Recently, I wrote an instruction on how to configure the TP-LINK TL-WA850RE repeater, and decided to make a separate page with a small overview, main characteristics and reviews about this model. TP-LINK TL-WA850RE is a device that will save you from a bad Wi-Fi network signal, or its absence in certain rooms of your home or office. The main task of this repeater is to strengthen the existing Wi-Fi network and increase its range. What this little device does very well.
Of the main features of the TL-WA850RE, I would single out a very simple setup. It is enough to plug the repeater into an outlet, press the "Range Extender" button, press the WPS button on the router, and you're done, the device is already strengthening the Wi-Fi network. See the setup instructions, the link above, I showed it all there. Also, a very big plus is the presence of a LAN port. This means that you can connect one device to this repeater via a network cable, and use it as an adapter for connecting devices to the Internet. The body of the device looks very cool and practical. There are no wires, incomprehensible switches, etc.
I have been using this repeater for several days and have not noticed any problems. Everything works stably, as it should be. Most of all, you are probably interested in the question of how much the radius of the Wi-Fi network coverage will increase after installing the TP-LINK TL-WA850RE repeater. I think you understand that it is very difficult to answer this question, because everyone has different conditions in which the device will work: walls, interference, router, etc.
TP-LINK TL-WA850RE Review
The device is small, so there isn't much to see. The repeater is made of high-quality, white, glossy plastic. The front side contains the TP-LINK logo, operation indicators, and one Range Extender button for configuring the wireless network extension. The indicators are blue.
On the sides there is nothing interesting, behind only factory information and a plug for connecting to an outlet. And below you can see one LAN port, and a RESET button to reset the settings to the factory settings.
Collected everything is very cool. There are definitely no complaints about the build quality, controls and connectors.
Opinions from the TP-LINK TL-WA850RE
Since TP-LINK TL-WA850RE is a very popular repeater, you can find a lot of reviews on the network. As usual, they are very different. Most users are satisfied with the purchase, but there are also reviews that the Wi-Fi network is unstable, the Internet disappears, you have to restart the repeater, etc.
As I wrote above, the stability of a wireless network depends not only on the amplifier. For example, if the main router gives some kind of malfunction, then it is clear that the Internet will also disappear on the repeater. Interference can also affect amplifier performance.
But, as it seems to me, the main mistake is installing the repeater in a place where the signal from the router is not very stable. It is necessary that at the site of the repeater installation, the signal from the router is approximately 40-50%. The higher the better. There are special indicators on the body that show the level of the network to which the repeater is connected.
Leave your feedback on TP-LINK TL-WA850RE in the comments. I think that in terms of price / quality ratio, this is the best repeater option.
