3 best Wi-Fi range extenders to buy in 2024

If you’re struggling to get a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your house, whether on your smartphone, laptop or tablet, you have a few options including getting a more powerful router or investing in an expensive mesh Wi-Fi system. One of the simplest and most cost-effective solutions, though, is a Wi-Fi range extender.

Here’s all you need to know about what they do, and budget friendly options you could consider investing in. Read on.

What a Wi-Fi range extender is and what it does

A range extender – or repeater, as it’s sometimes called – is simply a device that re-broadcasts or repeats the Wi-Fi signal that you want to use.

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Some can even connect via Ethernet and give you a signal in areas not covered by your primary Wi-Fi network. These devices are relatively inexpensive, unobtrusive, and easy to set up, allowing you to extend the range of your Wi-Fi network at minimal cost and hassle.

Three best Wi-Fi range extenders to buy in 2024

Here are the top three Wi-Fi range extenders some of the best Wi-you can get in 2024: 

1. D-Link DAP-1610

2.TP-Link RE220 V3

3.TP-Link TL-WA850RE

1. D-Link DAP-1610

The DAP-1610 from D-Link has a maximum bandwidth of 1200 Mbps split over two wireless bands. You get 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, not to mention support for a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection.

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The dual-band design is great as it allows you to connect low-power devices like Smartwatches, printers, and Smart Home devices to the 2.4 GHz band, while the 5 GHz band can be used for streaming and gaming. This is a relatively inexpensive plug-n-play option that we can strongly recommend.

2. TP-Link RE220 V3

If you can get your hands on it, the TP-Link RE220 V3 is a steal! Unlike older TP-LINK routers, like the RE200, the RE220 supports the EasyMesh standard vs the OneMesh standard the RE200 supports. EasyMesh is an open standard for mesh networks that allows the RE220 to seamlessly extend the range of your Wi-Fi signal. Traditional extenders will create a new network. OneMesh is a proprietary standard that only works with other TP-LINK routers.

On top of supporting EasyMesh, the RE220 is a dual-band extender and will give you the advantage of both speed and range.

3. TP-Link TL-WA850RE

A cheap alternative to the RE220 is the TP-LINK TL-WA850RE. This is a single-band (2.4 GHz) router with a max bandwidth of 300 Mbps, and is ideal for use in small homes. If you don’t have a blazing-fast internet connection and/or don’t need high-speed data transfer between devices, this option from TP-LINK is a good deal.

Wi-Fi range extenders don’t cost a lot but are a great quality-of-life upgrade in any home. They can help your Wi-Fi signal extend to those pesky, hard-to-reach spots in your house without forcing you to spend more on a mesh upgrade or deal with messy cables.