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.
Didn't worked!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I do not recommend! I bought trying to get wifi extension signal, but it didn't work!
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
Not worth a dime.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't work as expected. Not worth the money!! Returned!
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. To locate this FAQ, visit our website and enter 1406 in the top-right search field, then click the corresponding FAQ in the search results.
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 able to connect
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compare to other product, this one is dirt cheap but i cannot make it to connect, will look for more expensive product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for your feedback on our product.
Our support team would appreciate an opportunity to assist you with installing your range extender.
At your earliest convenience, please send an e-mail including your contact details to our Support Team at the address below so we may have a Support Agent follow up with you for assistance.
Please reference case 160811-022405.
We thank you again for your feedback and certainly hope this experience will not discourage you from checking out more of our great networking products in the future.
Best Regards!
TP-LINK Support Team
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
This item did not work.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item did not work. I did not help my wifi at all it actually made it worse.
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
Did nothing for my home
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It might work for someone else. Did not help at all in my home. Returned
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
Returned it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It did not extend my Wi-Fi. I returned the item. I would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Dear BlueBlack,
Thank you for providing your feedback in regard to our product.
It's unfortunate to hear about the difficulties that were encountered throughout the installation process for this extender.
We certainly hope you will continue using our products again in the near future, for any questions or concerns regarding our network expansion products, please feel free to call or simply email us your contact info so we may have an available support agent follow up with you to further assist.
Our apologies for the inconvenience but hopefully our team is able to assist you and have the replacement shipped out to your location as soon as possible.
Best Regards!
TP-LINK Support Team
866) 225-8139
[email protected]
poor
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't work for me, I didn't see an uptick o my wifi. returned item
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
There product is JUNK
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.IT SCREWED UP MY COMPUTER WHEN I TRIED TO SET IT UP VIA THE WEBSITE.
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
Does Not Work
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not work - even when plugged in extremely close to router.
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
Doesn’t work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this hoping it would help with internet at back o house it has not worked.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendreturned it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not show any difference in quality of connectivity once set up
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
Horrible
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It worked for a week or two. Now it doesn’t work. Useless.
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
no good
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was wary about this claims of boosting the 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
pass on this one
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it would not connect I tired everything, and just would not work. I sent it back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Dear JENNAb1976,
Thank you for letting us know about your experience with our Range Extender.
We're sorry to hear that you ran into these difficulties when setting up the device.
Our Support Team would have appreciated the opportunity to assist you and address this concern.
For future reference, please feel free to contact us any time using the number or e-mail below, and one our Support Agents will be happy to help.
We thank you again for your feedback and certainly hope this experience will not discourage you from checking out more of our great networking products in the future.
Best Regards!
TP-LINK Support Team
(866) 225-8139
[email protected]
Nope
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't work tried to return it and couldn't not a good buy
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.
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
[email protected]
https://community.tp-link.com
Okay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is okay, but not what I was exspecting.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Setup
Fixed all my Wi-Fi problems!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a TP-Link Archer C8 router that will transmit the Wi-Fi signal to my far bedroom but the speed is miserable. Constant buffering on Netflix, slow page loading from my phone, etc. I had some rewards certificates expiring soon so I decided to give this a shot to see if it would increase the speeds and...WOW. This took my speeds from ~22 Mbps to over 65 Mbps and took about 2 minutes to setup via WPS. I was very skeptical of this product since it was only $20 but figured it was worth a shot. Although I've only had it for a day now it's blown all my expectations away. I'll update this review if any problems ever arise but as of now it's working better than anticipated and I couldn't recommend it more!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Setup, Wi-fi range
The N300 did exactly what it said it would do
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My router had to be placed in one corner of my house. The opposite corner was a dead wifi spot, as was my deck. Rather than a messy, expensive relocation of the router, I thought I'd try an inexpensive solution. The N300 was the lowest cost extender with good ratings, so I ordered one from Best Buy. (It was not available at the retail outlet.) It took a few minutes to set it up. I placed the device in an electrical outlet about halfway between the router and the dead corner. Now I have a fairly strong signal where there was none. FYI - the distance from the router to the N300 is about 25' as is the increased distance of the expanded range (total of 50'). The device is not line-of-sight from the router but it IS within sight of the formerly dead corner. If you have a situation like this, I recommend you give this device a try. For just over $20, it's one of the most cost-effective electronic gizmos ever. (I just installed it last night, so this is only an initial quality review.)
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Signal strength
Fast easy setup
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My router is on the other side of my house. I have not wanted to go to the attic and move my cable line to the middle of the house so I bought this repeater. I pulled it out of the box and followed the quick setup. Had it running in 5 minutes. Signal strength is great across the house now.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Wi-fi range
great buy
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit did exactly what I wanted it to. I can now use my tablet in the living room with plenty of wi fi signal. So glad I didn't pay more. Easy set up too.
I would recommend this to a friend