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Reddit mentions of TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE)

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We found 60 Reddit mentions of TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE). Here are the top ones.

TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE)
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    Features:
  • 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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ColorWhite
Height4.3 Inches
Length3 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJune 2019
SizeN300
Weight0.22 Pounds
Width2.6 Inches

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Found 60 comments on TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE):

u/apriarcy · 9 pointsr/pcmasterrace

You could always get a quote from a local IT company and look into having them run Cat5 to all of your devices and having them all meet up at your gateway. It would be a bit pricey, but if you don't have the time/know-how to do it yourself it might be worth it. It would provide you with the best connection possible.

Otherwise, Powerline adapters or wifi extenders might be worth looking into. In the past I used one of these in a rental home and it worth pretty darn well. They even have an ethernet jack on them for hardwiring a device near the extender. Hardwiring to the extender would give you Wifi-like speeds/latency on devices that don't support wireless. I do believe you can have multiples of them bouncing off of one another to offer better coverage.

u/glucoseboy · 5 pointsr/techsupport

Wifi Repeater is an option. I use this one to bridge the gaps in my house. Just position it halfway between your router and your first floor router. Works very well for standard browsing. However, it is not suitable for gaming or other low-ping activities.

For gaming I use, ethernet over powerlines as Fightinglight says. This one works very well as it has a 4-port switch at the end which allows me to plug in two computers and a printer in my office.

u/lurk_wizard · 4 pointsr/techsupport

Search for a wifi bridge/extender. Here is one I found with a quick search on amazon

u/AgentAsterisk · 4 pointsr/Guildwars2

On a side note, you can get a simple, reliable Wifi signal booster on Amazon for pretty cheap.

I have two of these that just plug into an outlet in the low signal areas of the house. Problem solved. :)

u/mz-s · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

You'll have to run three separate cables. Ethernet isn't really like power where you can twist the wires together in the box; each cable has to be terminated at each end (switch and wall plate). Your router will need to have at least 3 ports on the back for devices to connect.

The other option is to run just one cable, and have an ethernet switch at your TV.

I would recommend running at least Cat6 cable, if not Cat6A (do not run Cat5, and I wouldn't recommend Cat5e either). Cat6 will allow for Gigabit speeds (1Gbps) over your network, assuming your router is capable of that speed. If not, when you upgrade your router you won't need to upgrade your cabling too. It's worth the few extra bucks to not have to fish cables again.

I'd probably swap out that 3-port wall plate for a 4-port one, just so you can run another device in the future (even if you don't run a 4th cable now, leave it open and leave a pulling cord in the run so you can pull another one later if need be).

EDIT: Advantage of running an extra cable: you can get a cheap Wi-Fi access point and plug it into that port, to extend Wi-Fi coverage if that area of your house has poor coverage. Don't even need a router, something like this would work: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=lp_1194486_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450405886&sr=1-2)

u/finder066 · 3 pointsr/techsupport

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC, set this up in the middle between the router and your xbox.

u/NoMoreClaymores · 3 pointsr/xbmc

Honestly I doubt it. The built-in wifi in all of the small android boxes, Ouya included seems to be pretty shitty. Mine was about 20 feet away from a pretty high end router and it was disconnecting randomly. I added a wireless N access point like this one and it's been butter smooth since.

u/JaeMostOriginal · 3 pointsr/jailbreak

I use this one. It's pretty cheap TP-LINK TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, Repeater, Wall Plug design, One-button Setup, Smart Signal Indicator by TP-LINK http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_sACWtb1HR1ZAP

u/1new_username · 2 pointsr/techsupport

The ones connected with an ethernet cable are called access points. The fully wireless ones are generally called repeaters.

I've never had a wireless repeater work reliability for any length of time.

You are looking for something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E98O7GC

Maybe someone else has good experience with one they can recommend.

u/xxblubberguitar · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Honestly I don't care as much about the VPN. Would eat up some bandwidth as well. The only reason I wanted a VPN was because I'm not sure how to repeat the signal (i.e. extend) but have a different SSID AND password. Also, I'm not sure if not having a password to begin with on the main router would actually allow me to do this and provide me with some security.

I've read that running the WA850RE in AP bridge mode can achieve everything I need without the VPN. Any insight?

TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XuV9AbC0SP0FC

Your solutions are not necessarily out of budget but not what I want to spend if there is a cheaper option. More like a last resort kind of thing.

I also don't want to mess with DDWRT either. Stock firmware would be nice.

u/Goethe2go · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Normally I would advise you to get a wifi bridge like this here. You would need another access point at your grandma's house to create another wifi network (if I'm not mistaken).

Since, however, you said that your grandma doesn't really need a very fast Internet connection a stupid and cheap repeater like [this](http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA 850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC/) might suffice. Make sure that the signal on the "good" end of her house is actual usable.

You really have to think about the future use of the Internet and if it will be changing. I don't want to tell you to buy a repeater and in two months you introduce your grandma to Netflix and then you have to buy again.

edit: What is also a factor is the area you want to cover. If the house is rather big, it would be better you use a bridge and place the wifi access point somewhere in the center.

u/maulla · 2 pointsr/PS4

You can get an extender, but it isn't for the PS4 itself.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E98O7GC

This re-broadcasts your routers signal, not the PS4's reception. You would want to put it somewhere in between the router and the PS4 where the signal is still relatively strong.

u/_THAT_GUY__ · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

buy this: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC

Then set it up to mimic a wifi connection. You can then change the name/password all you want. It's good for a guest internet or extending the range of your wifi by a bit. I get good dl speeds on it, but a bit slower ping.

u/massimo6274 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

TP-LINK TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Wireless Range Extender, Wall Plug, Plug&Play, Ethernet Port, Smart Signal Indicator Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_trwKub18E1RWP

u/Raptor_1067 · 2 pointsr/thedivision

this is what I have, though there are better ones

For an actual wired connection, try these
The power line adapters are great if you don't have a way or means to run Ethernet, but the signal is dirty. I'm my opinion, it is better than a repeated wireless signal.

I will say though, I once used the wireless repeats, to capture wifi, that was from a router also capturing wifi, and it worked great still.

u/hedgecore77 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Here. Basically what I got as my router is in the basement now and I wanted connectivity on the 2nd floor. It sits in my family room and works fine.

u/asdaaaaaaaa · 2 pointsr/Warthunder

You are suffering from what's called 'packet loss'. Basically, you lose connection for a very short amount of time (milliseconds to a second). During this time, the game is not recieving any signal from your computer, so it continues the last known input.

For example, if I was banking left, and lost connection, the game server will keep me banking left until I regained connection.

Are you on a wireless connection? If so, switch to wired, there really is no reason to go wireless anymore unless you live in a mansion. In that case, you should have enough money to have someone run some ethernet (you're rich, just get straight fiber lol) to your room.

If for whatever reason you're a filthy peasant, don't live in a mansion, aren't super rich, and have to use wireless for some reason, buy a cheap repeater.

I actually jump through two repeaters to the main router, as I rent a guest 'house' that doesn't have anything hardwired, and I manage to play just fine aside from weird weather.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC

I use this exact model, and can attest it works up to ~100 or so feet reliably, and you can daisy chain up to two with minimal hit to latency.

u/Dubstep_Hotdog · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Solutions I'd recommend.

  • Connect the printer to A PC via USB and share it out via google cloud print. (free)
  • Get a cheap range extender and connect the printer to it via the LAN port. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC
  • Set up a mesh wifi network and connect it to one of the nodes via Ethernet. (This option is a bit more expensive but scales the best if you live in a house)
u/silentempest · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I bought a Tplink range extender and it works great so far. Im usually getting 70-100% signal strength through one floor and several walls.

This netgear seems like a good deal because of the external antennas but don't think you need external antennas if its only an apartment.

u/pern5150 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

DD-WRT is a way to link and extend your wifi network using your routers, if they are compatible. Some routers even have an option to act as an access point all on their own. If your routers are both compatible with DD-WRT, here is an article explaining how to do it.

On a related topic, I just purchased a couple of Range Extenders for $28/ea. for a client who has a large house. Simplistic to use, they work like a champ. Zero technical skill required.

u/thisishowiinternet · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

The TP-Link ones are about the same price, and i'd expect them to work better than something called "COMFAST"

Just my two cents.

u/withoutapaddle · 1 pointr/firstworldproblems

I installed one of these a few months ago and it has been perfect. For once, something actually set up as easily as it was advertised to. Plug in, press button on router and repeater, wait 30 seconds... everything just worked.

My house is pre-1890s, so the walls are thick, and there is a lot of stone/brick used in the construction and the old coal-burning furnace chimney is still in place (a massive brick chimney running from the basement 3 floors up and out the roof, directly in the center of the house, causing huge wifi holes in the coverage). It made the wireless coverage inside the house very poor. This thing did the trick and now I can get good signal even in the detached garage halfway across the yard.

u/Shamr0ck · 1 pointr/homelab

not possible to run ethernet up stairs. Using Tp-Link for the AP http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E98O7GC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It is a wooden construction house not sure on sqft.

u/etn8127 · 1 pointr/techsupport

Looks like it's been a few weeks since this thread, but here's an update:

I hooked it up the way you suggested and it works great. The box they installed for the modem and all the wires is pretty small and there are only two outlets there so I took out the switch and just plugged four of the 6 ethernet cables directly into the router. Two of the rooms don't need internet at the current time anyway. Now my issue is that since the router is in the basement, the wifi isn't great on the main floor or even upstairs (which is two floors away). I bought one of those wifi range extenders that plug into the wall, and it works okay, but I'm thinking I might get better results by using a second router. I can get a second one that matches my first on Amazon for about $18 refurbished, which is about $10 less than I paid for that extender in the first place.

What's the difference between using a wireless access point and a second router? I know that the second router takes a bit of configuring, but it'd be worth it to also have a few extra wired ports there in the living room. That would be nice so that I can plug a gaming system or Roku box straight into it, and still have a lot of signal strength in the living room and upstairs.

u/ExPatBadger · 1 pointr/sonos

I have my Bridge on the 1st floor of my house, but this has had a hard time reaching my speakers in the basement. So I bought a range extender for my wi-fi. Works great, and as a bonus other wi-fi devices work in my basement.

Doesn't it just make more sense to by a wi-fi extender for 1/3 the price of the Boost? Or am I missing something?

u/IamSchmoo · 1 pointr/wiiu

Give this shot:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E98O7GC?cache=e5130a6bc013a9d220ec7430ab213ad3&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1409632851&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

It is a repeater, which extends your WiFi signal. This way, all you WiFi devices will work. Good luck!

u/nerdmeister · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

This'll probably work a bit better than an rpi version. $30 and there's a $25 version too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E98O7GC/

u/Marcusj23 · 1 pointr/techsupport

This is what I am looking at. One of the Q&A says that it creates another ssid, but can name it the same as the original router and my devices will pick the strongest signal. Does that sound accurate.

u/ilikemonkees · 1 pointr/ReefTank

Congrats! I just picked up mine last night! So excited. Going to use this wifi adapter:
http://www.amazon.ca/TL-WA850RE-Universal-Extender-One-button-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC

u/StewHax · 1 pointr/xboxone

I'm not sure about this one. I think they need to be on the same box so they can find each other, but if you don't mind returning them you can give it a try. You can try a wireless extender with an ethernet port, but at that point I would just buy a usb wireless card.

I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422634535&sr=8-2&keywords=wifi+extender+with+ethernet

u/PriceKnight · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

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u/tpbana · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

TP-Link TL-WA850RE 300Mbps... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00E98O7GC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share have been using for about 2 months with only intermittent network interruptions. moderately satisfied.

u/tsfrankie · 1 pointr/techsupport

Try this, TP-LINK N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE). It has a Ethernet outlet on the bottom, so plug in, attach cable and pretty much done. Cheap too, $20
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449966596&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi+extender

u/bawitback · 1 pointr/wifi

Hello, I have a question about my router distance. I have 1 computer in the front room hooked up with an ethernet cable. but want to reach the back of the house, but the signal is poor. I have bought a TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE) to use the wifi to play Hulu tv but it gives out, or is usually a poor signal.

what would you recommend?

u/Usurping_IceMan · 1 pointr/vita

So I just picked up the ps vita because of the remote play for my ps4. However I'm really disappointed as to the connection problems I'm having with my wifi. Never have I had an issue with my wifi connection on other devices (ps4, ps3, laptop, iPhone, iPad). Googled the issue and this apparently is a known problem. My wifi router is about 20 feet from my room through 2 walls. Is this a known problem with the vita itself or the newest update? Also does anyone know if a product like this would help with my wifi problems? http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-Wireless-Extender/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

u/Tetbu · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

A wireless extender like THIS would be wifi-to-wifi. A powerline adapter like THIS transfers network connection through electrical wiring between outlets.

This unit is like a hybrid that provides Wi-Fi at the exit, but connects the two units by electrical wiring.

u/skynb · 1 pointr/smashbros

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WA850RE-Universal-One-button-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC


^ This is what I have (You might want to look at US Amazon tho lol)


It works alright but I have to unplug and replug it almost everytime I put my switch in cause for some reason my connection will tank mid match if I don't

u/Iamgoingtooffendyou · 1 pointr/NoStupidQuestions

The shotgun solution to this is to buy a Wifi repeater. I've had good experience with the N300 and the AC1750. Plug it in close to where you need the Wifi access and configure it with your laptop to connect to your access point (AP). Right now, I am using the AC1750 to connect my desktop computer to an AP that is on the other side of my house.

The 2.4 Ghz range penetrates better through walls than the the 5 Ghz range but when you have a strong signal, the 5 Ghz range is usually faster (depending on equipment).

u/yopsergio · 1 pointr/buildapc

what would be best for gaming? using a Tp link signal extender with a ethernet port to connect my pc like this or a USB wifi adapter?

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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u/opgms · 1 pointr/computers

I would get a long Ethernet cable and place the router at the center of wherever that you a re living. That or you can use a range extender to provide proper coverage for your condo.

This extender

And this router

PM me if you have more questions.

u/NotAn_Engineer · 1 pointr/techsupport

From what I understand, you're getting WiFi from the AT&T store and want to boost that signal Into the rest of your home?

I don't know if that's legal or not but you get WiFi Extenders that plug into your wall and Can be configured on its webpage to connect to a certain WiFi network and Repeat it. Perhaps this or something similar could help

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC

u/THEMCV · 1 pointr/computertechs

...I may have found something that actually would work.

This thing inside a weatherproof box would work well I think... maybe.

u/StrunkWhite · 1 pointr/NiceHash

Something like this can connect to your wireless network and provide access then via the single Ethernet port. Connect that single port to a switch and voila.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC

u/_kemot · 1 pointr/techsupport

I can start explaining now what the issues might be and just blast your with 10 or more options you have now. Most easy is is to just get an wifi extender to boost your signal in your house. That way you don't need to fight around with usb dongels or wifi settings.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-TL-WA850RE/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466498859&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi+extender


But that's just a solution for your house.

u/celticfanboy20 · 1 pointr/techsupport

if you haven't already and you are pretty desperate, i would try purchasing a wifi repeater, that may do the trick, heres a great one.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA850RE-Universal-One-button-Indicator/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408334371&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+internet+repeater

u/warplayer · 1 pointr/gadgets

A coworker purchased this extender just this week, and he is loving it.

u/MoroSenpai · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I got one of these

u/kookymonkey · -1 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

Honestly I googled WiFi extender on Amazon and went for the TP Link one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E98O7GC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_XKaVub16HHA9B

So far it is working great.