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NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender EX6150 Coverage up to 1200 sq ft and 20 Devices with AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster Repeater up to 1200Mbps Speed Plus Mesh Smart Roaming
Last Updated: November 30, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Review Analysis - 731 recent, verified reviews
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Network
265signal, extender, house, netgear, extend
+78%
-22%
" ... The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6150-100NAS) work great, faster WiFi signal respond on my laptop in the back yard. ... "
" ... This WiFi extender has been a blessing in this house. ... "
" ... It boosted my Wi-Fi signal by almost 50 mbps so I'm able to game without lag. ... "
" ... Checked signal and speed which was really good. ... "
" ... I needed it to reach my porch and extended garage for other tech devices and my normal router just wasn't doing the job. ... It not only reaches the distance I need it to, but provides a strong, high speed connection as well. ... "
" ... Now we rarely have trouble connecting to the wifi, plus now we have an additional layer of network security. ... "
" ... The wifi extender signal is working great for us. ... No problems at all since and I am getting excellent signal in other part of the house. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and works great to extend the wireless service to the bedrooms in my house where i was having troubles before. ... "
Setup
173setup, easy, instructions, install, set
+92%
-8%
" ... The installation is super easy - under 10 minutes we had it hooked up to our WiFi and plugged into the wall. ... "
" ... Simple directions and it works for me. ... "
" ... Really easy to install, works great, dead space is no longer dead. ... "
" ... It took a little while to get my 5G connection to transmit, but once that was set up it’s been smooth sailing. ... "
" ... So, the instructions are great and the product is fairly easy to set up (4/5 stars). ... "
" ... Plug in and follow prompts and you'll be online in 5min. ... "
" ... It works well and was an easy setup. ... I used my laptop on the setup. ... "
" ... Super easy set up, looks good, works. ... "
Wifi
155extender, signal, wi fi, netgear, extend
+79%
-21%
" ... Love this WiFi extender! ... "
" ... Excellent WIFI extension ... "
" ... Works recommend if you need an extender ... "
" ... I bought this for a WiFi booster/extender for my RV to connect to park WiFi. ... "
" ... I like this new WiFi range because it’s connected with working very well! ... "
" ... The Wifi Range extender was a bit more complicated to setup than I thought it would be, but it works great and does exactly what we wanted it to do! ... "
" ... I installed the Netgear EX 6100 very easily and I was able to link my Hello Nest Doorbell to my Wi-Fi network without any problems. ... "
" ... I had part of the house where the wi-fi signal was week. ... "
Ease of Use
141easy to install, set, easy to set, setup, works great
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Great easy to set up ... "
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... Very easy software to connect through and setup. ... "
" ... so easy if you have a smart phone to install the app !!!! ... "
" ... Easy to install and have great range. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and works great to extend the wireless service to the bedrooms in my house where i was having troubles before. ... "
" ... Straight forward and simple to use. ... "
Capacity
111signal, wifi, extender, extend, upstairs
+94%
-6%
" ... Instantly boosted the signal to my daughters room. ... "
" ... I use it in a bonus room upstairs. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, we plugged it in at the top of the stairs and WiFi is now available everywhere in the house. ... "
" ... My signal is now strong through my entire house. ... "
" ... Put it near your home WiFi router. ... "
" ... We have a large home, and now have excellent signal everywhere. ... "
" ... Used this to extend my WiFi from my home to an unattached garage apartment about 150 feet away from the exterior of my house. ... "
" ... I now have full coverage in every corner of my house. ... "
Product Reliability
49working, worked, year, worked great, weeks
+41%
-59%
" ... Did not work, assuming if not defective,,, would have,, sister has one,, ... "
" ... They just aren't reliable. ... I've used them for several years now in multiple environments and they are always unreliable and frustrating to use. ... "
" ... Stopped working in few months ... "
" ... It worked well for the first 3 months ... "
" ... Useless piece of garbage. ... "
" ... I tried for 3 days solid to se this up and it never worked. ... I am somewhat adept at technology but could not get it working. ... "
" ... Failed at 3 1/2 months, guess how long you get support? ... Not over 90 days. ... "
" ... the product stopped working after 9 months ... "
Device Compatibility
42internet, connection, connected, network, extender
+67%
-33%
" ... I’m using these in an industrial IOT setting connecting the Blink camera to the sync module. ... "
" ... Then I decided to try the "Connect With WPS" method. ... Instantly connected with minimal effort. ... "
" ... I was able to extend my WiFi to my workshop so I can stream music from my iPhone without using data ... "
" ... It was very easy to followed w onscreen instructions on my MacBook Pro. ... It instantly connected to my WiFi. ... "
" ... I used my laptop on the setup. ... "
" ... I was able to bring in my internet signal to a wall directly behind my TV. ... "
" ... Works good with cell phone. ... "
" ... So have to scan you smart tv every time. ... The text support is on line. ... "
Returns
34returned, window, refund, wish i could, sent
+3%
-97%
" ... Did not open the package until after the return date had passed. ... "
" ... I should have returned it. ... "
" ... Now I'm past the return window and stuck with it. ... "
" ... If it doesn’t work for you within 7 days Return. ... "
" ... wish i could return it. ... "
" ... i need to return this ... "
" ... Returned it after I couldn't get the "white" light to come on. ... Couldn't find any tech support to contact about the problem, so I returned it. ... "
" ... I've returned it after 1hr trying to set it up. ... "
Price
30money, waste of money, waste your money, worth the money, worth every
+40%
-60%
" ... waste of money ... "
" ... Don't waste your money ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I can not recommend this ESPECIALLY given the steep price tag compared to so many other extenders. ... "
" ... Waste of time and money. ... "
" ... Waste of money! ... "
" ... Absolute waste of money. ... Not happy that I can't get my money back. ... "
" ... Complete waste of money. ... "
" ... Wouldnt waste your money! ... "
ISP
28netgear, internet, connect, extender, modem
+43%
-57%
" ... Only accepts the slower 2G EXT. ... "
" ... Gave up trying to get a connection. ... "
" ... Useless with Xfinity ... "
" ... Lost all faith in Netgear. ... "
" ... Can't recall what the modem model details. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY NETGEAR. ... "
" ... Have followed the directions and FAQs exactly but it will not connect to our modem again. ... "
" ... Unit started to not transfer data between itself and my Xfinity rental modem/router for some reason. ... "
Ports
27ethernet, plug, cable, house, extender
+81%
-19%
" ... I then plugged the unit at the remote house and it picked up the hub signal from there and I now have a great signal at the remote location. ... "
" ... Plugged it, connected it to the existing networks and it was ready to work. ... "
" ... I have my PS4 connected directly to it via a LAN cable and the download and upload speeds are great. ... "
" ... I bought a tv for my bedroom and wanted to have tivo in the room without running ethernet or moca through the attic. ... Took me 5 mins to setup while connected with a ethernet cable to it. ... After joining my main home router and upgrading the firmware, i turned off both wireless bands and just the ethernet port remained active which is exactly what I wanted to do. ... "
" ... This unit plugs into the outlet and is not invasive. ... "
" ... My house is wired with CAT5 so it was easy to plug the AC1200 into my LAN and set up as an access point. ... "
" ... Results were achieved with an ethernet cable from the extender to the computer. ... "
" ... Plug in, sync with current router, enjoy internet! ... "
Marketplace
18works, amazon, product, thank, one
+72%
-28%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Great product as advertised. ... "
" ... Works great, just as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I must have gotten a defective one but Amazon refunded my money which I was very satisfied with. ... "
Overall performance
17speeds, slow, performance, job, faster
+82%
-18%
" ... Just as described and works fine but does reduce a lot of speed which is to be expected ... "
" ... wanted better performance and got it. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Speed was 45% faster. ... "
" ... I see improved speed, not as much as I had hoped for but, it is better. ... "
" ... And yes I ran speed tests ... "
" ... Advertises higher speeds than delivers - I got 12 Mbps. ... "
" ... After 10 tries (I am if nothing else, persistent), I finally went through the website and all went smooth. ... "
Software Platform
15app, streaming, google, wifi, using
+60%
-40%
" ... so easy if you have a smart phone to install the app !!!! ... "
" ... For that matter the Nighthawk software on the RAX 200 can’t tell you which connection my Apple Watch is using. ... "
" ... Get the app. ... "
" ... I can now have netflix on all my TVs! ... "
" ... Doesn’t do well accepting passwords for the guest account ... "
" ... Netflix would cut out just connecting my tv wirelessly to my home network but now it gets good connectivity ... "
" ... Streaming several TVs without issue . ... "
" ... It's easy to install although everyone insists on using smart phones to control the installation via an app. ... "
Product As Described
10works, product, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works great, just as advertised. ... "
" ... That's because they work as advertised! ... "
" ... Just as advertised ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Firmware
9firmware updates, updating, update, settings, resets
+11%
-89%
" ... Firmware updates, reboots, factory settings, etc, nothing makes a difference. ... "
" ... Lasted about 6 months before the firmware got corrupted and it bricked itself. ... "
" ... Troubleshot if for a couple hours doing several resets, updated firmware and went through all the settings. ... "
" ... I’ve upgraded FW, done multiple factory resets and can occasionally get it to work for a couple days and then it cannot connect to the internet again. ... "
" ... The setup or firmware updates are so complex you will never be able to do it on your own. ... "
" ... Product worked OK until a security firmware update was needed. ... "
" ... No amount of resetting or updating the firmware fixes the problem permanently. ... "
" ... The product works great while it lasts, but as others have mentioned it just randomly dies, usually right after warranty expires or after firmware updates. ... "
Cables
7would, box, wire, hard, unit
+43%
-57%
" ... Do not have computer connections to even do a hard wire set up. ... "
" ... I didn't realize that I would have to call my cable company they five them some information, which I couldn't understand her when she talked. ... "
" ... This unit cannot be plugged into the electrical outlet as it would block the light switch and cable gang. ... "
" ... I think his is more a result of my cable service than the device itself but I waiting to long to return it. ... "
Delivery
6excellent, described, delivery, item
+83%
-17%
" ... Product was exactly as described, excellent shipping! ... "
" ... Very prompt delivery and works like a charm! ... "
" ... Arrived as described and on time ... "
" ... Pulled out of box. ... "
Repeater
6wifi, using, range extender, netgear, easy to set
+50%
-50%
" ... I thought that I'd give this a try to use solely as an extender. ... "
" ... This is useless as an extender. ... "
" ... This was troublesome so I tried this extender. ... "
Gaming
5games, game, signal, online, kids
+60%
-40%
" ... It help get me the boost I need for all of my gaming needs and wasn't bad for the price I paid for it ... "
" ... I bought this thing for gaming and it performs great. ... I’m able to download games at solid speeds and my connection in game has been stable throughout my experience. ... "
" ... Have used for some minor gaming and signal has been steady. ... "
Apps
5using, playing, phone, install, google
+60%
-40%
" ... It's easy to install although everyone insists on using smart phones to control the installation via an app. ... "
" ... so easy if you have a smart phone to install the app !!!! ... "
" ... Get the app. ... "
Internet
5good, faster, connect, wifi
+60%
-40%
" ... My internet works way faster without it than it does with it. ... "
" ... That best my internet connection very good ... "
Data reception
42g, access, router, point, month
+50%
-50%
" ... Only accepts the slower 2G EXT. ... "
" ... 2g died in month 4, 5g died in month 5. ... "
Cleaning
4product, install, easy
+50%
-50%
" ... When setting up the product I noticed smudges on the face of the product. ... "
Fit
4part
+25%
-75%
" ... The really annoying part is that this thing falls out of the wall, ALL the time. ... "
" ... The unit would not hold contact. ... "
Comfort
4-100%
" ... For annoyingly long periods of time. ... "
" ... Lightly brushing it it falls out. ... "
" ... Don’t get ripped off like I did. ... "
Video Playback
3youtube, videos, tv, streaming, netflix
+100%
" ... Did itcwith YouTube video. ... "
" ... As an example of how well this has worked in my house, I recently disconnected and realized I was have trouble streaming video content on our main TV. ... "
" ... The YouTube videos helped me set it up. ... "
Lagging
3time, reset, buffering
+33%
-67%
" ... Tried to do factory reset and would not reset. ... "
" ... But now after restarts and resets. ... "
Remote
3wanted, unit, signal, house, select
+67%
-33%
" ... I then plugged the unit at the remote house and it picked up the hub signal from there and I now have a great signal at the remote location. ... Basically I did the opposite of what the instructions stated and got a great remote signal. ... "
" ... Representative wanted me to give remote control of my computer which I refused. ... "
Defective Delivery
3box, item
-100%
" ... The product received might've been defective ... "
" ... They said “oh the box is just opened and dented”. ... "
" ... Did not work, assuming if not defective,,, would have,, sister has one,, ... "
Call quality
3calls, support
-100%
" ... The person on the other end of the phone could barely speak English. ... "
" ... After two different calls to technical support, they did not have a solution for me. ... "
" ... After 90 days, you have to pay to talk to them on the phone! ... "
Battery Life
3-100%
" ... $100 down the drain . ... "
" ... Beware, if you need even the slightest bit of support after 90 days they will charge you $49. ... "
" ... Could not set it up after a few hours. ... "
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