Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RE6500
- |
- SKU:
- 7401006
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2967 reviews
(2,967 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender very favorably for its ease of use, extended Wi-Fi range, and improved signal strength, with many praising the simple setup process and noticeable performance boost. While some users experienced connection issues or compatibility problems with certain routers, the positive feedback regarding improved coverage and performance significantly outweighs the negative comments. The compact size and reasonable price point are also frequently cited as advantages. Overall, the product receives high marks for its ability to enhance Wi-Fi access in the home.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Somewhat better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have to have our router on one end of the house, so we got this to try and reach the other end of the house. Works maybe 10% better than without, but can't get a signal through a bathroom at all. My son's room is on the other side of a bathroom from this extender and he barely gets any signal. Can't do any online homework from there.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Bigfutn,
The position of the range extender and interference could've affected its performance. We suggest relocating it and use the Spot Finder feature on the setup process to help you find the best location for the product.
Please email us at [email protected] with your phone number and the link to this post so that we can have our Escalation Engineers assist you.
Regards,
Irish
Linksys Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this because the WiFi did not reach my Ring door bell or my sons room. I really didn’t expect it to work as well as it goes. I now have WiFi that’s works in every room. So far this product works great.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Wi-Fi Range Extender
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Modem was moved by Cable carrier and is now downstairs and far from Desktop. Using internet was spotty at best. Would take forever to sign on and then connection was lost. Purchased this Wi-Fi Range extender and the connection to internet is great now!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Replaced Spectrum Router
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this router to replace the Spectrum Wireless router that kept failing because I had 6 devices wired to the network. Since replacing with this router we've had no issues, wired or wireless.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great so far.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for my lake home. Worked as advertised rangewise.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Its working well
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product has given us a reliable support this special time
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall good buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This range extender does what it is advertised to do. I do wish that it extended a bit further.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
It is ok
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is not performing to the capacity I thought it would.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great wireless bridge
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed an ethernet connection in my office and didnt want to have to pay to run a new coaxial line and move my modem/router. This works great as a wireless bridge (and can do VoIP), bonus is that my Arlo cameras that didnt have a very good wifi signal now do.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Doesn't have enough range for me!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My PC is in my study which is about 30 feet from my DSL modem/wireless router and there are walls in the way, but I leave the door to my study open. I tried positioning this wi-fi range extender roughly mid-way between my router and my PC, in a location where it is line-of-sight with my router, but my wi-fi connection kept dropping. I found that there was a new driver available for the wi-fi adapter in my PC, so I installed it, but this didn't solve the connection problem. This range extender has a limitation that might be causing the connection problem that I experienced. My router only operates in the 2.4GHz band, but the wi-fi adapter in my PC operates in both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. However, this range extender connected my PC with a 2.4GHz connection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, DeepDiver,
You may check if the range extender is broadcasting the 5 GHz band and, try to update the firmware and see if that will make any changes. For further assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Jan
Linksys Support
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Difficult Support Directions
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned it simply because I had a complicated issue with connectivity and the support is only online. As a person who is not a tech geek, reading online directions is useless to me when figuring out how to get online. Oh well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi.
We could have had our Escalation Engineers assist you with the range extender.
Feel free to tap us next time should you want to try another Linksys product. We'd be happy to help.
Regards,
Linksys Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was recommend by a friend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far it has been a good buy. I haven’t have a problem with it
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok for repeater. Uses same id name if you have a linksys router. More steps for 5g signal
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good wifi extender
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A good wifi extender, especially if you need ethernet ports for additional connectivity.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Wifi Extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gets the job done. This is a solid Wi-Fi extender.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but could be better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit works good but could be better. We have issues where it frequently has to be reset
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Sl1000,
The extender shouldn’t require a frequent reboot. We suggest that you manually update its firmware. You can follow the steps on this link: http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=143617
If all else fails, please send us an email at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this post for reference.
Regards,
Rechel
Linksys Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well for what we needed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Would recommend for home use to extend wireless service
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Works really well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My only knock of this device is that the area that holds the antenna up is a little flimsy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Runnerbill,
You can adjust the position of the external antennas depending on your preference. Should you need further assistance, you can contact us at [email protected] anytime. Please include your contact details and the link to this review for reference.
Regards,
Rechel
Linksys Support
- Pros mentioned:Wi-fi range
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Liked very much worked great in my house to reach basement
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good signal with this product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I set this up inside my office because my wifi signal was very weak inside the office. It seems to be doing what it's supposed to be doing. So far no issues and internet is now strong inside my office.
I would recommend this to a friend



