The best part about wall Wi-Fi extenders with an Ethernet port is that you can have an interruption-free connection. For instance, if your laptop can’t connect to the 5 GHz band, you can connect a LAN wire to the extender. Not only will you get better speeds but you’ll also have an interference-free connection. Plus, you get the flexibility of choosing your own place to sit and work without looping the LAN wire through your whole house. At the same time, some extenders give you the option of turning the device into a wireless Access Point by letting you plug an Ethernet cable into it. So here we are with the compilation of the best wall Wi-Fi extenders which not only helps in extending your wireless network but also gives you the advantage of a wired one. Let’s begin.
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1. TP-Link RE650
When the folks at Toms Guide tested the TP-Link RE650, they found the extender to have a range of around 75 feet. And if you are looking to hooking this extender in an average-sized house, this is a fairly decent number. Other than that, the TP-Link RE650 comes with its share of indicator lights for both the bands and for power. The showstopper is the LED circle on top, which shows you the connection status. For instance, if you place this extender within a favorable distance from the router, it will glow blue else it will show you a red status. However, TP-Link’s extender falls on the bigger side. It measures around 6.3 x 3.0 x 1.8 inches, and together with its antennas, the odds are that the adjacent power outlets will get blocked. On the upside, if you have a single power outlet, you won’t face any issues. The TP-Link RE650 is backed by a two-year warranty and is a fairly good deal for the price.
2. Linksys RE7000 AC1900
The RE7000 AC1900 also employs an in-house technology called Linksys’ Cross-Band technology, which helps the extender to distribute the data between both the bands, thereby uplifting your wireless connectivity. Like the TP-Link extender, it also bundles a Gigabit Ethernet port. All these features mean that the RE7000 AC1900 is considerably expensive than its peers. This one costs just a little less than $100 and if you find a good deal in one of the holiday discount fests, you can consider it. Performance-wise, it offers decent performance. It has a compact profile and won’t block the adjacent power outlets. It’s backed by a 1-year warranty and 24/7 phone support. Speaking of the latter, there have been mixed reviews from its user base.
3. Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX6120
When it comes to looks, the EX6120 has a dated design compared to the other extenders. Thankfully, it does well on the performance scale and will deliver around 51.2 Mbps speed when the primary router was around 150 feet from the extender. The ethernet port is easily accessible and is located on the side of the extender. However, it does not use a Gigabit Ethernet port like the one used above and instead relies on the 100Base-TX port. Theoretically, this one can handle speeds up to 100 Mbps. Aside from that, it bundles LED notification lights for power and connection status. At the same time, the setup process is simple and straightforward. You can either use the WPS switch to set it up, or use your PC to complete the setup. It’s not without its share of flaws. For one, the connection can be inconsistent. Secondly, if you are a Mac user, you should probably skip this one since it doesn’t play well with that OS.
4. TP-Link RE350 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Like its counterpart, this one also bundles a Gigabit Ethernet port. For those uninitiated, Gigabit port can support up to 1 Gbps of speed when connected to a compatible network and router system. Apart from that, you can also use this port to use this extender as an Access Point. So far, it has collected a good amount of reviews from its user base. If we talk numbers, it has an average rating of 4.1-stars out of 5, and users have applauded it for its easy installation process and lightweight design.
5. Rockspace WiFi Range Extender
Rockspace’s wall Wi-Fi extender is rated to cover a house that measures around 1292 sq.ft. It’s small and compact, and you will be able to use the adjacent ports without any issues. It bundles a 100M Ethernet port, and you will get theoretical speeds up to 10 Mbps. Do note that the speed over the ethernet cable depends a lot on the location of your extender. If the extender is placed at a weak location, the ethernet cable won’t be able to plug speed into your connected devices regardless of its specification. Hence the mantra is to place the extender in a sweet spot between your router and the dead spot.
6. Auitee WiFi Range Extender
However, the low price means you will have to trade-off with some features. And in that case, it’s the band. The Auitee Wi-Fi Range Extender is a single band device and you will have to make do with the 2.4 GHz band. That means you may experience interference and a somewhat slow-network.
No More Dead Spots
A slow internet connection can be a pain. If repositioning your router or changing over from the default router that your ISP has provided doesn’t help, it makes sense to invest in an inexpensive Wi-Fi extender. And hey, did you know certain electronics can also hinder wireless signals? The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
