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IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 12:02 AM Jun 2014

TP-LINK STINKS.

I got so mad this evening that I posted the following on their FB page. I'm sure it didn't stay up long.
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Totally disappointed in the TP-LINK 150 MBPS WIRELESS N ACCESS POINT (for wireless repeater) I bought several months ago. At that time tech support told me the problem setting it up was due to a malfunction in my old computer, which I had no reason to doubt and still don't.

So this evening after recently being given a refurbished business class laptop in excellent condition, I decided to try to connect the TP-LINK again. It appears the company has off-shored tech support since my last call. Couldn't understand the first tech; called back, got the bleepin' machine all configured at last, only to discover that the SINGLE SOLITARY neighborhood signal it offered to 'boost' for me was a full 5-bar PRIVATE signal that 1) didn't need boosting and 2) is PRIVATE.

I have permission to piggyback the church signal across the street, but that waxes and wanes depending on any number of factors outside my control such as weather and # of users. THAT'S WHY I WANTED A WIRELESS BOOSTER! But this damn TP-LINK won't even pick it up.

Have to admit the alleged supervisor who called me back was fairly polite and patient, and there really was nothing he could do except take my complaint, but I told him I intend to let the whole damn world know that TP LINK will only boost a signal so strong it doesn't need boosting - so why should some other poor chump waste $ on it?

This is what I do when I'm mad as hell and not about to take it anymore. Eventually I'll get around to the FTC because I consider the claims made right on the TP box to be fraudulent.

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TP-LINK STINKS. (Original Post) IrishAyes Jun 2014 OP
What model are you using? ChromeFoundry Jun 2014 #1
Thanks, but no I'm not using that model. IrishAyes Jun 2014 #2

ChromeFoundry

(3,270 posts)
1. What model are you using?
Sat Jun 21, 2014, 06:45 AM
Jun 2014

Are you using something like a TL-WA730RE?

You'll probably need to select the Scan option and configure it manually. Since the remote network is not managed by you, any WPS configuration is not possible. You will need to connect the Range Extender to your PC via a physical network cable... cannot be done over wireless.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
2. Thanks, but no I'm not using that model.
Sun Jun 22, 2014, 12:09 AM
Jun 2014

Unfortunately I'm just ignorant enough to cause worse problems if I tried a manual configuration. During the coached attempts at installation, the computer and TP-Link were connected via cable. The bleepin' TP-L is supposed to pull in other wifi signals wirelessly. Which it surely did, as I said - just only a strong signal I wouldn't need boosted.

Oh well - maybe someday when I do get my own ISP back, the gadget will be good for networking in the house. As if I need that! It's just me and I only have one laptop; such a creature of habit I work on a table next to the sofa.

I just spout off when something doesn't work or is misrepresented. But I very much appreciate your efforts to help.

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