Pros: Fast when it worked. My house is split level and the main router (Archer C7 V1) is down at basement level and this thing definitely extended the range with acceptable speeds to boot.

This is the version 1

Cons: -Gets really hot when there's a lot of internet activity.
-No vents to dissipate the heat.
-It is starting to fail after the 2 yr mark...

Other Thoughts: Everything worked perfect until exactly after 2 yrs... The repeater started disconnecting most of the time. I did what they suggested and named it differently but it still happened. The speed is still the same whenever it works . It was always on a surge protector so it should have been fine in case of any power surges. The warranty is only for 2 yrs and guess when it started failing, after 2 years!?!?! Oh well lesson learned, I really had high hopes for this unit cause I really liked the Archer C7 I was really thinking of sticking with the TP-link brand for everything but this instance made me re-think of other brands...

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for providing your detailed feedback regarding your recent experience with our extender.

We certainly disappointed to hear the unit has started displaying erratic behavior, but due to these recent intermittent issues, we strongly recommend updating to the latest firmware for this model.

Please use the following URL to download the latest firmware from our website: http://www.tp-link.us/handlers/download.ashx?resourceid=12140

Along with the instructions regarding the firmware update process: http://www.tp-link.us/faq-605.html

If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please feel free to contact our 24/7 Support Team at the email address provided for you below and we will be happy to help.

Best Regards!
TP-LINK Support Team
866) 225-8139
ussupportteam@tp-link.com

Pros: Works most of the time
Really easy setup
Can also be used as a nightlight
Runs cool

Cons: Really throttles the speed.
Sometimes my mobile devices pick up both signals and switch back and forth between this and the actual router, causing the device to go extremely slow.

Other Thoughts: I usually unplug this when I'm not using my desktop so that my portable devices work better.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Christopher,

We thank you for taking the time to review our product and certainly would appreciate the opportunity to help improve your extender's performance.

Due to the fact the same WiFi name (SSID) and password are utilized by the router and extender, this can create confusion among your mobile devices, especially if the extender is within close proximity to the router.

Given the following symptoms, our support team would like to assist with adjusting a few settings from within our device which will in turn, result in faster speeds and a much more stable connection.

At you earliest convenience, please contact our 24/7 Support Team via our hotline number and/or email provided below and an available support agent will be happy to follow up directly to further assist you.

We look forward to your response.

Best Regards!
TP-LINK Support Team
866) 225-8139
ussupportteam@tp-link.com

Pros: Setup was simple and the instructions were clear. I would definitely recommend this product to others.

Cons: I haven't encountered any problems, yet. I will report back if anything comes up.

Pros: Small, works, Easy to set up...

Cons: Did not work with a hidden wireless signal

Other Thoughts: Once I allowed my wireless to be open it worked great. I didn't want my wireless signal advertised as that's the first character, but if you're not super conscientious of security this works great. All in all I'd recommend it to friends, which says a lot.

Pros: I had a wi-fi coverage issue because I have to use a Centurylink DSL router/wi-fi unit which has notoriously weak wi-fi. I was triggered to buy a cheap, compact extender by a NewEgg email with discount offer on a different brand of extender. Feedback on the offered item was not good, so I bought this one based on price and customer feedback. For the price, I was expecting problems. My Surprise: as I have WPS in the router, all I had to do was plug the extender into the wall power, push the WPS "send" on the router, and push the WPS "receive" on the extender. The units synched immediately. The extender operates as described. My extended wi-fi connections now operate 2- 3 times as fast as before. A complete success; best $20 I ever spent on computer hardware. Here's hoping that it keeps working.

Cons: Just installed; so far, so good. No cons (yet).

Other Thoughts: With the reservation that a $20 extender may not work for ever, I would solidly recommend this unit. I was going to buy a 2nd unit for a friend until I discovered that he had previously bought another extender .

Pros: It was very easy to set up. You just log in to it (wirelessly or wired), connect it to your hotspot through the simple GUI, and then decide whether you want to create a new hotspot name or use the existing one. Speeds are great for a range extender. I was getting over 23 Mbps down from my ISP (and only have a top speed of 40) which is more than acceptable for the vast majority of network tasks. The other thing about range extenders is they usually end up in a fairly visible spot in the middle of the house, so it’s nice that this plugs directly into a wall power outlet so you can easily hide it. It has an Ethernet port at the bottom for wired connections, which is handy if you have a network device that can’t use wireless, or works poorly with a wireless connection.
At the price Newegg sells this thing for, it’s a steal. So far, this extender is performing as well as extenders I have purchased at 5x the price.

Cons: Honestly, nothing so far!

Other Thoughts: I tested this under the most demanding conditions I could, streaming 1080p video real-time. I have a HTPC that streams HD video, both from a Plex server, and from a HDHomeRun prime, which serves up HD TV from my cable provider (by using a cable card). It is about 50 feet from my router with at least two walls in between. The connection is rock solid. I am using the wired output from the extender to power the HTPC, and so far zero glitches/dropouts/etc. I am very impressed indeed, as few extenders could handle that amount of real-time data without hiccups.
This is the best TPLink extender I have used, much more reliable than other models, with excellent throughput and reliability.

Pros: - Cheap
- Does as advertised

Cons: -

Other Thoughts: - Great product, easy setup. Slight con, not worth docking an egg: my kid unplugged it, had to reconfigure.

Pros: - Item arrived from newegg very quickly and was well packed.
- The TP-Link TL-WA850RE Range Extender connects to your existing Wi-Fi and then rebroadcasts your Wi-Fi signal allowing you to extend your Wi-Fi coverage much further.
- Placed in a right place around your home/apartment, this device can significantly extend your Wi-Fi coverage area.
- A single Ethernet port provides wired internet to a device that is not easily reached by wires. The extender worked well with my old bluray player that is in a room not wired for Ethernet.
- The range extender can rebroadcast the signal with your Wi-Fi’s SSID or you can choose to create a separate SSID.
- Set up is very easy. The setup page has a column on the right that explains every acronym that is shown on the page. This is very useful for people who are beginners at networking.
- 2 year warranty.
- Web based management.

Cons: - The device will not detect or rebroadcast signals ac signals (n only). For some strange reason my old Verizon FIOS g only router refuses to work with this extender.
- During setup, the user is not prompted to switch device’s login credentials from username/password of “admin” “admin”. Default device login credentials, if left unchanged, can lead to security issues.
- The extender is running newest firmware but I could not get the “TP-Link Tether” app work on my iPhone even though the documentation states the app is supported.

Other Thoughts: - I have used the TP-Link TL-WA850RE v1.2 Range Extender for about a month now. I used “Kasa” mobile app (which I also use to control my TP-Link smart plug) to set up the extender. Once I plugged in the extender to the power, I then connected to a temporary WI-FI access point created by extender’s setup process, I then picked my Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHZ band only) I wanted to extend, I typed in my Wi-Fi credentials and that was it for setup. I keep the device in my garage, lugged into an outlet right by the door. This way my Wi-Fi extends all the way to the road. There are no more dead spots on my driveway.
- The combination of price, ease of setup and benefits it provides, makes this device an obvious choice for those wishing to extend the coverage of their existing Wi-Fi network.

Pros: Easy to setup, works well, fast for what it is.

Not a lot to say, it does what it's supposed to do at a price point that is very competitive with a 2 year warranty to provide peace of mind.
If you need 802.11ac speeds you have to spend a lot more, but short of online competitive gaming you really don't. Streaming HD video over this works just fine, which is probably the most taxing thing most people ever do.

Cons: Doesn't support latest 802.11ac standards. Increased latency means it isn't the best thing for competitive online gaming.

Included ethernet cable is 3ft shorter than I think it should be.

Other Thoughts: Basically the way this device works is really simple. You plug it into an outlet within' range of your wifi and it extends that range. You have to connect it to the wifi router of course, but this is made very easy to do.

Unit has an Ethernet port built in! This is great!

Note: This device should be plugged directly into the outlet, NOT a power strip!
Now, I think this recommendation is more for the powerline models, since that's literally transferring your network traffic over the power lines in your house. But it could be that it is also recommended for this model, though I'm not sure why. Could be something as simple as antenna orientation.

Pros: Range and speed are really good. Have not had a signal drop since I set it up 3 weeks ago. Copies all the settings from your wireless router so setup is easy. Has an Ethernet plug on the bottom that I hooked to my entertainment computer and the internet through it is rock solid.

Cons: Was not free???

Other Thoughts: If your wireless internet signal is not covering your house buy one of these. You will not be sorry!