TP-Link TL-MR 100 + TP-Link RE 200 (Access Point Mode): 5 Ghz WiFi With Cellular Failover
Channel: Daniel Rosehill
Date: 2021-09-05

Last week, I set up a cellular/4G TP-Link router in order to be able to take advantage of cellular failover in the event that my ISP's connectivity dropped. I wired up the network using switches and WiFi and everything was working great but my wife was dissatisfied by the speed of the WiFi network. After looking up the TL-MR 100's spec I could see why: it only broadcast on 2.4 Ghz. In order to provision 5 Ghz connectivity, I wasn't sure whether adding a final router (in bridged mode) or an access point was the best approach. Ultimately my local tech store's availability made that decision for me. I picked up the RE 200 which is primarily marketed as a range extender but can also be configured to run in access point (AP) mode. All I had to do was swap over the operation mode from wireless extender to AP and I got the device working. Finally, I took down the WiFi network on the TL-MR100 to prevent any possible interference. I now had a 5 Ghz WiFi network running that networks with other devices on the LAN and also takes advantage of cellular failover. 

Also tested TL MR 100 into Archer C6. Also works! 

By: Daniel Rosehill (danielrosehill.co.il)

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