Best Wi-Fi extenders of 2021: top devices for boosting your WiFi network

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:36:42 +0000

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The best Wi-Fi extenders will make sure you can get online anywhere in your house.

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Extend your networks reach with one of the best Wi-Fi extenders. There are many solutions to network issues, but if youre having trouble with your wireless networks reach and you need to stretch your signal further, these Wi-Fi extenders might just be the ideal solution.

The best Wi-Fi extenders can cover weak spots in your coverage area, boosting connectivity and ensuring uninterrupted connection throughout your space. Thats because its able to push your Wi-Fi signal out and extend its
boundaries further, which means that youll get better network coverage
without springing for an entirely new router.

While its true that investing in one of the best wireless routers is a surefire way to upgrade your home or office network, the best Wi-Fi extenders might be the most cost effective solution to your network blues. So, take a look at our picks below. If youre in need of a little extra, you could also try looking at the best mesh Wi-Fi routers or the best Wi-Fi 6 routers for even better performance. These are the best wireless access points for small business and the home office Ready for Wi-Fi 6? Here are the best Wi-Fi 6 routers of 2021 Or expand your network with the best powerline adapters
(Image credit: Netgear) 1. Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Tri-band WiFi
Extender

The best Wi-Fi extender in 2021 Bands: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz simultaneous | Connectivity: 4 x RJ-45 10/100/1000M LAN ports | Features: Tri-band Superb performance Easy setup Expensive Large

If you're after a Wi-Fi extender that provides best-in-class performance for expanding your wireless network throughout your home, then the Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Tri-band WiFi Extender is the one for you. You can use this extender to create a mesh network, so you have a single, large, Wi-Fi network, rather than smaller separate ones. This allows you to easily roam your house, and your device will seamlessly keep connected. It's expensive, but it's the best Wi-Fi extender you can buy right now, offering fast speeds and dependable network coverage throughout your home. (Image credit: Netgear) 2. Netgear Nighthawk X6 EX7700 Mesh Range Extender

The best affordable Wi-Fi range extender Bands: 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz | Connectivity: 2 x Ethernet | Features: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPS), Mesh connectivity Small design Easy to use Pricey

Bring the power and convenience of a mesh network to your home with the Netgear Nighthawk X6 EX7700. Not only does this extend the area of your Wi-Fi network, but it creates a seamless Wi-Fi network throughout your home or office - so you don't need to switch networks while moving around.

Thanks to the powerful hardware inside the Netgear Nighthawk X6 EX7700, you can stream 4K content, play games and hook up all kinds of devices to your Wi-Fi network without a hitch. The included Ethernet ports are also a nice addition for bringing your network to wired devices. 3. TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender

Simple and easy to use Bands: 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz | Connectivity: 1 x Ethernet | Features: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPS), LED shows connection strength for easy placement Easy to use Good performance Large

TP-Link is a Chinese networking company that has been steadily gaining popularity in the west, and for good reason. With devices like the TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi Range extender, its easy to get why: this extender among the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now does the job well, and its affordable. Its not going to be the fastest Wi-Fi extender out there, but
with the range this extender provides at the price its available at, its a steal. Finally, thanks to an LED signal indicator on the front, installation is a breeze. (Image credit: Devolo) 4. Devolo Mesh WiFi 2

All-in-one PowerLine and mesh networking kit Bands: 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz | Connectivity: 4 x RJ-45 10/100/1000M LAN ports | Features: multi-user MIMO technology, future-proofed G.hn Wave 2 standard, access point steering Mesh Wi-Fi networking Two Gigabit Ethernet ports on each adaptor Expensive Unhelpful app and documentation

Extend your network through thick walls and into the furthest corners of your space with the Devolo Mesh WiFi 2. Boasting both mesh Wi-Fi features and versatile powerline connectivity, this device can even follow you and your mobile devices around, automatically switching you to the closest adaptor and the fastest Wi-Fi band. It even has three adaptors that give you five Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast, wired connections. This is the best Wi-Fi extender for games consoles, smart-TVs and other devices that work best with wired connections.

Read the full review: Devolo Mesh WiFi 2 The tri-band Orbi Whole Home AC1200 offers solid performance at a reasonable price. (Image credit: Netgear) 5. Netgear Orbi Whole Home Mesh WiFi System

Fast, affordable, tri-band mesh Wi-Fi Speed: IEEE 802.11ac dual-band with 1x 2.4GHz (400Mbps), 1x 5GHz (866Mbps) | Connectivity: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet | Features: Beamforming implicit and explicit for 2.4GHz/5GHz bands Affordable dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system Good performance Free parental controls are limited Only one Ethernet port for wired connections

The tri-band Orbi Whole Home AC1200 offers solid performance at a reasonable price, and will be a good choice for most small and medium-size homes that need to improve their Wi-Fi coverage. Its simple to set-up and use for newcomers, although Netgears decision to use Disneys subscription-based
Circle service for parental controls is discouraging, considering that rival routers and mesh systems have often provided better parental controls for free. The lack of Ethernet ports for wired connections as well as more advanced features in the Orbi app might turn off experienced users as well. (Image credit: Linksys) 6. Linksys Velop Wi-Fi extender

Laymans mesh Wi-Fi comes at a cost Bands: 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz | Connectivity: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet per unit (1 WAN and 1 LAN each) |
Features: App-based setup; dual-stream (2x2), 802.11ac networking; 716MHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 processor, beamforming Fully modular mesh network Inconspicuous design Pricey in comparison Performance too dependent on position

The Linksys Velop offers a solid argument for a wireless mesh networks ease
of setup. Looking to replace both your router and your now-antiquated range extender, the Velop comes at a time when companies like Google and Netgear
are trying to accomplish the same thing. The main way Linksys hopes to stand out from its competitors in the wireless mesh networking space is with a user-friendly setup that anyone with a smartphone can easily do. With just a visit to the App Store or Google Play marketplace, youll have the Linksys Velop up and running in a matter of minutes. It's certainly a worthy addition to our list of the best Wi-Fi extenders.

Read the full review: Linksys Velop 7. Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2

Two birds with one stone Bands: : 802.11n (up to 300Mbps) 802.11ac (up to 866Mbps) | Connectivity: : 3x Gigabit LAN ports | Features: : 300m range over electrical power lines, Auto-connects to other TRENDnet powerline adapters, QoS Management support Easy to set up Three LAN ports Wide Wi-Fi band Flawed Design

If you need a great way to upgrade your network so you can have fantastic coverage anywhere in your house, a powerline adapter is a remarkable option. Not only do they offer the same functionality as the best Wi-Fi extenders,
but the Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline might just be a dream come true.

Its not exactly visually pleasing, and the price tag may be a bit much. However, this unit more than makes up for those issues with sheer
performance. And, unlike other powerline adapters, the Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere features a clone button that will clone the SSID and WPA key of your network so that it can double as a Wi-Fi extender.

Read the full review : Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere powerline 1200 AV2 This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Linksys Velop (Image credit: Linksys) 8. Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender

Another great compact Wi-Fi extender Bands: : 802.11ac dual-band | Connectivity: : 1x Gigabit LAN ports | Features: Seamless roaming, deadspot finder Easy to set up Compact size Can run hot Not the best performance

If you want a small, discrete, Wi-Fi extender that will reliably spread the coverage of your network throughout your home or office, then the Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender is a great choice. It's small enough that it won't block other power outlets (like some larger Wi-Fi extenders can do), and it offers pretty good performance for a nice low
price. Best of all, it comes with a 'dead spot' finder that allows you to locate where your network strength is the weakest. By installing it there,
you should see a nice boost to your Wi-Fi. Product Plume Superpods Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender EX6150 D-Link Wi-Fi Dual Band Range Extender DAP-1520 TP-Link RE350 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender 5. Linksys RE6500 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender D-Link DAP-1320 Wireless N300 Range
Extender Linksys Velop Wi-Fi extender Trendnet Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline
1200 AV2 Bands 802.11b/g/n/ac 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11n 2.4GHz 802.11ac 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11n (up to 300Mbps) 802.11ac (up to 866Mbps) Connectivity 2x Gigabit LAN ports 1x Gigabit LAN ports N/A 1x Gigabit LAN ports 4 x Ethernet, Audio Jack N/A 2 x Gigabit Ethernet per unit 3x Gigabit Ethernet ports



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