Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RE505X
- SKU:
- 10757592
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the TP-Link RE505X AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender for its ease of use, range, and overall performance, with many highlighting the simple setup process and improved signal strength. Several customers also appreciate the connectivity and speed enhancements it provides. A few customers mention experiencing lag issues, but overall, the device is well-received.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Don’t work
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sorry, but don’t work for me. I’m disappointed. .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
TP-Link AX1500 Wifi Extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was very easy to setup. Does what it says it will. Our pool lights are now reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend No wifi 6
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Mine absolutely does not have wifi 6. But this is saying it does.. did I get robbed
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. The TP-Link RE505X is a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Range Extender. Wi-Fi 6 designates the 6th generation of the Wi-Fi protocol, which is also known as IEEE 802.11ax. This extender features Wi-Fi 6 technology, dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, and robust performance and features for your home.
However, if by "Wi-Fi 6" you are instead referring to the 6GHz wireless spectrum, then please note that 6GHz is known as Wi-Fi 6 Extended, or Wi-Fi 6E. If you are seeking Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) connectivity, we suggest considering our RE815XE model, instead: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tp-link-axe5400-tri-band-mesh-wi-fi-6e-range-extender-white/6519763.p?skuId=6519763
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Done with Best Buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It did not do the job that i purchased for. The sales clerk said that it should extend the range of the wifi and according to the box it should, but it did not. I took back to Best Buy to get a refund after 5 weeks but was informed that it could not be returned because of their return policy that wasn't pointed out at the time of purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Keith
Yes extenders do extend the range of a Wi-Fi signal, but there is a bit more to it. Extenders must be placed between the router and where you want service, but also where a strong signal is. They can only extend what they receive. You can reach out to TP-Link support for assistance at 866-225-8139.
Best Regards
TP-Link Systems support
- Pros mentioned:Range
Easy use
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, I really like it. It helps with the range in the house I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend Let down
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product states that it works with any router. This may be true but my results weren't the best. I performed a speed test on my router and the extender. The router results and the extender results were drastically different. Router: 305Mbs (Download) 21Mbs (Upload) Extender: 25Mbs (Download) 12Mbs (Upload) I completed several tests and these were the best results from each device. Very disappointing for a Wi-Fi 6 device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. Please bear in mind WiFi extenders utilize half-duplex transmission. As a result, throughput when connecting to the extender may be reduced when compared to the router. This is an industry standard for WiFi extenders and is not exclusive to TP-Link.
In your case, we recommend relocating the unit to a position in your home where the router's WiFi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range.
We also highly recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website. To locate this FAQ, visit our website and enter 1406 in the top-right search field, then click the corresponding FAQ in the search results.
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Not good
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It doesn't work at all, it barely extends to the room i need it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello New
Placement of a Range Extender is key. They need to be placed in an Open and unobstructed area. This are should be between the router and where you want service extended to, and have a strong signal from the router. If you do have it in this area then please reach out to support at 866-225-8139.
Best Regards
TP-Link Systems Support.
- Pros mentioned:Range
Works good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works good does this job. Helps with hard to reach spots in the home for Wi-Fi.
I would recommend this to a friend Not much of a boost
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not much of a boost in an 1800 sf home. When the unit is more than 10 ft away, it tells me to move it closer to the router. Kind of stupid when the part of the home needing the boost is 30 ft away. Don’t waste your money. Spend a little more to get a better unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
- Pros mentioned:Signal strength
Keeps disconnecting ethernet from laptop
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is so frustrating! All the lights are showing blue on the extender with good signal. I connect my ethernet cord to the extender and then to the laptop and it pops up for the first 5mins and then switched back over to wifi. This is so frustrating trying to work from home
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. Your laptop's network adapters are controlled by their drivers and software configuration within the laptop's operating system. For example, the laptop will choose when to connect to either medium based on the drivers of the adapters in your laptop.
We would first recommend ensuring your laptop's network adapter drivers are fully up to date. If the symptom persists, you can also consider temporarily toggling your laptop's Wi-Fi off while it is connected via Ethernet, to prevent it from attempting to force the Wi-Fi connection while wired.
Our support team is always happy to help answer any questions you may have about our products. Please feel free to reach out using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not really enjoy this product as it would reduce my speeds.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Network
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Affordable easy to installed and used durable convenient
I would recommend this to a friend Norm
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am giving it a 3 because it doesnt go out as far as i would like. But overall it is pretty good
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
WiFi signal booster for 3 level home.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with this purchase. Easy set up and it works great - love it.
I would recommend this to a friend What title do you want?
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, it has very little help in making Comcast signals more available. It only tells me when it is available and when it is not. Comcast just stalls and give us little help in resolving the issue of fair to poor signals.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up-to-date, using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Not too powerful.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It didn’t work out for me. I returned it for one more powerful.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Did not help that much
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't really notice a difference. The first day it worked okay but after that is dropped back down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website. To locate this FAQ, visit our website and enter 1406 in the top-right search field, then click the corresponding FAQ in the search results.
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
- Pros mentioned:Range
Wifi extender
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Help with connection in my other rooms that aren’t close to my router.
I would recommend this to a friend Returned to store
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's probably me, but could not figure it out. :( Returned to store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you are experiencing difficulty connecting the extender to your router, we recommend setting up the device in the same room as your router, then relocating it after setup is complete. We also suggest re-verifying your router's Wi-Fi password during setup, or if using the WPS setup method, ensuring the WPS process is performed in the correct order. The extender's indicator LEDs will help you determine which position in your home is ideal.
We also highly recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our free support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
Extends the wifi signal throughout my house.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does what it says. Extends the wifi signal throughout my house.
I would recommend this to a friend