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.
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
Good Wi-Fi
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tp link a good job on this Wi-Fi extender A nice Ad on
I would recommend this to a friendWi Fi extender
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works okay but not as powerful as I had hoped. Signal does not extend that far.
I would 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
Does it's job...barely
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Helps to establish a connection, but the drop in bandwidth is noticable
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. Please bear in mind, single-band and dual-band Wi-Fi extenders utilize half-duplex transmission. As a result, throughput when connecting through the extender may be reduced when compared 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 position in 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 suggest making sure the extender's firmware is fully up to date, as shown in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd 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
wi-f extender is not same as a wi-fi mesh
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't realize an extender added a subfix to the wi-fi name. I needed an extender that retained the wi-fi name. A wi-fi mesh is the solution.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBait and switch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesnt extend a thing. No signal best buy refused to honor return
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi SaraH,
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 that the RE status LED indicates 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
Signals keep dropping
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coverage sucks on this. The signal keeps dropping. Wouldn’t not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi Nanos,
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 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
TP-Link RE505X AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simple to set up and easy to use. Got it to work in about 15 minutes and it provides coverage for our 1800 sf top level. Nice!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Range
Connection
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Increased my deadspot zone significantly. I like it to an extent.I would recommend it if you just a little boost in your wifi.
I would recommend this to a friend Return
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Buy employee sold me the wrong product. Had to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
We regret to hear you returned your TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender. If you have any questions about which TP-Link products best fit your needs, please get in touch with our TP-Link Support Team using the Support Portal on our official TP-Link website, or visit the official TP-Link Community Forum, where you can ask questions and share your feedback with other TP-Link users and TP-Link Staff.
Best Regards,
TP-Link Systems Support
Meh maybe im just awful with electronics not easy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do more research than i did imbsurenit would work if i had the right router i guess it acted like it was working and then kept saying the password didnt work when it was the right password and there didnt seem to be a way to reset the password even hard reseting the thing itself hasnt worked
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. 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
Just upgrade your whole system instead...
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Glitchy and unstable. I had high hopes that this was going to cure a dead spot in my house. Which it did for a time, But then began to degrade and not work so well. The App is annoying as well, requiring login just about every time-- and has trouble 'finding the TP-Link' device. Just plain disappointing and waste of money.
No, I would not recommend this to a frienddecent range
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i work but not as fast I was expecting it. maybe if it was faster
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. We also suggest ensuring you are connecting to the 5 GHz band for best results.
For optimal performance of your TP-Link Wi-Fi extender, please ensure its firmware is fully up to date as shown in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you'd 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
Get a mesh instead.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not powerful enough. It was returned. Bought a mesh instead.
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.
For scenarios where larger, seamless Wi-Fi coverage areas are needed, we suggest considering our Deco Mesh Wi-Fi product solutions.
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
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
A great addition to my wifi
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I plug this directly into my PS5 and the speed and connectivity are better than ever. Easy to set up as well.
I would recommend this to a friendRange is too short
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think that the range extender is too small. I move couple times to find the best place and the signal is Poor
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 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
no link
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned this to the store. I couldn't get it to link up even with the help of Geek Squad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi Debi,
Thank you for your review. If you're having trouble connecting the extender to your router, try setting up the device in the same room as your router first, then moving it to its permanent spot after setup. We also recommend double-checking your router's Wi-Fi password during setup, or if you're using the WPS setup method, making sure the WPS process is done in the correct order. The extender's indicator LEDs can help you find the best spot in your home.
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 TP-Link 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
Terrible at extending any kind of decent speeds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought trying to eliminate buffering while have 1gb download speeds. Tv would get 20-40 mb before but would still buffer. Connected to extender and would only get 3-5 mb download and 500k upload. Wouldnt even load most of the time
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi TomS,
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
Internet ext
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its okey not working well my internet is still not wokring well i dont know if it has to do with this or not
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .With range extenders, placement is everything. Ensure the extender is located in an open and unobstructed area with a strong signal from the host AP/Router. Also, remember that extenders are not designed to provide faster internet speeds. They are primarily designed to improve signal reception. Extenders can only transmit in one direction at a time: to the router or to the client. Because of this, speeds can be and often are a bit slower than when the client is connected to the router with a signal of similar strength.