Customers love the BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender's ease of use and setup, with many praising its straightforward installation process and user-friendly app. The extender's range and performance are also frequently highlighted as positive aspects, providing strong signals and improved internet speeds in previously problematic areas. While some find the price a bit high and wish for additional Ethernet ports, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive. The strong signal strength and improved coverage are key selling points for many users.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Finally - my bedroom TV and Roku can stream.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For some unknown reason with Fios and a rather clean setup, in a one bedroom apt, TV streaming was impossible, it was stuttering. I could have gone properly a cheaper route but I decided to give this extender a go. Low and behold, I have now an amazing solution that is working, strong wifi and also that wonderful ethernet outlet. I do plug the extender on a wall surge protector, from the gaming department at best buy, I always prefer to plug a router to a surge protector, so no issues, the extender cling to the outlet. I do say for a novice the set up can be a bit overwhelming, if one wants to utilize every option available, but with careful reading the manual it should be fairly straight forward. Again, this extender worked as promoted, perfect bars and strenght. Kudos to tp-link..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hmm
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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It works perfectly i upgraded this from a wifi 6 extender for my wifi 7 router i can tell is better
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top Brand
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The best extender so far which gives the max 2.5gbps
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Work ok
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Work as described but little difficult to program.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great range extender
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great range extender, easy setup with easymesh system from TP-Link. Awesome coverage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice to extend WiFi at amazing speeds
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Excellent WiFi extender, could also be used as access point. Ultimately gets the job done and now my other half of my house isn’t in the dark for wifi signal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sukru
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Provided excellent, full coverage. Provided coverage of the entire house and garden
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Slow connections and does not work well
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Setup is actually fast, but the performance is not there. I am reading 1,700mbs on my wifi 7 router and only 480mbs with this extender on wifi 7. It is not worth the money! This extender needs some work for $300!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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Please remember that the specs advertised on routers and range extenders is the maximum combined transmit rates. This is not the internet speed. A lot of people misunderstand this point. Additionally extenders main purpose is to extend the range of a router or AP. Often speed performance will be reduced from being connected to the router with a similar strength signal. This is because extenders are half-duplex devices and can only communicate in one direction at a time.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good range
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Very very good I matched this extender with TP-LINK modem/router..
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you very good
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I'm very good, I bought it because everyone was happy with it, it's a matter of preference, what about you?
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Goes with my WI-FI 7 Router
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I upgraded the house to WI-FI 7 and so I wanted to make sure I could get the full use out on the patio where I work from time to time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Performer
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I recently upgraded an older Wi-Fi 5 router to the TP-Link Archer BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 Router connected to a Gigabit fiber Internet ISP. Despite its great overall coverage, signal strength and download speeds are low enough in some far corners of the house to warrant an additional device. That’s where the latest model of the TP-Link - BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender comes into play to save the day.
Since I already had the TP-Link Tether App installed, adding the BE11000 Range Extender was a breeze. The setup went smoothly, just plugged it into an available outlet and added a new range extender device. Once it becomes part of the same Wi-Fi network, you can get lots of useful information about the network, devices using the Extender, transfer speeds, signal strength, etc. If you don’t have an Ethernet cable run between your router and the Extender for the backhaul, make sure you place the extender somewhere within your router’s Wi-Fi coverage area to guarantee a reliable connection and good bandwidth.
I don’t yet have any devices with an actual Wi-Fi 7 NIC, but my phone and a few PCs do have Wi-Fi 6E. I ran most Wi-Fi tests using a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and a Windows 11 laptop and was able to get nearly the same download speeds near the Extender as I was getting near the router ~ 850 Mbps So the Extender is installed in the sunroom, and I’m still getting over 400 Mbps out in the yard - mission accomplished.
This TP-Link - BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender covers all far side areas of the house, the deck and the yard quite well thanks to 4 high performance antennas with Beamforming technology. The EasyMesh technology works great with TP-Link routers but it is universally compatible with most other brands.
In conclusion, this TP-Link BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender is packed with the latest technology and great performance providing an affordable way to expand your existing network without having to spend big bucks on an entirely new mesh system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dropping WIFI
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Extender begun dropping WIFI after 10-12 days of flawless operations. Display LEDs are working, unit is connected and reachable, but does not perform its primary function i.e. does not extend the signal range.
We read that majority of users are rating it as a great extender, but we have difficulties to understand why such expensive high tech unit is so unreliable.
For comparison Apple product worked flawlessly extending signal for years.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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Hi CreoX,
Thank you for your review. If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If the Extender's LEDs indicate normal operation, we recommend making sure the wireless devices you are testing connectivity with are detecting and connecting to the extender's network and not your router's. Some wireless devices may implement less aggressive roaming (the act of automatically switching between nearby Wi-Fi sources) settings than others, so double-checking the signal source on those devices may help.
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please reach out to our support team using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you, TP-Link Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Unstable, unreliable WiFi mesh
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This item was supposed to work with the TP-Link Archer BE24000. Both units never created a stable WiFi MESH. I was extremely disappointed with this product. Unfortunately, I am out of the return window. Do not buy this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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The Archer BE900 (BE2400) V2 and the RE655BE both do support EasyMesh. But please remember, the Range Extender still needs to be placed in a open and unobstructed area with a good signal. If it is then we would recommend contacting TP-Link support for assistance. [email protected]
Best Regards
TP-Link Technical Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for expanding a hard-wired connection
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I’m running a TP link wifi 7 mesh network in my home currently, but have a couple of area’s that have degraded coverage, especially the outside which is where I have my cameras so I want to make sure coverage is strong, especially when I decide to watch some sports outdoors. Thinking that both systems are TP Link, I thought this would have been a perfect match but wasn’t really the case for me.
The system instructions are minimal, it basically tells you how to connect but doesn’t explain the options and features of the device. The app doesn’t offer much information either. I was disappointed that I needed a different phone app for this than I do my TP Link mesh network, would have been nice to manage it all from one place. Setup was easy though. Easymesh technology that comes with the extender is not available on my mesh network, since I was trying to add this as an access point to my network, I was hoping this was the case. After reaching out to support via chat for a better understanding if this was a signal booster/repeater or just creates another wifi network in your home. It appears to create a separate network for your home and just adds “_EXT” to your original SSID. This was a bit disappointing in the fact that now I would need to connect all my devices to this extender separately. If you try to create it using the same SSID as your home network then it will pop-up 2 different SSID’s with the same name among your networks, so not the best option.
However, despite all this I have found a better use for it. My wife works from home and her laptop does not run the latest Wifi 7/6GHz technology which is limiting her speed and stability. I plugged the extender in her office and ran a network cable from the ethernet port of the extender and just like that she has wifi 7 speeds hard-wired into her laptop! So that is a big bonus of this extender. Would also be ideal for connecting to gaming systems that may not have the fastest wireless internet connection.
The Tether app seems a bit buggy, I was using it on Android and iPhone, and Android seemed to work a little better. Sometimes it would connect and other times it wouldn’t connect to the extender even though I was on the extenders’ network. Regarding the signal and coverage outdoors, I went outside to test my signal strength and speeds, and my home is an all-brick home, and even though I was right outside the wall where the extender was the signal was pretty weak. Walking another 20 feet away, it told me I had no internet connection on this network.
Overall, it does communicate well with my main network and acts great for wanting to hardwire devices to the wifi. I moved the extender to a couple of spots within my home including the garage and never got a weak signal to the main network. Hoping newer versions of the app will help stability, and I do like that there are no cords with the extender, it plugs directly into a wall. So that means no losing power cables or worrying about mounting the device, it stays on the wall where its plugged in which I think is convenient. I recommend to make sure your current router has the Easymesh network tech if you plan on utilizing that before getting this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Complete disappointment
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Did not even equal the performance of its far less counterpart. Used wired in mesh, slight improvement. returned
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TPLinkSupport
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Hi Dege,
Thank you for your review. If you haven't noticed a significant improvement in Wi-Fi coverage after installing the extender, we recommend relocating the unit to a position within your home where the router's Wi-Fi signal is sufficiently strong yet far enough from the router to effectively extend its range. Please verify the RE status LED is indicating a solid connection.
We also recommend ensuring the extender's firmware is fully up to date using the steps outlined in FAQ 1406 on our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1406/
If you would like assistance with any of these steps, please contact our support team using any of the resources included with the product or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you, TP-Link Systems Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better Wi-Fi bandwidth and coverage? Yes please!
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For years, I've relied on TP-Link devices - in both wired and wireless forms - to power my home network. I've generally found them to be solid, easy to set up and super stable when in use, rarely requiring any extra attention. This Wi-Fi 7 range extender is a great example of what they can do with the latest and greatest tech.
The basic reason to buy a Range Extender is because you need more coverage on your existing Wi-Fi network. At that task, this BE11000 excels, offering excellent speeds (though still less than off the primary router, which you'd expect since it's re-transmitting the signal) and a huge boost in coverage with it's 4 external antennas. Setup is easy via WPS or the app (which is recommended) and you can plug it in and (as long as you have your Wi-Fi network ID and password) be up and running in just a few minutes. If you're using other "Easy mesh" products form TP-Link, this process is even a touch easier as it will automatically join the network, set the SSD and so on. In extender mode, you can use the wired Ethernet port for high speed wired internet.
You can also use the BE11000 like I'm using it - leveraging the 2.5Gb ethernet port as an INPUT, connected to my network then turn the repeater into a high volume / high performance access point to create a new network. With this configuration, you get all the control to set up your second network just the way you like it in a clean and straightforward manner. Range is still excellent and speeds are even better (up to 2.5Gb each way, though it depends on many factors including age of the device, type of Wi-Fi chips on the device and so on.
Is if you could use more range and are looking for either a repeater OR an access point, this is a great option - and future proof with Wi-Fi 7 but plenty usable as it will connect to USB-C (gen 3.2) easily. Give it a try today!
There are other ways to use this
Pros mentioned:
Range, Setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Near Perfect
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I am using this to extend a Deco Wi-Fi 7 mesh network. It has worked flawlessly. When using as a extender, I have it set up with the same network name as my Deco. The speed is pretty solid, not quite what you would get by adding a node, but the tradeoff is very acceptable considering I was looking for something to make my network available around my pool area for streaming music or working while relaxing. Not exactly a need for another node for the mesh.
While this is not advertised to work with the Deco, it was a very easy setup thru their tether app. I already had the app installed to manage the outlet for the lights by the pool. Unfortunately, you can not access the repeater from the Tapo app. That would be nice to only need one app to rule them all. Once again, I am using as a extender/repeater. This just makes it a little more straightforward of a setup. Also, I can access all my network devices without a bunch of special routing and no cabling required.
It would also be nice to manage through the Deco app, it might make more sense to keep networking equipment out of the iot managing app.
I am very pleased with this and would definitely recommend to anyone, no matter the network type.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to setup and works great!
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This is one of those products that's hard to write a review for, because it just works. No fuss, no jumping through hoops. Basically just plug it in, download the Tether app to set it up (e.g. connect it to your existing network), and then you're done.
The App will tell you if you set it up too far or too close to your existing access point, so you can find a better location for it. Once you've got that perfect spot (I only moved it once), there is nothing more you have to do. It just broadcasts the existing Wifi, so there aren't multiple networks to connect to, you don't have to update any of your devices... you just get stronger signal in the area you setup this range extender.
This is of course assuming you were able to set it up as a EasyMesh device, if your main router supports EasyMesh. I believe you can also set it up as an actual extender/repeater, where it connects to your main wifi, and then broadcasts its own wifi signal as a different network. This is less idea and will result in poorer performance (and also means you have to manage which devices connect to which network).
You can also set this up as a standalone access point. Meaning you can connect it via ethernet, and have it broadcast a manually configured wifi. This is good if you want to run ethernet to a particularly far away location, and have wifi there.
So, this device can be used for a host of different network configurations/scenarios, which is equally nice. But I'd wager that it best suited as an EasyMesh device, where it is really only a couple taps away from plug-n-play.
I will note that my main router is another TP-Link router, so that may have contributed to the ease of setup. If you are using a non TP-Link main router, there may be added steps needed on the main router.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Useful for more than just extending the wi-fi.
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This is quite a fully featured device, aside from standard wi-fi extender functionality a lot of these kinds of devices have this can act as a mesh node for compatible TP-Link Easy Mesh capable routers or be just an access point using the onboard ethernet as the back end.
I've been using it to extend a wired network, the Wi-fi Reaches where I need internet, but the devices use wired connections, so I have it setup and connected to the main network over wi-fi like most range extenders, however, I instead have it connected to a switch rather than having it rebroadcast the Wi-Fi again. Devices connected to the switch in turn have connection and are managed by the main network router in another room, and I did not have to drill holes and run cables to extend the network. Which is great because the landlord would likely not approve of me putting holes in the walls.
The wired connection on this is a 2.5gig connection, and it has Wi-Fi 7, including the host of speed increasing features available there like link aggregation to use connections from multiple antennas to increase overall bandwidth.
Devices I have connected to the extender don't seem to be getting any worse speeds than those wirelessly connected to the main router directly, and I'm not noticing any significant latency increase either, I don't typically recommend people use range extenders, but if you have an easy mesh compatible router, or have a niche use like my own, this actually works a treat. My only complaint is that the thing plugs directly into the outlet itself rather than use a separate power adaptor and that kind of limit's the placement to wherever an outlet is directly unless you run a lead to mount it somewhere more specific.