Product Comparison: TP-LINK TL-WA850RE vs TP-LINK TL-WA860RE

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TP-LINK TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Range Extender

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General Specifications

Brand

TP-LINK

Model

TL-WA850RE

TL-WA860RE

Origin

China

About the Product

TP-Link's TL-WA850RE is designed to conveniently extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of an existing wireless network to eliminate 'dead zones'.

The TL-WA860RE extends your network's Wi-Fi and delivers reliable N300 wireless coverage to hard-to-reach areas in your home. You can also use the Ethernet port to connect smart TVs, game consoles and computers to a reliable connection.

Key Specs

Type

Plug Based

Wi-Fi Technology

Single-Band

Speed

2.4GHz: up to 300 Mpbs, LAN: up to 100 Mbps

2.4GHz: up to 300 Mbps, LAN: up to 100 Mbps

Type
Wi-Fi Technology

What customers say about "Key Specs"

TP-LINK TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Range Extender

My room is in the attic, the router is downstairs, and it has boosted my PS4 speed from 8gb to 30gb!!! It even has a very handy app!
I performed a few internet speed tests with SpeedCheck Pro and wow... my internet speed had increased from about 3-5Mbps to 20-30Mbps.
I can wholeheartedly recommend this device and although nowhere do they advertise that it increases internet speed, in my case it certainly has.
Vastly better than devices using our house's (modern) wiring, both in terms of ease of setup and signal strength/ speed.
Using an online speed test I measured an increase from 26mbps to 97mbps so has proven to be very effective.

TP-LINK TL-WA860RE N300 Universal Range Extender

Speed obviously, may be a deal breaker for some - YouTube streaming seems just fine.
Range is great, speeds are too. Throughput exceeded my expectation. Recommended!
Vastly improved the Wi-Fi coverage upstairs where the Virgin router was struggling to reach from downstairs behind a double brick wall.
I have great WiFi signal now with this. Easy to link with wps. Works perfectly.
Great little signal booster and basically plug and play set up.

Size & Weight

Color

White

Height

4.3 in.

Width

2.6 in.

3 in.

Depth

3 in.

2.6 in.

Weight

0.2 lbs.

0.37 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

TP-LINK TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Range Extender

Great product nice size and looking item, easy to set up.
I like the space-age look and small size! I would recommend to everyone.
I have no criticisms of this unit - small, discreet and perfectly functional.
Great factor is the fact it's small and not bulky, it fits flush with my wall and you can hardly notice it!
Easy to install, postioned in the kitchen now I have WiFi in the garden. Small compact unit.

TP-LINK TL-WA860RE N300 Universal Range Extender

I now have full coverage. Great size and weight.
This is a wonderful way to get extended WiFi coverage at home. Set up was easy. Also size was perfect.
Brilliant bit of kit. Very compact.
Works well and easy to set up even using PC. Great fit in socket. Great size.
Excellent size, coverage in dead zones.

Features

Number Of Antennas

Encryption & Security

64/128/152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

Interfaces

Ethernet port (RJ45)

Indicators

RE LED, Wireless LED, Power LED, Signal LED, Ethernet LED

Signal LED, WPS LED, Power LED

Power Supply

AC (directly in a wall outlet)

App Controlled

Yes

Extras

Flexible placement, Plug and Play, Ethernet bridge, Built-in access point mode, Smart signal indicator light

Hassle-free Management with Tether App, Miniature size, Flexible Placement & Extra Power Socket, Plug and Play

Number Of Antennas
App Controlled

What customers say about "Features"

TP-LINK TL-WA850RE N300 Universal Range Extender

Excellent product. Easy to configure with the "Tether" app. Just follow the instructions on app as you go.
I had to use the app on my phone to synce it which wasn't a problem.
If you don't have a cable, an App on your phone should allow you to perform a step by step setup.
Blue lights do shine very brightly at night which is a bit annoying.
Interestingly the TP-Link app sometimes says the signal is weak between the router and extender, and at others says it's perfect, even though neither has moved or is obstructed.

TP-LINK TL-WA860RE N300 Universal Range Extender

Easy to set up, just find device - connect to router via router password and ID then you're all done.
Quick and easy to setup, used my iPhone to connect to it and went through the app to set it up.
Easy to install via WPS button. Great signal strength.
Excellent, served its purpose. Very easy to install, one click connect slightly longer to setup without.
Connection drop and speed was terrible.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, FCC

Manufacturer warranty

Other Information

Manufacturer

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