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TRENDnet TEW-841APBO Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1267 MbpsCoverage area:?

TRENDnet TEW-841APBO 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of wi-fi-extenders
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

6.0

Network & Security

12%

5.1

Setup & Management

10%

7.2

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–¼Worse than 74% 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~ £170

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TRENDnet TEW-841APBO

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

40%

5.1

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

6.0

Network & Security

12%

5.1

Setup & Management

10%

7.2

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

5.8
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-841APBO 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
7.0/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.0
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
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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
1,267 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,267 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,267 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Also marketed as AC1300.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
400 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
400 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 52% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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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
1
N. of LAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% 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
802.3at
PoE standard
802.3at
â–² Better than 89% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.3at, more capable than 89.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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.
Browser-based web management.
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
38 mm
Height
38 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 38 mm tall, shorter than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
111 mm
Width
111 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 111 mm wide, wider than 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
38 mm
Thickness
38 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 38 mm thick, thinner than 71.6% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TRENDnet TEW-841APBO vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP67
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP67 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP67 vs not rated
  • 2 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    4 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as AC1300.
    4 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 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 IP67 rating; suitable for exposed 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
  • Waterproof
    Waterproof
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender is waterproof, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders are waterproof.
    Derived from IP67 rating.
  • 1 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    5 dBi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (5 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    Directional antenna.
    5 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • 84 mm lower height
    Height
    38 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (38 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    38 mm vs 122 mm
  • 2 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    4 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as AC1300.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    5 dBi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (5 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    Directional antenna.
    5 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.
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP67
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP67 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP67 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 IP67 rating; suitable for exposed outdoor use.
  • Waterproof
    Waterproof
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender is waterproof, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders are waterproof.
    Derived from IP67 rating.
  • 84 mm lower height
    Height
    38 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (38 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    38 mm vs 122 mm
  • 8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    38 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (38 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    38 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.
  • 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.
  • No beamforming support
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support beamforming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support beamforming.
  • 4 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    19 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (19 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    19 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 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.
  • 2.43x more expensive
    TRENDnet TEW-841APBO is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£170 vs £70).
    £170 vs £70
  • 6.59x less popular
    TRENDnet TEW-841APBO has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 15.8% worse value for money
    TRENDnet TEW-841APBO has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.96 vs 8.1).
    6.96 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.
  • No beamforming support
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support beamforming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support beamforming.
  • 4 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    19 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (19 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    19 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 28.6% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,267 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1267 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    Also marketed as AC1300.
    1,267 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 50 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    400 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 52% 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 (400 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    400 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 3.1 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    12.6 W
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (12.6 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    12.6 W vs 9.5 W
  • 29.6 mm wider
    Width
    111 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (111 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    111 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 7.9% heavier
    Weight
    302 g
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (302 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    302 g vs 280 g

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What we like about TRENDnet TEW-841APBO

  • Excellent signal strength and stability for long-range outdoor use
  • Durable IP67 weather-rated housing suitable for harsh environments
  • Highly versatile with support for Access Point, WDS Bridge, WDS Station, and Client Bridge modes
  • Simplified installation via PoE+ support, reducing the need for nearby electrical outlets
  • Effective MU-MIMO technology helps maintain performance with multiple connected devices
  • Good customer support provided by a U.S.-based company

What we don't like about TRENDnet TEW-841APBO

  • Lack of beamforming technology, which can impact signal focus to specific devices
  • Users have reported the 5GHz signal can drop off significantly over distance
  • Does not support mesh Wi-Fi configurations
  • No dedicated smartphone app for management or mobile-friendly setup
  • Can be complex for low-tech users to configure properly
  • Relatively high price point compared to some entry-level outdoor solutions

Verdict

The TRENDnet TEW-841APBO is a high-performance AC1300 dual-band outdoor wireless access point and bridge designed for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point applications. It features four detachable 5 dBi omni-directional antennas and supports combined speeds of up to 1.17 Gbps (867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz). Key pros include its rugged IP67 weather-rated housing suitable for harsh environments, support for multiple operating modes such as WDS Bridge and Client Bridge, and convenient power via IEEE 802.3at PoE+. However, some notable cons include the lack of modern beamforming technology, no dedicated smartphone app for management, and the absence of a physical WPS button for simplified device pairing.

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