Our ASUS RT-AX88U router was configured using the ASUS WRT software for all the extender tests. It also provides a good mix of performance, range, and price. Its speed nearly doubled to 628.21 Mbps after connecting it to the router with Ethernet (at 5 feet).Īlthough not the quickest extender we evaluated, it offers enough speed to download almost 100 GB in just over 3/4 of an hour on Wi-Fi. If you have a lot of smart devices (~25 or more) and are on a Gigabit Connection plan or lower, the Netgear X6S EX8000 AC3000 is our top pick. The only drawback is that if you don’t have OneMesh, it will establish a secondary network. The TP-Link RE650 AC2600 is an excellent Wi-Fi extender for Verizon Fios customers seeking the maximum coverage possible. However, you will only have one network if you have a TP-Link router with OneMesh or connect it to the router with Ethernet. One disadvantage is that the RE650 generates a second network, which might be challenging to manage with wireless gadgets as you go from room to room. This is because you have to change the network manually as you move around. The Tether app from TP-Link made it simple to get the RE650 up and running. With its quick speed, you may download an encyclopedia while simultaneously streaming many 4k videos while on a video conference without trouble.

It also works with all major Wi-Fi routers, including the one from Verizon Fios.

If you want to hardwire devices like gaming consoles or smart TVs, the TP-Link RE650 also has a gigabit Ethernet connection built-in. On the 5 GHz band, the RE650 delivers excellent speeds of up to 332.58 Mbps on Wi-Fi and 657.23 Mbps on Ethernet at five feet. In most cases, you can even extend Wi-Fi outside your backyard. It provides fantastic coverage to reach all of your rooms, even in large homes. The TP-Link RE650 (802.11ac) is the longest-reaching Wi-Fi booster we’ve ever tested, with a Wi-Fi signal reach of 70 feet on Wi-Fi and 80 feet on Ethernet. Creates a second network (without OneMesh)įor the Wi-Fi extender for Verizon Fios with the greatest range, we suggest the TP-Link RE650 AC2600.

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