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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1593 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Powerline 1000 Network Extender's ease of use, performance, and ability to extend the range of their Wi-Fi connection. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and the option to connect devices via Ethernet. However, some customers experienced issues with signal strength and found the price to be a concern. A few users also reported occasional lag, and compatibility problems with certain outlets.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked better than I thought

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While I'm not getting a perfect signal, I am getting a usable one (for my requirements) from the main house to the shop (separated structures with older wiring). Worked way better than wireless would have...I highly recommend this cost saving solution if you need to extend your network.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Most of the Time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I believe it is working the majority of the time and my connection speeds are fine. There were one or two times that the extender in my basement was stuck on standby mode and I had to basically reset it to turn it off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to connect

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m not savvy with WiFi and routers. I get basic concepts. All I needed to do was connect the modem from the first floor to the computer on the second. There are many options, but this seemed the simplest and it worked well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had never heard of using existing electrical lines to help send wifi signal (I think that's what it does). Plugged 1 end at router in west end of house and other end into smartv at far east end of house and instantly received super-strong signal. No more worries loading Netflix or Prime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great internet reception

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is exactly what we were looking for. My son was getting poor internet in his room and the Best Buy associate recommended this. Getting great internet upload and download speeds now. This will be great for school while we are doing e-learning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used these to take the internet connection out to a detached garage to run a security DVR. Don’t always get a preferable led, but I have not noticed any lapses or delays after a few weeks now. Did notice a better performance, based upon the led display, in one outlet versus another.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's as easy as 1,2,3

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simple as it gets. Plug into an outlet near your router, plug in cabel from router. Place in an outlet where you need to add internet and plug in cabel to your device. Instant internet in another room for non wifi devices! World great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best wifi extender

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for extending wifi. The ethernet cable that comes with it is a little short but other than that it works well and is easy to setup. wifi speeds are nice on my gaming PC

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used this type of product for years now, so I don't have wires running though my house. My last one stopped working and I purchased this one to replace it. It took seconds to set up (just plug into outlets) and it was ready to go. So far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stopped lagging time for PS4

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We were looking for a way to help with internet in the upstairs portion of our house. We have a great router, but still needed something to help with gaming and streaming. Purchased this and it made all the difference. No more lagging on any devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This did fix the problem

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a computer in the basement that has NO ethernet connection near it and by using this device, I was able to get internet. It easy, Just plug and play - I would buy this again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Net gear Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son to increase his gaming and he was very satisfied with it. Very easy to hook up and use. It greatly improved the gaming experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what the doctor ordered!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, I was a little skeptical about this product, but after 5 weeks of use. Wow! No disconnects. I use the Netgear Powerline to connect my reef aquarium to the router upstairs. Its been a gem, easy plug & play, no more running a cat5 cable through the walls. This did the trick!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Network Extender

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works like a charm. I had to call the geek squad when I originally installed - it didn't seem to work. They ran me through rebooting my modem and everything was great. Thanks Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect solution for wired connection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have my router in another room and I recently started working from home. I wanted to have a wired connection for my work PC. The Best Buy associate showed me this product, which I didn't know existed. It works well and there is no speed drop that I have seen with speed tests. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Concrete houses do not make it easy to have wifi everywhere it's needed. Though our wifi is very fast, the router is on the ground floor and the computers are on the second floor. The result was that my son's computer and phone were lagging terribly. This product solved that problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    If you need an extended net

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need an extended net for a device then this works fine. I used it for an internet phone line on the edge of my router's range. I don't know how good it is for a data device...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what we needed

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We needed to set up a cell phone Microcell tower near an exterior window with Internet access. We were unable to move our modem due to a security system setup so when the Best Buy associate suggested it-problem solved. Works great and was so easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for online gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent for gaming. Bought this item with the assistance of geek squad employee. For the price and what it does, great buy in my opinion. I am able to play in a different room from where the router is with no lag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes moving around in the office easier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By plugging my work phone into this, I’m able to work from anywhere in the building. All I need is an electrical outlet to plug it into. It’s not the most modern looking but nobody cares. It goes in an outlet. Definitely makes my life easier!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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