Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Winegard Extreme 2.0 Outdoor Wifi Extender arrived neatly packaged, with a single instruction page, and was very straight-forward. I was disappointed to discover that although this is an "outdoor" extender, the power inserter (POE) is not rated for outdoor use, and must be plugged into an indoor outlet. My plan was to install this on the back-side of my house to extend Wifi into the backyard. Because of the POE limitations, I chose to install it in my garage instead. Packaging did NOT include any cables so make sure you've got some Cat 5 (or greater) cable to begin the install. The bracketry included in the package was simple enough although I didn't need to use it. Set up was simple and easier than the instructions sounded. I plugged it in, searched for the device, entered the password, and it worked. Prior to the Winegard, my wifi signal would drop just beyond my garage door (which isn't always a bad thing). With the Winegard, I was able to receive a strong signal into my driveway, and beyond. Caution: if your signal extends beyond your house, others can also see it so be sure to use a strong password. Since it also acts an antenna , I was also able to see multiple networks in the neighborhood. The included instructions did not mention the ability to use as an access point, or bridge, but I found information online with detailed set up instructions as well! Access point and Bridge mode require Cat 5 cable from the POE to your router, but it can't be more than 85' away. I had no need to use either of these methods but I'm sure these functions are helpful. As neat as this gadget is, it's a real shame that they couldn't provide an outdoor rated POE (plug) so the entire device could be used outdoors. If your router placement allowed, you could get even better coverage by connecting the POE to your router. Three-star review is only because the POE can't be installed outside. Otherwise, it does a great job, was simple to set up, and easy to use.

The unboxing is very simple, the package is just a simple box that includes the device and wall mount and user guide. The installation will depend on your needs it can be used outdoors and indoors, it can be used as a Wi-Fi extender, as a bridge mode or the most recommended as an access point. I said the most recommended because the performance will be a lot better if the device is connected trough ethernet and not wireless, that means connecting an ethernet cable from the router to the extender will let your internet be faster. In the Wi-Fi extender mode the performance is poor, you do not notice the increase in speed although it does extend the signal, using the 2.4ghz and 5ghz band does not achieve high and stable speeds, for that reason I mentioned that it is advisable to directly connect this device through the ethernet cable from your modem or router, as it will function as an access point and it is like having a router in the yard. Similarly as access point speeds are not very high however it is a decent speed that will allow you to comfortably use multiple devices, you also have to consider the internet service that we got, because if the speed is not very high, you can not get more improvement. The configuration is relatively simple as the device as such does not have any kind of menu or buttons to synchronize or turn on or interact, despite this the user guide is clear and includes a QR code that directs you to the Winegard page for more information, in conclusion if you are a user who only needs to extend the Wi-Fi signal but does not require high speeds or for exhaustive use, it is a good option plus it can be mounted on the wall for a better result, but if you need speed and stability for more intensive use there may be other options out there that may suit you better.

Winegard - Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender is an excellent device that can boost your WiFi range outdoors. It can be setup as an extender or as an access point. The setup is simple and it comes with required mounting hardware, but no Ethernet cables. The device itself is large in size and heavy, but I expect it to withstand any harsh climate condition. There are no buttons or light indicators on the unit, the entire setup is done via your phone or PC's web browser. The unit works best when directly connected to the router using the included Power Over Ethernet adapter. You plug in the Ethernet cable from the router into the POE adapter and another Ethernet cable from the adapter to this device. Once connected, all settings can be configured using the web interface. This setup works best and provides strong signal compared to Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi setup. Although it is rated to boost the Wi-Fi signal to 1000ft, it significantly drops as you go farther halfway from it. If you have a huge house and want to extend your indoor Wi-Fi signals to outdoors, this is a good option to consider.

I received this product in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. The Winegard Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender is perfect for those who have large properties and want to cover those properties with a fast internet connection. It uses WiFi5 technology. The unit can work as a network bridge (meaning devices can see whatever is on the other side of the ethernet port) or can isolate the wifi devices to their own set of IP addresses (handy with multiple units and in a setup where you don’t want guest devices seeing your devices). The PoE adapter allows for gigabit ethernet passthrough, a single cable running to the access point eases installation, and PoE is an industry standard meaning you can use PoE switches to power these devices. So how well does this work? I tested it two ways: - My property, 200 foot by 1000 foot (approximately 4 acres) installed outside in wireless bridge mode approximately 100 feet from the house (150 foot 5e ethernet cable providing power only) - My in-laws house, main floor inside, on a property approximately 100 feet by 300 feet, using wired bridge mode (using the included PoE injector) In full wireless bridge mode on my property, the unit got decent performance overall. Speeds ranged from 130 mbps to 220 mbps, depending on the backhaul used. Speeds at that distance were more stable with 2.4 GHz than they were with 5 GHz. From the access point, I was able to connect an additional 325-ish feet using an iPhone 11 and the 2.4 GHz band; I’m sure some devices could probably reach to 500 feet with this unit. Using wired bridge mode on my in-laws’ property, I found that the 5GHz signal was solid throughout their house, even with its plaster and board wall construction. Their attic, which was always a nightmare for connectivity, is finally stable with this access point. 5 GHz doesn’t work through the brick, while 2.4 GHz works through the yard within 100 feet of the house. Setup is the only complicated thing about the Wineguard. By default, it isolates devices that connect to it via wifi and doesn’t allow devices connected to ethernet or the wifi it’s connected to to access the configuration pages. Setting the device to “bridge” mode fixes this. All in all, Winegard Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender provides excellent 802.11ac performance in a tight package.

As a range extender, this was disappointing at least in the way I'm trying to use it. Setup was very easy, though, and I used the "Wifi Extender Mode -- Increases range" settings. In this mode, it just needs power and then it connects wirelessly to your existing network. All of the setup and installation instructions I could find only went through the application steps for setting up the AP in each mode type. Some documentation with guidelines for the actual placement of the AP for best results would be helpful. My house is just under 300' from my front gate where I'd like to put some wireless cameras. With my existing indoor wireless (Netgear Orbi) I can barely see the signal at the gate, but it's not useable. I had hoped that putting this AP outside would get me the "1,000 feet of boosted range" that the product literature mentions and I would have a usable signal at the gate. Unfortunately, I could barely tell a difference in the signal strength after installing this. After doing some testing in my yard, it looks like the usable distance is maybe in the 200' range before the signal drops off too much. I do have my indoor Orbi on the second floor of the house and against the outside wall, so I guess this is telling me I'm really not losing too much signal going to the outside. I could look at trenching an Ethernet cable out closer to my gate and installing the AP there using PoE. However, if I went to that trouble, then I'd probably just run the cable(s) all the way to the gate if it's under the 100m limit. Another option might be to find a directional outdoor antenna so I could focus the signal towards the gate. Either way, it's a little disappointing that they claim "1,000 feet of boosted range" with the Extreme 2.0 when that's not the case. I think if your indoor AP was barely getting any signal outside through the house, then you might be pleased with the extra range you get with installing this outside. But if you already get a signal 150-200' outside then it doesn't look like you'll see much benefit. Another concern I have with this AP is the mounting hardware. While the mounting bar and clamp are metal, the brackets for attaching to the structure are plastic. They seem pretty solid now, but I'm wondering how they'll hold up after a few years of being outside in extreme heat and cold.

This is going to be an Easy review. First off let’s talk about the setup. It’s just a few super quick and easy steps. I am not usually great at this part as someone near half a century old, but this thing was a breeze. If you set it up outside there is a little more to it, but the mounting hardware is pretty quick and easy to install as well. Af far as the range of the device, that is pretty solid as well. If the device is inside my place I can cross the street, go 1 house down, and about 150ft up a long driveway and still get usable signal. If I put it outside I can actually get signal inside the front half of that same house! I have tried a couple of other Wifi extender type products and this one is by far the best. You want to make sure it’s fairly close to your WiFi source so it’s starting with a strong signal but that is really the only issue I have come across at all. I got this product so my father, who lives in our converted garage, would get solid Wifi and for our purpose it works like a charm. All in all I really like this device. Easy to set up, easy to mount, and excellent range on the WiFi. There are a couple of negatives that has prevented me from going a full 5*s on the review however. The range is nowhere near as long as it advertises. It’s impressive, but I doubt it’s even half of the 1000 ft it claims. Also the plug is not recommended for outdoor use even though I’m sure many will want to place it out doors. However for us at least neither of these potential issues affect us. In the right situation, I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

Setup was really easy. Just connect to it. Then it scans for your network. Enter the passcode and your in. Performance: I found the performance of speed tests to be a little incosistent. However it extended my wireless in my backyard so well that I can get good speeds 85’ at the back end of my yard. That is the point. Finally I can be in the backyard with good wireless. Cons: inconsistent performance. Bulky and ugly.

This Winegard Wi-Fi extender is a fairly decent device for extending the signal for you home internet outside. When you first pick it up it does not feel that substantial. It's incredibly light and this led me to initially think it wouldn't be all that great. Well, looks can be deceiving! The signal from this thing encompasses my entire property as well as my neighbors! We've had a couple of rain events since I installed it and it's held up rather well. Included in the box is the arm thingy to mount to the side of your house and all the required screws. Mounting didn't take too long, maybe about an hour total but that probably had more to do with my fear of ladders which makes me go extra slow. A power wall wart is included but no cables at all. It's Power Over Ethernet so you'll need a couple of decent ethernet cables. One to plug in the power and the other to connect to you wired network. Some quick logging in and changing the network name and password and I was up and running. Before installing this I had a rather weak Wi-Fi signal in my backyard but now it's solid and wicked fast. Gets the job done and can anyone really as for more?

Followed the dyeps but cant connect any of our laptops or technology to it. Trying to figure out has been impossible

About a week ago, I attempted to install the Winegard Extreme 2.0 Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender. After much frustration, I put it aside for a time when I could devote all my attention to it. Tonight, seemed a good choice. The kit comes with the Wi-Fi extender, power inserter, mounting hardware, and a LAN cable, oh and installation instructions. Since it was a cold night here in the Mojave Desert, I temporarily mounted it in the garage and went about trying to install it again. At first, I thought it was going to be the same, but then it started to make sense. I read a few reviews and saw I should connect it to my existing network. That was a piece of cake as I have a 5-port network switch behind my garage tv. Connecting the unit was done in minutes. I mounted the unit, plugged in the provided LAN cable to the POE port and my LAN cable from the other port on the power inserter to my switch. Then came the fun of installing the network software. I tried many times on my Android phone, but it’s just too clunky with the old, designed interface of the Winegard app. So, I grabbed my Surfacebook 3 laptop and tried again. Being able to see most of the app on a browser made it much easier. The only issue I had was my Wi-Fi signal kept changing back to my main network. The instructions state to turn off auto, but I have three networks bridged and I didn’t want to mess with those. So, I just had to check my connection every time I wanted to make a change. I changed the SSID password and enabled 5Ghz to work. Then I had to locate where to change the admin password. Once that was done, I was trying to see if security was working. It showed it enabled, but I don’t remember typing in a password. Anyway, first I tried the cellphone. I turned off mobile and connected to the Winegard, but I still wasn’t satisfied that it was done. So, I fired up the garage tv and Roku. I reset the wireless network to the Winegard network and finally, I was asked to enter a password. I use LastPass and the generated password was a bear. I typed it in wrong 3-4 times before getting it right. So, I know it works because it wouldn’t let me access the Roku menu until I got it right…and yes, I tried logging in without a password. Nada. So, then I braved the cold and walked around my cul-de-sac and across the street to my parent's house and the signal was accessible throughout. I usually lose my network inside my parent's home or it’s sporadic depending on where I’m sitting or the weather. We get lots of wind, cloud cover, dust, and traffic on their street, all of which seem to disturb the signal. Not now! The Winegard seems to allow me to use its signal with no problem. I can imagine it will be even better once I mount it outside. Also, I do like that from the extender to the power source, I only need a long LAN cable. I can either make one or order one online that I can easily fish through the attic to an outlet for the power inserter. So, my impression of the extender is that it works great, once you get it installed, but that’s almost any network item. I do wish Winegard would work on the software as it looks and acts like software from the AOL days of the internet. It’s clunky and lacks a return to the main menu from the advanced menu. I just logged out whenever I needed to go back unless I made a change. Other than that, I’d recommend the extender to anyone wanting better Wi-Fi around their home.

Pro: -Easy to set up Con: -Not 1000 ft, about 200 ft -Included instructions was only for the access point setup Setting up was straightforward and easy. The included instructions were a bit sparse, but there’s a link to video tutorials on how to set it up, and switch them to the other modes. The enclosure is about half the size of a waste basket. It’s pretty bulky and not aesthetically pleasing when it’s sticking out your wall. The ethernet connection is covered with a cover and with a rubber seal around the wire. The included mount lets you either mouth it to a wall or a pole. I ended up placing it on a bracket inside my garage to simplify the setup and avoid having to pass the cable through the wall. Coverage was good for my needs, but nowhere near the 1000 ft range it claims. I got about 200 ft down the street before the signal cut off. At about 100 my signal strength and download speed was still high, near max. Beyond that however, it starts to be less consistent and will start to drop out. My neighborhood has a lot of wifi signals and interference so I’m content with that result. Though you can set it up to use a wired connection, I didn’t test that out because it would be a hassle to run a wire from my router to the extender. For my usage, this meets my expectations. It would be bulky and ugly if it was installed on the side of my house. It’s more than enough to cover the area I needed, and should be fine for most unless you really needed that 1000 ft range.

This is great for extending and improving dead spots in your home or businesses Wifi. I knew my smart doorbell had a hard time keeping a constant connection and this solved that issue. It also works great for adding security systems and/or cameras. You can also use this to expand your geo-fencing area greatly. Now all my lights are on before I get home and not shortly after. It makes a big difference! If youre like me you like to be on your devices outdoors and I found this to be invaluable for adding much needed Wifi range to access my NAS and movie server. The setup was fairly easy and the unit itself is discrete which I think is a great feature as well.

The Winegard Extreme 2.0 is a fantastic outdoor wireless access point. It was easy to set up, easy to install and it performed phenomenally. It extended my WIFI network coverage to my entire 29000 sq ft property without any issues. The signal was so strong that I could also connect to the access point from anywhere inside the house too. I highly recommend this to anyone with a large property or anyone that wants to extend their WIFI to another structure on their property like a guest house / pool house / barn / shed etc.

The range on the network having a antennae outside is insane. I can walk the block and be attached to my home network. BUT, it is so slow. Let me elaborate, this could be just me and my house/network but I can not get throughput that is acceptable/better than what I have without it. I can get better range, that is my one improvement. I have tried this wireless and wired. Connecting both 2.4 ghz and 5.0 ghz networks. Connecting to one of my mesh nodes, connecting direct to router wired and wireless, connecting wired to my modem. I can not get better than 10 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up. Without the antennae I can get 100 Mbps down and up on my deck and areas of the back yard close to the house on the one side. The plan was to put this by the pool to have better reception for streaming music or whatever. Have a more consistent network outside. Now, it works. It does what it is intended to do, extend my network. It does that very well. But the speeds are so far off what I see anywhere else on my network. It just is not an option. I need better speeds if I am to work from home poolside. I contacted support to see if there were known issues with my router/mesh network and the extender. They said there were none. I also contacted them about the extender locking up my network when I did a manual check for updates. I could not (did not want to) recreate the problem, so I let that slide. One recommendation support had was moving the extender further from the access point/mesh node it is connecting to. This did not help at all. Another issue I have with the device, it is all weather for the antennae. HOWEVER the power is supplied via a ethernet cable (yes I have tried multiple) to the Power Inserter. The Power inserter must be indoors. The Power Inserter is not weatherproof. This is a drawback also, I do not want to drill holes in the house if the product is not doing what I am expecting it to do. Overall if you are looking for range, this is great for that. If you are looking for speed, I could not attain the throughput I was hoping for. I am going to keep playing with this to see if I can figure out the issue. It could be a setting on my network or router. I don't think it is, but I am not ruling anything out. I am also wondering if the solar panels we have outside may cause some issue with the speeds. Doubtful, but still not seeing the results I want.

The Winegard - Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender/Access Point is a great device for using my indoor Wi-Fi outside. Instructions are easy to follow and make attaching to a wooden structure no problem. Connecting to the home router is done by scanning to find the SSID and then enter the given password. Next, I needed to open my internet browser and connect to my 2.4GHz network. The Wi-Fi signal strength is the same as indoors with full bars. I can enjoy all my mobile devices outside with my home Wi-Fi.

For what it does, it gives you an outdoor Wi-Fi solution that withstands the elements. It is in fact an extender. But you got to be careful not to install it too far away from your main Wi-Fi. Once I got the distance right which was about 30 ft away from the house It worked like a dream. Another 40 ft in all directions is what I gather. I think it also depends on the device. My Apple stuff seem to work a little better. Definitely not a bad purchase.

Winegard - Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender The Winegard 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender states you get one thousand feet of boosted range. I could not even get to 100 feet. However, the instructions do state you it works best at 50% or better signal. What that means is unknown to me. I followed all the instructions and the best I could get was 47%. This was hardwired to the router at 100 ft of Cat 5E cable. Even moving the antenna closer to the router with 3 feet of cable gave the same result. Included in the box is the hardware needed to install the antenna either indoors or out. There were 2 pole clamps and a wall mount and roof mount. You need to provide the wall/roof mounting screws. I replaced a router with the antenna. I have 2 computers in a work shed 100 feet from the main building. I lost all access to the internet and both computers would not show the new Winegard system as available. After you get it up and running you can download the user's manual. It is not included in the box. I would not recommend the Wineguard-Extreme 2.0 system to family and friends.

Finding a place to mount this was a challenge since the power is supplied by ethernet cord. I really didnt have a need to mount this outside as my property isnt large enough for this need. However, I do have an issue receiving my 5Ghz signal in my media/garage and the drive way. So, I installed this in the attic above the garage, roughly 15ft above my media room/garage. Setup was a breeze and I was up and running in about 20 minutes. I have 200 Mbps plan for reference. I was able to connect consistently at 144 Mbps while moving back to the main router, I found the initial connection to be 212 Mbps. This is expected. What I didnt expect is that when I walked to the edge of the property at the furthest point away from the main router, I still had a stronger signal from the main router than I did from the Winegard (which would be almost half way between the main router and my location). So, in my opinion, this is not as "high performance" as I expected. But, it did the job, it extended the range and the speeds were okay enough to use the internet. It just doesnt fit my needs as my property isnt large enough to really utilize this product. I will try an AiMesh set up next.

I've been using a security system and I figured that my $600 of networking equipment would be enough to provide coverage in my home despite it being only 1500 sqft. Well it seems that's not the case, despite being able to be down the street and get service on my phone, but the security system couldn't connect or would constantly drop connection. Well, since there's outdoor cameras, I figured the best option would be to invest in one of these. I'm using it simply as an extender, though I may at some point go the route of using it as an Access Point. If you need something that just work, easy to setup, and withstand the elements no matter the extreme, this will work great!

Didn’t see a significant difference. We have a mesh network already to try and get coverage from one end of our space to the other. I was hoping this would help fill the dead zones. I can’t say that I noticed much of an improvement.