The best Wi-Fi boosters are equipped with robust as well as consistent signal boosting capability and are easy to install too. With these devices, you can ensure your home becomes a uniform Wi-Fi hotspot where devices connect to the web at top speeds both indoors and outdoors. The ten devices reviewed in this comprehensive guide are selected for their versatility in use, robust design and functionality even when paired with high latency networks. While some of the repeaters may only work with certain network speeds, only the ones which are compatible with the whole range of popular router brands in the market have been included in this guide.
10. NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router
As incongruous as it is, the booster is also good enough to extend and boost performance of a public Wi-Fi network, helping access whenever you may be on the road. With this in mind, the designers of the device have ensured it comes with a set of options for powering. You can plug it directly to a wall socket or you may use a portable power bank. Alternatively, you can use the USB port of your laptop or desktop PC.
9. Motoraux Wireless-N Wi-Fi Range Extender
Much smaller and lighter than competing devices in the market, it is easy to set up and conveniently portable. On the surface you will notice a set of blinking signal strength indicators. These help you in identifying the right spot to place the router in order to extend the power of your network to the maximum.
8. Wavlink 300Mbps Wireless Range Extender and Access Point
7. Amped SB1000 Wireless High Power 1000mW Wi-Fi Signal Booster
It is also fitted with a set of signal filters to guarantee only clean and safe signals around the home or the office. The device is also built for limitless convenience. Its design allows for multiple installation options. It will function well if you opt to just place it on the desk but its equally suited for on-the-wall mounting. With a magnetizable base, the Amped Wireless High Power Wi-Fi Signal Booster can also be stuck fast on a metal surface such as the side of a desktop computer’s case.
6. TP-LINK TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router and Repeater
With two Ethernet LAN ports, you can link it directly to your conventional provider’s router and, by the same token, use its capability to improve the performance of non-wireless electronic devices in the home. While it is designed to functions as a wireless router by default, you can easily toggle to other performance modes including the Client Mode, Access Point Mode and the Repeater (Wi-Fi booster)Mode when there is need.
5. Netgear AC1900 Nighthawk Wi-Fi Range Extender
To achieve such a mammoth capability, the Wi-Fi booster is housed in a 700 mW device and incorporates a 1 Gigahertz Intel processor onboard. The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi network booster also comes with a total of 5 gigabit ports capable of connecting as many high bandwidth devices such as IPTV smart television sets or even gaming consoles.
4. TP-LINK N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
While it is basically a wireless router, the handy RE (range extender) button will immediately switch the router to the Wi-Fi boosting mode with a simple one-touch convenience. The booster is also as smart as they come. It is fitted with a digital signal indicator which intuitively guides you to identify the most suitable location to locate it in order to extend the network for the best results.
3. Cisco Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Wi-Fi Range Extender
It offers very broad compatibility with many b/g/n Wi-Fi devices you are likely to have at home or in the office. While the Wi-Fi booster is actually refurbished, it is sold alongside all the relevant accessories and is backed by Linksys’ inimitable w90 day manufacturer’s warranty. For even greater convenience, this Cisco Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Wi-Fi booster is available in both desktop placement and flexible wall configurations.
2. Securifi Almond Touchscreen Wireless Router and Range Booster
The Wi-Fi booster is also designed to offer complete versatility, working well to any hardware platform of your network. Everything from Linksys to Cisco and NETGEAR or Belkin routers are supported. Just as well, the underlying platform of the devices connecting to the booster is not a barrier. The Securifi Almond Touchscreen Wireless Router is compatible with Windows PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and even XBOX devices.
1. NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
The booster is designed to work with different routers and there is no need for complex installation. To ensure all bases are covered, the router is fitted with an Ethernet port so you can connect any wired device such as a Blu-ray DVD player or gaming console. In other words, the NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi booster represents the very essence of convenience irrespective of whichever angle you regard it from.
Conclusion:
If you have been frustrated by your home internet connection’s inability to serve a multiplicity of devices that require constant connectivity, you need to think of investing in a Wi-Fi booster or maybe a couple of them. However, with so many signal repeaters coming to the market in the last couple of years or so, it is not always straightforward to purchase such a device. Our comprehensive guide to 2018’s best Wi-Fi boosters should give you a clear idea of what is on offer and which products represent true value for money for your purposes.
