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.
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Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Reaches across half my house, does need to be close enough to wifi router to provide good signal. I forget the exact distance in feet but does what it says and does it well!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, but watch using with Realtek.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got tired of using Powerline ports for my LAN only devices so purchased this as a LAN AP as well as a Wi-Fi Extender. Overall it works well, but there are occasions when it just drops out on the LAN ports and my older Realtek onboard LAN port could not seem to wake it up when I started my PC.
Had to get an Add-On device to make the LAN port turn on when I turned on my PC. I tried to do a Firmware reload just in case there was some kind of corruption on the factory loaded Firmware and following their instructions, it died in the middle of the update and I had to exchange it at Best Buy. No problem with the exchange (actually was very easy) but the new unit did the exact same thing so that is when I figured out it just did not like the Realtek LAN port after multiple cables and lots of other test.
It is fast and when it is working, it works well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Wi-fi range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy Set up
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This device was very easy to set up and it works well. I've never lost the signal. Price was reasonable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Wi-fi range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok for the money
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well but not really better than our Comcast pods
I would recommend this to a friend
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Wi-fi range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better WiFi coverage than before
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
While the instructions were a little confusing once it was set up it gave me WiFi coverage in places I had trouble getting before.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Linksys Staff
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Hi,
We appreciate your taking the time to share your feedback about the RE6500 range extender. We understand that you've had challenges with the setup, and we regret to hear about it. Customer opinion keeps us on our toes. For further assistance, email us at [email protected] with your contact information (name, phone number, email address, and location) along with the link to this post.
Sincerely,
Linksys Support http://www.linksys.com/support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
router for small house
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This router is great for small house less than 1,500 square feet. If is greater you will need a wifi extender in the middle point.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Wi-fi range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
AC1200 extender
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The ac1200 Wi-Fi extended allowed me to extend my Wi-Fi signal to a 2nd bedroom that had shaky Wi-Fi signal before. I was able to to use the rear Ethernet connections for my devices for a better signal transfer. The setup was simple and was able to get the device running without any difficulties.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works as described, easy to set up, has good range and speed. No more dead spots.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Wi-fi range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
easy to set up
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We bought a smart TV and wanted it in a spot we couldn't run cable -- so this boosted our wireless single to our new TV -- easy to set up and works great!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product, easy set-up
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Works like a charm. My husband took it out of the box, read instructions, plugged it in, and it has worked perfectly since that time. Occasionally my laptop likes to try to default back to the original network instead of the extender but that's easy to fix and not the fault of this product. Great price. Buy one. The range is incredible.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Signal strength
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
convenient size
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great for boosting signal strength needs to be close to device being used picks up the signal well from three floors above but transmits a strong signal a short distance away.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple setup. Worked well.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I tried two Netgear Range extenders which had complicated setup instructions and didn't work when the setup instructions were followed to the letter. This device cost about 5-7 dollars more and I thought the setup would be similar and I just hoped it would work. Instead the setup was so simple I could hardly believe it and it worked perfectly. I had to move it around the house a bit to get good coverage, but that was about it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast and simple setup, very good range
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Setup of the range extender was fast and easy, took less than 5 minutes. Nice range from this unit, we now have excellent coverage all over the lower level of the house
I would recommend this to a friend
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Wi-fi range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It has taken our connection to our back TV from 3 bars to 5 on our NETFLIX TV connection. No delays or catching up now. There is no interference with this extender. We had to return a different MODEL and Brand, but the Employee at the store advised that we have alot of twist and turns that this unit has done everything we needed. My husband said this has done everything we needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extends the wireless coverage great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With my new Linksys WRT 1900 AC Dual Bank Gigabit Wi-Fi Router being in my downstairs office, this Wireless-AC Wi-Fi Range Extender is the perfect device to give my upstairs bedrooms better wireless internet access. All my family need the fastest internet access to download pictures, watch movies, download programs, or just surf the web as desired. There is always a need for speed when it comes your computer equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Signal strength
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Strong signal boost
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Strong enough signal boost to stream video on my tv when paired with my linkssys AC router. My three story home now has signal through most of it. A must for larger homes
I would recommend this to a friend
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Connection
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
WiFi Booster not quite what I was hoping for
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I bought this unit because I have dead spots in house. The directions say to put the booster half way between the router and the place you want to boost power to. It does seem to work but every other day I have to reset it or I loose the connection on my iPad or laptop and have to go through the trouble of re-establishing the WiFi connection. I chose this extender because it was the least expensive and promised a range of 10,000 ft. Perhaps I should have paid a little more for a better option.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wi-fi range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Has improved signal
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The signal is improved but still not outstanding Sometimes the signal cuts out on the 4th level opposit side of the house from where the original signal eminates.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Linksys Staff
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Hi Dennis,
Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts and letting us know about them. If signal is intermittent, there is a possibility of having a wireless interference in the setup. Try to bring the unit away from any metallic object. You may also try to change the channel settings on the setup page. Should you need more assistance, please feel free to email us at [email protected] along with your contact details and the link to this post.
Regards,
Linksys Support http://support.linksys.com
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Distance
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I bought this to increase the range of my house wifi. I got a little more but not what I was expecting. However, the speeds I am getting make the purchase worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it seys
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This wifi extender was very easy to setup and now we have full 5g speed I be whole house.