2021 年の最高の Wi-Fi エクステンダー

Wi-Fi 6 の速度とメッシュ機能が組み込まれています。 Netgear AX1800 メッシュ エクステンダー (EAX20) は、入手可能な最高の Wi-Fi エクステンダーの候補でした。誰もがその大きなデスクトップ デザイン (プラグイン デザインがなければ、ソファの後ろやコーナーにこのエクステンダーを隠すことはありません) に興奮するわけではありませんが、価格は一部のルーターよりも高価ですが、その証拠はパフォーマンスにあります。それに、Netgear EAX20 は、カテゴリをリードする速度と 95 フィートの驚異的な範囲を提供しますか。

Netgear EAX20 は、1 つのことを行い、うまく機能します。それは、ネットワークをより高速で長距離に拡張します。競争よりも。いくつかのカスタマイズ オプションを追加し、オンライン セキュリティのレイヤーを追加して、ホーム ネットワークを保護します。この明らかに高価なエクステンダーは、1 ペニーの価値があると言うのは難しくありません。

完全な Netgear AX1800 メッシュ エクステンダー (EAX20) レビュー.

手頃な価格、ただし Wi-Fi エクステンダーに対応している場合は、Rock Space AC1200 Wi-Fi レンジ エクステンダーを検討してください。堅実な基本 Wi-Fi パフォーマンスと非常にシンプルなセットアップを備えたこの小さな Wi-Fi エクステンダーは、Wi-Fi カバレッジの奇妙なデッド スポットをカバーしたり、より強力なワイヤレス信号を裏庭やガレージにプッシュしたりするのに最適な方法です。

コンパクトなプラグイン設計と調整可能なアンテナにより、Rock Space エクステンダーを邪魔にならない場所に簡単に収納でき、セットアップはわずか数分で完了し、追加のアプリを心配する必要はありません。また、部屋と部屋の間でも同様に機能する堅実な中間道路性能により、タウンハウスやその他の複数階の家にも最適です。驚異的な速度や高度なカスタマイズ オプションを期待しないでください。これは基本的な Wi-Fi 専用です。

完全な Rock Space AC1200 WiFi エクステンダーのレビュー。

Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Tri-band Extenderは、私たちがテストした中で最高のパフォーマンスのWi-Fiエクステンダーとして大差をつけて登場しました。データ速度と広大な範囲。また、X6S を標準ルーターで使用して実際のメッシュ ネットワークを作成し、家全体をよりシームレスにカバーできるなど、他のエクステンダーにはない可能性のあるいくつかの裏技も備えています。追加のユニットを追加して、メッシュ ネットワークを広範囲に拡張することもできます。

Nighthawk X6S は、平均的なプラグイン信号ブースターよりもはるかに大きいデスクトップ デザインを使用していますが、そのサイズにより、より多くのアンテナ (6合計) および 168 フィートまでのトライバンド カバレッジを提供するより頑丈なハードウェア。大きくて高価ですが、すべてのペニーの価値があります。

全文を読むNetgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Tri-band Extender のレビュー。

Need to beef up your Wi-Fi network coverage and range, but don’t want an extender that stands out? The Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi range extender is compact and low-profile, with a design that won’t block other outlets or stand out as a garish tech product. It’s easily the best Wi-Fi extender we’ve seen for people that want an unobtrusive design, instead of an antenna-festooned brick that blocks adjacent outlets.

But aside from the subtle design, the Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ offers solid throughput speeds and set-up assistance that helps you find the right spot for optimal performance. The overall performance is pretty good, but that set-up assistant makes it a great choice for anyone that wants a little help getting things set up just right.

Read our full Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender review.

D-Link’s DAP-1720 is easy to set up, provides a convenient mobile app for managing device settings and can help fill a home with Wi-Fi. Handy features like a built-in Ethernet port that can handle Gigabit speeds, and a physical on/off switch make it a capable tool for extending the reach of your router, but it serves up patchy performance and is so large that it risks blocking adjacent AC outlets.

Despite some irregular performance, the D-Link DAP-1720 does particularly well when pushing signal to a floor above or below. That verticality makes it one of the best Wi-Fi extenders available for getting signal to every floor of a multistory home, making it the perfect choice for anyone who finds their Wi-Fi signal dropping out when they go up or down stairs.

Read our full D-Link DAP-1720 Wi-Fi AC1750 Range Extender review.

How to choose the best Wi-Fi extender for you

• How Much Should a Wi-Fi Extender Cost? The cheapest Wi-Fi repeaters will often sell for less than $50, and our current budget pick sells for half that. Newer signal boosting devices have support for the latest wireless standards and offering technologies like beam-forming and Mu-MIMO for enhanced performance will often cost more, but even the best extenders can be had for less than $200.
• Plug-In or Desktop? While most signal boosters use small plug-in designs that connect directly to a wall outlet, they aren’t the only option. Some of the best Wi-Fi extenders use larger designs that sit on a desk or shelf, more like a traditional router. These larger devices don’t have the same size and weight limitations of plug-in units, allowing for better antenna placement and better internal hardware. Plug-in models, on the other hand, will often be less expensive and more convenient to install.
• Match Wi-Fi Standards: While you may not pay much attention to which wireless standard your router uses, it will definitely have an impact on how helpful your extender is. If your wireless router uses the current 802.11ac standard, you’ll want to be sure your extender does, too. The older 802.11n standard is slower and often is limited to one band, which will create a bottleneck in your Wi-Fi coverage, slowing down all of your browsing and streaming. But that’s  a problem only if your router is offering better speeds. If you have an older wireless-N router, then a matching extender will do the job just fine.
• Placement Is Everything: Both wireless routers and Wi-Fi extenders use radio waves to share data back and forth with your internet connection. You need to find somewhere that’s close enough to the router to grab a strong signal to rebroadcast, but far enough away to extend the network’s range to where it’s needed. Need more help? Check out our guide to Wi-Fi extender placement.
• Consider an Upgrade: If your wireless router isn’t providing the speeds or coverage you want, it may be better to skip the Wi-Fi extender entirely and get a new router. Newer models offer better performance, and mesh routers will let you expand your wireless coverage across even the largest home. (One of our editors traded in his router-and-extender combination for a Netgear Orbi mesh system. See why he says”This mesh router is the best thing I bought during the pandemic.”)

How we test Wi-Fi extenders

Every Wi-Fi extender we review is evaluated based on a combination of in-depth performance tests and hands-on usage in a real home. This mix of real-world use and controlled benchmark testing gives us a clear picture of how well each device performs.

We use Ixia’s IxChariot testing software to measure throughput at a variety of distances and environmental conditions. This includes testing with the extender placed at 50 feet and 75 feet from the router. The software simulates traffic in a busy wireless network while measuring data flow back and forth. The results are shown in megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance from the extender, with higher numbers indicating better performance.

Measuring the throughput at various distances also lets us determine the effective range of the extender, giving you a better understanding of how well a device will do in covering the farthest corners of your home.

We also use each product in a real home, which has signal-thwarting brick walls and the sort of sturdy construction that basic routers struggle to contend with. In that environment we use the network for everything from listening to music and streaming video to performing additional tests and even writing the review.

All of our reviews include additional details about the set-up process, the quirks and cool aspects of design, and all of the settings and management functions the device offers. If you want to learn more about any of the best Wi-Fi extenders listed above, just check out the full reviews for more detailed information.

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