What is the best Wi-Fi range extender?

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Best Wi-Fi range extender	Price	Weight	Dimensions
85 eero Home WiFi System	$496.31	-	-
74 NETGEAR Trek N300	$159.99	-	-
-- TP-Link 1750	$98.98	15.4 ounces	6.4 x 3 x 2.6 inches
-- NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender	$34	-	-
-- TL-WR802N	$29.99	-	-

eero Home WiFi System

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Top Pro

Going for distance

This device has twice the range(120ft) of a traditional router(60ft) while offering up to 5x's the connection speed at the same distances. The software and companion app help you place the devices in the best locations for signal strength, allowing you to play video games in your treehouse with the main router in the basement. See More

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Still a new product

This product came out Feb. 2016, so expect some hiccups and some troubleshooting conversations with tech support. See More

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Companion app

This comes with a companion app that allows you to monitor your internet speeds, monitor your network away from home, even set up usage schedules for other household members. See More

Top Con

Expensive

You can purchase this as a stand-alone unit or in a bundle of three, and so on. One unit is about $190, and the 3-pack is close to $500. This can get expensive fast if you are looking to space a network out over a huge space. See More

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Transplantability

You can buy 1 or 3 of these and make the most of a network you already have built at home, or completely replace it. This product can work with a multitude of network adapters, allowing more options than buying the bundle of 3. See More

Top Con

It is not perfect

This product boasts some of the best features on the market, but its not perfect. There are still some reported issues with WiFi connections to Xbox's and old iPhone models. Will this be solved? Yes, wait for an update from eero. Users have reported that the only times this issue was apparent was when the individuals residence was 3000+ sq. ft with multiple stories. See More

NETGEAR Trek N300

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Can be powered by a PC

It has a micro-USB port and since it only needs 100 volts to power up, you can plug it into a PC or laptop if there are no other energy sources available nearby. See More

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Rather exensive

At $159.99 it's quite on the expensive side as far as mini-routers go. See More

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Great for people who use public connections often

The built-in firewall that makes this router a very secure choice for connecting to public WiFis. See More

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Software is easy to use

Android tablet users will be happy to learn that there is a companion application for using this travel router with these devices, making setup a breeze. See More

TP-Link 1750

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Easy setup and reliable tech support

Installation is a breeze, and the tech support is very knowledgable and helpful. See More

Top Con

Does not go through all materials

Like other routers and extenders, this device cannot pass through specific materials such as brick, water, stone, and cement. These denser materials are not as permeable to WiFi signals as others. This product is a standalone extender and will work with others, but not partner with like some other brands. Be mindful of where you plug this in for the best signal. See More

Specs

Weight:15.4 ounces

Dimensions:6.4 x 3 x 2.6 inches

Wireless:802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Top Pro

Versatile

Connect this to your existing network wirelessly, and then connect your device to it with its built in ethernet port. This product allows you to not only extend your wireless network, but increases the reliability of the connection to your wireless connection. See More

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RF issues

Some users have noticed that this device causes interference with your radio usage. While not a huge issue, it is something that could cause issues depending on your at home layout. See More

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Good pricing

This is the best bang for your buck, hands down. 24/7 support, 2 year warranty, and under $100? See More

NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender

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TL-WR802N

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Extremely portable

It measures only 2.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches and it's very light at only 7.2 ounces, making it easy to carry around even in your pocket. See More

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Doesn't really support Gigabit Ethernet

Even though the LAN/WAN port technically supports Gigabit Ethernet, the speed will still be bottlenecked by the 300 Mbps throughput. See More

Top Pro

Can be used as a repeater to strengthen a wireless connection

When you use the repeater function, the LAN/WAN is disconnected and the port is used only to rebroadcast the existing wireless signal. The WiFi antenna is quite powerful as well, so this router will probably be able to pick up signals that your phone does not. See More

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You just need to plug an Ethernet cable for it to start working

You can configure it once with a specific SSID and password and then just plug an Ethernet cable every time you need a wireless connection. See More

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Can be charged by most USB cables

Has a microUSB port that is used for charging. This way you can connect it to most phone chargers if you lose the cable that comes with the router. See More

TP-Link N300

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