The 7 best Wi-Fi Extenders of 2023

Tech specs: Range: Up to 10,000 square feet | Price: $90

The Linksys RE7000 is small but powerful. It’s designed to extend your coverage up to 10,000 square feet, which is an impressive range. Next generation AC Wi-Fi and multi-user MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology make it easy for all devices to connect at the same time without buffering or lag. 

The extender’s dual Wi-Fi bands of 5GHz and 2.4GHz can deliver combined speeds of up to 1.9Gbps. You’d think such a powerful extender would be bulky, but the sleek device actually plugs into a single power outlet. 

Setting up your RE7000 is easy. Push the connect button and let it sync to your router. RE7000’s Spot Finder feature can help you find the best place to plug in your extender in order to eliminate dead spots and optimize overall performance.

You can count on seamless roaming with one caveat — it doesn’t integrate with every router. To enjoy smooth Wi-Fi connections when moving around your home or office, you’ll need to purchase a Linksys Max-Stream router. Otherwise, you may disconnect when you’re out of the coverage area. It’s more of an inconvenience than a dealbreaker. 

If you’re disconnected for being out of range, find the strongest available Linksys extender network in the zone or reconnect to the router. You may only have to do it once though — most devices nowadays can remember networks and connect automatically once you’re within range.