TP-Link TL-WR845N 300Mbps Wireless N Router — 3 Antenna Home & Office WiFi Router

The TP-Link TL-WR845N is a reliable 300Mbps 2.4GHz Wireless N router featuring three fixed antennas for extended coverage — making it one of the most popular and cost-effective subscriber CPE routers for ISPs across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and East Africa. With its straightforward setup, proven reliability, and wide compatibility with all ISP connection types, the TL-WR845N is an excellent last-mile router for delivering internet to home and small office subscribers.

Whether you're an ISP provisioning subscriber premises equipment at scale or a home user looking for a reliable WiFi router, the TL-WR845N delivers consistent 2.4GHz coverage for everyday internet use — browsing, streaming, video calls, and mobile money transactions — at an accessible price point for the East African market.

Key Specifications

• Model: TL-WR845N
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b (2.4GHz)
• Wireless Speed: 300Mbps (2.4GHz)
• Antennas: 3x fixed omnidirectional antennas for 360° coverage
• Ports: 1x WAN (100Mbps), 4x LAN (100Mbps Fast Ethernet)
• WAN Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP — compatible with all Uganda ISP connection types
• Security: WPA/WPA2 encryption, SPI firewall, IP/MAC/URL filtering
• DHCP: Built-in DHCP server with address reservation
• Features: Guest WiFi network, QoS, IPv6 support, remote management
• Power: 9V DC external adapter (included)
• Dimensions: 200 × 140.4 × 28mm

Why the TL-WR845N for ISP Subscriber Deployments?

For ISPs deploying CPE at subscriber premises across Uganda and East Africa, the TL-WR845N ticks all the critical boxes:

• PPPoE support: Connects directly to your ISP's PPPoE authentication system — compatible with most WISP and fibre ISP delivery methods in Uganda, including MTN Fiber and Airtel Fiber CPE configurations.
• 3-antenna coverage: Three fixed antennas provide stronger, more consistent 2.4GHz coverage in typical Ugandan home layouts — concrete walls, multiple rooms — compared to single-antenna budget routers.
• Fast subscriber setup: Simple web-based Quick Setup wizard means field technicians can configure and hand over a subscriber router in under 5 minutes on-site.
• Low cost per subscriber: Competitive price point keeps your per-subscriber CPE cost manageable, especially for ISPs building out high-volume residential subscriber bases.
• Guest WiFi: Built-in guest network isolates subscriber devices from ISP management traffic — useful for subscribers who share their connection with multiple household members or business customers.

Connecting to Your ISP Network

The TL-WR845N is designed to sit at the subscriber premises as the last-mile router, receiving internet from your ISP distribution equipment and distributing it over WiFi and wired LAN ports. Typical deployment topologies:

• WISP wireless CPE: Connect the WAN port to a MikroTik hAP lite or other outdoor wireless CPE unit via Cat6 cable, then distribute WiFi throughout the subscriber premises via the TL-WR845N.
• Fibre ONT connection: Connect the WAN port directly to the fibre ONT's LAN port for instant PPPoE or DHCP-based internet access.
• Distribution from MikroTik aggregation router: Deploy downstream of your MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 or hEX S aggregation router for multi-subscriber building deployments.

ISP Billing Integration

Manage your subscriber base efficiently with our ISP billing system — designed for East African ISPs using MikroTik RouterOS for bandwidth control and subscriber management. While the TL-WR845N itself does not run RouterOS, it sits behind your MikroTik aggregation and distribution routers, which interface directly with your billing system for automated subscriber activation, bandwidth queuing, service suspension, and mobile money payment reconciliation.

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS — Core ISP distribution router with SFP fibre uplink, PoE, and RouterOS billing integration
• MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 — Zone aggregation router upstream of TL-WR845N subscriber deployments
• MikroTik hAP lite RB941-2nD — Alternative entry-level subscriber CPE running RouterOS for deeper ISP management integration
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD with PoE — Premium subscriber CPE option with full RouterOS and PoE support
• Cat6 Ethernet Cable — For wired connections between the TL-WR845N and upstream CPE or ONT devices

Frequently Asked Questions