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title: TP-LINK TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
date: 2021-08-12T19:43:00Z
modified: 2026-05-21T09:02:40Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-tl-wa850re-300mbps-wi-fi-range-extender/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: Range Extender mode boosts wireless signal to previously unreachable or hard-to-wire areas
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product_brand:
  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Access Points
  - Networking
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Tired of Wi-Fi ’’dead zone’’? TP-Link’s range extender connects to your router wirelessly, strengthening and expanding its signal into areas it can’t on its own. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

- 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
- Tether App allows easy access and management using any mobile device
- LED Control function includes a Night Mode for peaceful sleep

**HARDWARE FEATURES**
Interface: 1 x 10/100M Ethernet Port (RJ45)
Button: RE (Range Extender) Button, Reset Button
Power Consumption: About 3W
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Antenna: 2 x internal
**WIRELESS FEATURES**
Frequency: 2.4~2.4835GHz
Signal Rate: 11n: Up to 300Mbps (dynamic)
11g: Up to 54Mbps (dynamic)
11b: Up to 11Mbps (dynamic)
Reception Sensitivity: 270M: -68dBm@10% PER
130M: -68dBm@10% PER
108M: -68dBm@10% PER
54M: -68dBm@10% PER
11M: -85dBm@8% PER
6M: -88dBm@10% PER
1M: -90dBm@8% PER
Transmit Power: < 20 dBm (EIRP) Wireless Modes: Range Extender/Access Point Wireless Functions: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Wireless MAC Address Filtering Wireless Statistic Domain Login Function Wireless Security: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK