Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have a small strange dead spot in my study. It is a corner where while I receive signal, it’s annoyingly slow. It’s the same corner where I tend to sit up, read my iPad or compose an occasional email from a comfortable chair. I picked up the Amped Wireless Extender for my home so I can cover a few more small deadspots. My Asus RT-AC68U covers my home nicely, but once you go outside, the signal is a bit hit or miss depending where I am on my property. As it stands without the extender, majority of the time I get a solid 2.4GHz anywhere inside the house, and a semi-solid signal outside my home. I placed the extender in my study as it is able to still pick up a decent signal in other parts of the room. Immediately it blankets my study nicely and I’m able to use my iPad and iPhone reliably in my study corner. My study sits facing the front of my house and I’m able to pick up a 5GHz WiFi signal from the front of my house. It’s stable enough to do some light browsing, but using the 2.4GHz WiFi I’m able to walk across the street and reliably use my own internet from my neighbor’s house. Speedtest reports that I’m able to download 143Mb down and do 20Mbps up. I’m fairly confident though if Speedtest was running longer on my phone, it would hit the 200Mbps easily. What annoys me however and caused me to ding one star is the User Interface and the lack of HTTPS. HTTPS is crucial for me as I want to ensure data I’m sending back and forth to the Amped Wireless Athena is encrypted. Otherwise crucial passwords (like WiFi passwords or administrator passwords) is sent over wireless or wired that is human readable if someone was monitoring my internet because the connection is unencrypted. In terms of the user interface, everything is laid out nicely, but what annoyed me every single time was that it kept prompting me whether I wanted to restart the wireless extender now or later because I changed a few settings…on each screen’s settings after I saved it. Thankfully I do not need to poke inside the settings of the Amped Wireless Repeater all that often. Pros: Connects and Repeats both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi Spectrum Independently of each other, Easy Setup, Solid Performance. Cons: Lacks HTTPS Encryption, Annoying to Configure with never ending screens asking if you want to restart the wireless extender after configuring it. Wish: ability to create a seamless network. I’m required to actually have a different WiFi access point for the network. I’m not sure the logic behind it, and I’m not inclined to knock a star off for a wish. Environment: Internet: Time Warner Cable 200Mbps Down/20Mbps Up Router: Asus RT-AC68U Router w/ Merlin Firmware Device: OnePlus One Apps for Testing: Speedtest.net and WiFi Analyzer App from Google Store

I only have a SR300 model of the same brand to compare but otherwise it's a great difference on how far it can reach. However, it's price point is a bit high for a device that just repeats a signal. With concrete in my way it can't be further than 25 feet across from where my router is at but its selling point for me is that the reach of its signal is almost 3 times larger than its SR300 model (from a point A to point B standpoint) now reach from my front living room to next door front lawn sidewalk with little trouble where the SR300 signal dies the second I take three steps out my door from interference. Bear in mind that staying that far is great but your speed will drop so to watch videos for example I'm better off staying within 50 feet from it with my testing just to use YouTube normally with my connection speed.

I have experience with previous wireless extenders. However, my experience with the Amped Wireless - Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender has been excellent. The setup process was a breeze compared to the setup of past wireless extenders. Furthermore, accessing the interface of this product is an enjoyable experience and the accessor is presented with a clean user interface that is easily navigated and intuitive. The range is superb and enhances the performance of my already outstanding router. The additional channels available to users through this extender provides further options to my guests and reduces congestion. The LEDs or indicators on the device are minimal and compliment instead of distract from the modern, pleasing aesthetics of the device. Although the price may be more than some want to pay for a wireless extender, I would highly recommend this product to any who want to increase the effectiveness of their home network. There is an old saying that states, “You get what you pay for.” In this instance, you receive a first-class product that will give your users and you the performance you expect from a “well-greased” home network.

The device was easy to install and I had no compatibility issues, but I can't give it 5 stars since I am still experiencing internet dead zones in my home.

Own a two story house and connectivity downstairs (Farthest point from the wireless router) has always been week. With this range extender i can literally walk 15 houses away and still be on my network. This type of distance wasn't really the intention of why i purchased this item. What i was looking for was a great signal anywhere on the property. This does the Trick and works well. Range downstairs now is perfect and no noticeable speed difference from be on the actually wireless router versus the range extender. If you are running a Wireless MU-MIMO router this is the range extender to get.

This was the easiest unit to set up. it was working within 10 minutes of unboxing, It picked up my router without issue, and my six wifi security cameras dialed right into this box. I have a couple of cameras that are 200ft. (outside) from this unit, and they work perfectly.

The Amped Wireless - Athena-EX High Power AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender has a seemingly unlimited range. It works perfectly, and covers all of the areas in our house where previously we had no wireless signal, up to 15,000 sq. feet. It even reaches outdoors so we can browse or work on our porch. I am very pleased with my purchase of this very well-made extender.

Very easy for me to install and get up and running. It has very good coverage throughout my two story house even with three devices logged on. Great product. much better than the one I got from my internet provider.

I was a little hesitant to buy this product as I have only used the big names when it comes to routers, most often Netgear. The BestBuy sales person recommended this router, simply because it had the largest coverage area claim on the box. I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. I have my main router in my basement, which is a netgear nighthawk x6, and the athena ex on the second floor as a wifi extender. The athena-ex extender actually provides better coverage across my entire house than my netgear router does. The download speeds are also very fast. Since I have the athena in my bedroom, I find the switch that turns off the LED's a nice surprise. I never would have thought I would care about that feature, but it has been a wonderful bonus! I would not hesitate recommend this wifi range extender to someone looking to get coverage across a very large area.

I had a range extender for the far end of my house, but it didn't cover my yard. Tried this, hoping it would. It did. And it carries the speed forward nicely, too. Expensive but worth it.

Does what it is suppose to do. I put it upstairs and it covers our 3400 foot home no problem. Very easy to set up. Highly recommend it

Upgraded my wireless router to eliminate dead spots in my home. Faster download speeds and excellent reliability.

After many hours of research I decided on this extender. It has extended my wifi more than double from what I had. It will not send signal into my metal shop that is only 30 feet away but other than that it works well.

Gives dead zones life. Excellent coverage boost. Setup is simple. Within minutes your up and running.

It was ok to setup took some time but works great Would recommend this

Very fast and range very good. I like having the 5 and the 2,5 band

I have had great luck with these extenders and this one is no exception. I have a nice strong signal that blankets the coverage area. Also, the throughput is very acceptable. If it holds up as well as the older model, then I'll be thrilled.

I use to stand in particular areas of my house to get a signal when I needed it. THis product is GREAT! I now sit and lie down on my couch and any room and get a clear signal! End corner standing in your house now! But this and you won't regret!

I bought this because our WiFi is set up in the basement and the signal was weak on the first and second floors. I decided to go top of the line and we have not had any issues since installing this. Highly recommend!

My friend had some issues with his wifi range. The tried this item and works as describe. It extended his wifi range enough to get a great wifi connection from his basement to the very back of his yard.