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NETGEAR AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 Range Extender Essentials Edition (EX6120-100CNS)

Ratings

4.1

Average rating based on 1249 reviews

Rating Breakdown

750 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

212 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

101 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

55 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

131 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

37%

Of the 110 reviewers who responded, 41 would recommend this product.

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What customers are saying

The product offers reliable wireless coverage with easy setup, dual-band support, and consistent performance. It significantly improves signal strength and eliminates dead spots, providing seamless connectivity across the property. Customers report excellent value for the features and functionality provided.

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  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Garbage - slow

    Reviewed by Jordan - November 28, 2020

    Will be Returning this. This cuts internet speeds by about 90-99%. Advertises fast results - it is a lie. Internet from my router is roughly 300mbps when in close proximity. Plugged this extender half way across the house to help carry that signal further, and I'm getting 15mbps. The extender ate all of it. Whereas, my original router is still faster at the furthest end of my house with 1 bar of wifi signal (receiving 74mbps). Don't bother with this thing unless you're in absolute dire need for wifi extension and do not care about speed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

    Reviewed by Kia - August 28, 2020

    I don’t know where all these 4/5 star reviews came from because this product is a scam. First few months go well but then suddenly it stops working. It frequently disconnects until it doesn’t connect at all. Never mind the trouble you through each time to reconnect it. Then when I tried to speak to their customer service to use warranty they said there’s nothing they can do and hang up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    No Install Instructions Available Online

    Reviewed by - August 23, 2022

    If WPS set doesn't work, you're routed to online. Instructions do not contain the router instructions. Only instructions for latest routers. Used download on product page - sends you in a circle going back to the setup page that does not pertain to this model. Tried with "connecting" to the NETGEAR_EXT and doesn't work. Page won't open.

    Review originally posted on netgear.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Be aware of the potential to cause an electrical fire

    Reviewed by - February 7, 2026

    I have had it for a couple of years and had not had any problems with it until it caused a short and blew the wall outlet .im surprised it didnt cause a fire but I did have to hire an electrician to fix it .I have pictures of the damage but this website does not let me post the pics

    Review originally posted on netgear.com


  • Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars

    Good at first but then...

    Reviewed by Nageh - July 26, 2020

    Easy to set up and use but after a month it disconnected on its own and just stopped working like it knew my 30 days to return was over so it started acting stupid. I'm so close to breaking it because of all the drop connection it gives me during important meetings.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good

    Reviewed by AGoodFriendOfYours - June 10, 2020

    This product was very useful taking my existing network strength from 5 mbps to 20-30 mbps. It works great ALTHOUGH it works well with only around 3-5 devices.

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install, quality product

    Reviewed by - August 24, 2022

    The setup took only a few moments before it was ready to go. The relatively compact design helps with not taking up too much wall space and leaves the other outlet slot open, which is great. There was not a single thing I found to be wrong or broken on my product. Just remember: wifi extenders do not help with increasing your internet speeds. This helps with your computer or device not being able to detect your home wifi or for when it barely connects. The download speeds will remain the same. If you are looking for increased download speed, check your system’s hardware and consider a wifi adapter or mesh system if you have the money.

    Review originally posted on netgear.com


  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    Incredibly Unhelpful Device

    Reviewed by - August 21, 2023

    Ultimately the WiFi range extender was of no use as we couldn't get it to work properly. The instructions included were not accurate, when I spoke to their tech support they required that Installed a third party remote desktop software tool to access my computer and then tried to convince me that I had a trojan virus attacking my wifi network and preventing the router installation from working. Then friend to upsell me into buying their firewall protection software. I refused and when I disconnected from the remote desktop connection all issues they were claiming to be occuring disappeared. I ran firewall tests, antivirus scans

    Review originally posted on netgear.com


  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

    Reviewed by Tony - August 12, 2020

    I used WPS to hook up with my router. The process is simple. However it took quite a while to power on (for the first time) and also quite a while to establish a connection that I initially thought it did not work. After repeating a few times the LED finally turned solid green and it's ready! The signal is strong indoor, but not that strong when going through the exterior brick/masonry wall. Overall, I am pretty happy with it and the internet connection 2 floors below my router has greatly improved.

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatly Improves WiFi Reception Upstairs and Down

    Reviewed by - May 29, 2019

    I recently purchased a new TV for my upstairs bedroom, and it needs a WiFi connection for Netflix, etc. The signal was weak, so I ordered a second Netgear EX6120 to place upstairs, and it did the trick. Both the 2G and 5G signals are now very strong throughout our 3200 square foot, two-story house. BTW, if you're going to sue two of these extenders, I suggest using the on-line installation routine and giving them different names. My downstairs router's networks are named Downstairs2 and Downstairs 5G, the upstairs are Upstairs2 and Upstairs5G. That allows me to dedicate one extender's connections to those areas and to ignore the weaker signals from the other one.

    Review originally posted on netgear.com