Wi-Fi extenders are generally less expensive than upgrading to a full-fledged mesh router with its own mesh Wi-Fi systems and range-extending satellite devices. Plug in one near the edge of your router's wireless range and pair it with the network, and it'll start rebroadcasting the signal farther out for significantly faster internet speeds throughout your home. Wi-Fi extenders use built-in Wi-Fi radios and antennas to pair wirelessly with your router. Check out our roundup of the latest Black Friday deals for the best prices on the Wi-Fi extenders listed below.Īlso called a Wi-Fi signal booster, a range or Wi-Fi extender is a compact, plug-in device that is simple and hassle-free to implement. There are a number of things you should try to eke out a better signal from your router, but if tweaks like those aren't doing enough, you could also try using a Wi-Fi extender.

In many homes, a single router is too weak to generate a stable signal reaching every room, resulting in dead zones and glitchy connections. Your internet is only as fast as the equipment it's running through.