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.
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Linksys is never my Choice.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Would not Work with my Asus AC1900 Router so I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello, BryanB,
Thanks for writing us a review. Our Linksys Range Extenders are compatible with most routers. We could've had our Escalation Engineers further check on your network. Should you have concerns with any of your Linksys devices in the future, feel free to shoot us an email at LinksysCares@linksys.com with your contact details and the link to this post. Our Escalation Engineers would be glad to assist you.
Regards,
Gregory
Linksys Support
Not happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I installed it just 20 feet from my wi-fi and it said it was too far away. Not impressed so far.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendUse my Bestbuy card to purchase the item and they
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried to Use my Bestbuy card to purchase the item and they could not find any record of it.
I would recommend this to a friendGoodluck
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As soon as I got this , I immediately tested it , but disappointed because, the output signal was only 27 Mbps and input signal was around 190 Mbps download/ 180 Mbps upload, I thought I can boost the signal up to 400 Mbps. It was a mistake, Maybe this is good for an input signal of 10-20 Mbps. I was able to return it without questions ask. Thank you Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, joji,
We appreciate the time in writing us a review. We're sorry to hear of the situation which prompt you to return the device. We could've had our Escalation Engineers to provide some workaround. Please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected] should you have other Linksys devices that may need our attention.
Best Regards,
Gregory
Linksys Support
- Pros mentioned:Wi-fi range
Stronger signal W/O this added.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The router we have had a stronger signal without this device added.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Conflicts with existing router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The unit seemed pretty simple to install but it kept having conflicts with my AT&T router. It is now sitting in the same box it was purchased in a month ago. As soon as the unit gets removed from my home network everything starts working properly again. Very Disappointed
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Product Expert
Posted .Hi Pazman,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the inconvenience it has caused you but allow us to help you get the device up and running.
Did you set it up wirelessly? Maybe this time you can try to set it up with a computer connected wired to it. Reset the range extender by pushing the Reset button for 10-15 seconds and log on to http://192.168.1.1. Proceed with the setup process and update us via email at [email protected], together with your full name, phone number, location and the link to this post.
We're looking forward to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Linksys Support
http://support.linksys.com
Started well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit almost made a year before it went bad. Start up and connecting was easy enough and it worked for almost a year.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello Stalveffer,
The Linksys extender might be running on an old firmware which caused the challenge. Allow us to look into it, email us at [email protected] the details regarding what happened to your device and we'll have it taken care of; include your phone number and the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Princes
Linksys Support
Can't tell if it helps
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can't tell if the extender is improving my WiFi reception in my office on the other side of the house from the router. Can you suggest how I can test it
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Product Expert
Posted .Hi Mfranzblau,
We appreciate the time you spent in sharing your thoughts with us. You may temporarily turn off the extender and test the connection to see if there’s a difference in the signal strength.
Should you need further assistance, you are always welcome to contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include your contact details, location, and the link to this review, so we may assist you properly.
Regards,
Linksys Support
http://support.linksys.com
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I found the system difficult to set up. Instructions very poorly written and does not correspond with actual hardware. It also does NOT maintain internet connection. Frequently shows orange light even when in very close proximity to main router. I have sh__ canned the device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Terrible,
If there’s a stable connection directly from the router, we might just need to update the extender’s firmware to improve its overall performance. If that won’t help, let’s have our Escalation Engineers look into this and assist you further at [email protected]. Don’t forget to include your contact information and a link to this post as our reference.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
- Cons mentioned:Connection
Not easy to set up
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was not able to connect to home router. Very disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend WI-Fi Range Extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It didn't seem to solve the problem we bought it for?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Cooper,
The RE6500 extender is designed to extend your network coverage especially to the hard-to-reach areas. Proper placement is the key to maximize its functionality along with an optimized settings. Feel free to reach us at LinksysCares@linksys.com should you want to discuss more about this. Just include a link to this review as a reference.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Dual ban WiFi
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not seeing much improvement with my signal. Not quite what I was expecting it to be.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot a good buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this linksys to extend my wifi. It worked for about 95 days then it completely quit. When contacting linksys they advised me they would replace the router but I had to buy a new router plus pay shipping. After they investigated then I could possibly get my money back but that depends on the person who reviews the case. Not going to pay for the same router twice.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Derrick,
Allow us to have our Second Level Technicians to get in touch with you for further troubleshooting instead.
Just send us your contact details at [email protected] so that we can escalate your case. Don't forget to include the link to this post as a reference.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Thaddeus
Linksys Support
I returned it!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes, it's a range extender but what's the use if it affects my internet speed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Lu4USA,
It's odd that the range extender gave you such challenge when it comes to its speed. It is expected to expand your existing Wi-Fi network without affecting the network speeds. We could have tapped our Escalation Engineers to check the unit and provide further diagnosis before returning it. Should you have any Linksys products in the future and need a helping hand, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at LinksysCares@linksys.com. We're eager to help.
Regards,
Carl
Linksys Support
- Cons mentioned:Connection
Junk
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This just keeps disconnecting from our router. It is 20 feet away... Taking it back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi,
Before you return the device, allow us to have our Second Level Technicians get in touch with you for further isolation and troubleshooting. Just send us your contact details at [email protected] along with the link to this post.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Thaddeus
Linksys Support
Not worth the $100
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its good up to about 150 feet, after that its very sketchy. Not worth $100
No, I would not recommend this to a friendhard to get working correctly
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Spent a lot of time getting this unit set up and the range was very bad. I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Dejudge,
This is definitely not the experience we want for our customers. We could have had our Second Level Technicians to get in touch with you for further troubleshooting. We respect your decision in returning the device.
If you have questions regarding any Linksys device, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Have a good day!
Regards,
Thaddeus
Linksys Support
Did not work effectively
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product did not meet my expectations. The service was not extended through my home.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, MrsTK,
It could be that the extender is not in a proper location. Make sure to place it halfway between the router and the area that you want to cover, however, it should still get at least three WiFi bars from the router. Keeping the firmware up to date will also help to improve the overall performance of the device.
Please get in touch with us at [email protected] so we can have our Escalation Engineers check if there’s anything else that we can do to improve your experience with the device. Don’t forget to include your contact information and a link to this post as our reference.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Not enough range improvement.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The extender did not provide the range improvement that I was hoping for. I returned it to Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, BigRed.
Several factors may have affected the limited range such as physical obstructions and wireless interference. We could have asked one of our Escalation Engineers to check your network and optimize the device's settings for a better performance.
Should you decide to use a Linksys product again, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected] if you need any assistance. We'd be more than willing to assist.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Poor setup
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product failed. Was not easy to follow setup guide and constantly failed to sync with my Asus router.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello, Buster.
Your feedback for the RE6500 extender has caught our attention. The device's setup process should be easy and straight-forward. Plus, the Spot Finder feature makes it easy to find the best location for your extender. The unit is also compatible with most home routers so syncing with your Asus router should be smooth. Make sure that the devices are within their range and are running on their latest firmwares. For further assistance, hit us up at LinksysCares@linksys.com. Include your full contact information with the link to your review for easy reference.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Harvey
Linksys Support