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Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top performers from our testing.
4 weeks, 1 dayBased on our formal testing, this TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 model, the RE600X, is a great choice for expanding your wireless signal's range without spending a lot. And now, it's 60% off!
10 months, 3 weeksBased on our extensive testing, this TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 model, the RE600X, is a great choice for expanding your wireless signal's range without shelling out the big bucks. And now, it's 40% off!
10 months, 3 weeksZyxel WRE2205 offers a simple way to boost a wireless network to cover those pesky dead zones. The quirks in the interface can be forgiven if you are looking for coverage over a large area.
7 years, 11 monthsExpensive, but stuffed with features and delivers good performance, too
9 years, 1 monthFast plug-in range extender with MU-MIMO support
9 years, 3 monthsA fast range extender that supports MU-MIMO; good for experienced users
9 years, 3 monthsThe Actiontec WCB6200Q Wireless Network Extender uses your existing coaxial cabling to extend the reach of your Wi-Fi network. It's a snap to install and delivered solid throughput in our tests.
10 years, 5 monthsNicely priced and packed with features
11 years, 1 monthD-Link's Wi-Fi Dual Band Range Extender (DAP-1520) is a simple wall-plug extender that's light on features, but provides excellent Wi-Fi signal extension on the 5GHz band. It performs very well at on the 2.4GHz band, too.
11 years, 8 monthsFor those who don't need quite the range or feature set offered by Netgear's Editors' Choice-winning AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6200), the Netgear AC750 WiFi Range Extender (EX6100) is a good second choice, for $50 less.
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