Extending the WiFi network is a fundamental thing if you want to have a powerful network that can cover every corner of your home.
To do this, you need to buy a good WiFi range extender that has several latest-generation functions.
Best Wifi Range Extenders
The one I personally use, and recommend to all my customers is the first on the list (the Netgear EX6200).
I have tried several wifi extenders in the last two years, from the cheapest to the more expensive ones, but I think this is the best wifi amplifier for the money. It performs very well and has never given me any problems.
Here are the best WiFi range extenders. Below you will find reviews of each product.
Netgear EX6200
AC1200 High Power Wi-Fi Range Extender is excellent for amplifying WiFi, in fact, it guarantees the amplification of the network so as to cover every part of the house.
It has a design with an attractive and modern shape, with black and red color, which does not clash with the different types of furniture. The desktop can also be conveniently placed horizontally or vertically.
The packaging is modern, the colors immediately catch the eye and the main information is listed, the content consists of:
- 1 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender model EX6200
- 1 installation guide
- 1 power supply
- 1 support
- 2 removable external 5 dBi dual-band antennas
It reaches speeds of up to 1200 Mbps for an 802.11ac dual-band WiFi connection.
700mW high power design thanks to which it is possible to have very good coverage. As for the dual-core processor, however, this provides high WiFi performance.
The Netgear EX6200-100PES works with any standard WiFi router. It is especially perfect if you are using it for HD video streaming or for gaming in very large venues.
In fact, it improves HD video streaming thanks to FastLane ™ technology that connects the router using one band and then connects the devices with another.
And it is precisely this that improves the performance, the fact that there is a band that is dedicated to each function.
The WiFi network is optimized thanks to the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics application which provides detailed information to provide a useful analysis:
First of all, it provides the status of the network, thus acquiring an overview of the set of WiFi networks available, providing among other things: the channel, MAC address, signal strength, protection protocol, and others.
Then the channel interference, that is, identifies which WiFi channels are free and which ones are crowded. In addition, it also gives advice regarding the connection.
Finally, the signal strength indicates the speed of data from different places within the house.
But that’s not all, in fact, thanks to ReadySHARE® USB Storage Access, it will be possible to share files that are stored on USB storage devices, across the network.
Using the extender, you can connect up to 5 Ethernet devices, such as Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs, and others to the WiFi network that is in use. You can also connect any USB printer connected to the WiFi range extender.
Netgear EX7000
The Nighthawk AC1900 Range Extender is a really good WiFi amplifier, with a dual-band speed that reaches up to 1900 Mbps.
It is thus able to amplify WiFi so that the whole house, no space excluded, receives the connection so that it can connect to different mobile devices.
This model has a very simple and elegant line, black color, it adapts to any type of furniture. The desktop can be positioned both horizontally and vertically.
Also for this WiFi range extender model, the package is elegant and of excellent visual impact, here is the contents listed:
- 1 AC1900 WiFi Range Extender model EX7000
- 1 quick installation guide
- 1 power supply
- 1 support base
- 3 detachable antennas
Netgear EX7000-100PES really has many features that make it a very high-quality WiFi amplifier.
It has 700mW amplifiers that extend the signal and also a 1 GHz dual-core processor that optimizes WiFi performance. It is also compatible with all standard WiFi networks.
It is equipped with 3 external WiFi antennas that are used to extend the WiFi network. In addition, this model also features:
- Fast Lane technology with its double band;
- 5 Gigabit ports that can be connected to different devices;
- Improvement of the WiFi network thanks to the WiFi Analytics app for Android;
- It is possible to use the extender in Access Point mode, this is because it can be used as a wireless access point, thus creating a New WiFi hotspot using the Ethernet connection;
- There is also Parental Control for safe access to the web;
- It is equipped with a USB 3.0 port that can be accessed 10 times faster than the standard ones;
- You can print from both iPad and iPhone;
- The basic settings are conveniently accessible from various devices;
- Ideal for gaming, for HD video streaming and you can connect many devices.
- Finally, it can locate and play multimedia files on both DLNA TV and game consoles.
Netgear-WN2500RP
The N600 WiFi Range Extenders is less powerful than the previous ones but still performs its job very well, ie extending the WiFi signal.
The design is very simple and classic, but unlike the previous ones, the lines are softer. Also in this model, the desktop can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
As with previous Netgear products, the packaging of the WN2500RP model also features attractive packaging, the contents are listed below:
- 1 N600 WiFi Range Extender model WN2500RPv2
- 1 power supply, with the plug according to the country where the product is sold
- 1 installation guide
Let’s see what are the main features and functions that make this WiFi range extender a quality product:
- It manages to boost the dual-band WiFi network. Thanks to the simultaneous dual-band it is possible to have better coverage for the different connected devices, from the smart TV to the smartphone.
- And it also improves HD streaming.
- It has the ability to connect up to 4 wired devices, obviously wirelessly.
- Then it comes with FastLane ™ technology perfect for activities like gaming or video streaming.
- Thanks to the dynamic LED indicators it is possible to view the status of the network in real-time, and also what is the best position for excellent coverage.
- Excellent compatibility, in fact, it can be used with any standard WiFi router or gateway.
- It allows simple installation, in fact, neither CD nor Ethernet cable is required.
- Thanks to the encryption based on WPA / WPA2 / WEP, you have a higher level of protection and security.
TP-Link Range extender WIFI AC1750 RE450
Now let’s change brands with a TP-LINK product. It has one with 802.11AC technology and we find performance similar to the previous one.
But with a completely different shape, in fact, this WiFi range extender is white, has small dimensions, and must be inserted directly into the plug.
The packaging of the AC1750 RE450 WiFi Range Extender is very simple and with light shades, below are the contents:
- 1 AC1750 RE450 Wi-Fi Range Extender
- 1 RJ-45 Ethernet cable
- 1 quick installation guide
And here are all its features:
- It allows you to extend the WiFi network with extraordinary results.
- Thanks to the Gigabit Ethernet port, wired devices can be connected. In fact, this port transforms the extender into a wireless adapter.
- The total speed of WiFi reaches up to 1750Mbps: 450Mbps on 2.4GHz + 1300Mbps on 5GHz.
- It is compatible with all WiFi routers and wireless access points.
- The installation has never been easier. In fact, just press the RE key in order to connect the AC1750 RE450 WiFi Range Extender with the Router.
- It is equipped with three external antennas which are also adjustable, allowing exceptional WiFi coverage and reliability in connections. These three antennas are dual-band (3 x 2dBi at 2.4GHz and 3 x 3dBi at 5GHz).
- It is equipped with an intelligent signal indicator, which shows the signal strength and serves to find the best position for the placement of the extender.
- Finally, it is equipped with the High-Speed mode which serves to increase performance and combines the two frequencies 5GHz and 2.4Ghz in order to have a super-fast connection. One frequency is used for sending data while the other is for receiving.
AVM FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E
Finally, we have the AVM FRITZ! WLAN Repeater 1750E WiFi range extender. Also in this case we find a WiFi repeater that must be inserted directly into the plug and is suitable for operation with normal 230 V sockets.
However, it has a more modern design, square lines, and a predominantly white color with particular red where the LEDs are located.
The package is presented with quite bright colors on a light blue background, let’s see the contents:
- 1 AVM 20002712 FRITZ! WLAN Repeater 1750E
- 1 LAN cable
- 1 printed quick guide
Let’s see what its general characteristics are:
- It is able to amplify the wireless signal quickly and easily.
- It is compatible with any wireless router that is equipped with the 802.11 ac / n / g / b / a standard.
- The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) technology allows a safe and simple configuration, just press the WPS button on both the router and the repeater.
- Thanks to the LEDs on the front of the range extender it is possible to determine which is the best location, in fact, it will indicate both the connection status and the signal strength.
- It supports IPv4.
- Thanks to the LAN bridge, the WiFi amplifier is also able to connect to a modem and router with a network cable. So as to extend the WiFi network.
- It will be easy to use its user interface because it opens easily from tablets, smartphones, and computers.
- The integrated Gigabit LAN Port allows connected devices that do not have their own wireless to have it.
- It can be updated thanks to FRITZ! OS.
- Thanks to Wireless dual you can make parallel use of two bands.
You can have maximum security because it supports the WPA2 standard for wireless encryption (if you want you can also use the previous WPA and WEP encryption).
Final Words
These are some of the best wifi range extenders which we have reviewed in this article. Now, you can choose the perfect one for yourself. So, choose the one according to your want and need.