Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
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TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE)
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Brand | TP-Link |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Connector Type | RJ45 |
About this item
- Range Extender mode boosts wireless signal to previously unreachable or hard-to-wire areas flawlessly
- Miniature size and wall-mounted design make it easy to deploy and move flexibly
- Easily expand wireless coverage at a push of Range Extender button
- Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a wireless adapter to connect wired devices, Compatible with other 802.11n/g/b products
- Tether App allows easy access and management using any mobile device, LED Control function includes a Night Mode for peaceful sleep
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Easy to install | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
WiFi signal | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | — |
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range | feet | 1500 | — | 3 GB | — | 1500 |
data transfer rate | 300 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 1.5 gigabits per second | 3 gigabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second |
frequency bands | — | 2.40 GHz, 5 GHz | — | 5GHz, 2.4GHz | — | 2.40 GHz, 5 GHz |
connectivity tech | Wireless Range Extender TL-WA850RE | Wi-Fi Built In, Ethernet | Wi-Fi Built In, Ethernet | Wi-Fi Built In, Ethernet | — | Wi-Fi Built In, Ethernet |
wireless standard | 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A |
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Technical Details
Brand | TP-Link |
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Series | N300 |
Item model number | TL-WA850RE |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux. |
Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3 x 2.6 x 4.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 2.6 x 4.3 inches |
Color | White |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Department | wireless networking |
Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00E98O7GC |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 29, 2013 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #270 in Repeaters |
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TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE)
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Customers like the appearance and instructions of the wireless signal repeater. For example, they say it's sleek, minimalist, and doesn't look cheap. Customers are also impresseded with the clear, simple instructions. That said, opinions are mixed on the value, signal strength, range, and performance.
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Customers like the instructions for the wireless signal repeater. They mention that the setup was simple, the directions in the quick start guide are clear, and the device was set up in two minutes. Some mention that they found method 2 quite easy. Overall, most are satisfied with the instructions and are able to get full connection on several of their wireless devices.
"...Seriously, it was insanely simple...." Read more
"...option (available on most routers) and it took literally less than a minute to set up, automatically cloned our existing SSID so most devices..." Read more
"...And, in fact, setting it up is pretty easy--even if the WPS button option is available to you...." Read more
"...my Chromebook plays very well with the extender, has no trouble connecting to the internet via the extender, and shows the same download and upload..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention that it's a great economic way to extend your wireless coverage, while others say that it is not worth it, cheap, and useless for all intents and purposes.
"...convenient little gadget for extending WiFi signal at an incredibly affordable price.HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!" Read more
"...'d give this extender only 2 stars, but at under twenty bucks it fills a low-price, low-performance niche...." Read more
"...inches from the glass it was gone all together so completely useless for all intents and purposes...." Read more
"...If you need something cheap to get you by this is the best for the price!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the wireless signal repeater. They mention that it is sleek, minimalist, and zen-like. The product doesn't look cheap at all, and is a neat little plastic doodad. Customers also say that it makes an attractive night light.
"...It has a USB which this does not, it has AC instead of N, and it looks awesome...." Read more
"...So to summarize: it looks neat, it installs very easy and it works like a charm right out of the box...." Read more
"...The device itself is a neat little plastic doodad, no bigger than a plug-in air freshener...." Read more
"...There's nothing new or groundbreaking here, but an attractively designed, intuitive box-style container clad in white...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the wireless signal repeater. Some mention that it works great, is effective, and simple to set up, while others say that it failed, does not work most of the time, and has a manufacturing defect. The lights on the front of the device are useless and require constant reference.
"...It worked so well there that I immediately installed an electrical outlet for it right above the window frame inside our shop so that the bottom of..." Read more
"...But my Chromebook plays very well with the extender, has no trouble connecting to the internet via the extender, and shows the same download and..." Read more
"...Put it where it works for some things, and it quits working for other things, and vice versa...." Read more
"...Mom is now able to watch netflix without any issue, it works, setup was pretty easy,but setting it up again requires you to press the reset button..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the repeater. Some mention that it has excellent signal strength, while others say that it substantially boosts signal strength. Some customers say that the repeaters gives good reception outside, while other customers say it has a slow and unreliable connection.
"...My mom's Mac is still having troubles staying connected to the Internet. I doubt if it is the fault of the TL-WA850RE...." Read more
"...Well, it fired up, it remembered its connection, and faithfully started sending signal, bringing WiFi to previously dead areas of my little..." Read more
"...The slow and unreliable connection would probably be OK in a guest room where visitors just need to check email, but for everyday use it doesn't cut..." Read more
"...than fishing a LAN wire just about anywhere, and will provide a strong WiFi signal wherever you install it to boot." Read more
Customers are mixed about the range of the wireless signal repeater. For example, some mention it extends the range nicely, while others say that it has diminished. That said, the range is only about 100 feet in ideal conditions.
"...It works great. Huge improvement. Easy set up.Great range...." Read more
"...The only problem is that their router is far from the TV, going across 3 rooms...." Read more
"...By the looks of it, it pretty much does exactly what it says, extends the range... on my screen, it pretty much duplicates the wifi network, I just..." Read more
"...This does extend the range of the signal in my case...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the wireless signal repeater. They mention that it catches on fire and starts failing after a few hours. Some customers also report that the extender stops blinking and fails. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's stability and reliability.
"...The bad news: the RE LED flashed for awhile, and then went out (i.e. it didn't link up)...." Read more
"...12/20/14 edit: it died. This is my replacement order from Amazon. Still has shrill noise, terrible product. Would recommend another alternative...." Read more
"...not bother some, or even be an advantage for some, but one of the LEDs constanly blinks, which I found to be very disorienting at night...." Read more
"...everything was working perfect for the first week and then 1 of them seemed to die causing the rest of our network to go out..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the wireless signal repeater. They say that it goes crazy and needs to be reset once in a while. They also say that the frequency that they have to reset it is ridiculous, with disconnections and need to restart the repeater every time. Some customers also mention that it needs to reboot about twice a day, every 2 months, or so to keep up the performance. Some say that there is no prompt that the unit is rebooting.
"...Now, the wifi constantly drops and I need to keep hitting the reset button. Also, the speed is not that great...." Read more
"...This one can be a pain because it almost always requires you to press the reset button just to access the settings...." Read more
"...It takes 1-2 minutes to process, but then you'll see your signal strength on the TL device and you're good to go!..." Read more
"...Most of the time the video will start and then stop, sometimes it won't start at all...." Read more
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Like many folks, my WiFi modem from the dreaded Xfinity cable company was stuck being near to the cable outlet. Since it not only talks to my TV, BluRay player and PS3, but also needs to be connected to my phone and home office area, limits on where to put it are frustrating when WiFi starts to drop, the farther your devices get from the modem. Put it where it works for some things, and it quits working for other things, and vice versa.
Plus, back when I set this all up, years ago, I had devices still needing hard wiring (haha, seems so primitive now -- wires, LOL) so I actually wound up running a long length of cable to place the modem where, at that time, it was needed most, for wired devices. But, that meant WiFi signal no longer reached to the further realms of the apartment.
It wasn't a problem, for years, but now with greater reliance on needing a good signal for smart phones and tablets (and avoiding going over the limits set by wireless carriers -- I rarely use my phone network WiFi when home wireless is available), over time it has become an issue that, like cave people of old huddled around a central camp fire, staying connected to the WiFi signal means not straying too far from the modem, which doesn't do much good as far as having a device that's wireless when you're stuck in one place in order to keep a connection. May as well have a wire then, right?
Not being too tech savvy, I hadn't known how to solve my limited WiFi signal issue, and options I'd looked at, for "routers" and "repeaters" were frankly out of my range of understanding, even for what to buy, let alone priced within what I wanted to spend. Since stores nearby that sell such things had no answers -- being of the big store type with no customer service -- I had frankly given up hope, but nonetheless remained frustrated every time my signal would vanish if I wandered too far from my little signal area.
Enter the TP-Link! Cue fanfare music!
From what I could glean from reviews, it seemed you just plug this thing into a wall socket, it finds your current WiFi signal, and makes another one! Really?!? How awesome is that! Wherever you put it, BAM, more signal! And, for just thirty bucks? Brilliant!
So, I ordered one up.
Arrived, unboxed it, read the short blurb on use, plugged it in, and, like magic, instant bliss! Seriously, it was insanely simple. I didn't need to even use my laptop to introduce it to the rest of the family and, since it just extends your existing signal, any device that you have currently connected to your main WiFi will pick up the TP-Link -- it copies the existing network name and network password, so there's no added steps as far as accessing the signal sent out by the TP-Link.
In terms of set up, I just plugged it in near my WiFi modem, pushed the WPS button on my modem, that tells my modem to let the TP-Link connect to it, the TP-Link did exactly that, and that was it!
Skeptical of such powers, I then unplugged the TP-Link, moved it to where I figured it would best broadcast its new signal, plugged it back in, and, waited for it to malfunction. After all, what tech ever does all of what it promises, right? Well, it fired up, it remembered its connection, and faithfully started sending signal, bringing WiFi to previously dead areas of my little abode.
Watching the lights on it, the device even tells you the best place to plug it in -- what works for optimum success is keeping it close enough to your main source of signal (in my case, my WiFi modem) that the TP-Link gets a good signal from your source, because the better source signal it gets, the stronger signal it sends out for you to use.
So, in other words, put it too far away from your WiFi source, and it won't have much signal to send, meaning that it does have its limits, of course. You can't plug it in and expect it to shoot your WiFi all over town for you, but, within a house or apartment, it seems a genius solution for "re-broadcasting" your existing WiFi signal to a previously unreached area.
As I said, thanks to lighted indicators that show signal strength, you can wander around, plug it in various test spots, and ultimately find the best place, which is one that brings your signal out as far as possible to where you want it, for bring signal to former dead zones, while still staying close enough to your main source for the TP-Link to get a solid signal to use, for re-broadcasting.
I found that, in a spot where the TP-Link is only getting a signal of two or three "bars" (it has a lighted scale of 1 to 5, showing you the strength of the signal it is receiving from your main WiFi source) it isn't sending out such a great signal either, obviously, so the best place is one where your TP-Link is getting four or five bars. Then it sends a strong signal.
To speed up placement, I actually found a "WifFi Analyzer" app on my Android phone, that has a cool beeping signal detector, for showing exactly how much signal my main WiFi modem is putting out, in any given area. I was able to walk around with that and find where my WiFi signal starts to degrade. At the point farthest from the modem that still gets strong signal, is where I put the TP-Link.
Of course, as it turns out, there was no electrical outlet there (go figure!), so I ran an extension cord to that area, since my options for plug sockets was either one not far enough to give good signal extension, or one that was too far for the TP-Link to get a good signal to send out. I wall mounted the extension cord, tastefully, and I now have WiFi in the other half of my pad. Woo hoooo!
Drawbacks? None, really, except just the limit, obviously, on how far you can go, away from your main signal source, in trying to reach a new area for signal extension. I'm not sure how it would work between floors, or across distances greater than my need. For me, I now have signal where I previously had very nearly none -- or none practical enough to use, really -- so for me, for thirty dollars, this has been an outstanding purchase. I went from WiFi in half my apartment, to WiFi in all of it.
As an added bonus, it even has an Ethernet port on the bottom of it, so if you wanted to run a wired device off of this, from where you now have extended signal, it will even do that for you. Amazing.
While I found no drawback for this, I should note that it does cast a mighty bright blue light -- for me that was a plus since it now lights a dark hallway area at night, but it might be annoying for someone if placed in a sleeping area, for those who don't like an instant nightlight added to their room.
Reliability thus far has been perfect. I have even gone through a couple of power outages due to storms, and a period of my modem being down to Xfinity's usual screw ups, but in all cases, once my main signal was back up, the TP-Link didn't even need to be reset, it just found the signal again automatically, and started faithfully broadcasting.
I think this is one of the coolest devices ever, in making our new WiFi world a more user friendly place. Maybe in the future, existing modems will be made to send better signals, but, for now, this is a supremely convenient little gadget for extending WiFi signal at an incredibly affordable price.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2024
Dopo alcuni mesi ho scritto questa email al servizio tecnico, sperando una risposta a breve (nel frattempo abbasso da 5 a 4 stelle... Per la prima volta abbasso la valutazione di una recensione):
Hi, unfortunately I was not able to make correctly two repeaters (in this case, hardware version v5) placed in a house, since with DCHP disabled they are unreachable, while with DCHP set as automatic there are frequent disconnections (in this house the source router is linked to a Wind H3G optical fiber contract). In another house, the same repeater (the third sample I own), however, with DHCP disabled is efficient, does not present any problem (with DHCP set automatic, frequent falls, resolved disabling it). What can I do? I have updated the firmware to 2018-02-28. Sincerely, Matteo Xxxx.
Mi rispondono dall'Assistenza in Italiano e cortesemente, ma, cito testuali parole "non possono essere usati due extender con lo stesso router", e io ancora: "scusate, ma nella scheda tecnica non c'era scritto oppure io l'ho letta molto distrattamente?"; e loro: "gentile cliente, l'informazione non è riportata in nessun documento, ma non è possibile prevedere tutti gli scenari di utilizzo".
Avete letto bene: per TP Link comprarne due (in realtà ben due coppie per due case con un solo router a casa, ahimé) è uno "scenario di utilizzo" così anomalo da non scriverlo neanche sulla confezione che due repeater non possono funzionare bene nella stessa rete.
Se a questo aggiungiamo che aggiornando il firmware nella pagina di regolazione dell'ora è scomparso il campo di regolazione dell'ora (puoi solo settare l'ora legale e il fuso orario) e che comunque specificando di tenere i led spenti (fastidiosi la notte), dopo un paio di mesi hanno preso a rimanere accesi a prescindere da tale impostazione (bug non risolto da ripristino del dispositivo), beh... che dire, a funzionare (uno solo per router) funzionano, ma non li ricomprerei assolutamente.