Best Wi-Fi Extenders 2022 - Digital Engine Land

A consistent Wi-Fi signal throughout the house can still be a challenge even with the advanced routers of today. Whether you are just relaxing in the garden while browsing through your Facebook feed or working in your home office, signal dropouts can be very frustrating. Luckily though, this problem can be easily fixed with a Wi-Fi extender.

Whether you are a serious gamer, binge-watcher, or like to work from home, Wi-Fi extenders can be your saving grace by providing solid signals throughout the house. It could be the best investment you make. However, before we move on to discussing the best Wi-Fi extenders available in the market lets understand what exactly an extender is and how it works.

A Wi-Fi extender is also called a Wi-Fi repeater or Wi-Fi booster. It is technically a device used to create a network with your Wi-Fi router so that your router and extender work together to boost the Wi-Fi signals and extend the network coverage to get rid of any dead zones in the house.

Dead zones are the areas in your house that usually do not get signals. This could be due to reasons like too many obstructions between the area and the router or it’s just out of the router’s range. An extender will be like a passage between the dead zone and the router, resulting in you receiving strong signals throughout the house.

You need to match your Wi-Fi router’s specifications with the Wi-Fi extender that you choose for your home. It would not make sense to buy the best extender in the market if it is not compatible with your router. This could be a bit tricky if you are renting equipment from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) unless you are allowed to use your personal equipment.

Several ISPs will not have a problem with you buying your equipment as long as it is compatible with their service. An example could be Spectrum, which allows you to choose between company equipment and your equipment with all of the Spectrum packages. You just need to ensure the compatibility of your equipment with Spectrum’s connection.

Now, let us go ahead and look at the best Wi-Fi extenders available in the market in 2022.

1).   NETGEAR WN3000RP

Netgear is a reliable name in the industry and so is this Wi-Fi extender. It is easy to set up and offers speeds good enough for average users. It will fulfill your networking needs quite well, especially if you are on a budget.

Specifications:

Speed up to	300 Mbps
Ethernet Port	1
Dual Band	No
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11n

2). NETGEAR EX37000

If you are a speed freak but cannot go overboard with the budget then this device will be your best friend. Just plug it in and you will be all set to enjoy brilliant speeds in no more than a few minutes.

Specifications:

Speed up to	750 Mbps
Ethernet Port	1
Dual Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11ac

3). NETGEAR EX7500

Do you want a device that can provide every feature out there? This is the device for you then. It allows you to check the signal strength around the house with its analytics app. When connected to the network it just repeats the name of the main Wi-Fi Router to provide a seamless connection throughout the house.

Specifications:

Speed up to	2,200 Mbps
Ethernet Port	No
Dual Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11ac

4). PLUME SUPERPODS

With a built-in AI security system, a self-optimizing software, and the option to allow personalized guest access, these superpods indeed offer a super secure network. The parental control feature is like the cherry on top of the most delicious cake.

Specifications:

Speed up to	1 Gigabit
LAN Port	2
Tri-Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11b / g / n / ac

5). TP-LINK RE650

This device is built for supporting high performance in multiple devices with its multiple antennae. It can even be fixated on particular devices when you need focused high performance.

Specifications:

Speed up to	2,600 Mbps
Ethernet Port	1
Dual Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11ac

6. D-LINK AC2600

This Wi-Fi range extender is very easy to set up and delivers fast speeds while intelligently managing your network so that your devices stay connected when you move around the house. Moreover, it does not even cost much.

Specifications:

Speed up to	2,600 Mbps
Ethernet Port	1
Dual Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11n

7). TP-LINK RE200

TP-Link is yet another trustworthy brand. They have been in the industry for quite some time providing reliable devices at affordable prices. If you cannot afford their high-end range extenders then this is the device for you. By offering great speed and compatibility, this extender proves that good things do not always cost a fortune.

Specifications:

Speed up to	750 Mbps
Ethernet Port	1
Dual Band	Yes
Compatible with Wi-Fi up to	802.11n

Now you know which extenders are rated the best in the market. All you need to do is check your router’s specifications and choose an extender that matches them. Once you have bought the extender, setting up and using it is quite simple so you will be good to go right away. I wish you a blessed and dead-zone free life from here onwards. See you in another article, another day.

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