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TRENDnet TEW-940APBO Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1201 MbpsCoverage area:?

TRENDnet TEW-940APBO 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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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
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Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 61% of wi-fi-extenders
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
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Score components

40%

5.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.7

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

▲Better than 60% of wi-fi-extenders
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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70%

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User ratings

30%

?

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    N/A~ £170

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TRENDnet TEW-940APBO

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
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Score components:

40%

5.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.7

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

7.5
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
TRENDnet TEW-940APBO 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
8.1/ 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
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Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.1
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Single-band
Wi-Fi bands
Single-band
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
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
1,201 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,201 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
0 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
0 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
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
yes
Roaming feature
yes
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
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
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
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
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)
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
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
TRENDnet Hive app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
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
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Scheduled update via TRENDnet Hive.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
reset
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Mounting type
pole-mount
Portable design
no
Portable design
no
This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
257 mm
Height
257 mm
This wi-fi extender is 257 mm tall, taller than 98% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
82 mm
Width
82 mm
This wi-fi extender is 82 mm wide, wider than 52% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
50 mm
Thickness
50 mm
This wi-fi extender is 50 mm thick, thicker than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TRENDnet TEW-940APBO vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE
    This wi-fi extender supports stronger Wi-Fi security protocols than the average Wi-Fi extender (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3). The average Wi-Fi extender supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols.
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    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
    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.
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    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 IP55 rating; weather-resistant for outdoor use.
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP55
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP55 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • 10 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    14 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.
    14 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 10 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    14 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.
    14 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    1024-QAM
    This wi-fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (1024-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE
    This wi-fi extender supports stronger Wi-Fi security protocols than the average Wi-Fi extender (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3). The average Wi-Fi extender supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols.
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    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.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    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
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    Scheduled update via TRENDnet Hive.
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    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 IP55 rating; weather-resistant for outdoor use.
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP55
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP55 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • Wide temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    -20-60
    This wi-fi extender operates within a wider temperature range than the average Wi-Fi extender (-20-60 vs 0-40). The average Wi-Fi extender operates within 0-40.
    -20-60 vs 0-40
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This wi-fi extender was released more recently than the average Wi-Fi extender (2024 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    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
    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.
  • 450 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    0 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
    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
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    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.
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    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.
  • 32.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,201 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1201 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,201 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 2.14x heavier
    Weight
    598 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (598 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    598 g vs 280 g
  • 2.43x more expensive
    TRENDnet TEW-940APBO is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£170 vs £70).
    £170 vs £70
  • 6.59x less popular
    TRENDnet TEW-940APBO has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    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.
  • Limited band support
    Wi-Fi bands
    Single-band
    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
    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
    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.
  • 32.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,201 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1201 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,201 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • No WPS button
    WPS button
    no
    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
    This wi-fi extender has fewer antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Built-in directional antenna.
    1 vs 2
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    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.
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    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.
  • 2.14x heavier
    Weight
    598 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (598 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    598 g vs 280 g
  • 135 mm taller
    Height
    257 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (257 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    257 mm vs 122 mm
  • 0.6 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    10.1 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (10.1 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    10.1 W vs 9.5 W
  • 50% less flash storage
    Flash storage
    8 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (8 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    8 MB vs 16 MB
  • 4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    50 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (50 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    50 mm vs 46 mm

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What we like about TRENDnet TEW-940APBO

  • Extremely quick and easy to set up, often taking only minutes for basic configuration.
  • Strong wireless performance with WiFi 6 (802.11ax) support and a 14 dBi directional antenna for long-range point-to-point links.
  • Durable IP55-rated weather-resistant housing suitable for various outdoor environments.
  • Versatile operational modes including Access Point, Client Bridge, and Repeater.
  • Includes essential installation hardware for both wall and pole mounting.
  • Features MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies to maintain signal quality with multiple devices.

What we don't like about TRENDnet TEW-940APBO

  • Physical mounting of the units is reported as the most challenging part of the installation process.
  • Relies on a proprietary PoE power adapter, which can be less convenient than standard PoE options.
  • Lacks a physical WPS button for simplified device pairing.
  • Cloud management through TRENDnet Hive™ requires an additional recurring fee.
  • Large physical footprint compared to some competing outdoor range extenders.

Verdict

The TRENDnet TEW-940APBO is a high-performance 5GHz WiFi 6 AX1200 outdoor directional access point designed primarily for point-to-point bridging. It features a built-in 14 dBi directional antenna that supports data rates up to 1.2Gbps and offers versatile operation modes including Access Point, Client Bridge, and Repeater. Its main characteristics include an IP55 weather-rated housing for extreme outdoor conditions, MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies for efficient multi-device handling, and two Gigabit ports (one with PoE-in). Pros include its strong signal focus for long-range connectivity, support for modern WPA3 encryption, and remote management via the TRENDnet Hive cloud portal. However, its cons include the lack of a WPS button for quick pairing and the requirement of a proprietary PoE injector, which limits compatibility with standard PoE switches.

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