Customer Ratings & Reviews

Product doesn't seem to help with WiFi in house or other rooms.

I returned this product because it did not improve my reception. This could be because I am not tech savey. We live in a small home and I just wanted to improve my reception on slow computer and television interruptions.

Doesn't really help my wifi in my house. I would not recomend.

Set up on this range extender is truly a breeze, just take it out of the simple yet protective packaging and follow the quick start directions. Plug it in near your current router, hit the WPS button on your router and then on the range extender, it's as simple as that...once you have a steady green light you are good on 2GHZ, repeat the same operation for the 5GHZ band, wait for the green then you are all set. Then the really cool part, Linksys has Spot Finder Technology, just launch this in your mobile devices browser (in my case I used an iPad) and it will let you know where the optimal place is to plug the range extender in. Mine was in a plug in my living room, I utilized the same names as my original network the the suffix EXT to delineate the range extender, checked my speed via Speedtest.net and was very pleased with the results, did not lose much but so note it's not as fast as your original network which is normal for range extenders that I have used. Overall a great way to augment your current Wifi Router to increase range in an easy straightforward way.

needed an extender for wifi to reach second floor did not help

Purchased the item and tried it. Reviewed its functions and my equipment still works the same. No extra nothing . It is just not worth the time or money. I did not get to return the item as I had other obligations and did't meet the time to do so.

never could get the extender to broadcast enough signal

I ended up returning this item. It made virtually no difference in extending my Wi-Fi range. I ended up spending a little more money and got a new modem/router combo which helped improve my range much better.

I tested wi-fi signals with and without this device and the results produced NO INCREASE IN WI-FI SIGNAL STRENGTH. Usually Linksys exceeds my expectations, since I've been using their wireless routers for years, unfortunately this one is a BUST.

Item kept dropping the signal. Even went to far as to replace the main router it was connecting to thinking that may have been the cause. If you are looking to specifically extend 5Ghz band I would stay away from this item.

seems routers just don't have a good range on them. blocked by walls, etc. if I go into my room with my older Ipad, I get 2 bars. I placed this extender halfway to my room and I now get full bars. I can also now go out to my car and get a couple bars as well, were before I could not connect to my router. I have a Linksys router that is new and so pairing was very easy and the extender automatically uses my routers settings for the pw and name. the trick is to make sure you are placing the extender within range of your router. if you cant get a signal from your router in your bedroom for instance, then the extender also wont. I recommend if you have a deadzone in a spot you would use a device with wifi at. It also has a Ethernet port so if you had a long enough Ethernet cord, you can plug it in from your router. this way if you want to place it out of the range of your router you could do that as well. it does what it is supposed to and especially great if you own a Linksys router.

I received a free sample from linksys for my feedback on product. Pros: * I set this router up twice, just to test the WPS and manual setup procedure. Both went very easily as I expected. I’m not a fan of WPS for security reasons, not that I have anything I’m concerned about keeping super secure, but it sure makes setup faster if you’re not comfortable with manual setup. I liked all the options available. * Being slightly larger than my electrical outlet, it prevents you from using a power block in the second plug, but that is easily resolved with an extension cord. I put my extender on the end of a 6-foot cord and placed it on top of my entertainment center’s top shelf, hidden and out of the way, hopefully for a better signal than up against the wall down by the floor. Then when using the ”Spot Finder Technology” which is supposed to show me where to place my range extender for optimal performance, I discovered I was correct in my placement, receiving a stronger signal that was just right! It’s a nice feature, but is also available to anyone with a smart phone and a free Wi-Fi signal strength app. Nonetheless I’m glad Linksys is thinking about stuff like this for their customers. * It’s an AC1900 extender, for extending your router’s AC1900 Wi-Fi signal. AC1900 feels so much faster than older technologies (N300), although I find it has less capability in penetrating walls sometimes and loses signal strength. I’ll never look back though. * The extender worked fine with both my Netgear AC-1200 wireless router and Linksys EA6900 AC 1900 router. I did not notice any dropped signals when connected, and speeds felt unhindered when tested using the extender vs being connected directly to my main router. There was some slight slowdown when I ran the speed test but nothing I could “feel”, nor could I definitely correlate it to problems with the extender. This strength of the extender’s signal was outstanding, so much so that I’m using it now in access point mode as my main connection house wide. This may be because of its location over the location of my main router but I like having two strong signal points to choose from now, one upstairs and one downstairs. * There is a Gigabit port built into this extender. Nice. Cons: * I did not really find any cons with this router other than in order to benefit from its seamless roaming feature, you must have a Linksys Max Stream router. I really would like to have tested this feature as it sounds like an incredible convenience and I wanted to see how “seamless” the transition really is. Other Thoughts: * Of the five range extenders I’ve used, this Linksys RE7000 range extender has impressed me the most, mainly due to the fact that it is AC1900 capable and also the many great features Linksys has included with it. Ultimately, it expanded my home Wi-Fi network as advertised with a simple setup procedure that included bonus features I did not expect to get. This signal measures very strong with no drops or noticeable slowdowns. It’s pretty much everything one could expect in a Wi-Fi range extender.

Using the Linksys MaxStream RE7000-AC1900 really is as simple as one two three. Push the WPS button on your router, push the WPS button on the extender and wait for the light to turn green. If you have dual band, repeat the process to link the 5 GHz band if your router supports it. Unplug the extender and move it to where you need a little extra signal and you’re set. The initial setup configures a duplicate of your router SSID with an ext on the end and the same password. You have the option to use this one or you can log into the extender and change the SSID to match your existing setup. I chose to keep the ext to differentiate. If you are pairing this with one of the new Linksys MaxStream routers, you have the ability to use their “seamless roaming” which allows the signal to pass from router to extender and additional extenders if your location is especially large. If you are looking for something to boost your wifi signal, it doesn’t get any easier or better than this.

Not worth the money constantly switching networks.

Bought this to extend wifi range. Unfortunately, it wouldn't connect with my router/modem that was less than 10 feet away. Returned within 2 weeks of purchase due to changing outlets to see if it would ever connect.

I was unable to conncet to my ASUS router. I tried both methods in the directions ...niether worked. I then asked at Best Buy and he gave me another idea. Still didn't connecet.

I use the AC1900 RE as a wired access point to ensure my entire house is covered, and it has done that very well for the two months I've had it. I've been stress testing it and tinkering with it to ensure that it's doing what it's supposed to do. Playing 4k video while switching between the AP and the router has been a non issue; not a single time has it buffered. I live in a big house with five other guys; there is always atleast 13 devices connected and soaking up the wifi, but I haven't had any issue with this, as an AP, and the router handling every device. The linksys user interface is easy to work with and navigate making it a simple task to setup the AC1900 RE as either a Range Extender or Access Point. Overall, this is a great buy for someone who lives in a large, old home with thick brick walls and lead in some of the old layers of paint. Or just a area where you need more coverage!

Unit sucked wind! Connected but didn't extend the range worth squat. I would not recommend! Keep your money and put it towards a better router, you will be money ahead.

As soon as I opened the box, I noticed two things: First, the sleek, self contained unit that relatively unobtrusive when plugged into a wall outlet. Second, the Linksys Quick Start guide, which made setup a breeze. There are two ways to set this up, and the guide helps determine which is right for you before leading you through the step-by-step instructions. I set mine up using WPS, so the whole process required plugging the device in and pressing two buttons, two times each. That's really all. After that, a new Wi-Fi network appeared in my list, with the same name as my current network (but with "Ext" added), and same password. As advertised, the AC1900+ extended my network. I can now get a strong signal in parts of our home that previously had a poor connection. There's also a helpful web interface with tools to help best position the range extender, and to allow more sophisticated users to tweak settings.

Unplugged it. Would disconnect and show no internet connection. Probably needs a native router to work properly. Have Verizon internet and the router they provided. Very frustrating.