NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX2700
- N300 wireless, up to 300 Mbps
- Up to 800 square feet of coverage
- Up to 10 devices connected at once
- 2.4 GHz only, 802.11n
- 1 Ethernet port (RJ45) for a wired device
- Wall-plug body, white, 0.23 kg
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small plug-in booster for a bedroom or hallway dead spot with a few devices. Single-band N300 speed limits it for streaming-heavy homes.
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ASIN: B00L0YLRUWModel: EX2700
Overview
A wall-plug housing with external antennas picks up the router signal and rebroadcasts it, so a dead zone near an outlet gets a usable connection. One Ethernet port also lets a smart TV or game console connect by cable. It works with any standard Wi-Fi router.
The reason to buy is simplicity: it plugs straight into an outlet and needs no shelf space. The limit is speed and band, since the listing supports one older band and standard only, and one spec field calls it tri-band against that.
Who it's for
Small spaces with a few phones, a laptop and one wired TV or console are the fit. Households with many simultaneous devices or a fast internet plan should look at a faster, dual-band unit, because this one tops out at N300 on a single band.
Pros and cons
- Plugs directly into an outlet
- Wired port for a smart TV
- External antennas listed
- Works with any standard router
- Single 2.4 GHz band only
- Band class field conflicts with spec
- Device limit is low
- Unit count field looks wrong
Performance notes
A repeater must receive the router signal at its own outlet before it can rebroadcast it, so placement halfway between the router and the dead zone matters more than any rating. A single band shares airtime between receiving and sending, which holds speed below the listed ceiling.
Specifications
| Brand | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Model | EX2700 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 1.34"D x 2.17"W x 2.64"H |
| Item Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Range | 74.32 meters |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | PC; Mac |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8640 Ounce |
| Warranty & support | |
| Frequency Bands Supported | 2.4 GHz |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty |
| Other details | |
| BuiltIn Media | Quick start guide, WiFi Mesh Extender (EX6120-100NAS) |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 megabits_per_second |
| Frequency | 2.4 hertz |
| Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
| Item Type Name | WiFi Range Extender - Essentials Edition |
| Mfr Part Number | EX2700-100PAS |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11n |
Frequently asked questions
Is the NETGEAR EX2700 dual band?
The supported band is 2.4 GHz only and the standard is 802.11n at up to 300 Mbps. One spec field says tri-band, which does not match the rest of the listing.
Can I connect a game console to the NETGEAR EX2700?
Yes by cable. The description says it has a wired Ethernet port for devices such as smart TVs or game consoles.
Is the NETGEAR EX2700 a router?
No. It boosts an existing network and works with any standard Wi-Fi router. It does not replace one.