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.
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 friendMeh 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 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
decent 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
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
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.
didn't work for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For me it was really slow, range boost minimal.... latency high, spend a little more and get a better wifi 6 router and cut out the middle man.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDon’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
Don’t waste your money
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use the old tp-link 450 and it works flawlessly. I also have a netgear nighthawk that I’ve had zero issues with for the last 2 years. I bought 2 of these tp-link 505x models and they are horrible. Both of them will get near the end of set-up before saying my network can’t be found, even though it had to find both 2.4 and 5ghz networks to start the process in the first place. I would suggest looking at another brand or just going with one of their older models and hooking devices up directly via the Ethernet cable. Returning both tomorrow.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi,
Thank you for your review. If you're 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 WiFi 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 recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in our FAQ here: 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
Works well
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works perfectly for my application. Needed to strengthen wifi signal for outdoor cameras.
I would recommend this to a friendNo 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
- 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 Don't bother.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It didn't work. Returning. Even the Cable/Internet guy said they are basically useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi Grateful,
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 Systems Support
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
- 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 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
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: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