Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RE6500
- SKU:
- 7401006
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
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.
Simple and easy to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can only give a review for the simplicity and the overall design of the product due to it did not work for a mesh wifi system, which needs a velop system for extended range.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks well!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was able to connect to current wifi network and allowed me to connect my peripheries life devices to it with CAT-5. Great if the item you are trying to connect does not have wireless capability and there is no LAN drop nearby.
I would recommend this to a friendDoes what is supposed to over short distance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could probably have gotten a stronger version, but it is good
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Easy setup, fair stability.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to setup. Signal strength varies and drops connections occasionally. I will be returning and upgrading to mesh routers for better coverage for my 2-story home.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi,
The Linksys RE6500 Dual-Band WiFi Extender should deliver up to 10,000 sq ft and stable connection. We could try to update the firmware and relocate the extender to see if the same issue occurs. Should you need assistance with other Linksys devices, you can reach out to us at LinksysCares@linksys.com with the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Jan
Linksys Support
Great range
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is perfect and filled in the gap for slowness.
I would recommend this to a friendIt works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works for what I need would recommend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friendNo app required to set up
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works perfect. Easy setup with automatic prompts. Best part, no app required that only works if you set up an account with personal info like with netgear brand.
I would recommend this to a friendGood router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent router, but not as powerful as I was led to believe by reviews. Still have to run a booster just one floor and one room away from it. So while it's a very good router, and dual band, it's certainly not extraordinary in terms of power. Not sure it was worth the premium price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Donno,
Thank you for taking the time in sharing this review. May we know the model number of your router? To maximize the use of your dual band router, we'd suggest doing the following:
• Place the router in a central location.
• Change the wireless channel to avoid possible interference in your network. Use the Wi-Fi analyzer app to find a less crowded channel for your wireless router.
• Manually update or reflash its firmware.
Let us know how it goes at LinksysCares@linksys.com with your contact details, location, and the link to this review for reference.
Regards,
Linksys Support
Ok product once you get it to work!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had some trouble with setup and had to call my nephew over and even he had trouble but he finally got it to work. I tried using your troubleshooting site but they wanted $300.00 dollars to help fix the problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Kenneth,
We'd like to investigate on the support that you're referring when you got some difficulties with the Linksys RE6500 by sharing its site or link over email at LinksysCares@linksys.com. You may send along with your contact info and the link of this review, for our reference.
Regards,
Elyza
Linksys Support
Nice to have audio feature
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this in my garage and love being able to stream music directly to the extender. I’ve added some stronger antennas since the garage is a bit tough to get to, but it works fine.
I would recommend this to a friendGood product.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Never had any problem with it, works well and very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat product!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great router! Definitely solved my problems and increased thoughput is definitely worth it. Can stream with ease now!
I would recommend this to a friendWhen it works it is great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This extender is wonderful when it works. I have had to re set every day since I bought it. Loses Ip address of the router every few hours. It is in the perfect location per wifi placement guide. Very frustrating. The net gear extender I bought this to replace worked better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Harmon,
The range extender should provide a stable connection once it's set up. We understand that you have already replaced it with a different brand, but if you still have the product, our Escalation Engineers would like to work with you and help you get it working as expected.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at LinksysCares@linksys.com. Indicate your contact information and the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Kristine
Linksys Support
Good product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works like it should. No complaints here. Would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendNot very good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not extend my signal very much at all, not worth the money
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Aclose,
This is not what we expected for you to go through with your Linksys RE6500 and we appreciate the time you spent in sharing your feedback with us. We'd like to take this chance to assist you in getting the range extender to perform to its full potential. Make sure you place the range extender where it gets at least 2 to 3 bars signal from the router to ensure a stable extended network. Should you need further assistance, email us with your contact information at LinksysCares@linksys.com along with the link to this post.
We'd be happy to assist you.
Regards,
Linksys Support
www.linksys.com
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Did not work
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This extender had simple instructions but would not hook up. I even tried making sure it was basically on top of the router so a strong signal could be found.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, BusyMom,
Please try resetting the Linksys RE6500 to its factory default settings. You may then try setting it up through a wired connection. Let us know if you have further concern over email at LinksysCares@linksys.com so we can have it checked with our Escalation Engineers. Send along with your contact info and the link of this review, for our reference.
Regards,
Elyza
Linksys Support
One word exceptional
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I need to have Internet out by my barn and this item came in handy and my guest are happy now that they can have wifi while we are outside
I would recommend this to a friendWifi for Mom's House
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My neighbor has a 2nd house on her property and needed to get Wifi to the Back House. This worked as there is a shed in between with an electrical outlet. This did the trick.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks great.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed something with no WIFI connected to my wireless network, didn't feel like running a cable. Bought this, now everything talks and transfer speeds are decent. Probibally will never use it as a range extender.
I would recommend this to a friendIt does the job
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed to buy for alarm system. Have no comparison to rate.
I would recommend this to a friend