RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.

RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi
RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi
2025-05-30 18:26:06 - last edited 2025-06-19 02:24:40
Model: RE200  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.0.23 Build 230418 Rel.60395n (6985)

TP_Link RE200 created a second Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz) with the extension "_EXT".
I added it to "wpa_supplicant .conf" under the primary network, in RPi-Zero 2W.
RPi-Zero 2W connects to the primary network (with a weak signal) with no problem. Then I select this new network (with extension _EXT and with a strong signal) from the drop-down menu of the RPi Wi-Fi icon. After a while, it prompts me to enter the password (?! - it was given already in the file "wpa_supplicant .conf"), I did but it does not connect to this network.
I am using "Real VNC Viewer" for connection to RPi-Zero 2W.
How to force RPi-Zero 2W to connect to the extended network. This network has access to the Internet.

RE200 is working in Extender mode (amplifier).

 

 

  0      
  0      
#1
Options
1 Accepted Solution
Re:RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi-Solution
2025-06-06 03:06:48 - last edited 2025-06-19 02:24:40

Hi@Rysiek1952,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

The Raspberry Pi will stay connected to the high-priority main network even if the signal is weak, and will not automatically switch to a new network by default.
So, it is recommended that you change the priority of the extended network to be higher than the main network.

 

Best Regards~

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#2
Options
1 Reply
Re:RE200 Wi-Fi Extender connection problem for Raspberry Pi-Solution
2025-06-06 03:06:48 - last edited 2025-06-19 02:24:40

Hi@Rysiek1952,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

The Raspberry Pi will stay connected to the high-priority main network even if the signal is weak, and will not automatically switch to a new network by default.
So, it is recommended that you change the priority of the extended network to be higher than the main network.

 

Best Regards~

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#2
Options