RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender, Router to Extender

This is one of the easiest range extenders I have ever set up, and I am also using it as a wireless bridge for a few wired devices i have that did not have wireless or could not use wireless and it works great. The speeds are as good as directly connecting to my wireless router and its small enough that it does not really get in the way at all.

Overall very good product and easy to use which makes it that much better.

I received this free in exchange for my honest opinion , which I have noticed a significate improvement to areas I previously had only 1 bar.

The Linksys RE7000 Max-Streamв„ў AC1900+ MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender was super easy to set up. In no time at all I had WiFi coverage all through the house and into the back yard. I'm really happy with the product and would highly recommend it!

I have my router on the middle level of our multi-level house. Our family room and kitchen are in the lower level. I could only get 1 or 2 bars until I installed this extender. Now I get full bars and run 170 Mbps on WiFi with my Macbook. Also, our new Smart TV is in the lower level and accesses the internet via WiFi. We we always had buffering issues, but now it has all bars and runs everything seamlessly. Very easy to set up and requires nothing after setup.

Initially, I tried to setup this range extender by using my tablet and cell phone. Both devices are running Android KitKat 4.4.2 & 4.4., respectively. I had tried for a few hours with different setting, browsers, and connection methods and ultimately I could not get either device to work. When I used my laptop, setup took less time that it took me to enter my WPA2 password. This method was flawless, fast, and very customizable. I had also reset the device, and tried the WPS button, which again was extremely fast.
I have been using this device for the last week as the main access point for all of my wireless devices and using the CrossBand feature to send my 2.4 GHz device data on the 5 GHz band. When I check the WLAN Statistics tab, I consistently see the backhaul wireless speeds maxed out, at least as high as my router can go. The RE7000 has allows me to more centrally locate this device, backhaul it to my main wireless router, and remove two more range limited devices without losing speed or drop-offs in my home.
In the last 2 weeks since I have been testing this device, the only negative reaction I had is the lack of my Android devices being able to setup the device, which could a simple firmware update could fix. The only feature that I did not test with this device is the “Wired Range Extender (Access Point). I would recommend this device to and one who needs lots of coverage and has moderate to heavy wireless usage with the devices that connect to it.

My pool and deck is located behind my detached garage. I have limited wireless Internet access in my garage, and none on the deck. I selected this product to try and extend my wireless access to the pool deck. Setup couldn't have been any easier. I followed the instructions, which consisted of plugging in the extended and pushing the two WPS buttons (on the router and the extender) twice, to be able to use both the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. I moved the extender out to the garage and plugged it in, waited until I got a steady green light, and then went out to the pool deck to check the wireless signal. A solid 3 out of 4 bars! I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend this product.

Linksys Wireless Range Extender RE7000

Setup was a breeze using the Quick Start Guide included in the box, and took less than 10 minutes total. Using the WPS (Wi-fi Protected Set-up) button, the unit quickly paired itself with the Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream router. Finding the sweet-spot for the location of the RE7000 was also a breeze by using my Smartphone and the Linksys Spot-Finder technology. I simply typed in http://extender.linksys.com in an open browser window where a signal strength scale appeared to help guide me to the best location for the range extender. One of the features that I like the most about the RE7000 is the Seamless Roaming feature which automatically switches between the router and the range extender as I move about the house or outside into the shop areas. This gives me the best source for my wireless signal no matter where I am at on the property, which means no manual switching to the extended network. The RE7000 range extender is compatible with any wi-fi router; however, my understanding is that the Seamless Roaming feature only works with Linksys Max-Stream routers.
Without a range extender, my home has some dead spots toward the back of the house with virtually no signal to the shop and garage areas, but with this range extender I no longer have dead zones in my home and can go from the front of my home to the garage and shop area with no loss in coverage…seamlessly.

I received a RE7000 Max-Stream Range Extender free from Linksys in exchange for my honest review.

The Quick Start Guide procedure using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) was incredibly easy. The 2.4GHz and 5GHz extender channels were available in no time. Check your Wi-Fi networks list; you’ll see your router name with a _Ext extension. The password is the same as the one on your main network.

Linksys advises you to change the default management password once the RE7000 is up and running. In my browser, I went to http://extender.linksys.com and changed it to the password I use to administer my router.

Next I found a location in my home to plug in the RE7000. I logged into the RE7000 at http://extender.linksys.com, and used Spot Finder to confirm it was a good location. Easy process.

The RE7000 was great. In a location with a previously unusable Wi-Fi signal I was able to stream HD video. Spectacular. I also attached an external storage device to my router and streamed HD movies from it with absolutely no problems.

If you need expanded Wi-Fi coverage in your home or in the backyard for a party, the RE7000 will give you that and more. I love it.

When Linksys offered to give me this extender in exchange for my honest opinion I jumped at the chance. Having used another router as a repeater and then as a bridge I wasn't looking forward to the install and the subsequent headache that come from that! Imagine the surprise when all I had to do was push the button and then it was synced with my router! Boom! That's it! Instant Wi-Fi! If only they could make the router do that.
So tests revealed very good performance, range and good security. Love the fact that it seamlessly jumps from main router to extender and back without one trying to hang on longer than it should.
Okay, so let's talk software and getting it dialed in. You have to access the extender via the web and then you can dial into the guts of it. This brings up spot-finder and site survey and a whole bunch of info. Does it work? Yeah, sort of... Sorry, but without a Db meter I can't verify... Does it let me know where to put extender? Yeah it helped.
Would I recommend/buy it? Absolutely, if I want the best extender money can buy... This wins, hands down.

Was so easy to setup that I did not have to do anything but follow the simple instructions, my Imac was working in less than 2 minutes on the new wireless connection. The nice look of the linksys extender matches the receptacles and the front light also serves as a night light in the dark. My wireless range works very well that I now have wireless connection all the way to my carport.

I received this product and used it to replace an older Wireless N extender I had connecting my Xbox to my 802.11ac network. I followed the instructions included and the RE7000 configured using WPS within minutes just as advertised. Accessing the unit to change the SSIDs was easy and worked like a charm. Performance has been excellent as well, with no network issues between my Xbox (wired to the RE7000) or any devices connected wirelessly.

I would recommend the extender because you can connect to the access point and not extend the range (or extend the range from one band to the other).

*Perfect for 5ghz with the Linksys Tri-Band routers, these two work together--seamlessly!*
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At first this little range extender worked just great. I attached it to a cable provider's modem to test it out. Then when I started connecting to it on several devices (Tested with the roaming and without), I couldn't tell if the extender or the modem was causing lag (most likely the modem).

If I had a bit more time to test it out, I would have tried it on my own modem for a bit broader range.

Fantastic little product. Plugs right into the wall and hitting the WPS button connects right away. Although the speeds are not the best compared to the top of the line router we have, it is enough to extend our coverage to the furthers reaches of our backyard,

If you have a WiFi dead spot in your house or even in your garage this is what you need to fix it. This range extender is very easy to set up and works like a charm. I used the WPS button to sync it with my networks (2.4 and 5 GHz) and brought it down to my garage. In the past the WiFi network signal wasn't as strong as I like it to be and this did the charm. I am streaming video like I am sitting next to my WiFi router. You can also use this as a Wireless Access Point so you could run a wire out to your barn (or whatever) and extend your wireless network with ease. I am very happy with this product. Solid!

I needed a range extender as there was a dead spot that needed to be addressed in the house. It is easy to set up and works great expanding the range of signal to the basement area, where once was little to no signal now has full signal. It was super simple to set up and with it being plugged into a wall outlet keeps it out of the way. This range extender does have 1 Ethernet port, which is nice if you have a gaming system or smart tv you can direct connect to the expander. If you have a dead spot this range extender will surely take care of any needs you may have.

This is simply the best range extender ever! I usually lose half of my download speed with other devices, however, with this one the loss is significantly reduced and close to the speed obtained with a direct connect. Amazing!

I installed the Linksys RE7000 Max-Streamв„ў AC1900+ MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender about a month ago on the first floor of a 3300SqFt two story home. It is paired with a Linksys WRT1200ac router which is located on the second floor. I have the extender set up to operate as an access point vice extender. This range extender has been working flawlessly, without a re-boot or any other intervention from me. It was easy to install and once I was logged into the extenders interface I was able to fine tune the settings such as the wireless channels and the likes (just like any new device on your network, be sure to change the default password). I used a software wifi analysis tool to determine which channels to set based on the amount of "noise" from surrounding networks. Also, as with any wireless device, be sure to choose a good location for this device so you can benefit from the range capabilities of it. In testing I was able to do file transfers at about 30MBs to and from my file server on my LAN, which is an increase of about double that of my previous extender used. Some potential recommended changes or things to consider is I would like to see the ability to access the extender's interface from the router via the smart wifi GUI vice having to log in separately. Additionally, I would like to see these extenders have the option of being powered from an adapter vice having to plug them directly into the wall. This could be done by allowing the plug prongs to fold into the back of the device and putting a DC power port on the side of the device. The reason I say this is that typically power receptacles in a home are located low on the wall at floor level, and these device's benefit from being placed higher up allowing the wifi signal to provide better coverage and range. The power adapter could be offered as an optional purchase if the consumer wanted it. \
I was provided with this product at no cost in return for my honest review, which I have provided here.

I tested this with a router that is about 10 years old that has very poor range. This small device really added to the range of that router. I stopped getting network drops on my phone when being upstairs away from the router. Set-up was extremely easy and auomagically connected to the router that it was extending. I also used it to extend an lte connection throughout my house and it preformed wondrously .

I had two reasons to buy this wi-Fi Range 'extender one so that I could watch netflix on my smart TV in my room and watch TV on my smart phone or my ipad outside my house.  So far in fades in and out on TV and all of the computers in the house and my son couldn't use the printer cause of the range extender.  That's why I only gave it a 4 star and not a 5 star.

The manufacturer sent me the RE7000 to me for review and at first I thought it was going to simply be a redundant device. That's because last year I had to run a powerline Ethernet adapter to a far corner of our condo and connect an access point to it in order to provide decent connectivity in our bedroom. (I had tried the available range extenders and they didn't do the job.) So I had solved a problem. What I didn't think about was the fact that the extended network was only capable of using the 2.4 GHz band.\
When the RE7000 arrived, I plugged it in in the bedroom and without further effort or tinkering it showed up on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app and is providing 5 GHz service to that area of the condo. Hard to imagine anything easier or faster. Streaming services are now glitch-free!

Very, very easy setup when you have a WPS button on your router. I live in a very old home with thick plaster walls. I was able to put the booster in a 2nd floor bedroom (the router is downstairs below that) and even though it's on the orange light and says the signal is weak it works totally fine for the whole upstairs. I don't get service 10,000 feet like it says it does but I can go into the garage and still pick up wifi and that's all I really cared about anyway.

I have been fighting Wifi dead spot issues for years now , I dreaded having to have to add another device to my network because of long setup time and another link to have to troubleshoot. Setup was amazingly fast , from start to finish was less than 5 minutes . Finding the perfect spot was alittle tricky in my home , because of room and outlet layout but the spot finder program made it much easier to find the sweet spot . I have been using the RE7000 Range Extender for two days now and have experienced no drops from my network when I am used to having a few a hour in the weaker areas. Speed has increased tremendously , and now able to stream video in places I could barely check my email. I would recommend this Range Extender to anyone who has had problems with dead spots in their Wifi .

Our current home setup:  We have a main Verizon FIOS router, along with a network cable connection between a Linksys WRT1900AC range extender and the Verizon FIOS router.  We did this because it's a large 3 story house and the Linksys WRT1900AC is on a separate floor (2nd floor), vs the Verizon router is on the 1st floor.  We tried Wifi a long time ago between 1st floor and 2nd floor, and there's too much interference and not enough of a strong, reliable Wifi only connection.\
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RE7000 setup process:  I was totally expecting to have to spend a lot of time like I had to with the WRT1900AC range extender, in regards to setting it up, but this was truly a fast set up process with the RE7000 :).  I kept most of the default settings during the RE7000's online software setup process, including using 2.4 ghz range.  I set it up the RE7000 as wifi only this time, no cable or device connected to it.  Set up time was like, idk, 25 minutes.  It can easily be done in less time if you just set up as plug and play, without messing with any of the software settings or fiddling around with anything.\
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I believe the seamless wireless and fast setup process between both Linksys range extenders is due to the fact that it's one Linksys to another Linksys device.  They talk well to each other.  Of course, I'm comparing this to my initial Verizon router to Linksys setup process; that took a long time, around 4 hours in total with all the stuff I was trying before calling Linksys Tech Support.\
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To Continue with the RE7000:  We've had the product for over 2 weeks now and it gets daily use --->  regular Internet usage, downloading large work email attachments, laptop streaming, and use of Apple TV streaming (Netflix, HBO GO, etc.).  I should mention too that during the Linksys RE7000 software set up process, it allowed me to configure it so I could keep the same network password as the other Linksys WRT1900AC range extender.  Only the network ID's are different between the two Linksys range extenders.\
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It really did extend the range into a wifi dead zone area, which is one area of the 2nd floor family room area, and into the 2nd floor master bedroom.  It's a large 3 story house that used to have some spots with little to no wifi connection, the connection dropped out a lot, was unreliable, etc..  Not anymore with this additional range extender!!!\
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Last point I will make:  I read an article from the Wall Street journal and they say having multiple range extenders and/or access points for some houses make all the difference, so that's obviously our situation.   The more coverage, the better.  The example they used was a large Victorian house with many rooms and what seemed like some random dead zone areas.\
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Thanks Linksys, we love this product!!!

Good product. I had previously RE6700 and this unit replaced it. Setting it up was easy and works fine. I am happy about it.

I got this to extend my range to a dead spot outside of my house. I had heard good feedback about the device's ease of setup. The setup was indeed a breeze, as it located the sweet spot to plug in the device and also required minimal clicks to get it up and running.\
However, that is where the problems started.  It worked great for 3 days, and then disconnected and would not reconnect to my (non Linksys) router.  I thought that this might be an issue with DHCP not grabbing a new IP correctly, so I went back into the configuration and set the RE7000 to a static IP.  Once again, it worked great for 3 days or so, and then disconnected from the router.\
I cannot definitively say if the issue is the RE7000 or my router.  If it is the former I would give this a 1 star.  If it is the latter I would give it a 5 star. I will have to average them together for a 3 star and be wary if it you do not a Linksys router.\
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Pros: Ease of setup. Settings saved even after unplugging device\
Cons:  Network disconnections

First of all, I did receive this for free to evaluate. Unlike the RE6700, this model does not have an A/C pass thru outlet. You WILL lose an outlet. Having said that, I am really impressed with the range and stability of the 7000. I have our TiVo plugged into it, in essence tricking the TiVo into thinking that it is plugged into a router. \
Our TiVo will do wireless, but will not also do MoCA unless there is a hard wired connection. I haven't been able to test this with a Max-Stream enabled router, as I am still using the 2nd gen WRT1900ac. \
Setting it up was a breeze, and it works fine. No issues whatsoever. And the spot finder was definitely a big plus. If you are on the fence about getting a Wi-Fi range extender, this unit will future proof your setup. If or when you are ready to go to MU-MIMO, you will already have one invaluable piece of equipment.

Before I hooked up my Linksys RE7000 Range Extender last week, I had several dead spots in my house. Once I hooked it up (a process that took less than 10 minutes)  the dead spots were gone. Not only that, I checked the internet speed in the further reaches of the house and the download speed was over 85mb's a second, the same as it is right next to the main router! I would highly recommend this Range Extender if you have weak or dead areas in your house.

This unit constantly drops connection and i have to revert back to my Linksys 1900, which is a weaker signal but at least it connects my devices to the internet.  In order to get the RE1000 to reconnect I must unplug it so it can reboot.  They need a software update or should replace my unit as this one is not good

I bought this about 3 weeks so that my Ring doorbell can work properly. Since I have the extender, no issues with the Ring and I can connect other devices from a distance.

I have been using this extender for few weeks.  It was easy to install to begin with.\
It seems it is not compatible with all devices/PCs.  HP computer would fail to connected through the extender.  Every time, I need to renew the ip address in order for it to work.\
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Without the extender, HP computer doesn't have any problem connecting to the router.

had to take back after 2 weeks -kept loosing siginal every 2 days-new one does not but does not have the distance I thought would-have ac-1900 router and had to get extender to get to garage-160 feet away.

Expected much more, internet speed goes at 4 mbps.\
I have an internet 30 Mbps on an Apple Airport Extreme, the Linksys RE7000 connected wifi at 32 foots with 2 brick walls in the middle.\
The internet download speed is maximu 4 Mbps.\
No difference in download speed with the very old RE1000.

Item must be placed directly above router to work with any success

Did speed tests on my phone before and after setting up extender.  They are actually slower after.

Has been very stable since purchase :) Haven't had any issue thus far.

I had originally posted a very disappointed review. I have to retract that review. Turns out there was an issue with my cat5 wiring. Since resolving this issue the RE7000 as an access point has been working flawlessly. My apologies for the original review.

I just recently purchased this wifi range extender.  I had a little trouble at first setting it up, but when I went to http://extender.linksys.com  It explained everything in detail of what I was doing wrong.

This was very easy and painless to setup, so I thought it would be great. Nothing but headaches after that. They manual says to go to "http://extended.linksys.com" when connnected to it to modify settings. This never worked for me. While connected to the extender, some websites would load, while others such as Amazon and Google would give me connection errors. Am very disappointed with this product.

I may have had this product maybe 3 months at the most. Till this day I have numerous problems with this device. The wireless range was poor. Many of my amazon devices will loose connection. If your hard wired to the device you got something but wireless not so much. Now as of tonight I was playing a game on our family’s PlayStation 4. All of a sudden boom!!! Internet completely drops. Now I get no more than 9 to 13 mb a second sad part my arris router is out doing this device in performance as it is pushing a gigabyte. I’m sure the router isn’t the problem because my previous router was doing better than this device. So I’m not going to say that all if them are bad perhaps I just got a bad egg. But due to the fact based off of what I have experienced with this device I can’t say I would recommend this product.