Repeater internet is very slow

Repeater internet is very slow

Repeater internet is very slow
Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-14 20:33:09 - last edited 2025-09-04 07:32:41
Model: TL-WA850RE  
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I'd like to know what might be causing the repeater to have such slow internet compared to the router's.

I placed it in an area where the router's signal is strong, but the download speed is much lower on the repeater (less than 1 mbps). The router's internet speed drops to about 6 mbps.

Furthermore, when I use an internet speedometer while connected to the repeater's internet, the speedometer simply doesn't start.

I checked these speeds when downloading files.

It's a TL-WA850RE 300mbps White repeater. The router's internet speedometer shows about 40 mbps.
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2025-08-19 01:38:09 - last edited 2025-09-04 07:32:41

Hi @Gustavo90J89h ,

I have sent you the beta firmware via Message again. Please install it for a try.

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-15 08:11:43 - last edited 2025-08-15 08:12:40

Hello@Gustavo90J89h ,

Welcome to our community.

 

If you remove the extender, can the router work normally? 

Is the hardware version of  TL-WA850RE V7?  If yes, I will send you a beta firmware via Message, please manually install and update to it.

How to upgrade the firmware of 11N Range Extender (new logo)

 

Best Regards.

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-15 20:13:53

  @Joseph-TP yes, the router's internet works fine

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-18 02:25:22

Hello@Gustavo90J89h,

Thanks for getting back to me.

Have you tried the beta firmware that I sent to you last week?

Did the extender work properly before?

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-18 17:29:38

  @Gustavo90J89h When I clicked on the link I didn't find any place to download it, could you send me the direct download link?

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow
2025-08-18 17:31:25

  @Gustavo90J89h Should i download from here? https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa850re

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Re:Repeater internet is very slow-Solution
2025-08-19 01:38:09 - last edited 2025-09-04 07:32:41

Hi @Gustavo90J89h ,

I have sent you the beta firmware via Message again. Please install it for a try.

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