Linksys advised one of our writers that its ... mentioned above with a regular router combined with indoor Wi-Fi range extenders or repeaters. This option is a little more affordable, with the ...

Unlike a mesh network, extenders are cheap and do a very similar job. Today, we're comparing the Netgear WN3000RP and LinkSys RE6500 to find the best WiFi extenders for every budget and house.

Our wi-fi router and extender reviews are based on our own independent tests. We test harder in the lab so you can choose the right wi-fi router and extender when you shop.

If you're looking for a really high-end extender, we'd recommend the Linksys RE6500, which is practically a new router. This isn't to say that either the Netgear or TP-Link models are bad.