a repeater as instructed in this thread as well as on the official tp-link site. Root router is same model.

However, when I did that, although I get better range the speed drops in half, or less. At the same spot, if I connect to the root router I would get 60-70Mbps, while when I connect to the repeater I am getting 25-30 Mbps at best.

Any idea why this is happening, can it be fixed or is it expected?

checho
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That is to be expected

Wireless Repeaters

A WiFi repeater connects to a router and wireless devices on the same frequency. This means that your wireless devices will only get half of the bandwidth available. Less bandwidth leads to slower connection speeds.

The traffic back and forth when packets are sent also reduce bandwidth.

I avoid this by using a good Access Point (Ubiquiti) which I wired to the main network.

I get full wireless speed with this arrangement.

John
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