Do you have that one pesky room upstairs that’s starved for a decent Wi-Fi signal? We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a guest bedroom or a master bath, it can be a drag when you can’t get your latest binge-watching obsession wherever you want it. Here’s help: The wildly popular TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender is on sale for just $16 at Amazon. This gadget will beam Wi-Fi to the far corners of your home … and beyond.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Improving your Wi-Fi often means spending a small fortune on a new router (an expense of at least $100), but this gadget — over 50% off — can boost the signal to weaker areas of your home. It’s an easy way to save a lot of money, and can we really put a price on good Wi-Fi?

Why do I need this? 🤔

The TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender extends the reach of your home’s Wi-Fi network while also giving it a much-needed speed boost. If you live in a big space and your router is on one side of your home, but you want a strong and fast Wi-Fi connection on the other, this extender will come in handy. This little guy can cover an additional 1,200 square feet, as well as deliver up to 733Mbps (megabits per second) for speedier internet service.

Meanwhile, the extender also works as a mesh network, so you can seamlessly go room to room or story to story without skipping a beat. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi extenders, you don’t have to reconnect to an extended network to get better range and speeds — it automatically logs in for you. In essence, it creates one large Wi-Fi network in your home, rather than multiple smaller ones.

This plug-and-play device is ready for action. Just plug the TP-Link extender into a wall outlet near where you want a signal boost, tap the green button twice, and it automatically syncs to your home’s Wi-Fi network. That’s it. Your home’s Wi-Fi signal will effectively bounce off this device’s antennas to give you a more consistent signal throughout your home.

The extender also comes with a built-in Ethernet port, so you can easily give your laptop or streaming device a faster, more solid internet connection. It’s like plugging directly into the web itself.

What reviewers say 💬

Over 58,000 five-star fans are happy to have this little helper.

Pros 👍

One reviewer shared that the extender revitalized his home’s Wi-Fi. “I put this extender … between the dead zone and my router, and the connection is amazing. I rarely lose connection. I generally have two or three bars compared to one bar. Most importantly, my bandwidth speed is anywhere from three to eight times as strong as it was without the extender.”

“I can’t lie, I was sort of skeptical about purchasing this Wi-Fi extender even though it had good reviews,” said a convert. “Our router was at the rear of the house and the signal was not as strong in the front of our home. Well, I was pleasantly impressed with the quality. Right away our Wi-Fi signal strength went to full strength with all bars. It was really quick and easy to set up. I may have to get one for my mom. Great price and great quality!”

This extender might be more powerful than your modem. According to another five-star reviewer: “The extender works perfectly in my house. It boosts my modem-router combo significantly and provides a strong and steady signal into the room where I hold my meetings. In fact, my Wi-Fi analyzer app tells me that the signal from the TP-Link RE220 is usually stronger than the signal from my modem-router combo!”

Cons 👎

The biggest complaint one shopper had was that this requires a separate app from other TP-Link items. “My only complaint is that I had to install another TP-Link app even though I own other TP-Link products and already had an app installed.”

Other users expressed frustration that the 5G network doesn’t work as well as the 2.4GHz network. “The 5GHz never stays active and will turn itself off after about two days. No matter how many times I go through the process to set it up again, it disappears after a couple of days. I finally gave up and just use the 2.4GHz exclusively.”

Amazon

Let the discount on this Wi-Fi extender extend your paycheck. 

$16 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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