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TP Link TL WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Cable Router 4 Fast LAN Ports Easy Setup WPS Button Supports Parent Control Guest Wi Fi VPN UK Plug
Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Review Analysis - 223 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
88wifi, signal, tp link, house, coverage
+81%
-19%
" ... No more dead spots, with all devices connected still no slowdown. ... "
" ... Increased the range of WiFi in the household and can be used as a repeater to reach dead zones in the house ... "
" ... I now get internet all over the house on wifi compared to nothing before. ... "
" ... Used it to daisy chain from my bt homehub 5 and since install a few months ago it’s not dropped signal once. ... "
" ... This router works great, it has a good field of WiFi signal range, keeps a strong connection and super easy to setup. ... I bought this to connect to the network port in my room at university for better WiFi, primarily for my phone to reduce my data allowance as campus WiFi is poor. ... "
" ... the best router ever!!! ... "
" ... The Dual Band signal range is so much better and all of my devices connect without and issue. ... having the 5ghz wifi signal with 2.4ghz is an added bonus. ... "
" ... The coverage is amazing, it easily gets into every corner with rock solid stability that I hasn't cut out once yet! ... Dual ethernet aggregation to the NAS drive in a busy house is an unexpected bonus. ... "
Setup
53easy to install, router, easy, easy to set, easy to setup
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Used with Virgin SuperHub in modem mode, easy to set up and the built in VPN server is great ... "
" ... Very short on instructions on installation, you need to go on line to do that but the setup wizard works great ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install . ... "
" ... Simple to setup, but I could not configure it with the ADSL line and I had to connect it to my original router. ... "
" ... Side note, setup was very easy. ... Used the setup wizard and was all sorted in under a minute. ... "
" ... Plug it into the mains, connect to the modem with the supplied ethernet cable and switch on, then follow the quick installation guide. ... "
Wifi
48router, wi fi, wifi signal, tp link, virgin
+85%
-15%
" ... Very easy to set up and use great speed and coverage of WiFi signal ... "
" ... all tested devices connect up to this Tp-link router very fast. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and connect to phones and tablets seems decent wifi signal even in the garden ... "
" ... This was an upgrade to my home Wi-Fi. ... "
" ... This product has been perfectly stable and provided high speed wifi since I set it up and I no longer have to worry about my wifi :). ... "
" ... It should provide 3 or 4 (up to) gigabit ports and 2/5ghz Wi-Fi to previously unreachable areas. ... "
" ... 5* addition to the wi-fi ... "
" ... WiFi coverage is very stable. ... "
Ease of Use
42easy to install, easy, setup, set, easy to setup
+100%
" ... The TP-Links menu is easy and clean to use, and setting up was a breeze. ... "
" ... I'm not very technical but was easy to install and follow to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to be installed. ... "
" ... Side note, setup was very easy. ... Used the setup wizard and was all sorted in under a minute. ... "
" ... After reading how simple it was to setup I decided to purchase it. ... I was shocked on how easy it was to configure. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Lots of features for the advanced user but is very easy to set-up for basic users. ... "
" ... Works straight out of the box and is easy to install ... "
Ports
34tp link, ethernet cable, ethernet, lan, virgin
+79%
-21%
" ... Cheap and gets the job done with four Ethernet ports on offer as well. ... "
" ... It actually has a WAP mode so it was really easy, and it also allows you to use the first network port (WAN) as your feed in, leaving you 4 ports free for hard wiring your other equipment. ... "
" ... Speedtests indicate more than x2 speed increase over the home hub. ... "
" ... I only needed to plug in an ethernet cable (comes in the box- would say less than a metre long) to the wall adaptor and jobs a good'un. ... "
" ... Plug it into the mains, connect to the modem with the supplied ethernet cable and switch on, then follow the quick installation guide. ... "
" ... For the price this has been a massive improvement over the Super Hub as a router, and would recommend to anyone in a household with a lot of devices and a struggling old router. ... "
" ... I bought this to connect to the network port in my room at university for better WiFi, primarily for my phone to reduce my data allowance as campus WiFi is poor. ... "
" ... Anyway, I bought this, with cat7 ethernet cable and wall mounted it higher up to give maximum improvement. ... "
ISP
26modem, virgin, wifi, isp, tp link
+73%
-27%
" ... I was looking for a replacement router that was compatible with my BT Infinity Broadband. ... "
" ... I eventually though enough was enough and purchased this to act as a router. ... "
" ... Much better that the piece of cr*p that our isp gave us. ... "
" ... Simple to setup, but I could not configure it with the ADSL line and I had to connect it to my original router. ... "
" ... I purchased this without realising I needed a separate modem, but I was so desparate for wifi I decided to hook it up anyway. ... As my current router/modem was supplied by vodafone I simply used connected this to it via the supplied cable and set it up as an access point. ... "
" ... If anyone else has a ISP modem/router and thinking about getting this you can turn your ISP router/modem to just a modem, simply turn off your Wifi devices, remove all your network cables from the ISP box to your TP-Link, connect a Ethernet cable from Port 1 on your ISP devices to the "Internet" connection on your TP-Link. ... "
" ... BRAVO TP LInk ... "
" ... It was very easy to connect up to my modem. ... "
Capacity
22signal, wifi, garden, bedroom, virgin
+95%
-5%
" ... Extended my WiFi into my garden area and have plenty of range ... "
" ... Signal is usable in every room of my three-bedroom flat. ... "
" ... We have slot of devices in our home and man cave. ... This device replaced the virgin hub 3 in the dining room. ... The TPLink then sends the signal round the house. ... "
" ... Has extended reach to the back of the house and increase speed by 8mbps. ... "
" ... Great for getting a WIFI signal to extremities of house. ... "
" ... Used in my summer house 50ft from my house. ... "
" ... We have a large house with lots of obstacles to getting a good internet signal, so this helps immensely to boost the signal. ... "
" ... Excellent reception all over the house, really pleased. ... "
Device Compatibility
21hub 3, bt, wifi, tp link, hub
+81%
-19%
" ... It connected via bluetooth for the setup and was almost completely automatically. ... I use this constantly connected to over 30 devices not including 20 smart lights, and have not had a hiccup yet, this is a fantastic router that is perfect for people with high device and online usage . ... "
" ... Setting it up was really easy and connected devices have a solid connection with no cut outs. ... "
" ... Currently it's happily handling 3 desktops and a laptop all running Linux, an Android smarthphone and a tablet without issue, and doesn't grumble that it's not connected to upstream internet as I don't have broadband. ... "
" ... So basically it's ideal to use as an additional access point as it's cheap, can be linked by 1Gb LAN to your main router and runs both 2.4 and 5GHz wifi and seems to have good wifi coverage. ... "
" ... Bought this to expand the wired office network into a wireless one. ... "
" ... you can set that devices to be top priority . ... "
" ... Connect to TV Streaming its fluid. ... "
" ... No more dead spots, with all devices connected still no slowdown. ... "
Overall performance
19job, speeds, hub 3, virgin super hub, virgin
+79%
-21%
" ... The Archer C1200 seemed the best compromise on price and performance and was well reviewed. ... "
" ... Its Blazing fast ... "
" ... It does the job ... "
" ... And the speed is quite good. ... "
" ... Improved my wireless speed to the actual contracted speed of 72mb ... "
" ... Did the job perfectly ... "
" ... Does its job ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
Price
14money, waste, worth the money, worth, well worth
+86%
-14%
" ... very good affordable price ... "
" ... If you want a good speed, spend more money and get better device. ... "
" ... Good product for a small cost ... "
" ... As it stands now, I 100% recommend this at that low price. ... "
" ... Frankly, it's an absolute steal. ... "
" ... Good enough for the price. ... "
" ... Excellent for the price. ... "
Product Reliability
13months, problems, days, uptime, return
+69%
-31%
" ... Seems to be working fine so far. ... "
" ... Installed in seconds working flawlessly, no issues. ... "
" ... Has been working without problems for a few months now ... "
" ... Worked out of the box. ... "
" ... Its only been 5 days so far but I am so impressed that I have made time to write this review. ... Probably the best £40 I have spent this year. ... "
" ... Happy days, recommended. ... "
" ... No problems whatsoever. ... "
" ... Been installed now since Apr-2017 and never had any problems. ... "
Software Platform
12web, app, access point, priorities, 192
+100%
" ... Connect to TP Link wirelessly and when the green lights are all on then type in http://192.168.0.1 to your search engine search bar. ... "
" ... Currently it's happily handling 3 desktops and a laptop all running Linux, an Android smarthphone and a tablet without issue, and doesn't grumble that it's not connected to upstream internet as I don't have broadband. ... "
" ... It has some nice added features for security and also checks for firmware updates. ... "
" ... One of the best features is through QoS you can priorities applications or devices, so for example, a device on you home network timing out? ... "
" ... But it also has all the advanced settings like IP allocation, a Firewall and MAC cloning that you'd expect from a router. ... "
" ... The web interface was easy to fine tune settings to my preferences. ... "
" ... Like the iPhone app. ... "
" ... The interface and settings are all quite basic but they do the job. ... "
Marketplace
7uk, thank, seller, return, replacement
+71%
-29%
" ... Thank goodness for excellent Amazon support. ... "
" ... Good seller recommended. ... "
" ... for prompt delivery for for my v useful item ... "
" ... thanks for that ... "
" ... (I brought from UK). ... "
Internet
6speeds, improved, browsing, 4g
+67%
-33%
" ... Internet so responsive and fast. ... "
" ... I feel like I'm finally getting the Internet speeds I've been paying for. ... "
" ... our internet has improved by the addition of this booster ... "
" ... I was browsing the internet in less than 5 minutes. ... Even with my old 2.4G laptop, Speedtest.net is reporting a steady 49-50Mbps throughput to the internet. ... "
Firmware
5latest firmware, wds, installed dd wrt, dd wrt firmware
+20%
-80%
" ... Would continually drop signal to various devices no matter the settings / latest firmware. ... "
" ... An update on firmware in March 2018 broke it so only buy if not using then. ... "
" ... This router stopped working after a firmware update and got stuck in a rebooting loop, will be sending back. ... "
" ... They constantly need to be rebooted and having upgraded to the latest firmware the problem has only become worse. ... "
Data reception
5speed, wifi, wireless, tp link, router
+60%
-40%
" ... Had this for a few months now more reliable than relying on the virgin router for WiFi just connect via lan ... "
" ... I have it connected to my modem and I mainly use 5G while the rest of the family 2.4G ... "
" ... Even with my old 2.4G laptop, Speedtest.net is reporting a steady 49-50Mbps throughput to the internet. ... "
Gaming
4issues, games, would, start, playing
+75%
-25%
" ... Fixed my latency issues in online games and made my download and upload speeds very consistent. ... "
" ... A godsend for children who are gaming. ... "
" ... A couple of other brand gaming routers have way more options . ... "
Apps
4web, tried, software, interface
+75%
-25%
" ... Like the iPhone app. ... "
" ... Bought this to replace the virgin media superhub 3. ... "
" ... The Tether app is nice and simple for the basic tasks otherwise use the web UI. ... "
Delivery
4speed, quickly, item, delivered, arrived
+100%
" ... Fast delivery + awesome quality! ... "
" ... I've had 2 and both delivered the same types of speed. ... "
" ... for prompt delivery for for my v useful item ... "
" ... arrived really quickly. ... "
Video Playback
3video, streaming, sky, hd
+67%
-33%
" ... 2T has been connected to it and we can watch movies where ever we want. ... "
" ... They play nicely together and streaming HD video content from one Sky product to another is no problem at all. ... "
Returns
3replacement, refund, ordered, months, back
-100%
" ... I do so will be sending the back. ... "
" ... Only bought less than 3 months ago and no facility to return it through Amazon. ... "
" ... Ordered a replacement and still had the same problem. ... "
Features
3point, advanced, access, users, mode
+100%
" ... Lots of features for the advanced user but is very easy to set-up for basic users. ... "
" ... The features are really great but personally I haven't needed to use any of them to mention them in the review ... "
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