Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- TL-WA850RE
- SKU:
- 2080012
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender's ease of use, extended Wi-Fi range, and reasonable price. Many appreciate its strong signal and straightforward setup process, along with the added convenience of an Ethernet port. While some users experienced compatibility issues, the positive feedback on performance and ease of use outweighs these concerns. The extender is praised for improving internet access in various situations.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Not any good
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s ok really doesn’t pick up WiFi very good strength is very weak
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
would not recommend
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After connecting the extender to my network, I have been getting warnings that say my network is unstable. Soon as I unplug it everything goes back to normal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product.
If you're experiencing unusual network activity after installing the extender, we recommend ensuring that the RE LED is solid, and at least 3 to 4 Signal Strength LEDs are illuminated. This will ensure the extender is located in an ideal position in your home.
If the above is true and you're still experiencing unusual network behavior, we recommend using the "Customize SSID" option during the setup process.
Our Support Team would be delighted to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to e-mail us anytime using the address provided below.
Please reference case number 160926-032161.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support Team
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
Can't make it work!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm taking my time setting this up because everytime I try , it can't connect to my router, can't really recommend, probably is going back to the store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Alex,
Thank you for your review and feedback.
Our TL-WA850RE is a fantastic way to quickly and easily expand your network's Wi-Fi coverage. Setting up the extender can be done in minutes using the included Quick Installation Guide, which is also available on our website below:
http://static.tp-link.com/res/down/doc/TL-WA850RE(USA)_V2_QIG.pdf
We also have a helpful setup video:
http://www.tp-link.com/us/download/TL-WA850RE.html#videos
Our Support Team is always available and happy to help. Please feel free to e-mail us anytime using the address below, and we'll gladly follow up with you.
We thank you again for your feedback and hope you will continue to consider TP-Link for your future network needs.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Customer Support
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item did not allow my fire stick to work properly. I’m disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
My problem not yours.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not connect with my current router. Wish I had researched the item more before purchasing.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks but the speed is not that good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does what is suppose to but the speed of the wifi is poor and way below what they said it would be
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. Please bear in mind WiFi extenders utilize half-duplex transmission. As a result, throughput when connecting to the extender may be reduced when compared to the router. This is an industry standard for WiFi extenders and is not exclusive to TP-Link.
In your case, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
Not very reliable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't really make a difference and I had to reprogram numerous times just within a couple days of having it. Went ahead and returned item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for your review and feedback.
Based on the symptoms described, we would've recommended relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Ideally, the RE LED and at least 3 to 4 Signal Strength LEDs should be illuminated for best performance.
For future reference, our Support Team is always available and happy to help. Please feel free to e-mail us anytime using the address below, and we'll gladly follow up with you.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Customer Support
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
I don't see where this helped
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My signal in the house is still not good. I have it in an area right next to the room that has a low signal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
[email protected]
Poor signal strength and not useful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sitting next to my wifi and this extender , I tested wifi connection via both . Extender strength is not even half ( it is placed literally next to wifi router) . Obviously performance became further poor when I placed it away from router . White in Remote room - I received better signal using router directly vs this extender when place half way to the room . I will return this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDisappointed User
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn't perform as advertised. Not very useful in extending range.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Not that great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thought this would help getting a better wifi signal on the 2nd floor of my house but not too much. Was a pain to set up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for your review and feedback.
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the device, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Ideally, the RE LED and at least 3 to 4 Signal Strength LEDs should be illuminated for best performance.
Our Support Team is always available and happy to help. Please feel free to e-mail us anytime using the address below, and we'll gladly follow up with you.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Customer Support
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
VERY Unsatisifed with This Product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very poor; this is NOT a good product. 2-3 days after this product was setup and installed, I am now back to very poor and low internet connection upstairs in my home---which is what I had BEFORE purchasing and installing this device. I VERY unsatisifed with the quality of this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Limited
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.easy set up, but only works hours at a time, then disconnected from the network.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. In your case we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
Poor WiFi range extender
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would recommend investing into a more expensive mesh network rather than this
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
N
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item didn’t work for me and it didn’t even come close
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.difficult to install and not straightforward. Works with round abouts
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you're experiencing difficulty connecting the extender to your router, we recommend setting up the device in the same room as your router, then relocating it after setup is complete. We also suggest re-verifying your router's WiFi password during setup, or if using the WPS setup method, ensuring the WPS process is performed in the correct order. The extender's indicator LEDs will help you determine which position in your home is ideal.
We also recommend considering our intuitive TP-Link Tether app, which allows you to conveniently set up and manage the extender from your smartphone.
If you'd like help with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
did not work for me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it did not help me to get wi-fi signals in my next room from the modem location.returned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi there, thanks for the review and feedback!
We're sorry to hear you decided to return your Range Extender; we would've been more than happy to address the concerns you had about the unit.
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the device, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the “RE” status LED is indicating a solid connection.
If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please send an e-mail with your contact information to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you again for your feedback. We hope you'll keep TP-Link in mind for your future networking needs.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Customer Support
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
Really hasn't made a different
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It hasn't helped getting and keeping connection to my wifi
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
I was so hopeful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was so excited because I live in the back house and the back end of my house does not really grab the wifi really well. I put the extended right in the front ( which is no more than 6 feet from the router) and it did not pick it up at all. Tried so many times: so disappointed
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
Meh!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I dont believe I'm seeing any improvement in my signal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in WiFi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd like assistance with any of these steps, please send an e-mail with your contact information and a link to this review to [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support