NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender (EX5000) - Covers up to 1,000 sq.ft. and 15 Devices with AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 1200 Mbps Speed) – Compact Wall Plug Design

We aren't the people that have a router in the middle of the house, it sits in the home office and obviously creates some dead spots (we have Verizon Fios). The Fios router is actually pretty good, I can get a signal outside on the opposite side of the house, but this extender was necessary to boost the signal for a video keypad to our garage door.Installation was pretty easy and coming from me, I'm just as surprised as everyone else! Normally if my name is attached to something it is a horrible experience and I have to sit on hold for half an hour with tech support just to bang my head on a wall constantly. Here, there were no issues. I plugged it in to my kitchen island outlet, walked into the office and was done in a matter of minutes. I then went downstairs with it and plugged it in, no issues! It picks up on all the signals the router puts out (2.5, 5, and 2.5 IoT). The family that uses it downstairs has no issues with it at all and since the TV is also set up to it, there are no signs of it bogging down or creating a lag issue.Solid product and easy set up, Netgear has yet to let me down!

I needed this item to be able to extend my WiFi range to be able to use my devices outdoors. I was apprehensive about setting it up, but my apprehension was totally uncalled for. I was able to set it up in less than 5 minutes. The hardest thing about it was trying to come up with a password. Before the extender, the WiFi stopped just short of my front door. Now I can go anywhere in my yard and get strong WiFi signal. I also had an almost dead zone in one room. The signal was very weak and, depending on which way your device was facing, would sometimes cut out altogether. Not anymore! I strongly recommend this extender. The price is right and it works!

Knowing that my router doesn't have WPS, I installed the Netgear Nighthawk app on my iPhone as per the instructions. The app allowed me to find the device with my phone but wouldn't connect and then produced a message that the Nighthawk app is not compatible with my device. Therefore, I connected my Mac to the adapter and launched the page that is provided in the instructions, but the page would not load. I had to go to my wifi settings, manually find the IP address of the adapter, then go to this manually. I was then able to create an account and connect the device to my router and connect to the internet. I then moved the device to the ideal place in my apartment for best distribution of signal and tried to connect another device. I connected, but couldn't get internet access. After ten minutes or so, it connected.Now that it is setup and in place the connectivity is strong, solid, and fast.

The biggest lie this company sells is that a customer can set up their range extender in five minutes. This is my second extender from Netgear, and honestly, I don’t know why I purchased a second one. My first extender, purchased in 2017, was a total pain to set up. I couldn’t get the website to work 98% of the time.The problem is, in order to access the set up website, you have to be connected to the extender’s Wi-Fi, but that’s almost impossible to get connected to in the first place. When my 2017 extender stopped working, I figured it was just old and needed replacing. I tried updating the firmware, but wasn’t able to do so because the extender wouldn’t even connect to the wifi to get the update.Well, surprise, surprise! The “new and improved” model uses the same, outdated, confusing, annoying website. I finally got the extender to work after about 2 hours. Come to find out, though, that only the 5G wifi worked, but not the 2G, even though the website says both were connected and working properly. That essentially made this extender useless since I was using it with my smart plugs and lights, which only work on a 2G network.I feel like I’ve tried everything and at this point, I’m just really annoyed. The only way I was able to set up the extender was not through the website, but through the default extender IP address, which I luckily found buried within Netgear’s “help” articles. Now, I can’t even get that to work. All in all, I’m super frustrated and will not be purchasing from this company again. It looks like it’s time to find another brand!

This WiFi extender excels in enhancing connectivity within a range of up to 700 feet. Its compact design makes it easy to place in various locations, optimizing your network coverage efficiently. Despite its limited range, it effectively boosts signal strength, reducing dead zones and improving internet access in targeted areas.The setup process is straightforward, with a user-friendly interface that allows for quick configuration. It supports multiple devices simultaneously, ensuring stable connections for streaming, browsing, and gaming. The extender's dual-band capability helps maintain high-speed internet across different frequencies, minimizing interference and maximizing performance.The device features a signal indicator, helping you find the optimal position for the best coverage. Its compact design blends well with any decor, and its performance is reliable within the 700-foot range. For larger homes or more extensive coverage needs, it might be worth considering additional units or models with greater range.Overall, this WiFi extender is an excellent choice for improving network strength in smaller or medium-sized areas. Its effective performance and ease of use make it a practical solution for enhancing your internet experience within its specified range.