{"id":380110,"date":"2021-12-12T18:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-12-12T18:00:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-12T15:00:15","slug":"the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best Wi-Fi Range Extender of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedc44673986\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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Wi-Fi Extender (RE220)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/#Best_Wi-Fi_6_Range_Extender_TP-Link_AX1500\" >Best Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender: TP-Link AX1500<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/#TP-Link_AX1500_RE505X\" >TP-Link AX1500 (RE505X)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/#Devolo_Mesh_Wi-Fi_2\" >Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-wi-fi-range-extender-of-2021\/#NETGEAR_Nighthawk_EAX80\" >NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The Best Wi-Fi Range Extender of 2021&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-772977\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/person-plugging-in-a-wi-fi-repeater.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/person-plugging-in-a-wi-fi-repeater.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/person-plugging-in-a-wi-fi-repeater.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person plugging in a Wi-Fi repeater\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wifi-technology-home-hand-places-white-1754183111\">Sendo Serra\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_For_in_a_Wi-Fi_Range_Extender_in_2021\"><\/span>What to Look For in a Wi-Fi Range Extender in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It probably won\u2019t surprise you to know that buying a Wi-Fi range extender is very similar to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/722600\/best-wi-fi-routers\/\">buying a router, and that means that you\u2019re going to be looking for similar things.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, it\u2019s essential to understand that the rated speed on the box doesn\u2019t always translate to real-life performance. Often these numbers are based on perfect conditions, standing right next to the device in an area with absolutely zero interference.<\/p>\n<p>As such, real-life performance tends to be much lower, but that\u2019s okay! Most people don\u2019t have 1Gbps or 2Gbps internet speeds, so you aren\u2019t missing out on the theoretical best-case performance anyway.<\/p>\n<p>This brings us to the next point. Most modern routers tend to come either in\u00a0dual-band or tri-band\u00a0varieties. This often means they can broadcast in two different frequencies\u20142.4GHz or 5Ghz. Therefore, when you\u2019re picking a Wi-Fi range extender, make sure to find one that is also either dual-band or tri-band so that you can take full advantage of your router\u2019s speed\u00a0<em>and<\/em> range.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of range, you\u2019re probably looking at this page due to a Wi-Fi dead zone in your home. One way tech companies have solved that issue is using Mesh Wi-Fi systems, which Wi-Fi range extenders also support.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using a router that has a Mesh system, you\u2019ll want to try and get a range extender that also has that since it will make your life so much easier. Of course, each company has its system, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/it\/onemesh\/\">OneMesh for TP-Link<\/a>, so always check for compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing you\u2019ll want to check for compatibility is what Wi-Fi standard you are using\u20144, 5, or 6. Wi-Fi 4 is a bit old, and unless your router is a decade old, you\u2019re most likely on Wi-Fi 5, or if you got your router in the last year or two, even possibly Wi-Fi 6. This ultimately shouldn\u2019t be a problem since most Wi-Fi extenders can handle Wi-Fi 4 and 5, but only a few can do Wi-Fi 6, so it\u2019s always something to double-check.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, one standard you should also check for is MU-MIMO. While we encourage you to read more into it by following the link, the long and short of it is that MU-MIMO helps avoid lag when several devices are connected to one network. This is especially important for things like gaming or if you have 15 or more devices connected to your network, such as in the case of a smart home setup.<\/p>\n<p>This is a lot to keep track of, but provided you know your router\u2019s specifications and limits, our recommendations below should make it easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is MU-MIMO, and Do I Need It on My Router?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Wi-Fi_Range_Extender_Overall_TP-Link_AC1750\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_overall\">Best Wi-Fi Range Extender Overall: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010S6SG3S?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link AC1750<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010S6SG3S?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772848 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tp-link-ac750.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TP Link Wi-Fi Extender plugged in\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"TP-Link\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Easy installation and setup<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great speed and range performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Dual-band and triple antenna<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Ethernet port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Big for a plug extender<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lack of Wi-Fi 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you sat down in a room with a bunch of engineers to design a Wi-Fi range extender, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010S6SG3S?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link RE450<\/a> would be what they come up with. While it doesn\u2019t tick every single feature box of similar devices, it still manages to put the most important stuff in, while also keeping it relatively cheap.<\/p>\n<p>For example, setup is straightforward with the front-and-center Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows you to pair it with any other WPS router by simply touching the front of the extender. Compare that to some other Wi-Fi extenders where the button is hidden on the side, and it\u2019s a pretty wise decision. Another smart design choice is surrounding the button with an indicator light to know precisely when it connects and how stable the connection is.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of speeds, you\u2019ll be getting up to 450Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 1,300Mbps on the 5Ghz, both of which are probably more than your maximum speeds. In practical terms, though, you\u2019re looking at around 45Mbps at 50-feet for the 2.4GHz band and around 85Mbps at 50-feet for the 5GHz band, both of which are relatively good speeds when compared to the competition.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also be h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y to know that it comes with a single ethernet port that you can use to plug in a laptop, computer, or even smart TV. If you have several devices that you need to use, you could always go the eco-conscious route of turning an old router into a network switch\u00a0instead. It will save you some money and help you recycle some of your old networking gear.<\/p>\n<p>The only real downside to the RE450 is that it lacks a throughput outlet, so you\u2019re going to be taking up a whole plug slot and probably several ones nearby since the RE450 is pretty bulky. It also lacks support for Wi-Fi 6, which isn\u2019t great but not necessarily a dealbreaker if you don\u2019t have a router that uses it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Wi-Fi Range Extender Overall<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B010S6SG3S?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31TDMbul2jL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Budget_Wi-Fi_Range_Extender_TP-Link_AC750\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_budget\">Best Budget Wi-Fi Range Extender: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC750-WiFi-Range-Extender\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link AC750<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC750-WiFi-Range-Extender\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772849 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tp-link-ac1750.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TP Link extender on blue lined background\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"TP-Link\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Good range and performance for the price<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Easy to use and install<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Ability to set dedicated backhaul band<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Pretty design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lack of MU-MIMO<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not that great 5GHz performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Slower ethernet speeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It should be no surprise to see another TP-Link product here, considering how good the company is at making accessible consumer-grade gear. They\u2019ve even managed to pack good performance on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC750-WiFi-Range-Extender\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link AC750<\/a> while keeping it below $20, which is pretty impressive for a piece of modern networking equipment.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to speeds, you\u2019re looking at a stated 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 433Mbps on 5GHz, which are pretty close to each other. That means that 5GHz gets mediocre performance, and, in practical terms, you\u2019re likely to get around 45Mbps at the 50-foot range. Of course, 5GHz still manages to beat out the 2.4GHz performance of around 25Mbps at 50 feet, although not as much as it should.<\/p>\n<p>While the AC750 can support up to 32 devices, it lacks the MU-MIMO <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> that allows simultaneous streaming and beamforming. You probably don\u2019t want to be playing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s using this extender, but most other uses, such as streaming, should be fine.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, the AC750 comes with a handy WPS connect button in the front, and an ethernet port below, making overall connectivity pretty good. It also looks much more understated and minimalist compared to other routers that are big, black, and wouldn\u2019t be out of place in the Batcave.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, for just $20, you aren\u2019t going to get the best performance, but if you need a bit of extra range to use the phone in the bathroom, or stream Netflix in the living room, then this little Wi-Fi extender is perfect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Budget Wi-Fi Range Extender<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31skWT7xAPL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender (RE220)\" aria-label=\"Shop for TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender (RE220)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07N1WW638?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_AC750_Wi-Fi_Extender_RE220\"><\/span>TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender (RE220)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">It&#8217;s hard to fault a Wi-Fi extender when it&#8217;s so cheap, but the Re220 manages to put give you just the right amount of features and performance to make it a contender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Wi-Fi_6_Range_Extender_TP-Link_AX1500\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Best Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B088H2FCHL?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link AX1500<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B088H2FCHL?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772850 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tp-link-ax1500.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TP Link AX1500 and living room setup\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"TP-Link\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Good overall performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Support for OneMesh<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Easy to use<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great price for access to Wi-Fi 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Very bulky<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> No plug passthrough<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> 2.4GHz not that great<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While looking like something that wouldn\u2019t be out of place in a <em>Transformers<\/em> movie, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B088H2FCHL?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link RE505X<\/a> is one of the few Wi-Fi extenders that support Wi-Fi 6.<\/p>\n<p>First up, we see a theoretical speed of up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1,200Mbps on the 5Ghz band. Unfortunately, the real-life performance of the 2.4Ghz is pretty bad, probably not seeing much more than 10Mbps at around 50 feet. On the other hand, 5Ghz does a lot better with a throughput of about 200Mbps at 50-feet, so it won\u2019t be a stretch to say you\u2019ll primarily be using the 5Ghz.<\/p>\n<p>If you currently have a Wi-Fi 4 or 5 router and you plan to switch to Wi-Fi 6, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the RE505X is compatible with all three standards. It also supports OneMesh, which is great if you have another compatible product to pair it with for overall better coverage. There is, of course, the standard ethernet port and WPS button to make connectivity a cinch as well.<\/p>\n<p>As for downsides, you\u2019re mostly just looking at the surprisingly bulky design, which might be a bit off-putting for some. This is further compounded by the fact that it doesn\u2019t have an outlet passthrough, which means you\u2019re going to give up a whole wall outlet since it\u2019s unlikely you can plug anything next to it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B088H2FCHL?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/216LUMNrH0L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for TP-Link AX1500 (RE505X)\" aria-label=\"Shop for TP-Link AX1500 (RE505X)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B088H2FCHL?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_AX1500_RE505X\"><\/span>TP-Link AX1500 (RE505X)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">While the bulky RE505X might look like it belongs on a sci-fi set, the great 5GHz, OneMessh support, and reasonable price make this one of the best Wi-Fi 6 range extenders money can buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/devolo-Powerline-Multi-User-Passthrough-Adapters\/dp\/B08YZTBMQR?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772846 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/devolo-magic-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Devolo wi-fi extender in outlet\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Devolo\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Devolo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great for homes with thick walls<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Two ethernet ports each<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Passthrough plug<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Powerline and Wi-Fi Hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> On the pricey side<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> App is not intuitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This next entry on the list combines both traditional Wi-FI connectivity and Powerline. What\u2019s interesting here is that even though it\u2019s marketed as tri-band, the Wi-Fi is only dual-band, with Powerline considered the third band. So the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/devolo-Powerline-Multi-User-Passthrough-Adapters\/dp\/B08YZTBMQR?tag=hotoge-20\">Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2<\/a> is a complete hybrid system.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to speeds, this one is a little harder to pin down. Since this is a mesh system that uses Powerline, your actual performance may vary widely depending on where you are in the home.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, the stated speed on the tin is 1,200Mbps, with practical speeds closer to 250Mbps at the 20-foot mark and rapidly decreasing down to around 30-40Mbps when you reach 35 feet. Truthfully though, if you place them evenly around the home, you should never be more than 10-15 feet away from any access point.<\/p>\n<p>So what about Powerline speeds? Powerline is used as a backhaul to help distribute your internet speeds; any speed you get on the wireless network is the total speed of the system. On the bright side, that means that connecting to the Ethernet ports will get you a good signal, assuming you also have good Wi-Fi as well. Powerline\u2019s quality relies heavily on your home\u2019s wiring, so if you have old wiring, it might be a bit of a gamble.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, the only major issue with the kit is that it\u2019s a bit obtuse to set up and use. For example, the first-time setup requires all three extenders to be in the same room, so unless you have a lot of plugs, you\u2019ll have to root around for a power splitter. You also have to connect at least one of the extenders by ethernet to your router for the system to work.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the app can sometimes be hard to navigate, with parental control needing technical know-how of MAC addresses. The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devolo.global\/support\/downloads\/download\/devolo-cockpit\">Develo Cockpit<\/a> gives you more granular control if you have said know-how, so that\u2019s pretty nice.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, while the Devolo Wi-Fi 2 is expensive and hard to set up, it can be a significant improvement for those with thick walls that Wi-Fi has a hard time penetrating. Not only that, but a large amount of ethernet ports means that you don\u2019t have to worry too much about dealing with a network switch or moving cables around to get your gear connected.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Wi-Fi Range Extender With Wire Ports<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08YZTBMQR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-0NJ6WBrL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2\" aria-label=\"Shop for Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08YZTBMQR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devolo_Mesh_Wi-Fi_2\"><\/span>Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Offering a hybrid &amp;quot;tri-band&amp;quot; system that uses Powerline for backhaul, the Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2 provides a good amount of ethernet ports and helps solve issues of thick walls that block Wi-Fi signals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2\" aria-label=\"Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2 - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08YZTBMQR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$239.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$299.99<\/del> Save 20%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Range-Extender-EAX80\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772847 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/netgear-nighthawk.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Netgear Nighthawk on green and blue background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"NETGEAR\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">NETGEAR<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Four ethernet ports<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Wi-Fi 6 support<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent range and performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Easy to use app and advanced web interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Very expensive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Performance reliant on Wi-Fi 6 availability<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> A bit bulky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We won\u2019t blame you for thinking this is the Monolith from <em>2001: Space Odyessy<\/em>, especially since the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Range-Extender-EAX80\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20\">Netgear Nighthawk EAX80<\/a> boasts some of the best performance you\u2019re going to see on a Wi-Fi range extender.<\/p>\n<p>Speed on the EAX80 is not a problem, especially since the specs list 1,200Mbps for the 2.4GHz band and a genuinely whopping 4,500Mbps for the 5Ghz band. As such, you probably won\u2019t be surprised to find out that real-life speeds are amazing, with around 75Mbps at 50-feet for 5Ghz and around 30Mbps at 50-feet for 2.4Ghz.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s important to note that these speeds are based on using Wi-Fi 6, and if you\u2019re looking to take advantage of this extender, you ideally need that.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, if you\u2019re going to play online on a gaming console or PC, then you want to connect with an Ethernet cable, and EAX80 has four ethernet ports for you to plug into. Ping speeds while wired can be as low as 30-35ms, assuming you already have low ping. If you don\u2019t, it will likely be able to match whatever your router pings at, so no worries there.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, you also get support for MI-MUMO and could theoretically get up to 30 devices connected without too many problems. On that note, setup is pretty easy using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/services\/nighthawk-app\/\">Netgear Nighthawk app<\/a>, and if you have a bit of tech experience, the web interface offers a lot more advanced controls and granularity.<\/p>\n<p>That brings us to the biggest issue of the EAX80\u2014the price. Some people might balk at the $150 price tag for just a single unit, but the truth is that top-tier performance is expensive. Not only that, but if you don\u2019t have a router that supports Wi-Fi 6, then you\u2019re spending a lot of money for something you\u2019re not using to its fullest extent, so it\u2019s something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Wi-Fi Range Extender for Gaming<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31wEAl0vzSL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80\" aria-label=\"Shop for NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NETGEAR_Nighthawk_EAX80\"><\/span>NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">It&#8217;s hard to beat the EAX80 when it comes to speed and performance, assuming that you&#8217;re using Wi-Fi 6. Otherwise, the high price might not be worth the performance you&#8217;d get with Wi-Fi 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80\" aria-label=\"NETGEAR Nighthawk EAX80 - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$161.96 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$249.99<\/del> Save 35%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-CPE210-300Mbps-dual-polarized-directional\/dp\/B00P4JKQGK?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-772851 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tp-link-n300.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TP-Link N300 on pink background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"TP-Link\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Truly massive range<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Weatherproof design<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Relatively cheap<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Lots of control<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Relatively cheap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Hard to setup<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Can only transmit in one frequency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve mostly looked at Wi-Fi network extenders made for inside the home, but the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-CPE210-300Mbps-dual-polarized-directional\/dp\/B00P4JKQGK?tag=hotoge-20\">TP-Link N300 CPE210<\/a> is a different beast. Extenders made for outside the home are not only weatherproof, but they also tend to have pretty massive antennas to get a long range.<\/p>\n<p>Take the case of the CPE210, which has a spec range of a mind-boggling 5km. In exchange, you tend to give up a bit of speed\u2014with the rated capacity being 300Mbps, you aren\u2019t going to get the blistering speeds of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Range-Extender-EAX80\/dp\/B07T89YZWD?tag=hotoge-20\">Nighthawk EAX80<\/a>, or even the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_budget\">budget Wi-Fi range extender<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to consider is that the CPE210 only works in the 2.4GHz frequency, which is what most devices tend to use anyway. Of course, you may want 5Ghz, in which case you\u2019ll need to go for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-CPE210-300Mbps-dual-polarized-directional\/dp\/B00P4JKQGK?tag=hotoge-20\">CPE510<\/a>\u00a0instead, which happens to boast a 15km range.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you need both speed and distance, there\u2019s the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-CPE210-300Mbps-dual-polarized-directional\/dp\/B08D71HC9L?tag=hotoge-20\">CPE710<\/a>, which not only has 3x the rated speed, it also has 18 miles line-of-site range for an extended network. Just be aware that this is a point-to-point Wi-Fi extender, so not only do you need two of these, you will also need another device at the end-point to distribute the Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Outdoor Wi-Fi Range Extender<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00P4JKQGK?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21+cgLDJ0SL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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