Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender (EX7000) Review
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