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.
Wi-Fi Range Extender
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't purchase for myself, but I assume it works like it's supposed to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Frostye84,
It's good to know that the range extender worked well for you. Should you need any assistance with the product, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected] anytime. Our Escalation Engineers are always ready to help.
Regards,
Kristine
Linksys Support
Okay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I noticed only a little increase in my wi-fi coverage in my home.
I would recommend this to a friendDoesn't reach outside.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted to use it to get a signal outside of my office and it wasn't able to do that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Product Expert
Posted .Hi Fxwatcher. Thank you for sharing your experience. Allow us to assist you with the challenges that you're experiencing with the unit. Email us at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this post.
Works as advertised
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nothing special, works as advertised. A lot of concrete in the house.
I would recommend this to a friendNeeds to be stronger
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sometimes it works great than other i cant get it to
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello,
To achieve the extender's maximum performance, make sure it is getting at least 50% of your router’s Wi-Fi signal or is located midway between your router and the area without Wi-Fi. Raising it above floor level can also improve the strength of the wireless signal. Nonetheless, please email the link to this post at [email protected] so our Escalation Engineers can provide you the needed assistance.
Regards,
Klaudette
Linksys Support
Meh...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't solve my problem of getting kicked off Netflix all of the time
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, RoomService76,
Adding the range extender to your network is a good idea to strengthen your connection throughout your home. However, the interrupted streaming through Netflix is possibly affected by the speed requirement of the app or with interferences. To isolate this further, please email us at [email protected] so we can get you over to our Escalation Engineers for further assistance. Please indicate your phone number and the link to this post in your message for our reference.
Regards,
Irish
Linksys Support
great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would recommend this to anyone with a wi fi problem
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Product Expert
Posted .Hi. Thank you for giving our product a high rating! If you need support in the future, you may reach us on Twitter @LinksysCares or via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Linksys. You may also join the discussion in our community by registering at http://community.linksys.com.
Doesn't work as well as netgear
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a 1300 sg ft house and only get coverage from one room to next.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, KimM,
The range extender should be able to extend the signal farther than that. To optimize its performance, relocating it could help and make use of the spot finder feature to help you identify the best location. Feel free to email us with your phone number and the link to this post at [email protected] so we can have our Support team assist you.
Regards,
Irish
Linksys Support
Not bad
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Installation and setup was time consuming for a beginner
I would recommend this to a friendWork some
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well bought this to help wifi calling.. Two issues you would have to tell your phone each time to chose the extender... And for your wifi security not very good. we returned.. .. Did not really help my wifi calling much had to put a home phone in finally how gross and another bill.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Masterrider,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Since the RE6500 does not have the seamless roaming feature, then we need to manually connect your device to the extended network. If you wish to have a seamless network, then your router and range extender needs to have this feature. Should you need assistance with your other Linksys devices, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at LinksysCares@linksys.com anytime so we can get you over to our Escalation Engineers.
Regards,
Kristine
Linksys Support
works great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does everything the salesman told me it would do
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Product Expert
Posted .We are humbled. Thank you for the kind words and the positive rating! Follow us on Twitter @Linksys and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Linksys for updates.
Increased wi-fi signal in 1300 sq. ft home
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Booster is centrally located, wifi goes end to end
I would recommend this to a friendgood soundbar for bedroom
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this works great for bedroom and sounds great for movies
I would recommend this to a friendSolved our issue
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took care of our issue of a "dead space" upstairs.
I would recommend this to a friendworked as promoted
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good recommendation from rep - worked as expected!
I would recommend this to a friendDidn’t work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device did not meet our needs, so we returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi,
We'd like to know what setup are you trying to accomplish. We are more than willing to provide recommendations that can meet your needs.
Just send us an email at [email protected] along with the link to this post as a reference.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Thaddeus
Linksys Support
Works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works, but not the best or the fastest. Ended up with a TPlink
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, N8man,
The performance of the RE6500 would depend on its location and the type of router that you're using. If you still have the product, our Escalation Engineers are eager to help you get it to work as expected.
We can utilize the Spot Finder feature of the unit to ensure that it's in the right spot. Please email us your contact information at [email protected] so we can get you over to our team. Indicate 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.I have use Linsky's before but have not had time to set it up.
I would recommend this to a friendJust didn’t do what we needed.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At least once a day through my sons computer off line. Bought it because he is in the farthest point from our router. Have moved it 3 times. Have an ethernet cable to it now. Seems okay. Just didn’t do much better then without it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello, Mikeman63,
Obstructions are one of the main cause of the dropping connection. Moving the extender may help, and we recommend you to place the Linksys RE6500 midway between the router and the area without Wi-Fi. Make sure that the extender will get 50% of the connection from the router. Update us then on how it went through so we can have you assisted by our Escalation Engineers thru email at [email protected]. Please send along with your contact info and the link of this review, for our reference.
Regards,
Elyza
Linksys Support
Awful
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product did not work at all. I have been working with computers for over 30 years and this is one of the worst products I have seen. I followed the directions and it would not hook up. I spent 4 hours trying to get it to reboot into factory mode, when it did it would not let me back in. The last straw was it needed a password and I never got to a place to put one in. Really bad software. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi,
Factors such as outdated firmware can affect the setup process of the extender. Ensuring the device is running with the latest firmware will help fix the setback.
Let us take this over to our Escalation Engineers for further assistance. Please send us an email at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this post as a reference.
Regards,
Rowena
Linksys Support