@terziyski True, to be blunt. I don't care if the port works in AP mode. I was under the assumption that the port could be used in Extender Mode and it doesn't. Was just curious if anyone out there...

@terziyski I tried 3 of these and the Ethernet port is not active when in Range Extender mode. There's no Network connection through the port nor do the network adapter's LEDs light up on the client.

@BobV64 That's quite strange. I'm using 2 RE220 but in different areas of the house and they work fine. The Tether App sees them as 2 different devices and they have two different SSIDs.

I've tried several of these extenders and even received a warranty exchange for this problem. However, the issue continues where the Ethernet port on the device is not active. I've never tried the...

@GabrielMitch thx for reply. I can't find a KL430E for sale anywhere. I suspect though that it is a lighted extension. I'm looking for an un-lighted cord. Strange about the KL430. I purchased it on...

It seems that tp-link is using propritory connecting hardward unlike all the others availble on Amazon. I need to create an unlite extension between 2 light strips for upper and lower desk lighting....