{"id":3186,"date":"2022-01-05T12:13:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T12:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/?p=3186"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:35:52","slug":"looking-for-a-wireless-booster-or-wifi-extender-to-improve-your-wifi-signal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wifi-booster-router-booster-wifi-extender\/","title":{"rendered":"Wireless booster or WiFi extender"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wrap article-post \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content no-divider\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                        \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Consider investing in WiFi Range Extenders, also called <a style=\"color: #696969;text-decoration: underline;\"href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-booster\/#What_Is_a_WiFi_Signal_Booster\">Wireless router Boosters<\/a> or <a style=\"color: #696969;text-decoration: underline;\"href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-repeater\/#What_does_a_Wireless_Repeater_Do\">WiFi Repeaters<\/a>, which are simple and savvy methods to get rid of the dead zones.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            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class=\"article-products__info-actions\">\n                                    <a href=\"#D_Link_DAP\" class=\"btn-link btn transition-all\">See Details<\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                          \n                \n                                            <div class=\"article-products__info\">\n                            <img width=\"70\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Linksys_RE7000_l.png\" class=\"attachment-70x70 size-70x70\" alt=\"Logo Linksys RE7000\" \/>\n                            <div class=\"article-products__info-content\">\n                                <div class=\"article-products__info-title\">\n                                    <h4 class=\"h4\">Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ WiFi Range Extender<\/h4>                                <\/div>\n     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class=\"attachment-70x70 size-70x70\" alt=\"Logo TP-Link AC1200 RE305\" \/>\n                            <div class=\"article-products__info-content\">\n                                <div class=\"article-products__info-title\">\n                                    <h4 class=\"h4\">TP-Link N300 WiFi Repeater (TL-WA855RE)<\/h4>                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article-products__info-actions\">\n                                    <a href=\"#TP_Link_N300\" class=\"btn-link btn transition-all\">See Details<\/a>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0195Y0A42\/\" class=\"btn btn-success transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                          \n                \n                    <div class=\"article-products__other\">                        <div 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href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-amplifier\/#How_Does_a_WiFi_Signal_Amplifier_Work\">amplifiers<\/a> going to the farthest corners of your space, be it a home or an office.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__note\">Download Netspot to test the strength of WiFi signal and properly place your new Wi-Fi extender<\/div>                                \n                                 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Before setting up a WiFi Range Extender or a WiFi Repeater, <a href=\"\/downloads.html\">download NetSpot<\/a> to <a href=\"\/wifi-speed-test\/wifi-tester.html#Why_Is_It_Necessary_to_Test_WiFi_Signal\">test the strength of WiFi signal<\/a>. This way you will be already aware of the weak and strong spots of the coverage and can work out a very efficient strategy.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifiHeatmapReadyScreen3@2x.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Wifi Heatmap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifiHeatmapReadyScreen3@2x.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifiHeatmapReadyScreen3@2x-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifiHeatmapReadyScreen3@2x-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifiHeatmapReadyScreen3@2x-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                    \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"\/\">NetSpot<\/a> is also a big help in smart placement of your new Wi-Fi extender.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">The difference between WiFi extender (Wireless booster) and WiFi repeater<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>WiFi repeaters, boosters and extenders are pretty much the same thing \u2014 devices to improve WiFi coverage. Even though you won&#8217;t find a clear difference between \u201crepeaters\u201d and \u201cextenders\u201d not all of them will work the exact same way. We&#8217;ll do our best to look into and explain those differences for different types of available devices. Follow along and <a href=\"\/hardware\/top-three-best-wireless-range-extenders\/#How_to_Choose_a_Wireless_Extender\">choose the\u00a0best WiFi extender<\/a>\u00a0for your needs!<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">Wi-Fi Extender (AP mode)<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>An extender intercepts the signal of your WiFi router\/switch, magnifies and retransmits it. You can extend a wire from the main router to a spot you want a network signal at and plug in your WiFi extender. This way main router is sending network signal via the wire to the extender. The latter will have a new WiFi name.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>This plug-and-go solution is easy and fast to set up providing the fast connection you wanted. An extender using WiFi instead of a wire may experience some loss of speed. If such extender talks to your devices on the same band it\u2019s using to talk to the router there will be a speed drop obviously.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>In case of powerline Ethernet adapters the distance between power outlets as well as the type of wiring you are using can impact the overall performance. A WiFi repeater is an alternative to a powerline Ethernet adapter.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">How to Choose a WiFi Extender?<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Choosing a WiFi extender boils down to your needs and budget. As yourself how many additional rooms would you like the extender to cover. If it\u2019s just one small room, just about any basic WiFi extender should do the trick.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__note\">Choosing a WiFi extender boils down to your needs and budget<\/div>                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>However, if you want to cover a large area with a strong WiFi signal, you need a dual-band WiFi extender with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz support. The extender should also be compatible with the <a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/#Latest_WiFi_Standards\">latest WiFi standards<\/a> and support technologies such as beamforming and <a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/what-is-mu-mimo.html#What_Is_MU-MIMO\">MU-MIMO<\/a>, which stands for multi-user, multiple input, multiple output.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>To help you select the best WiFi extender for your needs, here\u2019s a list of the top 3 best WiFi extenders that you can buy right now. <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content__choice\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                            <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__choice-title\">Best WiFi Extenders<\/h2>                                            \n                    \n                                                   \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"D_Link_DAP\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #1<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/d-link@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo D-Link\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/d-link@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/d-link@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">D-Link DAP-1650 WiFi Range Extender (AC1200)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dlink.com\/en\/products\/dap-1650-wireless-ac1200-dual-band-gigabit-range-extender\">The D-Link DAP-1650<\/a><\/strong> is an impressive WiFi extender that provides dual-band connectivity and <a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/everything-about-802-11ac.html#What_Is_802_11ac\">802.11ac<\/a> support in an elegant package that would be easy to mistake for a smart speaker. As you might expect from a high-end WiFi extender, the D-Link DAP-1650 delivers strong performance (up to 1200 Mbps) thanks to MU-MIMO. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DLink_DAP1650@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"D-Link DAP-1650 WiFi Range Extender (AC1200)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DLink_DAP1650@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DLink_DAP1650@2x-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DLink_DAP1650@2x-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DLink_DAP1650@2x-768x349.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>You can connect up to four devices to its Gigabit LAN ports for high-speed wired connections or instantly pair any device wirelessly with a single press of the WPS button.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Great price <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Strong performance<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Extensive configuration options<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>No USB 3.0 ports<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Linksys_RE7000\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #2<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Linksys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ WiFi Range Extender<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01DT48WZS\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>If you\u2019re looking for a compact WiFi extender capable of covering up to 10,000 square feet with a strong WiFi signal, the\u00a0<strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linksys.com\/us\/p\/P-RE7000\/\">Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a great choice. Despite its small size, it supports the Wireless-AC technology for simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices. Even 4K streaming isn\u2019t an issue for this WiFi extender.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_RE_7000@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ WiFi Range Extender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_RE_7000@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_RE_7000@2x-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_RE_7000@2x-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_RE_7000@2x-768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Finding the right place for the Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ is a breeze thanks to the Spot Finder feature, which visually indicates the right spot between the router and the area to which you want to extend your network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Elegant design<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Dual-band support <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Easy to configure <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Average performance<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Netgear_Nighthawk\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #3<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01D6JEMWS\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>As far as plug-in WiFi range extenders go, only a few models offer as impressive performance and features as the <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/products\/networking\/wifi-range-extenders\/EX7300.aspx\">Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200<\/a><\/strong>. After a breezy set up, this WiFi extender can create a whole-home mesh WiFi using your existing gateway or router or extend 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi signals from existing WiFi routers for better range. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Unlike many other plug-in WiFi range extenders, it features a Gigabit port to connect wired devices like smart TVs and game consoles without the risk of wireless interference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Supports MU-MIMO<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Provides up to 10,000 square feet of added coverage <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Gigabit Ethernet port <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Larger size<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">WiFi Repeater<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>WiFi repeaters are the devices that receive wireless signal and rebroadcast it. If your WiFi signal can&#8217;t reach some spots of your house or office, try a wireless repeater to boost the signal from the main router. A WiFi Repeater contains two wireless routers, similar to a <a href=\"\/hardware\/wireless-router\/#What_is_a_WiFi_Router\">wireless router<\/a> you may already have at home or office. One of them takes up the WiFi connection that you already have and sends the signal to another wireless router. The latter produces the amplified signal.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__note\">Repeaters are aimed to let you keep the original network name<\/div>                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Repeaters are aimed to let you keep the original network name. These devices are easy to set up with no wires stretched around. Sometimes repeaters may face the interference that may result in an unstable connection.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Did you know there are weatherproof WiFi repeaters? They are very helpful if you are trying to extend the signal outside, e.g. to the pool house on your property.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>No WiFi repeaters are ideal. They do have some speed loss issues, some more others less.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Repeaters can be single band and dual band. The devices of first type receive, then retransmit each packet of data through the same\u00a0<a href=\"\/wifi-channel-scanner\/how-to-change-wifi-channel.html#What_Is_WiFi_Channel\">WiFi channel<\/a>, which may easily lose up to 50% of the bandwidth. Dual band repeaters get around this by having the router on one band and sending a WiFi signal on the other.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">How to Choose a WiFi Repeater?<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>When choosing a WiFi repeater, you need to pay attention to the same things as when choosing a WiFi extender, including coverage and price. Because the purpose of a WiFi repeater is to receive wireless signals and rebroadcast them, you should select one that supports the same security protocol as your main router.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>WiFi repeaters come in a variety of formats, ranging from desktop to plug based. Some WiFi repeaters have multiple external antennas, while others have no external antenna at all. Truth be told, it doesn\u2019t really matter how many antennas a WiFi repeater has as long as it covers the entire area you want it to cover.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at 3 best WiFi repeaters so that you have something to choose from without having to first read length reviews and comparisons.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content__choice\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                            <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__choice-title\">Best WiFi Repeaters<\/h2>                                            \n                    \n                                                   \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"TP_Link_N300\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #1<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"LOGO TP-LINK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">TP-Link N300 WiFi Repeater (TL-WA855RE)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0195Y0A42\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Regardless of if you want to repeat your existing WiFi network and extend its connectivity to eliminate all signal weak spots or deliver fast and reliable wired internet access to your smart TV or gaming console, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/home-networking\/range-extender\/tl-wa855re\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TP-Link TL-WA855RE<\/a>\u00a0is a solid choice that won\u2019t break your bank. Even though it doesn\u2019t have a Gigabit Ethernet port, the device is more than capable of handling even bandwidth-intensive 4K streaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TP_Link_N300_WiFi_Repeater.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"TP-Link N300 WiFi Repeater (TL-WA855RE)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TP_Link_N300_WiFi_Repeater.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TP_Link_N300_WiFi_Repeater-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TP_Link_N300_WiFi_Repeater-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/TP_Link_N300_WiFi_Repeater-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>In wireless mode, it can deliver speeds of up to 300 Mbps and keep all your favorite devices running as fast as possible with MIMO technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Simple setup<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Affordable<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Reliable performance<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>No Gigabit Ethernet option<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"WAVLINK\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #2<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WalLink_logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo WavLink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WalLink_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WalLink_logo.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">WAVLINK AC1200 HiWAVLINK AC1200 High Power Outdoor Weatherproof WiFi Repeater<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07QPRTCYZ\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>This weatherproof WiFi repeater\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wavlink.com\/en_us\/product\/WL-WN572HG3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WAVLINK AC1200<\/a>\u00a0can cover a large outdoor area with dual-band speeds up to 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps in the 5 GHz band. It features a special RJ45 connector that makes it impossible for water or dust to get inside the repeater and cause damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WAVLINK@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WAVLINK AC1200 HiWAVLINK AC1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WAVLINK@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WAVLINK@2x-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WAVLINK@2x-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WAVLINK@2x-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The manufacturer of this WiFi repeater even integrated a lighting arrester, so you don\u2019t need to worry about a lightning strike causing damage to the repeater or any device connected to it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Weatherproof<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Up to 1000mW of power <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Build-in lightning arrester<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Expensive<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Linksys_AC1200_Dual_Band\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #3<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Linksys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Linksys AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Repeater (RE6250) <\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linksys.com\/us\/p\/P-RE6250\/\">Linksys RE6250<\/a><\/strong> is an affordable dual-band WiFi repeater that features the company\u2019s signature Spot Finder technology for mobile-guided setup.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_AC_1200@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Linksys AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Repeater (RE6250)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_AC_1200@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_AC_1200@2x-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_AC_1200@2x-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Linksys_AC_1200@2x-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>It\u2019s compatible with any modern router and designed for people who are looking for a hassle-free way how to eliminate dead zones and improve wireless performance. Because the WiFi repeater receives automatic firmware updates from Linksys as soon as they are released, you can simply set it up and forget about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Simple WPS setup<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Provides surprisingly strong signal<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Spot Finder technology <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Doesn\u2019t support Access Point mode <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content no-divider\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                        \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Hopefully the comparison above helped you make a choice and you are improving your network right now. Don&#8217;t forget to use NetSpot again to test the signal strength and see how your connection speed improved.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"\/downloads.html\">Download Netspot for free<\/a> and get the most of your WiFi network!<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wrap bkg-color-3B49B8 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                          <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between WiFi extender and WiFi repeater?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>A WiFi extender is usually connected through Ethernet and extends the network to other areas of your office or house. A WiFi repeater connects to your WiFi network wirelessly and rebroadcasts the signal to a larger area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does a Wi-Fi Extender work?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>A WiFi extender intercepts your router signal and retransmits it. As these devices are connected via wired connection, the bandwidth stays unaffected and has the same potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does a WiFi Repeater work?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>A WiFi repeater receives wireless signal from a router and rebroadcasts it. A typical repeater contains two wireless routers; one of them receives the WiFi signal and transfers it to the second router. The latter produces and retransmits the amplified signal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                                            \n                        <\/section>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wrap bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    \n            <div class=\"article-features\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                         <div class=\"article-features__title\">Read next in All about Wi-Fi Extenders, Boosters<\/div>                         <div class=\"article-features__text\"><p>If you want to get more information about Wi-Fi, check out the following articles about Wi-Fi Extenders, Boosters etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n                    \n        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Wireless mesh networks combine mesh clients, mesh routers and gateways. They distribute Wi-Fi signal evenly and solidly around your house or office.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__note\">Wireless mesh networks combine mesh clients, mesh routers and gateways<\/div>                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>In mesh networking, mesh routers are all connected and sending the WiFi signal from one to another as well as to the surrounding area. Basically it is like a patchwork blanket covering the whole space.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>If your phone is connected to mesh router A and is trying to communicate with the cable modem connected to router C, the mesh router B in-between will provide the better communication.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>These intermediary points are mesh networking \u201chops\u201d. Each hop will introduce some delay, so there is a point in minimizing their number, i.e finding the most direct route among them. When you have enough mesh routers, if one is offline for some reason, the signal can find the way around thanks to alternative nodes.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1500\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Employing_mesh_network@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Employing mesh network\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Employing_mesh_network@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Employing_mesh_network@2x-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Employing_mesh_network@2x-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Employing_mesh_network@2x-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                    \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Various mesh routers manufacturers (Eero, Luma, Netgear Orbi, Google WiFi) may have some differences, but there is one thing they surely have in common: they all promise to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones by covering your space with an evenly distributed Wi-Fi signal. They are all good-looking, easy to set up, very convenient after all.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\"><a style=\"color: #000000;text-decoration: underline;\"href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-range-extender-vs-wifi-mesh-network\/\">Mesh Networking vs. WiFi extenders<\/a><\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>If you have a large space that can&#8217;t be covered with a single powerful router, or there is no possibility to install a router centrally, or you can&#8217;t run Ethernet cables throughout the space, or maybe the walls are made of thick material that causes interference, the good solution would be implementing mesh networking.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__note\">A mesh network has a really good feature of self-reproduction<\/div>                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>A mesh network has a really good feature of self-reproduction: even if one or more nodes are not working or removed, a mesh network will redistribute data via another channel. Also whenever a new node is added, the mesh network can discover and configure new device.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Most of the times a good mesh networking kit will fix the issues with WiFi dead zones and will provide you with an even signal all over the space. And again, it is a no brainer to set such system up. However it doesn&#8217;t make your network signal faster. <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Of course it will feel faster, because of the multiple <a href=\"\/hardware\/what-is-a-wireless-access-point\/#What_Is_a_Wireless_Access_Point\">access points<\/a> and devices finding the signal faster and staying connected. A network with multiple access points can well handle a lot of devices better than one <a href=\"\/hardware\/the-best-wifi-router-for-your-home\/#What_Are_the_Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Mesh_Networks_and_Wireless_Routers\">WiFi router<\/a>. However a lot of spaces like single family homes and small businesses don&#8217;t have that many devices connected at once.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>A <a href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-extender\/#What_Is_a_Wireless_Extender\">WiFi extender<\/a> is a good addition to your existing router before implementing a mesh network. Such decision will cost you less than getting rid of everything you had and investing in a mesh networking kit. The least expensive mesh kit is around $400.00, and sometimes it may be an unnecessary spending.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/what-is-mesh-networking-and-will-it-solve-my-wi-fi-prob-1789814700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Here<\/a> you can find more info on mesh networking, its purpose and how it can be useful for you.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>To see the WiFi dead zones of your home or office, use <a href=\"\/\">NetSpot<\/a> survey app that helps you manage your WiFi network in the most efficient way.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content__choice\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                            <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__choice-title\">Top 5 Best Mesh WiFi Systems<\/h2>                                            \n                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The best mesh WiFi systems available in 2026 can cover even large buildings with a strong, reliable WiFi signal, eliminating all dead zones and supporting the most bandwidth-intensive applications. When selecting a mesh WiFi system, pay attention not only to its performance and coverage but also to usability and extra features. <\/p>\n<p>The top <a href=\"\/hardware\/best-wifi-mesh-network-systems\/#Comparison_of_Mesh_Routers\">5 best mesh WiFi systems<\/a> listed below can meet and exceed the expectations of the most demanding users, and they\u2019re so easy to set up that anyone can install and configure them \u2014 no expert knowledge required. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                   \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"TP_Link\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #1<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"LOGO TP-LINK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TPLINK@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">TP-Link Deco M9 Plus<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Designed for homes and office buildings up to 6,500 square feet, the <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/home-networking\/deco\/deco-m9-plus\/\">TP-Link Deco M9 Plus<\/a><\/strong> is an advanced tri-band mesh WiFi system that can do almost everything you could possibly want it to do. It sells in a pack of three units. When connected, the three units broadcast a single 802.11ac WiFi network over one 2.4 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands, ensuring smooth internet access and wireless speeds of more than 1,000 Mbps no matter how many devices you have. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to being the best mesh WiFi system in 2022, the TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is also a smart hub capable of interacting with Zigbee, Bluetooth, and WiFi devices from leading brands such as GE, Kwikset, Samsung, or Securifi.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TP_Link_Deco_M_9_Plus@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"TP-Link Deco M9 Plus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TP_Link_Deco_M_9_Plus@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TP_Link_Deco_M_9_Plus@2x-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TP_Link_Deco_M_9_Plus@2x-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TP_Link_Deco_M_9_Plus@2x-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The initial configuration of the TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is done using the Deco smartphone app. The app provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process and help you get your network up and running in minutes. The app is also used to block inappropriate online content, prioritize devices and applications, and protect connected devices from online threats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>802.11ac\/Tri-Band <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Smart hub capabilities <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Simple installation and configuration<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Built-in security features <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>No web admin interface <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"nest_WIFI \" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #2<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Google_Nest_Wifi_logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Google Nest Wifi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Google_Nest_Wifi_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Google_Nest_Wifi_logo.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Nest Wifi<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07ZPDN8T1\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/us\/product\/nest_wifi\">Nest Wifi<\/a><\/strong> is an improved version of the very popular Google Wifi mesh router, offering faster wireless speeds and more features. Google designed the Nest Wifi with regular users in mind to help them overcome the limitations of traditional routers and enjoy a strong WiFi signal everywhere. <\/p>\n<p>If you live in an apartment, then all you need is the Nest Wifi router, which can cover up to 2200 square feet. To blanket even larger areas in fast Wifi, you can get the Nest Wifi router with either one or two satellites, which seamlessly extend the reach of the router to every room. The routers also double as smart speakers, allowing you to play music, find answers online, or control your wireless network with the help of Google Assistant. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NestWifi@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Nest Wifi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NestWifi@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NestWifi@2x-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NestWifi@2x-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NestWifi@2x-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>To set up and manage the Nest Wifi mesh router, you need to download the Google Home app. The app provides convenient shortcuts to commonly used options, and it lets you control your smart devices and create automated routines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Google Assistant <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Simple set up <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Great performance <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Expensive <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"eero\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #3<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EERO_logo@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"LOGO EERO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EERO_logo@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EERO_logo@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Eero Home WiFi System<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B085WSCTS4\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>If you\u2019re looking for a straightforward WiFi mesh system that doesn\u2019t cost an arm and a leg, the <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eero.com\/shop\">eero<\/a><\/strong> 3-pack is a fantastic choice. It can cover an area of up to 5,000 square feet with a strong and reliable WiFi signal, making it great for large familiar and busy offices. Each <a href=\"\/hardware\/eero-vs-google-wifi\/#Eero_Review\">eero<\/a> has two Ethernet ports on the back for hardwire devices, such as your smart TV or desktop computer. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/meshImageEero@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Eero\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/meshImageEero@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/meshImageEero@2x-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/meshImageEero@2x-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/meshImageEero@2x-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The guided setup process takes less than 10 minutes to complete from the eero app, which also provides an admin interface where you can check the status of your network, share access with friends, and even pause the internet to enjoy quiet time without any distractions.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Affordable <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Compact design <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Straightforward setup process <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Limited performance <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"netgear\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #4<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear Orbi<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>This award-winning tri-band mesh WiFi router is intended for demanding users who refuse to compromise when it comes to WiFi performance and coverage. The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/orbi\/\">Netgear Orbi<\/a><\/strong> is equipped with four Ethernet ports (the router has three standard Ethernet ports and one WAN port), so you won\u2019t have any trouble hardwiring all your static devices. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Netgear-Orbi@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear Orbi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Netgear-Orbi@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Netgear-Orbi@2x-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Netgear-Orbi@2x-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Netgear-Orbi@2x-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Setup and management are done via the Orbi app. Without overwhelming users with too many options, the app does a great job of exposing all functionality the Orbi has to offer, including parental controls, network monitoring, and NETGEAR Armor, and advanced cyber threat protection capable of stopping cyber threats such as phishing, malicious URLs, and privacy attacks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Admirable performance <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Elegant design <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Multiple Ethernet ports <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Relatively large <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"linksys_velop \" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #5<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Linksys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Linksys@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">LinkSys Velop<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01N2NLNEH\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linksys.com\/us\/velop\/\">LinkSys Velop<\/a><\/strong> stands out with its towering design and straight edges. The white or black case hides multiple high-performance antennas designed to emit a strong WiFi signal in all directions for perfect coverage and fantastic download and upload speeds. If you purchase the Velop router with two satellites, you can eliminate dead zones even in a 5+ bedroom multi-story home and provide reliable coverage for 4K streaming, gaming, and other applications. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/meshImageLinkys.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LinkSys Velop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/meshImageLinkys.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/meshImageLinkys-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/meshImageLinkys-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/meshImageLinkys-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>You can control the Linksys Velop from anywhere using the Linksys App. Through the app, you can easily limit internet usage with features like Parental Controls, set up a guest network for your friends and other visitors, or upgrade the Linksys Velop WiFi mesh system to the latest version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                    <div class=\"h3\">Pros and Cons<\/div>                        \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list pros\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Completely modular<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Great value <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Easy parental controls <\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n                                                <ul class=\"pros_cons_list cons\">\n                                                                                             \n                                                                                                                            <li>Lacks more advanced configuration options<\/li>\n                                                                                                \n                                                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content no-divider\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">Can I Build a Mesh Network with My Existing Router?<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Yes and no. Technically, a WiFi mesh network is a form of wireless ad hoc network (also called computer-to-computer or peer-to-peer mode). An ad-hoc network allows wireless devices to communicate directly with one another without relying on a central router.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Such networks are often deployed to quickly and temporarily connect multiple wireless devices in situations when it wouldn\u2019t make sense to run internet cables or deploy a router. Because ad-hoc networks don\u2019t have any capability for multi-hop, device A and device B can communicate with device C only if the device is within range. If device C is within range of device B, which is within range of device A, device C and device A can\u2019t still communicate with each other.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                                           <div class=\"article-content__text\"><p><strong>To create an ad-hoc network on Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                       \n                                <ul class=\"article-content__list\">\n                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Enter the following command to switch to the ad-hoc mode: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Network key=password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 2px; padding-left: 2em;\">\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 40px;\">Make sure to replace the Network variable with the name for your network and the key= variable with your password. <\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Enter the following command to start the ad-hoc network: netsh wlan start hostednetwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Open Control Panel and go to Network and Internet \u2192 Network and Sharing Center \u2192 Change adapter settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li>Go to the Sharing tab and check the Allow other network users to connect through this computer&#8217;s Internet connection option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 40px;\">Save the changes by clicking the OK button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>                                                                <\/ul>\n                        \n                                                       \n                               \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Because ad-hoc networks typically have very limited coverage, it\u2019s a good idea to use <a href=\"\/\">NetSpot<\/a> survey app to discover signal dead spots and optimize the utilization of your network. We also recommend NetSpot when planning and deploying WiFi mesh systems, such as those listed above.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wrap bkg-color-3B49B8 wrap-pf\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                                            <div class=\"title-pf d-flex\">\n                            SO, WE RECOMMEND<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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Nodes work with each other forming a mesh of solid signal throughout your wireless space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does mesh networking work?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Mesh is a network of routers working together and supporting each other in order to cover the surrounding area with an even wireless signal. Just like a system of cells. 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WiFi analyzer like NetSpot can help you <a href=\"\/hardware\/find-the-best-wifi-router-placement\/#Guidelines_for_Finding_the_Best_Placement_for_a_WiFi_Router\">find the optimal placement for every mesh router<\/a> in your network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Will a good mesh networking kit fix the issues with WiFi?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>A mesh networking kit is definitely the way to go when trying to achieve an even WiFi coverage and minimize dead zones. Mesh networks are also easy to set up. However it is not a cure-all, and there is no guarantee your network signal will be faster, but it will surely help you get a solid signal for all your devices connected to the network. 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                                   <div class=\"article-features__item__information-text\">\n                                                            <i class=\"icon-article icon-author i-blue\"><\/i>\n                                                            <span>David Morelo<\/span>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"article-features__item__information-text\">\n                                                            <i class=\"icon-article icon-date i-blue\"><\/i>\n                                                            <span>Jan 1, 2026<\/span>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div 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business can be frustrating. Getting to the conference room and finding that people can\u2019t connect to the WiFi network. Or that spot in the kitchen when we need to connect to display that video on how to make the best Macaroni and Cheese.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>The solution would be to know just where the best places in the building are for connection, and which are the worst so we can find the best place to expand the reach of our network with a Netgear extender. Otherwise we\u2019ll just be placing it in random places and hoping that it works.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>The other issue is to decide what extenders to use. If there is just one dead zone in the network, then perhaps something like the Netgear AC750 will work just fine. But if there\u2019s a large area where machines can\u2019t connect, then something with a wider range might be better.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>To get an accurate map of the WiFi signals through the building, we\u2019ll use a <a href=\"\/wifi-analyzer\/about-wifi-analyzer.html#What_Is_the_Best_WiFi_Analyzer_App\">WiFi analysis tool<\/a>. The best tool for this is Netspot, which has a free version that can be downloaded at <a href=\"\/\">https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/<\/a>. It works with both Windows and Macs, so whatever the business or home use, we can get the best results for both platforms.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">How Netgears Extenders Widen the Network<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>When we look at a map of our building, we can identify the dead spots where the network doesn\u2019t quite cover. For example, connection might be great in the CEO\u2019s office, but not so much in the secretaries office.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/netspot-2-completing@2x.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"To Scan with Netspot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/netspot-2-completing@2x.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/netspot-2-completing@2x-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/netspot-2-completing@2x-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/netspot-2-completing@2x-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                    \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-range-extender-vs-wifi-mesh-network\/#What_Is_a_WiFi_Range_Extender\">What a WiFi extender does<\/a> is takes the signals from the WiFi, and acts as a bridge between the remote system and the machine. Think of it as a person standing between two friends on distant mountaintops, listening to the one shouting out, and then passing the message on to the other friend.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Netgear extenders work in the same way, only much more advanced than someone just shouting across mountaintops. They are capable of scanning multiple frequencies and channels, and depending on the model can tap into Ethernet networks as a method of providing more access to WiFi enabled devices in remote devices.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Each of the Netgear WiFi Extenders will come with standard features. They\u2019ll include instructions on how to setup the Netgear WiFi extender, and will be able to connect to other Netgear devices to stretch the range of the WiFi signal. Typically they feature a browser based interface, so they are fairly operating system and computer platform independent.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>If we\u2019re using a computer that can already browser the Web, they can use the Netgear WiFi Extender Login system to select the WiFi network, set passwords, and other features.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>There is a difference between a <a href=\"\/hardware\/wireless-router\/#What_is_a_WiFi_Router\">WiFi Router<\/a>, and a <a href=\"\/hardware\/top-three-best-wireless-range-extenders\/#What_Is_a_Wireless_Range_Extender\">WiFi Extender<\/a>. A Router connect the WiFi network into the larger network \u2014 usually that being the local work network, or into a Cable Modem that connect the local network into the biggest network of all, the Internet. An <a href=\"\/hardware\/wifi-extender\/#How_Do_WiFi_Extenders_Work\">Extender<\/a> works to increase the range of an existing WiFi network into areas where it could not reach before.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>A device such as the Netgear AC1200 Smart WiFi is a <a href=\"\/hardware\/best-wifi-routers-for-long-range\/\">router with a long range<\/a> \u2014 but it is not necessarily an extender like the AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender. It can be confusing between the different names, so make sure we\u2019re getting the right device.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content \">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">Picking the Right Extender<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Picking the right WiFi extender is like picking the right car for the family or business. Most people wouldn\u2019t buy an multi-ton 18 wheeler truck to go grocery shopping, and most lawn businesses wouldn\u2019t get a 2 door coupe for loading up yard work machinery.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                                           <div class=\"article-content__text\"><p>Here\u2019s some tips for picking the right Netgear extender for our environment:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                       \n                                <ul class=\"article-content__list\">\n                                                                    <li><p>The size of the location: The larger the location, the larger the extender will be needed. Or consider the use of multiple extenders for very large locations.<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><p>Network Wiring: Many businesses have Ethernet wire run through the establishment. In a case like this, a WiFi extender that has Ethernet connections would be optimal to let the extended WiFi network to tap directly into the <a href=\"\/blog\/all-about-wifi\/wireless-networking-basics.html#Wired_Networking\">wired network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><p>Building materials: The makeup of the building can affect the WiFi signals. Areas with large open spaces will be able to carry the radio signals father than a location with more steel frames or sections with a lot of other wiring or metal pipes.<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><p>Other Wireless Devices: Wireless communication devices work via radio wave transmission. If one device is on the same signal as another, they can interfere with each other, and this can cause communication issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                <\/ul>\n                        \n                                                       \n                               \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>When determining what WiFi extender to use, it\u2019s a good idea to make a map of the location. As mentioned earlier, a tool like NetSpot can show a \u201cheat map\u201d of what networks can be detected, and how strong they are. NetSpot can detect all of the signals from different WiFi networks, and help find those dead spots where doing the Netgear WiFi extender setup will do the best. <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content__choice\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                                            <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__choice-title\">The Best Netgear Extenders<\/h2>                                            \n                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Once we have our mapping and environmental details set, we can decide what kind of Netgear WiFi extender would work best in our environment. Here\u2019s a list and what features they include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                   \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Netgear_N300_Wifi_Range_Extender\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #1<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear N300 WiFi Range Extender<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00NIUHAG6\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><ul style=\"margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 2em;\">\n<li>Extends 2.4 GHz WiFi signal in a small area<\/li>\n<li>Connects 1 wired device via Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_N300_Wifi.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear N300 Wifi Range Extender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_N300_Wifi.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_N300_Wifi-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_N300_Wifi-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_N300_Wifi-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #2<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00R92CLCW\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><ul style=\"margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 2em;\">\n<li>Supports 2.4 GHz and  5 GHz WiFi signals<\/li>\n<li>Connects 5 wired devices via Ethernet<\/li>\n<li>Supports WPS Push and Connect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"750\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Netgear_EX615@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear EX6150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Netgear_EX615@2x.png 750w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Netgear_EX615@2x-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #3<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">AC1200 WiFi Range Extender \u2014 Essentials Edition<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B014YN7LVE\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><ul style=\"margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 2em;\">\n<li>Like it\u2019s big brother the AC1200, supports 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wifi connections<\/li>\n<li>No USB connectors<\/li>\n<li>1 Ethernet port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"AC1200 WiFi Range Extender \u2014 Essentials Edition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition@2x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition@2x-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC1200_WiFi_Range_Extender_Essentials_Edition@2x-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"Netgear_AC750_Wifi Range_Extender\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #4<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear AC750 Wifi Range Extender<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00R92CL5E\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><ul style=\"margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 2em;\">\n<li>Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi Signal<\/li>\n<li>Allows for 1 Ethernet device to connect to the WiFi network<\/li>\n<li>No USB ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC_750_Wif_Range_Extender@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear AC750 Wifi Range Extender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC_750_Wif_Range_Extender@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC_750_Wif_Range_Extender@2x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC_750_Wif_Range_Extender@2x-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AC_750_Wif_Range_Extender@2x-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"EX8000\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #5<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear Nighthawk X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX8000)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B074F3M2W8\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/range-extenders\/ex8000\">Netgear Nighthawk X6S<\/a><\/strong> is a tri-band WiFi mesh extender capable of covering your entire house with a strong WiFi signal, from your garage to the last inch of your backyard. The extender uses patented FastLane3 Technology to achieve speeds of up to 3 Gbps, which is more than enough even for 4K video streaming or simultaneous gaming on multiple devices. <\/p>\n<p>Being a mesh extender, the Netgear Nighthawk X6S is meant to be used with your existing WiFi router to extend its range by creating a whole-home WiFi system. Your WiFi devices can then seamlessly switching between your router and the Netgear Nighthawk X6S mesh extender without having to connect to a different WiFi network name (SSID). <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_Nighthawk_X6S_EX_8000@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear Nighthawk X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX8000)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_Nighthawk_X6S_EX_8000@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_Nighthawk_X6S_EX_8000@2x-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_Nighthawk_X6S_EX_8000@2x-1024x710.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_Nighthawk_X6S_EX_8000@2x-768x532.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Mesh systems like this are ideally suited for houses and office buildings that are too large to be covered by a single router. In the past, it used to be difficult to connect multiple routers and extenders together and turn them into a single mesh network, but that\u2019s no longer the case.<\/p>\n<p>The Netgear Nighthawk X6S is installed and configured using the Nighthawk App. This app runs on any Android and iOS device, and it makes both installation and configuration effortless. With a few simple taps, you can test your internet speed, set up parental controls, activate built-in security features, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For these and other reasons, we can recommend the Netgear Nighthawk X6S to all WiFi users who want the best performance possible and are willing to pay for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"EX7300\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #6<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01D6JEMWS\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The fact is that most routers are unable to cover large homes with a strong signal. Some users accept this as the reality of connecting to the internet wirelessly, while others are willing to go to great lengths in order to optimize WiFi settings and router location for maximum coverage. However, the easiest solution is a WiFi mesh extender like the <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/range-extenders\/ex7300\">Nighthawk X4<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>This unassuming white device plugs directly into any wall outlet and connects to your existing router. It then creates a powerful mesh WiFi to extend the router\u2019s coverage without forcing your device to constantly switch between two SSIDs, which can be not only annoying but also dangerous when it comes to network security.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NETGEAR_Nighthawk_X4_AC2200_W_EX7300@2x-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The Nighthawk X4 can extend any 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi network up to 2,200\u2013750 Mbps thanks to its support for FastLane Technology, which uses both WiFi bands to establish one high-speed connection. Because the extender is able to achieve such blazingly fast speeds, it can confidently handle even multiple simultaneous connections thrown at it at the same time, such as two people browsing the internet on their mobile devices and one person watching 4K video.<\/p>\n<p>Installing the Nighthawk X4 is easy because all you have to do is push a single button on the extender. The rest can be done using the Nighthawk app, which runs on Android and iOS devices. The only thing we don\u2019t like is the size of the Nighthawk X4 since it always blocks the entire dual-socket outlet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"EAX80\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #7<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                                                                \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Nighthawk\u00ae 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender (Model: EAX80)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07T89YZWD\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>If you\u2019re looking for a mesh extender that can deliver the fastest WiFi speeds possible, the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/range-extenders\/eax80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nighthawk AX8<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is worth looking into. This powerful extender can reach speeds of up to 6 Gbps because it supports the latest generation of WiFi technology, WiFi 6 (also known as IEEE 802.11ax).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/what-is-wifi-6.html#What_is_WiFi_6\">WiFi 6<\/a>\u00a0is the successor to the <a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/everything-about-802-11ac.html#What_Is_802_11ac\">802.11ac<\/a> standard, and its benefits include improved capacity, efficiency, coverage, and performance. The good news is that the new standard retains complete backward compatibility with devices that only support older\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/#IEEE802_11_And_The_Standards_Body\">WiFi standards<\/a>, so you don\u2019t have to worry about the Nighthawk AX8 not working with your smart TV, mobile phone, or home security system.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Nighthawk_8_Stream.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Nighthawk\u00ae 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender (Model: EAX80)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Nighthawk_8_Stream.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Nighthawk_8_Stream-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Nighthawk_8_Stream-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Nighthawk_8_Stream-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The Nighthawk AX8 is equipped with four 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology and one USB 3.0 port. The extender has a handy WPS button that lets you securely connect any device to your home network with a simple push of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single no-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"EAX20\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #8<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">Mesh Extender WiFi 6 4-Stream (Model: EAX20)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B082X14W5P\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>This extender has several tricks up its sleeve that make it a great buy. For starters, it supports the WiFi 6 standard, providing better performance in congested areas, higher maximum potential speeds, more efficient data encoding, and other benefits. Thanks to them, the extender can provide up to 4x more device capacity than WiFi 5 extenders.<\/p>\n<p>Another major advantage of the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/range-extenders\/eax20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Netgear AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX20)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is dual-band support that lets it simultaneously broadcast up to 0.6 Gbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1.2 Gbps in the 5 GHz band for a combined throughput of 1.8 Gbps. Yes, there are faster extenders out there, but 1.8 Gbps is still a respectable number that most users will be perfectly satisfied with.<\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX20.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX20)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX20.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX20-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX20-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Because the Netgear AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX20) uses Multi-User MIMO (<a href=\"\/blog\/wifi-standards\/what-is-mu-mimo.html#What_Is_MU-MIMO\">MU-MIMO<\/a>) to enable simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices, you can expect it to deliver great wireless 4K streaming and gaming performance even in demanding multi-user situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                           \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content__choice_single \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                                <div id=\"EAX15\" class=\"article-content__choice-badge after-text\">CHOICE #9<\/div>                        \n                                                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"article-products__info article-products__info-choice\">\n                                        \n                                        <img width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-90x90 size-90x90\" alt=\"Logo Netgear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/netgear@2x.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>                                        \n                                        <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-content\">\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-title\">\n                                                    <div class=\"h3\">4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender (Model: EAX15)<\/div>                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                            <div class=\"article-content__choice__info-actions\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08K2ZX2RY\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-primary transition-all\">Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                   \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/range-extenders\/eax15\">Netgear AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15)<\/a><\/strong> is an elegant wall-plug extender that can easily create a mesh WiFi 6 system with your existing router. Despite its small size, it can handle streaming in 4K, high-definition video calls, online gaming, and more without slowdowns or annoying lag. <\/p>\n<p>The extender has a single Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology, so you can connect, for example, a desktop computer directly to it and avoid potential issues with WiFi signal interference or snooping. The Nighthawk app makes installation a breeze, and you can download it directly from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. <\/p>\n<\/div>                        \n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice-image\">\n                                        <img width=\"1500\" height=\"1032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX15.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Netgear AX1800 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX15)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX15.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX15-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX15-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netgear_AX1800_EAX15-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                <div class=\"article-content__choice-text\"><p>Because the extender has a rather small internal antenna, you shouldn\u2019t expect it to match the performance of flagship routers with multiple external antennas. However, you can install multiple extenders in different rooms, and they\u2019ll automatically create a unified mesh network.<\/p>\n<p>As we can see, there\u2019s several different options depending on what we\u2019re trying to connect, and where we\u2019re trying to connect it at. For the best results, make sure that we fit our network connection needs with what our budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__choice__pros-cons\">\n                                                            \n                                    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n                                         \n                                                                                 \n                                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                           \n \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap article-post bkg-color-fff article-post__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"article-content no-divider\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                        \n                    <h2 class=\"h2 article-content__title\">Netgear Wifi Extender Setup<\/h2>                    \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>To select the best Netgear WiFi range extender for our network, we need to consider a few things:<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                                           \n                                                                       \n                                <ul class=\"article-content__list\">\n                                                                    <li><p>What are the dead zones in the network<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><p>What devices are going to be connected<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                    <li><p>What kind of WiFi network do we have (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz? Is it a a\/c\/n network?)<\/p>\n<\/li>                                                                <\/ul>\n                        \n                                                       \n                               \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>First, we should discover what areas in our environment are having connection issues. Using a tool like NetSpot can map out where the signal is the strongest, and what sections are the weakest. Registered users can use NetSpot\u2019s \u201cHeat Map\u201d feature, which shows a geographical map of network strength over an area.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>For example, this heat map of one coworking space shows that the WiFi connection is stronger on the right side of the coworking (where the map is more green), but lower in the middle and on the left side (where the map is more blue):<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                            <div class=\"article-content__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1500\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NetSpot_signal_level_@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"NetSpot\u2019s \u201cHeat Map\u201d signal level\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NetSpot_signal_level_@2x.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NetSpot_signal_level_@2x-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NetSpot_signal_level_@2x-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.netspotapp.com\/hardware\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NetSpot_signal_level_@2x-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                                    \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    \n                                                \n                                                                                                   <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>Once we\u2019ve identified the areas where a signal is weakest, we should see what kind of devices we\u2019ll be using in that area. If it is a living room of the residence with just a Smart TV or a place where we use a tablet to access books or videos via a slower connection, then the N300 might be sufficient.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"article-content__text\">\n                                        <p>However, this is an office environment, and there are several PCs that don\u2019t have any WiFi capability, and only use Ethernet ports. In this case, the AC1200 would be the better choice with its multiple Ethernet ports and enhanced WiFi multiband capability. <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                       \n                              \n                        \n                                     \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                    \n                                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wrap bkg-color-3B49B8 wrap-pf\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                                            <div class=\"title-pf d-flex\">\n                            SO, WE RECOMMEND<svg 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It offers dual-band support, speeds of up to 6 Gbps, and four 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology. An extender like this can handle even several simultaneous 4K video streams, making it perfect for families that don\u2019t want to make any compromises when it comes to their online experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                                                     <\/div>\n\n                              \n                 \n                        <div class=\"article-faq__item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How can I boost my Netgear WiFi signal?<\/div>\n                                                         \n                                                            <div class=\"article-faq__item-text\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>If you\u2019re currently using a Netgear WiFi router that doesn\u2019t provide sufficient coverage, you can easily boost your signal by installing a Netgear WiFi extender. 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