Built for Streaming
Up to 1200Mbps wireless speed for HD streaming and gaming.
Discrete Wall Plug Design
Plug into a wall outlet for a sleek solution that extends your router’s range and stays out of sight.
Smart Connect up to 25 Devices
Intelligently selects between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your smart wireless devices.
5-Minute Setup
Connect to your existing router with one button press, connect devices to your network, and you’re done.
Connect a Wired Device, Too
One 10/100M Ethernet port lets you easily connect a nearby wired device for faster transfer and uninterrupted connection.
Universally Compatible
Works with any WiFi router for hassle-free reliability.
WiFi Range & Performance Better Better Best Best Ultimate Added WiFi Coverage 1,500 sq.ft. 2,000 sq.ft. 2,100 sq.ft. 2,300 sq.ft. 2,580 sq.ft. # Connected Devices Up to 25 Up to 32 Up to 35 Up to 40 Up to 55 Bandwidth Dual-Band Up to 1200Mbps Dual-Band Up to 1750Mbps Dual-Band Up to 1900Mbps Dual-Band Up to 2200Mbps Tri-Band Up to 3000Mbps Best for Internet Speed Up to 25Mbps Up to 50Mbps Up to 100Mbps Up to 100Mbps Up to 1000Mbps HD Streaming Better Better Best Best Ultimate Online Gaming Good Better Better Best Ultimate Seamless Roaming with One WiFi Name ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tri-band for 2x Speed ✓ Universal Router Compatibility ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
RB –
I felt obliged to write a review since there are some bad reviews of this product. Full disclosure, I’ve been in IT for 25 years so I generally know my way around technology. I base my ‘ease of setup’ on if I would be able to walk my mother-in-law through the setup over the phone. This product is brain dead simple to configure and get going if you have a WPS capable router. You simply push the WPS button on your router then push the button on the N300. Do this in the same room to ensure a strong signal. Once you get the green light on the N300, you’re good to go and can upnlug it and move it to where you need.As for the range extending capabilities, my access point is on the second floor of our 3 story house (3200 square feet). The extender is on the first floor with the hope of improving wifi to the TV and the family room. I ran a speed test from my laptop. Prior to the N300 it got 50mbs/10mbs (down/up). With the N300, the laptop got 100mbs/24mbs.For the price, this is a good solution and much more cost effective than the mesh network systems. I’ll be ordering a second N300 to put in the master bedroom. The speed isn’t needed but the geek in me can’t pass up a faster connection for the small cost of these extenders.
Hope41 –
We purchased this extender about a year ago to increase the WiFi range to our front porch. It has worked perfectly and solved our weak signal in this area of the house and front porch. I highly recommend this NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range extender for two main reasons, It works and ease of set up. Our main router allowed us to use the WPS setup method and it functioned exactly as the directions stated. Now, fast forward to today and we decided to solve another weak WiFi area in our bonus room above our garage. Based on seeing the question about adding a second WiFi extender we thought we would give it a try, even tho unsure how that would work. When the second one arrived we set it up via the WPS method and got it situated in a bonus room outlet. Now here is where we were unsure about multiple extenders. The questions I had were will there be a second _EXT network? Just how does that work? The directions do not mention the use of multiple extenders. Well it works seamlessly! Your network list will show the main network and only ONE _EXT network. As I move from the porch (extender #1) up to the bonus room (extender #2) it automatically switches to the second extender! You can even watch the device light on extender #1 drop off as the device light on extender #2 turns on when it picks up the device. Very pleased with how this NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender easily sets up via WPS and the seamless transition between extenders in two different weak areas (former weak areas now) of our home. I recommend this extender again due to the functionality of two extenders on the same network.
Vicrob –
After attempting to set-up a ridiculously complicated TP-Link AC1200 Range Extender, only to have it fail (no boost in range) and then stop operating all together after 41 days, I went searching for other options.Purchased the Netgear AC1200 at half the price of the TP-Link, and was stunned by how quickly I was up and running. Literally, took less than 10 mins. using manual set up option.1. take unit out of the box, plug into an outlet near your router, wait for amber light to turn green.2. use your iPad/phone/PC to connect to it (I have AirPort Extreme so no WPS button), check for green indicator light, follow simple instructions on webpage to assign name/password.3. move unit to outlet close to area that needs stronger connection, check for green indicator light. Done.Purchased this specifically to improve the connection quality for my Skybell HD doorbell. Instantly went from ‘poor’ to ‘good’ connection. I’m happy!
Drew Tynan –
Honest review:As someone that never listens to 5star ratings cause I usually think they’re fake or from idiots I’m going to be an idiot myself & leave a 5star rating.Range: my route is inside the main house on the top floor. I put this extender into my outside garage that is 75 feet away & built out of cement blocks. Now my WiFi hook up remains consistently fast. I tested it out by streaming HD movies & playing Smash Ultimate on Switch. Did a speed test & it matches what I get inside the house. 5 Stars.Installation: I see a lot of people hating the installation &/or saying you have to go to some website on your phone. I did. One of that. I took it out of the box, plugged it into a wall outlet next to my router, waited 1 minute for it to boot up, pressed WPS button on extender, then pressed WPS button on my router, waited 1 minute & it connected (If that fails unplug extender & retry process). I then unplugged the extender, walked out to my garage & plugged it into an outlet inside my garage next to a window (idk if thenwindow matters) and boom I’m getting great connection & speeds. 4 Stars only due to the instruction booklet being a complete mess but it was quite simple for me. Took 5 minutes.I’ll have to post an update in a few months since I see people complaining about it failing in 6 months. I kept the box in case that happens & I bought it off of Amazon so I can pretty much return anything I want for free. If you want to know more feel free to contact me on Twitter @Drewsefer89
Simon –
Great extension of my wireless. I have a” man cave/office” in my unattached garage about 100 feet away from my cable company supplied Wi-Fi modem. It actually was able to reach this but the signal without the extender but it was weak and often dropped the connection or slow speed. I installed this NETGEAR N300 about 50 feet away. I now get great connectivity for my laptop.The initial setup is to:- Plug the Range Extender into an outlet (I put them side-by-side) very close to the modem. You DO NOT use an Ethernet cord to set this extender up.- Wait for the solid green LED power light of the extender.- Push the WPS button on the extender and another LED light will blink.- Push the WPS button on you old Modem and watch them connect. I had to look for the WPS button on the old modem because it not obvious but it does exist.- Once the Router LED light on the Extender is solid green, unplug the extender and move it into an area that already can receive some signal, (I placed the Extender 1/2 way between my office and the old modem) as it cannot “extend” what it cannot detect!- Select the new Network name it has created (it will be your old network name with an -EXT at the end)- Use the password you use on your existing Wi-Fi system and you are done!
ambers.amwambers.amw –
#1) I am a customer who paid full price for this product.#2) I’ve needed something that would make my Comcast WiFi connection extend into my bedroom, which was never more than 25 feet from my modem. However, for some reason, I’m sure because of the layout of my home and the barriers between the rooms, I was never able to actually receive a nice strong connection in my bedroom.#3) I purchased this, with no knowledge of these products, purely based on the ratings and reviews.#4) Very fast shipping, as always, with my much loved Prime membership. :)#5) Very simple installation… the very 1st step is to simply plug it into the wall in the same room as the modem. I was unsuccessful using the “WPS” push setup method, however I’ve literally never had success using this method any other time, either, so I am not necessarily blaming this on the product.But, the other setup option is using your laptop, another very simple option, that was easily accomplished and fully functional within 10 minutes [and, that was being distracted with conversation, so I’d say a normal person would do this within 5 mins, or less :)]Then, once you’ve completed setup, you unplug the extender and move it in position between the modem and the area that you’re wanting coverage. Literally couldn’t be any easier!!!#6) Before, I couldn’t get a decent connection in my bedroom at all, now it literally seems like I’m sitting right next to my modem anywhere in my bedroom with FULL STRENGTH for the WiFi connection on my laptop.GREAT PRODUCT, VERY HAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE!!! 🙂
Maro Daro –
I wasn’t getting enough bandwidth to watch Amazon Prime video in my bedroom with the Netgear WN3000RP that was off my AT&T Uverse router. I tried the Netgear Nighthawk that was really too powerful for the internet speed I had and that I could not get to work. I then purchased this AC1200 and it works beautifully. I am able to stream Amazon Prime video, Netflix and HBOGO to my bedroom with ease. This is a winner for me. Even though I have a lower speed 2.4gz internet with Uverse, this range extender works great to give me the power I need throughout my house…even through a tiled bathroom and several walls. I also got a $10 coupon on this deal. I am so glad I purchased this item. As for installation, I do it on the computer rather than through the WPS button. However, after you get the Netgear AC1200 to show up on your wifi, you have to give it time to connect further before clicking on continue. I found it was not an instant thing. As a matter of fact, I thought it wasn’t working because it kept saying it had not connected. I got side tracked with something and when I came back, it had connected! My best advice is after you make sure it is on your network, don’t give up and give it some time to connect. I hope this my review will help others who need a range extender with Uverse.
Karen –
I puchased this because I was having a hard time streaming movies, programs, audio books, etc., in my sewing room or in the other end of the house. I’m self employed and work in both ends of the house throughout the day. Our router is located in the center of the house.. If my retired husband was watching something in the den, I was having a very hard time pulling anything else in.. This has fixed that problem. It took me a bit to figure out how to connect it to our router (maybe 1/2 hour), but once I figured it out, it was very easy to do. I watched a video on Utube, then followed the directions included with the device, and had it working in no time. It’s very easy to unplug and replug in the other end of the house when I need to move it. With our internet program, we’re suppose to be able to stream two video’s at once, but it just wasn’t working.. To upgrade to the next higher service would have cost $30 a month more..This device fixed the problem and all at a low price.
Honest T. –
I moved in recently to a extended room in a two bedroom house. The room is large and long about 25′ by 35′! The lease owner installed internet service. I asked him to get a service pack so I could game online. 4 other people didn’t care what speed we got. They only use their cells or watch movies. So after a week, I had lots of dropped connections. And the 5G service could never be picked up by my game consoles. So I was forced to stick to the 2.5G service. Still, my connection was weak and I would get messages saying “Low Bandwidth” when I watched movies on Amazon! So I bought this repeater because of so many positive reviews! I got this within 9 hours of ordering along with some AA batteries I needed. And I installed this the next day. I watched the installation movie clips provided. I wrote down information I needed to write down. Like the “Mywifiext.net” And I followed the directions as mentioned. Very simple straight forward directions and everything connected right away. After installing and renaming my connection a unique SSID name. I unplugged my Netgear repeater and put it near my room. The green lights lit up, indicating good signal reception. I connected all my game consoles and my cell phone and laptops. And I have been very happy since buying this repeater! This one of the best useful products I have bought this year! It does what it says, and says what it does! No more “Low Bandwidth messages or dropped signals”!