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.
Extends range at a cost
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Creates its own SSID based on your connection to pair too. Once paired it'll extend the range easily but at the cost of Internet speed. Went from 1gig speeds to less than 90 mbs with it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi MichaelA,
Thank you for your review. Wi-Fi extenders utilize half-duplex transmission to receive and retransmit your router's Wi-Fi signal. As a result, throughput when connecting to the extender may be lower than when connecting to the router. This is an industry standard for Wi-Fi extenders and is not exclusive to TP-Link.
In your case, we recommend relocating the unit to a spot in your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong yet far enough from the router to extend its range effectively. We also recommend ensuring the extender is extending the router's 5 GHz band and that your devices are connecting to 5 GHz for best results.
If you'd 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 the support portal on our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Systems Support
WiFi booster
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it work great I would recommend on any one that want to get this to get it I have no problem with it
I would recommend this to a friendWould buy again!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works as advertised. A friend had given me a TP-Link A7 (AC1750) router and with this I am able to use what is called One-Mesh. This extender does its job by providing fast service to our back room.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Extender evaluation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very difficult to set up for a non-tech. But works great afterwards.
I would recommend this to a friend Good extender!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works pretty good. Seems to cut out every now and then though. I'm still experimenting on which location is best in my home.
I would recommend this to a friendDecent repeater
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seems to work well but location within house makes a big difference
I would recommend this to a friendSomewhat ok (verizon 5G)
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review. I had use it on Verizon home 5G modem, so my results are different from others. when I first connected, it has strong signal after days, go by it started to lose signal. it depends on where you plug it in at.
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
Extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to use straightforward unlike other extenders covers a great amount of area
I would recommend this to a friend Disappointing
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed a boost to my wi-fi coverage and this seemed to be the answer. Sadly, I am not getting the boost I required.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi bristolpj,
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
Great Wifi Extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great wifi extender - the ethernet connection is the main reason I went with this choice.
I would recommend this to a friendTP Link Extender excellence
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This WIFI extender is reliable and stays connected without need for resetting. It paired easily and immediately with my Samsung TV and picture clarity and motion seamless. Excellent value, too!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat item
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great item it works great we had zero internet in the cabin we are renting and now we have great connection
I would recommend this to a friendGood extender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This extender works very well. Setup was a little confusing, but it worked out.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks well moderately
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well, but any extended use over 3hrs the service becomes a little choppy.
I would recommend this to a friendGame changer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for outside video surveillance cameras. Works flawlessly. Bought two and may but one more. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendHighly recommended
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent wifi extender. Very easy to connect, just downloads the app and have the extender does it itself. Stable wifi!!! Worth the price!!!
I would recommend this to a friendNot compatible with older tech
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cannot say anything about this particular item. I guess it is good (I have a few TP-Link products). Had to return it, because it was incompatible to my Uverse Pace router, and I did not want to buy another router. My mistake to buy it at the first place; however, I believe product description should be very transparent about this. Returning was easy though, thanks to Best Buy policies.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
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. 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
Top tier Wi-fi Extender
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Wi-fi extender. It does the job and it feels like the connection is directly from the source. the price does not show the real quality it really has.
I would recommend this to a friendEffective WiFi booster
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It actually worked well to reduce/eliminate buffering on a TV streaming NFL games.
I would recommend this to a friendBest Wi-Fi extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was the first Wi-Fi extender I could get to work. I’ve tried other ones that would not connect. If you need one I would suggest this one and the price is right.
I would recommend this to a friend