so, given the following requirements - I want to extend my wifi - I need to maintain control of all my devices mac-address and ip - I'd like to remain in tp-link ecosystem what is my best next...

@Kevin_Z not the answer I hoped but thanks for answering. merry christmas to you too!

i have more or less the same issue as you from what I got, your best bet would be to have your repeater work in WDS mode. In this way, your main router controls everything, and quite sure you can...

Main router: Archer C7 v4 Wifi extender: TL-WA850RE(EU) v5 My home automation relies on the fact that devices mainteins a fixed mac address. I just installed an TL-WA850RE and realized that it...