Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RE505X
- SKU:
- 6440341
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 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 often highlight the TP-Link RE505X AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender's ease of use, extended Wi-Fi range, and improved signal strength. Many appreciate its simple setup and strong performance, finding it effective in addressing connectivity issues. However, some users reported occasional connection problems and lag. The price point is also frequently praised as reasonable.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
wifi extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It worked for a room with a sheetrock wall but would not work with a foundation wall separating the rooms
I would recommend this to a friendTP-Link RE505X AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The TP Link RE505X Ax1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender may work in areas that do not have walls that might be blocking the signal. I believe that due to the inability to work in areas that have walls It did not work well for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi DrphyllisM.
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 extend its range effectively. Please verify that 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 Systems Support
Works great!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this for my mothers house. She has Xfinity for internet at 800 mbps, but the signal wouldnt reach the attached garage. This done the trick.
I would recommend this to a friendWifi extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has performed rather well. It took a minute to set up, but once it was hooked up i have not had any issues. It has extended my wifi to near my fence line.
I would recommend this to a friendOk product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not really happy with this product. It won't connect to my router. Great price
No, I would not recommend this to a friendImproved reception
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Improved reception in room farthest from the router.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat and affordable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and has made a huge difference in my WiFi accessibility.
I would recommend this to a friendVery impressed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked just as intended. Needed ethernet for my cctv and it works amazing
I would recommend this to a friendNone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s somewhat sensitive to location… so pay attention to suggestions and directions…
I would recommend this to a friendGg
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good one .............. ....................
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Extender
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought better Airlink performance on the Oculus Quest 2 and works wonders
I would recommend this to a friendExtender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My network is much stronger and the extender fulfills my needs
I would recommend this to a friendWiFi extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great and extends my WiFi for my grandsons gaming system
I would recommend this to a friendWi fi extender
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this extender to improve my ring reception but unfortunately it’s not any better and everything else seems to be the same
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot an easy system to set up
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Set up instructions are very vague and hard to understand. Customer service from TP-Link is terrible. Finally found a site with a video that provided the information needed to get this set up with my router.
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 and then relocating it after the 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
only works with a mesh router.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I do not believe the product description adequately described the product. It did say "Create a mesh network that only needs one name and password by pairing RE505X with a TP-Link Mesh router." I did not realize that meant it required a mesh router to do its magic for one network. The description also said "The AX1500 range extender is compatible with all WiFi-enabled devices and routers or access points." In any case, when I installed it, I found that I cannot have a mesh network since the router supplied by Xfinity does not support mesh. That means the extender is viewed as a separate network. The next problem is that even though the diagnostics show appropriate readings, I do not find any improvement in wifi access at the locations I was hoping to improve. I will probably return it if convenient since it's not doing me any good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Nebular,
The RE505X can be connected to a Mesh network using the OneMesh feature, but it is not required. Its just an option.
Using a Range Extender as a traditional Range extender does technically create a 2nd AP in your network but the name can be the same as your host router.
When placing a RE you want it to be in an area with a strong signal from the router, that is between the router and the area you want a stronger signal in. It also requires that area to be open and unobstructed for best results.
If you need help please consider reaching out to support. We can offer guidance if needed.
- Pros mentioned:Setup
Incompatible with router
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was easy to set up, but it did not work with my router. Check with your internet provider before purchasing Wi-Fi extenders.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi SidneyJo,
Thank you for your review. TP-Link Wi-Fi Extenders are universally compatible with Wi-Fi routers. 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 contact 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
Smart buy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall good product in a pinch, doesn’t drop connection!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Wi-Fi extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good Wi-Fi extender. We had poor signal on the second floor and this works great
I would recommend this to a friendWifi extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great WiFi extender and I love it and I get the WiFi good
I would recommend this to a friend