This is a nifty device which can be used in a variety of ways, to share a single network port to provide a local wifi or cabled network, or, to share a wifi link with a local cabled network.
They can also be reflashed with openwrt and gain vpn functionality and other advanced features. Because it's got a USB port, you can then connect a 3G dongle.
Disclaimer: getting that wrong could permanently brick your router! https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wr810n
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speculatrix
19 Dec 16#1
I'd been sitting on the fence thinking about getting one, and even added it to my wishlist for xmas.. and today I noticed the price drop. Mine will be running openwrt fairly soon after getting it!
CrazyBob
19 Dec 161#2
The 150Mbs version was £7 in Sainsburys earlier in the year but this 300Mbs version is tempting.
fiendishlyclever
19 Dec 161#3
Same price at John Lewis with three year guarantee
jasee to fiendishlyclever
20 Dec 16#4
16.95 collected (cheapest way)?
jasee
20 Dec 16#5
Can this be powered from the usb port? This is sometimes more convenient particularly when travelling abroad
futura
20 Dec 16#6
Technophobe question here, if I have an old desktop pc with no built in WiFi but it is too far away from the home router to be cabled with an ethernet cable but within WiFi range, can I use this to pick up the WiFi signal and then connect from this to the desktop pc via ethernet cable to provide Internet connection? Or would a built in wireless card be a better option?
99rb to futura
20 Dec 162#7
powerline adapters
Slash to futura
20 Dec 16#8
cheapest and easiest way is just buy usb WiFi Adapter on amazon or ebay. just plug it in and not much to set up and you are in.
jasee to futura
20 Dec 16#9
Yes, but as you`re a technophobe :smiley:, you`d need configure it (more than a built in wireless card) so personally I would go for a built in wireless card, or even a usb to wireless connector which should be available for about the same price or less
nascent to futura
20 Dec 16#13
This will accomplish that. A built in wireless card will also work (as will a tiny usb wifi adaptor plugged into the usb port of your desktop). Plus powerline adaptors will also work (depending on which circuits you're connected to). The cheapest option is probably a well rated £5/£10 wifi usb plug that you conenct to your desktop. But yes, this will also work, depending on your wifi configuration and signal quality.
plewis00
20 Dec 16#10
Does anyone with one of these know if you can use them in hotels/offices which have a hotspot sign-in type landing page? You know, where you connect to the WiFi and then have to fill in details before your traffic is allowed through. Thanks
hemelskonijn to plewis00
20 Dec 16#23
Yes it just relays the information.
tomj17
20 Dec 161#11
Yes it can, there's a mode setting within the settings to set this up
shell820810
20 Dec 16#12
we have Ethernet points throughout the house, can this be plugged in to create a wifi signal to the areas that the main router doesn't reach?
nascent to shell820810
20 Dec 16#14
It will either convert wifi to ethernet, ethernet to wifi, or act in repeater mode yes. If there is poor wifi signal, you'd need to move this closer to the router where the connection is reliable then repeat from there.. Depending on how bad your wifi reliability is, you'd probably be better off with powerline adaptors.
I just hooked one up to an Ethernet cable in my loft. And the TP-LINK wifi is now full strength compared to the very weak Wifi signal I get from my main router located downstairs....
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Full details here: http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/cat-9_TL-WR810N.html
I've never seen them below £20 before.
They can also be reflashed with openwrt and gain vpn functionality and other advanced features. Because it's got a USB port, you can then connect a 3G dongle.
Disclaimer: getting that wrong could permanently brick your router!
https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wr810n
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