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.
Not Worth the Money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Causes bandwidth drain and dropped signals across the entire wifi network. Ports do not provide a full 1gbps connection. No POE.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendJUNK
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The item would not pair to the router, after calling tech support and dealing with them for over an hour I decided to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, MrEd,
We regret to know that you already returned the unit. Several factors may have caused the challenge as it is certainly not what is expected. Know that we’re just an email away at LinksysCares@linksys.com should you want to try another Linksys product. The team would be glad to lend you a hand.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Not for me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It did not work for my situation. I returned the Linksys Range Extender
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Kirk,
We’ve read the review you have left us about your Linksys RE6500 and we totally understand where you’re coming from. If you still have the device with your or any other Linksys device, don’t hesitate to contact us through email at LinksysCares@linksys.com and we’ll gladly assist. Just make sure to include sending your contact details and the link to this post for our reference.
Regards,
Lance
Linksys Support
Didn’t see improvement
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our home is pretty spread out and we hoped that this would help boost our WiFi, but despite multiple attempts we didn’t notice a change.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi there,
The behavior of your RE6500 Extender indicates a possible firmware issue or due to mis-configured settings. Please send us the link to this review and your contact details at [email protected]. We'll tap one of our Escalation Engineers to contact you and sort this out.
Regards,
Carl
Linksys Support
Wifi Extender not for use desired.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returned because this will not do what I need done. Geek Squad installed appropriate device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Okbono,
We appreciate your time for sharing this review. We hope that you would give us the chance to assist you and further check on the challenge you have encountered. You can always send us an email at LinksysCares@linksys.com with your contact details and the link back to this review for reference.
Regards,
Marie
Linksys Support
Not ok for beginners
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is good but you have to be expert level in IT
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Skeeter. Thanks for writing us a review. The setup process should be easy so long as you have the needed requirements. Feel free to email us at [email protected] should you need our help. Include your complete details and the link to this post so we can have our Escalation Engineers to further assist you.
Regards,
Gregory
Linksys Support
Okay
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product was trash and I do not recommend it to anybody the shops at Best Buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi there,
We could have your Linksys RE6500 investigated by our Escalation Engineers. Thus, we understand and respect your decision. In case you still have the RE6500, please feel free to communicate with us over email at LinksysCares@linksys.com so we can help you accordingly. Send along your contact info and the link of this review, for reference.
Regards,
Marie
Linksys Support
Nope, don’t love it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned it. I didn’t work at all. It’s easy to set up but it did not make the signal any stronger through the house.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNo good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t see were it helped reception at all not at all happy with this product
No, I would not recommend this to a friendTotal crap
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No good. Somehow made my wifi not work at all in any way. I will be returning this junk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Kwaino,
We have taken note of your feedback. Let’s have our Product Experts help you optimize your Linksys Range Extender. Please email us at LinksysCares@linksys.com with more details on the issue and the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Kyla
Linksys Support
Network extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s definitely not worth what I paid doesn’t help like they say it should! Rather irritating actually
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Daughter246,
It could be that the extender is not optimized or is not on a proper location. Let’s have our Escalation Engineers look into this. Just email us at LinksysCares@linksys.com with the relevant details, your contact information, and a link to this review as our reference.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Junk
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product doesn’t even deserve a half of star,it does absolutely nothing except weaken the signal even more!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNonfunctional
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn't able to get this item to work. The cords that came with ut wouldn't connect to what it needed to
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDon't buy this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device did not work for me. I would not buy it. Spend a little more and get something that works.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hello, JohnC,
Our Linksys Range Extenders are mostly compatible with major ISPs and other router brands. We could have had our Escalation Engineers assist you with the installation process. Should you need our help in the future, feel free to email us at LinksysCares@linksys.com with your contact details and the link to this post. We are available 24/7 and would be glad to lend you a hand.
Regards,
Gregory
Linksys Support
Poor
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not help my signal, would get it to connect, then lose signal . Had to keep moving it closer and closer to the router. Returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Mlightou1,
We understand that you already returned the RE6500. Utilizing the Spot Finder Technology and keeping the firmware up to date might have helped you with the challenge. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] for inquiries and assistance.
Regards,
Rosalyn
Linksys Support
Low budget that doesn't work
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't do what I expected from it. Gonna be returning the it next week
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi there,
We'd like to learn more details about the challenges that you have with the unit. Our Escalation Engineers would love to help you out and aid in experiencing the best out of this device. Please send us an email at LinksysCares@linksys.com with your contact details and the link to this review for our easy reference.
Regards,
Carl
Linksys Support
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not function for the purpose it was recommended.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, CharlesM,
As long as properly configured and equipped with the latest firmware, our range extenders should improve signal quality and fill in the dead zones in your wireless network. With the link to this review and your contact details, please share us more details about your challenges by sending an email at LinksysCares@linksys.com.
Our Escalation Engineers are eager to assist as well.
Regards,
Carl
Linksys Support
Not for me.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried this wi-fi range extender, but, couldn`t get it to extend my range. It just didn`t work for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDoesn't Work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I followed the extender instructions, have moved it around the house in multiple places and it has not increase the wifi on my laptop. Don't buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Motty. Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. Allow us to assist you in improving the signal range of the device. Is the network name of your range extender different from the your main router? If it is, you might need to manually connect your laptop to the extender signal. For further assistance, just email us at [email protected]. Please include your contact details and the link to this review in the email. We hope to hear from you soon.
Did not work
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thought problem was because of complexity of set up. Turned out item was defective.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, OlJim,
The Linksys RE6500 Range Extender should work out of the box. But, allow us to assist you further with the extender. You can share more details at LinksysCares@linksys.com with the link to this review for our reference.
Regards,
Jan
Linksys Support