WiFi Extenders

Fix dead spots. $30-100.

TP-Link RE315

$30

Cheapest decent. Plug into outlet. Boost 1 weak room.

Best budget.

Netgear EAX15

$80

Strong WiFi 6. Larger coverage area.

Best mid-range.

Eero Beacon (extra)

$100

Adds to Eero mesh. Plug-in. Easy.

Best with Eero.

Wifi 6 mesh router

$200-400

Replace whole system instead of patching. Best long-term.

Best long-term.

Setup (15 min)

Plug extender into outlet HALFWAY between router + dead zone.
Press WPS button on router AND extender.
Lights solid = connected.
Or use brand app for setup.
Reconnect devices in dead zone — should now have signal.

Extender vs new mesh

Extender — $30-100. Patches one weak area. Often slow + flaky.
New mesh router system — $200-400. Replaces old one. Whole house = strong.
For 1 small dead zone: extender fine.
For house-wide WiFi issues: upgrade router instead.

Common dead-zone fixes

Move router to center of home (not closet, not attic, not behind TV).
Update router firmware via app.
Reduce wifi crowding — change channel in router settings.
Use 5GHz for nearby devices (faster, shorter range).
2.4GHz for far devices (slower, longer range).
Restart router monthly.

Test signal first

Before buying anything — test speeds. Install fast.com in browser at router + dead zone. If both are slow — upgrade router. If router is fast but dead zone is slow — extender works.