Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RE505X
- SKU:
- 6440341
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.
TP 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 friend- 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 Very Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have this device setup in a 3 bedroom, 2400 square foot house. I have an Eero Wifi 6 device through Dobson Fiber that it is connected to. The extender is less than 30 feet from the modem with only two walls seperating the devices. The app for the extender says the signal it receives is strong and the extender is in a perfect location. I say all this because the device is in an optimum situation to perform yet the two devices I have connected to it (my Ring doorbell and a PlayStation Portal) can never stay connected for more than a few minutes at a time. I have been using this extender for 2-3 weeks and I have tried numerous troubleshooting tips on both the extender and my other devices to no avail. Everything else about this device, like the initial setup, is very good and user friendly. Unfortunately the consistent lack of functionality makes this device literally useless.
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.
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
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 friendWiFi 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 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 Great 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 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 friendonly 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.
Terrible experience with Best Buy. Done.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is worthless. It doesn't extend the same network, it creates a new network that you have to connect to. So all your devices in the extended area aren't connected to the same network, making your systems unconnected to each other. Not as advertised. In addition, when I went to return it, Best Buy refused to refund me the money because I was past their ridiculous 2 week return window. So I am stuck with a piece of worthless tech and I'm out $65. Not only will I never buy anything made by TP Link again, I am done with Best Buy. I will take the thousands of dollars I spend most years on tech to some other retailer. I would give it zero stars if I could, and zero stars to Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi Mike,
Thank you for your review. TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extenders offer the ability to copy the Wi-Fi name and password of your original network, so your wireless devices can automatically connect between it and your router. The extended network operates within the same LAN as your router, so devices on the extender can conveniently communicate with devices connected to the router.
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 Systems Support
Extender
||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 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 friendSmart 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 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 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 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 friendGreat 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 friend