Place it in an area with better Wi-Fi and the signal it pushes out will be stronger, too. If it’s placed in a spot where Wi-Fi is already weak then it will merely push around that weak signal. Remember that the extender is just boosting the signal. If you put the repeater at the far edge of your main network hoping to strengthen the signal you will reduce the speed of your connection to the rest of the network and to the internet. But you might find it’s still perfectly good for streaming Netflix or YouTube.Ī Wi-Fi extender needs to be placed in a central location, not too far away from the main router, as shown in the image above.
That’s why we prefer Powerline for the more demanding tasks. This shouldn’t be that noticeable for light web browsing, email, etc, but can be felt when moving large files around the network such as high-definition video. But traditional powerline adapters can be the cheapest solution to extending Wi-Fi if you need to get a signal in one particular room, or even a separate building such as a garage. Powerline adapters are slowly being phased out and replaced by mesh Wi-Fi, but there is still a place for them – the Deco P9 kit uses the technology as we’ve just said. You can read more about the differences between the cheapest and most expensive systems in our roundup of theīest Mesh Wi-Fi, but our current top pick, which combines Wi-Fi and powerline networking for great coverage and speed at a reasonable price is the TP-Link Deco P9. The devices all talk to each other and create a single super Wi-Fi network that’s both strong and fast and can usually extend into your garden, if you have one. For more information about eero performance, visit then place the second (and third if required) mesh device somewhere else in your house – usually on another floor, or on the other side of your home. For eero, eero Beacon, and eero Pro, specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 5 or later client device.
For eero 6, eero 6 extender, and eero Pro 6, specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 6 or later client device. For eero 6+ and eero Pro 6E, specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 6 (or for eero Pro 6E in Canada, Wi-Fi 6E) or later generation client device that supports 160 MHz.
Actual range and performance can vary, and maximum supported speeds may not be available to all customers, due to factors such as network configuration, interference, connected devices, device usage, building materials, and obstructions.
Coverage estimates are based on normal use conditions. Specifications assume wired Ethernet connection your experienced speed may vary when connected to an eero device that is configured as a wireless extender. Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE 802.11 standard. Maximum network speeds, if applicable, reflect combined supported speeds across wired and wireless clients. Internet connection speeds and availability depend on your internet service provider if your internet service provider does not provide you with the maximum supported speed, you will not experience that maximum speed. Some features require linking your Amazon account, and downloading the Alexa application or using a compatible Alexa device.