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.
Junk
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Waste of $$. I purchased this item to help improve my WiFi signal upstairs in my home (approx 1,500 sq ft). No difference whatsoever.
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
Wi fi device
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The device failed within two weeks.My internet stopped working and when I removed the wifi device I got internet service back
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you do not have Internet access after setting up your Extender, please re-verify your WiFi password and re-configure the unit. We also suggest relocating the extender to another position in your home where your router’s WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range.
We also highly 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'd like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our toll-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
No Good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does not stay connected to the RE no matter how close or how far it is from the modem. Waste of money and of my time setting it up.
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 in your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please also ensure the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the instructions 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
[email protected]
No Extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product only worked for one day, then slowed my WIFI
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. If you have a dual-band WiFi router, we suggest considering one of our dual-band WiFi extenders for optimal results.
Our Support Team is always happy to answer any questions you might have about our products. Please feel free to email [email protected] and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
No Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not work made it worse. Ended up making a greater issue with current wifi
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. 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.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Support
Put in living room, no help
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wifi sometimes is laggy when I take me laptop to living room. Figured this would help. NOT!!!! Don't see that it does anything.
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
Difficulty picking up WiFi signal.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live in a small unit apartment and the product had extreme difficulty connecting to building WiFi signal. Had to return product to purchase range extender.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDo not reccomend
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not happy with this extender, it does not get the job done. I had to order one from Xfinity.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Karen,
Could you provide us with more details about your concern. We would like to address them if we can. You can reach out to support through the support section of our website or by emailing support.usa@tp-link.com.
Best Regards
TP-Link US Support Team.
Very poor
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The box wouldn't connect to any of my devices the connections lines on the box were showing but only was showing 1-2 lines
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 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 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
TP n300
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t do the job for me. Doesn’t have a wide range Ended up buying netgear nighthawk AC2200
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 FAQ 1406 on our official website: 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
Not a good product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could not connect with my wifi and it would not pick up my Ring device at all...poor product I would not recommend
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 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 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
Not very happy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product did not work for my needs, not even sure it would have worked for any kind of extending 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 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
Don’t buy it!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Waste of money. I wanted to return it but don’t have the box. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
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
nothing special
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.if you go to the fact of wanting to expand your network does not work, weak and intermittent 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
I couldn’t get this to work through basement wall
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I couldn’t get this to work through my basement wall. Maybe it’s the concrete, but was no use to me.
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.
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
Made no difference
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Waste of money, did not help with Wi-Fi issue at all. My daughter added it to the garbage pile.
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
Useless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Useless. I can’t tell that it does anything at all.
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 FAQ 1406 on our official website: 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
Garbage
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The range sucks and doesn’t work in my upstairs so we had to continue to use the regular internet
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
Didn't work
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returned the item. Didn't work at my house. Caused disruption of internet at my house.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you do not have Internet access after setting up your Extender, please re-verify your WiFi password and re-configure the unit. We also suggest relocating the extender to another position in your home where your router’s WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range.
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 toll-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 useful
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not useful. Difficult to connect. Didn't recognized my wifi. Returned back
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you are 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 highly 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