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TP-Link RE235BE Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:3570 MbpsCoverage area:251 m²

TP-Link RE235BE Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

80%

8.7

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 89% of wi-fi-extenders
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

40%

9.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.0

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 86% of wi-fi-extenders
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £80

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TP-Link RE235BE

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

40%

9.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.0

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

8.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link RE235BE has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

9.1
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
★ Better than 93% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), more advanced than 93.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 6.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
3,570 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
3,570 Mbps
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 3,570 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 86.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
688 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
688 Mbps
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, faster than 91.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Requires EasyMesh router.
Mesh compatibility
EasyMesh
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
Requires OneMesh/EasyMesh.
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N. of LAN ports
1
N. of LAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
2.5 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
2.5 Gbps
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
TP-Link Tether app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
158 mm
Height
158 mm
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 158 mm tall, taller than 72.6% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
97 mm
Width
97 mm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 97 mm wide, wider than 64.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
46 mm
Thickness
46 mm
â–² Better than 47% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 46 mm thick, thinner than 47.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 7.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TP-Link RE235BE vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.01x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,570 Mbps
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3570 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,570 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 67.3% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    251 m²
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (251 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    251 m² vs 150 m²
  • 7 dBm stronger transmit power
    Transmit power
    30 dBm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has higher transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (30 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    FCC maximum; CE lower.
    30 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
    Requires compatible AX clients.
  • 238 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    688 Mbps
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (688 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    688 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Only in mesh mode.
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 13.1% better value for money
    TP-Link RE235BE has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (9.1 vs 8.1).
    9.1 vs 8.05
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.01x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,570 Mbps
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3570 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,570 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 67.3% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    251 m²
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (251 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    251 m² vs 150 m²
  • 7 dBm stronger transmit power
    Transmit power
    30 dBm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has higher transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (30 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    FCC maximum; CE lower.
    30 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
    Requires compatible AX clients.
  • 238 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    688 Mbps
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (688 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    688 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    4096-QAM
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This wi-fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (4096-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM QAM.
    4,096-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Only in mesh mode.
  • 2.5x faster Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    2.5 Gbps
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers faster Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released more recently than the average Wi-Fi extender (2024 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    November 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • 5.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (15 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    15 W vs 9.5 W
  • 21.4% heavier
    Weight
    340 g
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (340 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    340 g vs 280 g
  • 6.59x less popular
    TP-Link RE235BE has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 36 mm taller
    Height
    158 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (158 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    158 mm vs 122 mm
  • 15.6 mm wider
    Width
    97 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (97 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    97 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 6.59x less popular
    TP-Link RE235BE has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • 5.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (15 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    15 W vs 9.5 W
  • 21.4% heavier
    Weight
    340 g
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (340 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    340 g vs 280 g
  • 36 mm taller
    Height
    158 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (158 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    158 mm vs 122 mm
  • 15.6 mm wider
    Width
    97 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (97 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    97 mm vs 81.4 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumerreports.org
11/02/2025
Summary of the review
TP-Link RE235BE (BE3600) WiFi Extender Review
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expertreviews.co.uk
23/12/2025
Summary of the review
TP-Link RE235BE review: Our favourite Wi-Fi 7 extender
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30/01/2026
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22/02/2026
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09/02/2026
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19/03/2026
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02/03/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about TP-Link RE235BE

  • Quick and user-friendly setup using the [TP-Link Tether App](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/reviews/tp-link-be3600-wi-fi-7-range-extender-white/6623642) or WPS button.
  • Significant improvement in Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage for dead zones like garages or distant rooms.
  • Equipped with a high-speed 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for stable wired connections to consoles or PCs.
  • Supports Wi-Fi 7 features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for lower latency and better reliability.
  • Good value for a Wi-Fi 7 device, often priced lower than entry-level models according to [Expert Reviews](https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-re235be-review).
  • Effective at maintaining stable video streaming and conferencing connections where routers alone failed.

What we don't like about TP-Link RE235BE

  • Bulky physical design can obstruct adjacent wall outlets.
  • Does not support the 6 GHz band, which is a key component of the Wi-Fi 7 standard.
  • Can run hot during continuous 24/7 operation and requires open space for cooling.
  • If not used with an EasyMesh router, users may have to manually switch between different network names (SSID_EXT).
  • Limited speed gains over Wi-Fi 6 models if your primary router does not also support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Missing a dedicated wireless backhaul, which can lead to connectivity drops if the main router's signal fluctuates.

Verdict

The TP-Link RE235BE is a high-performance BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 range extender that delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, featuring 2882 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 688 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It utilizes advanced Wi-Fi 7 technologies like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for reduced latency and 4K-QAM for increased data efficiency, alongside a 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired connections. Key pros include its seamless EasyMesh compatibility, easy setup via the Tether app, and coverage of up to 2,700 square feet supported by two high-gain external antennas. However, potential cons include its bulky wall-plug design that may obstruct adjacent power outlets and the lack of a 6 GHz band, which limits its ability to fully capitalize on the complete Wi-Fi 7 spectrum.

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