How do WiFi range extenders work?

WiFi range extenders work by duplicating your existing WiFi network, which is broadcasted to the relevant areas of your home or workplace, for your devices to connect with. NETGEAR has multiple <a href='https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/range-extenders/?link=faq'>WiFi Extender options</a> as well as a selection of Routers including <a href='https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/nighthawk/?link=faq'>Nighthawk</a> and <a href='https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/orbi/?link=faq'>Orbi</a>.

WiFi Range Extenders

Pair your router with an extender to expand your coverage. Get WiFi where you want it, even hard-to-reach places, and say goodbye to dead zones and dropped connections.

Extend your coverage

Expand your WiFi’s reach, no matter your existing system, with NETGEAR WiFi Extenders.

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Superior WiFi for your entire home

For even faster speeds throughout your home, tap into NETGEAR’s exclusive Tri-Band and Quad-Band Mesh technology.

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Your WiFi where you want it

Add a NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to your existing network to create powerful whole home WiFi.

NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Features

LATEST WIFI TECHNOLOGY

With the newest standard of WiFi, you get the best WiFi speeds and efficiency, and up to 4X more capacity.

WHOLE HOME COVERAGE

As you roam around your house, Smart Roaming intelligently connects your devices to the fastest WiFi signal for seamless 4K video streaming, web surfing, and more.

SAME WIFI NAME

NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Extenders use the same name and password as your existing WiFi network.

INTERNET-PROVIDER FRIENDLY

NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Extenders are compatible with virtually all internet service providers’ equipment to extend coverage.

POWERFUL, EASY-TO-USE APP

Using the Nighthawk app, you can set your extender up in just minutes. You can also see your WiFi name and password, check what devices are connected to your extender, and more.

Why mesh matters

Other extenders operate under a different name from that of your existing WiFi network, forcing you to manually switch between your original and extended networks. NETGEAR WiFi 6 Mesh Extenders, however, simply extend the range of your existing WiFi, even taking on the same network name you’ve always used. This makes for an effortless, seamless online experience, even as you’re moving through the house.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A WiFi extender is a device that helps boost your WiFi network. This is useful for extending the WiFi connection in your home or workplace to devices that are in dead zones due to walls and general obstruction. NETGEAR offers a selection of WiFi Extenders and Mesh WiFi Systems.

WiFi range extenders work by duplicating your existing WiFi network, which is broadcasted to the relevant areas of your home or workplace, for your devices to connect with. NETGEAR has multiple WiFi Extender options as well as a selection of Routers including Nighthawk and Orbi.

The main difference between a WiFi extender and Mesh WiFi is that extenders rebroadcast the existing WiFi network, whereas Mesh WiFi creates one, connected WiFi signal.

WiFi Range Extenders

Pair your router with an extender to expand your coverage. Get WiFi where you want it, even hard-to-reach places, and say goodbye to dead zones and dropped connections.

Extend your coverage

Superior WiFi for your entire home

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