Netgear
Netgear EAX17
B
Ranked #6 in Wi-Fi Extenders
536 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
The only extender in the retrieved coverage praised specifically for "excellent reliability" (Tom's Guide), which is this lens's home turf. TechGearLab's lab testing corroborates it is a serious unit. Slightly slower speeds are a fair trade for dependability.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sourcesPros & cons
- ✓ Tom's Guide praises its excellent reliability, even if slightly slower speeds
- ✓ Lab-tested by TechGearLab and found to be a serious unit
- ✓ Not the bulkiest extender tested
- ✓ Among the best long-range extenders TechGearLab tested
- ✓ Very consistent ping and jitter
- ✗ Three-prong design can block adjacent outlets
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
1 positive source
1 unconvinced source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #6 of 17 on our wi-fi extenders tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Three-prong design can block adjacent outlets.
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