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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1366 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the TP-Link RE505X AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender's ease of use, extended Wi-Fi range, and improved signal strength. Many appreciate its simple setup and strong performance, finding it effective in addressing connectivity issues. However, some users reported occasional connection problems and lag. The price point is also frequently praised as reasonable.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent price. Very good product.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Router is in the front of the house. Have a back porch finished off. That jets out beyond the house. TV was buffering a lot and couldn't want a certain streaming programs that I pay for. This was inexpensive, simple to install hooked up without issue. Tap is extremely simple to operate to check the signal. It's really foolproof. Even though it's the cheapest one they had it works very well. I stream Cinemax. Amazon, Hulu, Netflix which all previously buffered so bad you couldn't watch a show. Now it connects flawlessly and no buffering. Very quick response on the TV now to the signals. Everything loads of each app quickly and instantly. I just put the extender in the upstairs at the back of the house as you go down the stairs. The signal reaches the back porch without issue. Definitely would recommend this again especially because it's very inexpensive. I would recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Wi-fi range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the Job.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall it works geeat. But still having and issues getting one my video recording devices connected to it. Which is odd because the other two of the same brand were seamless in connecting. I also hardwire connected it to one of my smart TVs because the TV Wifi in wasnt getting the job done. Now streaming on it is consistsnt without any buffering. The app is very intuitve making it simple to control, configure and connect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An overall great purchase! I bought this as I moved my home office into the garage which is detached from the house. The extender was able to pick up the signal and provide a steady, fast, and reliable connection. As I am constantly on Google Meet, speed was important and even going through the two walls and some distance, it still delivers!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to setup/Worked the first time/Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device was so easy to set up. The quick install instructions were perfect for me and it worked immediately. It does a great job enhancing the signal through a cinder block wall to an outdoor generator 5 feet away from the house. Hints on where to place the unit for best results were spot on. I can now even update the system software in my car outside the garage in the driveway. I am very satisfied.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent coverage, easy to use, Wifi6 extender

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product for extending your network. Easy to setup and connect with your cell phone and TP-Link connect app. I use the built in network cable port to directly plug in my computer for better reliability. A little bulky so it will not fit behind a cabinet or a very tight space as the antenna rotate up to get best reception. The value for price makes this a definite Best buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Strong Signal and Reliable

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had purchased another range extender that failed during installation, from another vendor - not Best Buy. This range extender was sligihtly more expensive but it installed quickly and began working on the spot. The distance of the wifi extended range is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly. I needed to either upgrade an old system or try an extender so I gave this a try and it worked perfectly. Less expensive and super easy. Download the app and plug it in. Follow the directions and you're all set. Set up may be a bit tricky for some people though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Set this up to boost my Wi-Fi in a room that barely got signal before, and it made a big difference. Speeds are way better now and more stable—especially when gaming or streaming. Setup was simple with the app, and it’s been working solid since. It’s not magic, but for the price, it gets the job done and saves you a lot of headaches if you’ve got dead zones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Skeptical at first but so glad I purchased

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took me a few months to hook it up because I didnt know if I was going to be able to. It was easy. My spectrum router is in living room and wanted to get more reach and speed in bedrooms. It worked great and gives its own wifi network name and password. It doesnt compromise my main router’s speed. Not that I noticed and we run 5 phones, 3 ipads, 3 smart tv’s security cameras and wifi plugs and lights and a ps5. Best when bought on sale. Wait, it goes back on sale often.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TP-Link AX1500 Good Performance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So many options in wifi extenders and after review of different models went with TP-link as well known reliable brand. The AX1500 was around $71 so not cheap but not too expensive. Main modem is in basement and using phone in first floor living room the signal wasn't very strong and worked on sun porch, which is right off kitchen, but phone lost signal once went on deck. Extender now in bedroom close to area in basement where modem is located. Now can get wifi signal on deck and even in our driveway. Download speed has doubled. Happy so far with performance and easy to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Do it, buy it now!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have 98 Wi-Fi devices in my smart home, and I live in a 2K SqFt condo. The walls that separate each room are concrete slabs, not just drywall and 2 x 4s. I have had an Xfinity Pod for a long time connected to gig-speed Wi-Fi, and the farthest room still had issues. After a lot of research, I decided to try this product out, and all the lagging in my far room is gone. I love it and highly recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great and has easy setup

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product works great and was easy to set up. I had a dead spot in my house where wifi was spotty or slow sometimes, so I purchased this to see if it would help. I set it up in about 5 minutes, plugged it in near the dead spot, and now I have a solid wifi connection anywhere in the house. Be sure to connect your TVs, chromecasts, etc to the wifi emitted from the extender so that you can still stream to them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Try this one out if u have doubt like I did.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive always been skeptical about extenders until my bro recommended this one. So I tried it out and let me tell u.... I'm so glad I did, it was able to cover my entire house but also go through walls with wires, electronics and other people using it. My signal went from a turtles 15-30mbps all the way up to 300mbps. I definitely would recommend to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wifi

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great reception. Used for WiFi in our garage and it actually reaches and has great speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as intended

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to setup, extended my wifi range, and with little to no drop in speed. Downside requires an app on your phone to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get what you pay for!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great as a Wi-Fi extender. Good signal within 30ft. Both 2.4G and 5G. Good for ring cameras and electronic devices. Streams movies and live events without buffering.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple. Powerful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am far from a tech savvy person. It was easy to set up, the instructions were clear and my wifi is unstoppable now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wi-fi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great in detached garage for movie streaming

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this based on budget and reviews to stream movies in my garage w/Xfinity. Tried plugging it inside (halfway bw router & projector per instructions) and signal no bueno. Was ready to return then tried it in garage. 4 blue bars on device and Zero pixelated images like I had before which prompted the purchase. Very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This just did the trick.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed an extemder for my girl's room which is too far from the main router. This just did the trick. Seamless set up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ptp-link

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its fantastic can get signal longer & fast very easy to conected

    I would recommend this to a friend
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