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  • Avg. price: ~£20
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 300 Mbps
  • Coverage area: ?

Tenda A301 review. Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among wi-fi extenders and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.

Score components:

80.0%

3.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.2

User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the Wi-Fi extender's technical performance, covering eight key areas: speed, coverage, signal stability, connectivity, Ethernet features, mesh support, ease of setup, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.

Score components:

40.0%

2.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30.0%

2.6

Network & Security

12.0%

8.7

Setup & Management

10.0%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8.0%

5.5

Ports

Poor
8.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.

When it matters: When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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3.7
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

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  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi speed

    30.0%

    1.0

    QoS support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ethernet backhaul

    15.0%

    10

    N. of LAN ports

  • 8.7
    Travel

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Weight

    30.0%

    10

    Portable design

    15.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi speed

    10.0%

    10

    Access Point mode

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £20

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Verdict

The Tenda A301 is a compact N300 wireless range extender designed to eliminate dead zones by providing single-band 2.4GHz speeds up to 300Mbps across approximately 1,200 square feet. It features two external omni-directional antennas, a fast 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for wired connectivity, and supports both repeater and access point modes. Key advantages include a simple three-step setup process facilitated by a dedicated WPS button and an intelligent signal indicator that uses color-coded LEDs to help users find the optimal placement. However, it lacks support for the faster 5GHz band, its Ethernet port is not Gigabit-capable, and some users report significant speed drops and frequent connection stability issues over long distances.

Technical Specifications of Tenda A301

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the Wi-Fi extender's technical performance, covering eight key areas: speed, coverage, signal stability, connectivity, Ethernet features, mesh support, ease of setup, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.

Score components:

40.0%

2.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30.0%

2.6

Network & Security

12.0%

8.7

Setup & Management

10.0%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8.0%

5.5

Ports

3.9
Tenda A301 has a technical score of 3.93 points, which is lower than 93.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.

When it matters: When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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3.7
(701)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.2
Tenda A301 has a user score of 8.18 points, which is higher than 49% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Tenda A301 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 49% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
Tenda A301 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 93.1% of products in this category.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The Wi‑Fi generation the extender supports, such as Wi‑Fi 5, Wi‑Fi 6, or Wi‑Fi 6E.
When it matters: When you want the extender to work well with newer routers and support modern wireless features.

Importance: HIGH

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Tenda A301 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), less advanced than 91.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: The wireless frequency bands the extender can use.
When it matters: When your router and devices depend on support for the right Wi‑Fi bands.

Importance: HIGH

Single-band
Tenda A301 supports Single-band, less versatile than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
What it is: Whether the extender can operate on the 6 GHz band.
When it matters: When you want the extender to work well with newer routers and support modern wireless features.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A301 does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The combined theoretical maximum wireless speed across the supported bands.
When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

Importance: HIGH

300 Mbps
Tenda A301 reaches 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 92.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 7.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
What it is: The maximum supported wireless speed on the 2.4 GHz band.
When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

Importance: MEDIUM

300 Mbps
Tenda A301 reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
What it is: Whether the extender supports Ethernet backhaul through a wired network connection.
When it matters: When you want a more stable link over Ethernet instead of relying only on wireless repeating.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda A301 does not support Ethernet backhaul. 52.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
What it is: The mesh systems or ecosystems the extender can work with.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Mesh standard
What it is: The mesh standard or ecosystem the extender uses.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Roaming feature
What it is: Whether the extender supports seamless roaming between network nodes.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda A301 does not support roaming. 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
What it is: Whether the extender supports 802.11k for better roaming information between access points.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A301 does not support 802.11k. 74.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: The number of wired LAN ports on the extender.
When it matters: When you need to connect wired devices such as TVs, consoles, PCs, or switches.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
Tenda A301 has 1 LAN port/s, more than 8.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 76.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
What it is: The maximum Ethernet speed supported by the wired ports.
When it matters: When you connect wired devices and want them to run at full local network speed.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.1 Gbps
Tenda A301 offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 75.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
What it is: The number of USB ports on the extender.
When it matters: When you need to connect wired devices such as TVs, consoles, PCs, or switches.

Importance: LOW

0
Tenda A301 has 0 USB port/s, equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
What it is: The Power over Ethernet standard the extender supports, if any.
When it matters: When you want to power the extender over Ethernet instead of using a separate power adapter.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Whether the extender can be managed through a dedicated smartphone app.
When it matters: When you want easier setup, monitoring, and control from your phone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda A301 comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.2% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
What it is: Whether the extender offers a web-based interface for setup and management.
When it matters: When you prefer advanced setup and control from a web browser.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda A301 has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at re.tenda.cn.
Automatic firmware updates
What it is: Whether the extender can install firmware updates automatically.
When it matters: When you want security and stability updates without having to manage them manually.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A301 does not have automatic firmware updates. 48% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
What it is: Whether the extender’s LED indicators can be adjusted or turned off.
When it matters: When the extender sits in a bedroom or another space where bright status lights can be annoying.

Importance: LOW

yes
Tenda A301 has LED control. 12.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Physical LED button.
Buttons present
What it is: The physical buttons available on the extender, such as reset, power, or WPS.
When it matters: When you prefer direct physical controls instead of relying only on software menus.

Importance: LOW

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Mounting type
What it is: The mounting style the extender uses, such as wall-plug or desktop placement.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

wall-plug
Portable design
What it is: Whether the extender has a travel-friendly portable design, usually a compact plug-in form factor rather than a larger desktop or fixed-installation unit.
When it matters: When you want an extender that is easy to pack, move between locations, or use temporarily while travelling.

Importance: LOW

yes
Tenda A301 has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Derived from compact plug-in form factor.
Height
What it is: The height of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

80 mm
Tenda A301 is 80 mm tall, shorter than 64.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
What it is: The width of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

57.9 mm
Tenda A301 is 57.9 mm wide, narrower than 92.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
What it is: The depth or thickness of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

45 mm
Tenda A301 is 45 mm thick, thinner than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
39.2 mm and 48 mm also appear in some sources.
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Tenda A301 vs the average wi-fi extender

  • 5.7 W lower power consumption
    Tenda A301 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (3.8 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    What it is: The power the extender typically uses during normal operation.
    When it matters: When you care about energy use, heat output, or running costs.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A301 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (3.8 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.3.8 W vs 9.5 W
  • 67.5% lighter
    Tenda A301 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (91 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    What it is: The total weight of the extender.
    When it matters: When you want an extender that is easier to move, mount, or place without adding bulk.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A301 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (91 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.91 g vs 280 g
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Tenda A301 is cheaper than the average wi-fi extender (£20 vs £70).
    Tenda A301 is cheaper than the average wi-fi extender (£20 vs £70).£20 vs £70
  • 23.5 mm narrower width
    Tenda A301 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57.9 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    What it is: The width of the extender body.
    When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A301 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57.9 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.57.9 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 5.7 W lower power consumption
    Tenda A301 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (3.8 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
  • 67.5% lighter
    Tenda A301 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (91 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
  • 23.5 mm narrower width
    Tenda A301 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57.9 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.

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Overall
Hardware & Deployment
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Tenda A301 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 83.1% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda A301 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (300 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    Tenda A301 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No beamforming support
    Tenda A301 does not support beamforming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 83% of Wi-Fi extenders support beamforming.
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Tenda A301 reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average wi-fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
  • No band steering
    Tenda A301 does not have band steering, while the average wi-fi extender does. 65.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have band steering.
    Single-band only.
  • 3 dBm weaker transmit power
    Tenda A301 has lower transmit power than the average wi-fi extender (20 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
  • 21 fewer connected devices
    Tenda A301 supports fewer connected devices than the average wi-fi extender (10 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
  • Limited channel support
    Tenda A301 supports narrower channel widths than the average wi-fi extender (40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
  • 1 dBi lower antenna gain
    Tenda A301 has lower antenna gain than the average wi-fi extender (3 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Tenda A301 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No WPA3 support
    Tenda A301 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    Tenda A301 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No roaming support
    Tenda A301 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Tenda A301 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • No 802.11k support
    Tenda A301 does not support 802.11k, while the average wi-fi extender does. 73.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • No IPv6 support
    Tenda A301 does not support IPv6, while the average wi-fi extender does. 90.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support IPv6.
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Tenda A301 offers slower Ethernet speed than the average wi-fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
  • 75% less RAM
    Tenda A301 has less RAM than the average wi-fi extender (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
  • 5 older release date
    Tenda A301 was released earlier than the average wi-fi extender (2,015 vs 2,020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2,020.
    October 2015
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Tenda A301 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports Ethernet backhaul through a wired network connection.
    When it matters: When you want a more stable link over Ethernet instead of relying only on wireless repeating.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A301 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Tenda A301 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Whether the extender can join a mesh Wi‑Fi setup for smoother whole-home coverage.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda A301 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 83.1% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda A301 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (300 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    What it is: The combined theoretical maximum wireless speed across the supported bands.
    When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda A301 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (300 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.300 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps
  • No WPA3 support
    Tenda A301 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports WPA3 wireless security.
    When it matters: When you want stronger protection for your network and connected devices.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A301 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    Tenda A301 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports Quality of Service to prioritize certain traffic.
    When it matters: When the extender needs to fit cleanly into a more advanced network setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A301 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    Tenda A301 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports MU-MIMO for more efficient simultaneous connections.
    When it matters: When many phones, laptops, TVs, and smart-home devices are online at the same time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A301 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No roaming support
    Tenda A301 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports seamless roaming between network nodes.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A301 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Tenda A301 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports 802.11r for faster roaming handoffs.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A301 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
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3.7
701 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Tenda A301?

  • Extremely affordable price point compared to mesh systems
  • Quick and easy setup, often taking less than five minutes via WPS
  • Compact wall-plug design that saves space
  • Includes a Fast Ethernet port for connecting wired devices like Smart TVs
  • Intelligent signal indicator light helps find optimal placement
  • Beamforming technology helps focus signal towards connected devices

What customers dislike about Tenda A301?

  • Supports only the older 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 4 (N300) standard
  • Frequent reports of connection drops and needing periodic reboots
  • Actual range coverage may be significantly less than manufacturer claims
  • Significant reduction in internet speed when connected through the extender
  • Does not support modern features like MU-MIMO or Mesh networking
  • Build quality can feel somewhat fragile according to some users

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25/10/2015
Tenda A301 Wireless N300 Universal Range Extender Review

The Tenda A301 Wireless N300 Universal Range Extender is a wall-mounted solution designed to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones by boosting an existing 2.4GHz network across a home, garden, or porch. Operating on older 802.11b/g/n standards, it delivers maximum transmission rates of up to 300Mbps and features a smart signal LED indicator on the front to help users identify the most accurate...Read more

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