Range extenders offer a way to provide wireless networking to those dead spots in the far corners of your house, but they have a reputation of being tricky to set up. With the Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender EX7000 ($169.99), setup is as easy as it gets, but more importantly, this dual-band extender delivers outstanding throughput on both bands. Unlike most extenders, the EX7000($139.06 at Amazon) is big, and it's expensive, but it's equipped with multiple connectivity ports and offers Media Server and access-control features. Its top-shelf performance and robust feature set earn it our Editors' Choice for wireless range extenders. Design and Features The EX7000 is much bigger than a typical plug-in range extender, such as the D-Link Wi-Fi Dual Band Range Extender (DAP-1520)($39.99 at Dell Technologies). Measuring 1.2 by 9.9 by 6.9 inches (HWD) and sporting a shiny, black finish and three adjustable antennas, it could easily be mistaken for a full-blown router, which means ...

The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender (EX7000) is a well-appointed dual-band extender that delivers league-leading throughput on both bands.

Excellent throughput on both bands; Easy to install and configure; Five Gigabit LAN ports; Generous settings options

Expensive; Large footprint

Using as an extender works great and setup was easy!

Replaced an xFinity router (see photo) on 11/27/2018 with this unit. Hardware was plug/play. Didnt disconnect anything from wall. Just disconnected coax and power from rear of xFinity router and re-plugged into the rear of the Netgear C7100V.

This extender has solved the main reason I purchased it - extending the signal from our basement to my wife's office on the second floor of our home... BUT It is useless for all three of the iPhones in our family.

Very disappointed with this extender. Supposed to be best on the market. Signal drops out all the time and devices can't even connect via lan cable. Simply doesn't do what it is supposed to find that extend my Wi-Fi range. Very disappointed would like to return it for a refund.

the nighthawk extender is very good when you find the right position in your room ,the fan like sticks that go down one side of the extender ,should be facing into the room for the best out put, and facing towards the router in your home for great signal .

once installed this hardware made no difference to my Wi-Fi system. Not sure if it would work for other people but in my situation is was totally inadequate. I took it back to the store.

Never get a "Netgear" anything. Sooner or later you will need technical support. After 90 days, no free support. $50 for 30 minutes up to $229 for 2 years. I'm going back to Arris.

Class-leading AC1900 performance; Five Ethernet ports for connecting non-Wi-Fi kit; USB 3.0 port for fast file access and sharing printers; Easy to setup;

Need the right hardware to make the most of it; Tries to force you to sign up for Netgear online services; 1yr warranty seems low for the price;

I was initially thrilled that the WPS connection button seemed to work like a charm, but quickly discovered that the green lights did not mean the extender was connected to my router. Tried calling tech support 3 times, still haven't heard back from them after 3 days.

great reviews

non-existent tech support; ineffective troubleshooting in box and on-line; never worked