Get connected: The best Wi-Fi boosters and range extenders

If you're on a tight budget and just need to plug that gap in your home Wi-Fi reception, this TP-Link AC750 extender is extremely hard to beat. Coming in well under the £30 mark, this dual-band extender will simply plug into a handy wall socket and connect to your existing Wi-Fi signal. It'll then boost it, sending it out to those areas that need it most. Also, being dual-band it works with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi adapters, so your PCs, laptops, consoles and smartphones are well-catered for.

Speed-wise, this isn't quite up to gigabit levels for streaming UHD video at a top rate of 750 Mbps, but it's perfect for everyday web surfing, YouTube and everything else. Lastly, we love how this looks - it's a great fit for most homes and does the job at a decent price, too.

If you have a very large home with problem areas for Wi-Fi, this NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System is one of the most powerful for signal strength and rock-solid performance. The range is an astonishing 8000 sq. ft, and it's been engineered to overcome obstacles, thick walls and more. Speed-wise, this is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 system, so you have the best of all worlds for every device imaginable. There's even a one-year subscription to Netgear Armor for comprehensive network security.

Ideal not just for large homes but sprawling or busy sites for businesses, the system also has tri-band backhauling. That means that having a lot of users at once won't slow down the network as it communicates with itself. And if you need even more flexibility, you can add more mesh nodes if you need to. Lastly, the Orbi design is one of the best we've seen – it’s a premium product with functionality to match.

If you're unsure what a mesh Wi-Fi system is, we've covered that in the FAQs below. But, in short, the only difference between a normal Wi-Fi extender and one that uses mesh is that the mesh technology supports faster speeds and a stronger connection between each unit in the system. That is what makes this Tenda Nova MW12 Mesh Wi-Fi System our top choice based on cost, range and signal stability.

Clearly designed to be compact and easily hidden away, these three little cubes can be spread around your home to kill off any dead zones once and for all. It's also a tri-band system, so it offers a third 5GHz band to offer dedicated bandwidth to devices that support faster connections. Range-wise, the three nodes add up to excellent signal coverage - up to 6000 sq. ft; that’s enough to blanket a modest four or five-bedroom property. It also has brilliant seamless roaming tech, that will keep you connected without interruption as you move around the home. Plus, thanks to the Tenda App, they're very easy to set up and control.

TP-Link has combined powerline extender and signal repeater technologies to bring you a reliable all-in-one solution. In this kit, you'll receive two powerline plugs allowing you to connect two devices via Ethernet with up to 600 Mbps of data transfer. These plugs will also broadcast the signal they collect from the powerline over Wi-Fi, offering speeds of up to 300Mbps.

Best of all, they're simple to set up and can have your house loaded with high-speed broadband within minutes. The speeds over powerline technology aren't as good as Wi-Fi though, as this is largely due to the limitations of the copper wiring used for power in your home. But, as long as you're not expecting to stream 4K video over it, it's a great and reliable solution in homes that have a lot of Wi-Fi interference.

Believe it or not, one of the best ways of boosting your existing modem/router's Wi-Fi provision is by partly replacing it. This ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 is a router in its own right – but what sets it apart from your standard ISP-provided modem/router is the huge range and Wi-Fi 6 speeds on offer. With wireless coverage up to 5,500 sq. ft via those four powerful aerials, this will sit next to your modem, take its internet connection, and replace all of its networking and routing functions.

But, best of all, it does this with a raft of advanced features too. Firstly, as the name suggests, gamers struggling with their connectivity will love the dedicated Gaming Port that prioritises speed and traffic for online gaming. There's also a seriously strong security feature, AiProtection Pro, to keep things secure. Lastly, it's also a mesh router - so if you need to work at the bottom of the garden or places with Wi-Fi interference, you can add compatible mesh 'nodes' to widen your Wi-Fi's reach even more.

Despite only having a range of up to 2000 sq. ft., we think that this compact TP-Link AX3000 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender is the perfect fit for a small home. Firstly, many small homes are close to neighbours, which can cause signal interference and other issues. The fact that this can easily plug into any outlet and uses four aerials is a godsend for any small home.

Secondly, the speed between both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz is 574Mbps and 2402Mbps respectively. That's plenty for all of your smart TVs and other streaming devices. A final star feature for smaller homes with larger families is the MU-MIMO feature which will monitor each device and guarantee a fair proportion of the bandwidth. So, no more laggy videos just because someone else downloads several gigabytes.

TP-Link's AC1750 Universal Dual Band Range Extender is very user-friendly to set up as well as being a great price. It plugs into any socket and delivers a dual-band network – with 2.4GHz offering up to 450Mbps and 5GHz up to 1,300Mbps. That makes this a reasonably good device for 4K streaming and surfing while on holiday – but the fact it has a Smart signal indicator means that you can pick the best spot for it no matter where you take it. There's one Ethernet port, which allows you to have a wired connection with a nearby device, too.

Thanks to the TP-Link Tether app, the AC1750 is quick to set up and should be seriously considered by anyone considering the repeater operation as their range solution for a multiple-occupancy holiday home or just to ease connection issues when staying away from home.

If you rent out a room or flat that also uses your home Wi-Fi network – or just need a secure Wi-Fi provision for guests – his Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Velop mesh system is ideal. Aside from the benefit of the latest and fastest Wi-Fi 6 standard that delivers up to 5.4Gbps, it can also spread the signal evenly over 2700 sq. ft – around the same size as a typical 2-3 bedroom home. Also, being a mesh-based system, you can expand its reach by adding more compatible mesh nodes.

And if you have a lot of guests, each unit can support up to 30 devices connected at once for a total of 60. Thanks to the Linksys app, setup is super-easy, and each node will update automatically to keep things up-to-date and secure. However, perhaps the most important feature is the guest network. Simple to set up and control, you can create a separate and secure network for your guest's internet access without having them join your own home's network.

We've talked about mesh Wi-Fi several times in our list of the best, but this TP-LINK Deco M4 is a Whole Home Wi-Fi System. That means it's a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to benefit from mesh technology to widen and strengthen their home Wi-Fi and remove signal issues once and for all. We've covered how Mesh works in our guide below.

We love the Deco's cylindrical home-friendly design too. The range of this system is an excellent 5,500 sq ft too – which means it’ll suit most four- to five-bedroom homes. Hook one of these three units up to your internet router and place the other two where you need them for excellent and consistent signal strength thanks to the Mesh tech at play here.