# NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800 – Coverage up to 1200 sq.ft. and 20 Devices
I picked up the NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800, a WiFi range extender in the mid-range category, because my home office in Houston kept dropping signal when I was on client calls. At $26.29, I figured it was worth testing before investing in a mesh system. The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800 – Coverage up to 1200 sq.ft. and 20 Devices promised coverage across 1200 square feet with support for 20 devices, which matched my needs fairly well. I’ve spent enough time with military equipment and business tools to know what works and what doesn’t, so I tested this thing thoroughly before forming an opinion.
Why the NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800 – Coverage up to 1200 sq.ft. and 20 Devices Stands Out
Setup took me about fifteen minutes. Plug it in, hit the sync button on my router, hit the button on the extender, and it connected. No app required, no complicated configuration screens. The unit itself is compact enough that it doesn’t look ridiculous sitting on a shelf, which matters if you care about how your office looks. The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800 – Coverage up to 1200 sq.ft. and 20 Devices has two external antennas that actually ma