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TRENDnet TEW-840APBO Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:867 MbpsCoverage area:?

TRENDnet TEW-840APBO Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of wi-fi-extenders
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

40%

4.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.4

Network & Security

12%

5.1

Setup & Management

10%

6.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

â–¼Worse than 75% of wi-fi-extenders
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TRENDnet TEW-840APBO

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

40%

4.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.4

Network & Security

12%

5.1

Setup & Management

10%

6.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TRENDnet TEW-840APBO has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.8
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Single-band
Wi-Fi bands
Single-band
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Single-band, less versatile than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
5 GHz only.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
867 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
867 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 867 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 79.4% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
0 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
0 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 0 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 99% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
No 2.4 GHz radio.
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Ethernet backhaul
no
Ethernet backhaul
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
N/A
Roaming feature
no
Roaming feature
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support roaming. 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
2
N. of LAN ports
2
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 2 LAN port/s, more than 85.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 7.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Includes PoE-in LAN.
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 25% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 25.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
passive PoE (proprietary)
PoE standard
passive PoE (proprietary)
â–² Better than 83% of models
This wi-fi extender supports passive PoE (proprietary), more capable than 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Uses included passive injector.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
Dedicated smartphone app
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 85.3% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
no
Automatic firmware updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have automatic firmware updates. 46.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
LED control setting available.
Buttons present
reset
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Mounting type
pole-mount
Portable design
no
Portable design
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
35 mm
Height
35 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 35 mm tall, shorter than 93.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
100 mm
Width
100 mm
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 100 mm wide, wider than 67.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
35 mm
Thickness
35 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 35 mm thick, thinner than 82.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TRENDnet TEW-840APBO vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This wi-fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    Includes PoE-in LAN.
    2 vs 1
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Supports multiple SSIDs.
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP56
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP56 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP56 vs not rated
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wi-fi extender is suitable for outdoor use, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 6.8% of Wi-Fi extenders are suitable for outdoor use.
    Derived from IP56 rating; weather-resistant for outdoor use.
  • Wide temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    -22-60
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender operates within a wider temperature range than the average Wi-Fi extender (-22-60 vs 0-40). The average Wi-Fi extender operates within 0-40.
    -22-60 vs 0-40
  • 10 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    14 dBi
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (14 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    Directional antenna.
    14 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • 87 mm lower height
    Height
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (35 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    35 mm vs 122 mm
  • 11 mm thinner
    Thickness
    35 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (35 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    35 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    14 dBi
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (14 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    Directional antenna.
    14 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Supports multiple SSIDs.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This wi-fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    Includes PoE-in LAN.
    2 vs 1
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP56
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP56 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP56 vs not rated
  • Wide temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    -22-60
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender operates within a wider temperature range than the average Wi-Fi extender (-22-60 vs 0-40). The average Wi-Fi extender operates within 0-40.
    -22-60 vs 0-40
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wi-fi extender is suitable for outdoor use, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 6.8% of Wi-Fi extenders are suitable for outdoor use.
    Derived from IP56 rating; weather-resistant for outdoor use.
  • 87 mm lower height
    Height
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (35 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    35 mm vs 122 mm
  • 11 mm thinner
    Thickness
    35 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (35 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    35 mm vs 46 mm
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • 51.2% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    867 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (867 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    867 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • No smartphone app
    Dedicated smartphone app
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 84.5% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • 450 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    0 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    No 2.4 GHz radio.
    0 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Limited band support
    Wi-Fi bands
    Single-band
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports less versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Single-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    5 GHz only.
    Single-band vs Dual-band
  • 6.59x less popular
    TRENDnet TEW-840APBO has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 57.1% more expensive
    TRENDnet TEW-840APBO is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 18.1% worse value for money
    TRENDnet TEW-840APBO has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.82 vs 8.1).
    6.82 vs 8.05
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 51.2% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    867 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (867 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    867 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • Limited band support
    Wi-Fi bands
    Single-band
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports less versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Single-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    5 GHz only.
    Single-band vs Dual-band
  • 450 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    0 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    No 2.4 GHz radio.
    0 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have band steering, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders have band steering.
    Single-band only.
  • 27 fewer connected devices
    Max connected devices
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <15 – >128
    This wi-fi extender supports fewer connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    Only under EnJet mode.
    4 vs 31
  • No WPS button
    WPS button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a WPS button, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 81.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have a WPS button.
  • 1 fewer antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    1 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has fewer antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    1 vs 2
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
  • No smartphone app
    Dedicated smartphone app
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 84.5% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
  • 18.6 mm wider
    Width
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (100 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    100 mm vs 81.4 mm

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What we like about TRENDnet TEW-840APBO

  • Reliable point-to-point wireless bridging over long distances (up to 1 mile with line-of-sight)
  • Durable IP56-rated housing holds up well in outdoor weather conditions
  • Versatile operational modes including Access Point, WDS Bridge, and Client Bridge
  • Easy to set up, especially when purchased as a pre-configured kit
  • Low power consumption (approx. 9.5W) compared to larger enterprise units
  • Supports modern security protocols including WPA3

What we don't like about TRENDnet TEW-840APBO

  • Uses proprietary/passive 24V PoE, which can damage standard 48V PoE switches if connected incorrectly
  • Lack of a dedicated smartphone app for management
  • Stability issues reported when using TDMA mode; switching to CSMA may be necessary for smooth video streaming
  • Single-band 5GHz only, meaning it does not support 2.4GHz client devices directly
  • No built-in mesh Wi-Fi or beamforming support
  • Lack of standard WPS button for quick device pairing

Verdict

The TRENDnet TEW-840APBO is a high-performance 5GHz outdoor directional access point and bridge designed for point-to-point wireless networking, delivering speeds up to 867Mbps (WiFi AC). It features a powerful 14 dBi directional antenna and supports versatile operating modes including Access Point, WDS Bridge, and Client Bridge. The unit is built for durability with an IP56 weather-rated housing and utilizes MU-MIMO technology to handle multiple data streams efficiently. Main pros include its impressive long-range capability of up to 1.1 miles (with clear line of sight), the inclusion of a proprietary PoE injector to simplify installation over a single cable, and pre-encryption for enhanced security out of the box. However, notable cons include its single-band limitation to the 5GHz frequency, a lack of standard WPS button support for quick pairing, and no dedicated smartphone app for management.

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