Say goodbye to patchy home Wi-Fi with this simple $15 booster

I know just how annoying it is when Wi-Fi reception is crappy in certain areas of the house. If you’re suffering from this too, you might be considering upgrading to an expensive new router to fix it. But is there anything else you can try before shelling out a ton of cash on that?

Well, yes! A Wi-Fi extender (also called a Wi-Fi repeater or Wi-Fi booster) could be just the thing for you, and right now you can snag this TP-Link Wi-Fi extender on Amazon for just $14.81. That’s 18 percent off its usual price of $18 — an even better price on what’s already a bargain.

This tiny device is easy to use. It just plugs into any wall outlet, then you spend a few minutes connecting it to your home Wi-Fi network (on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands). Once connected, it boosts your Wi-Fi signal and increases coverage by up to 1,200 square feet, improving reception in areas that were once too far or had signal interference.

This TP-Link Wi-Fi extender doesn’t just expand your Wi-Fi signal but also also expands how many devices you can connect to your network, supporting up to 30 devices. If you have a lot of smart home devices, this extra boost can be great if you’re experiencing network congestion.

This gadget is compatible with pretty much all modern routers, but it has extra features if you connect it to a TP-Link Archer A7 router. Doing that lets you create a OneMesh network for seamless roaming. Another useful feature is the Ethernet port, which provides a more stable connection for bandwidth-heavy devices like gaming consoles and smart TVs.

Paying just under $15 for this Wi-Fi extender is a steal for something that could solve your home Wi-Fi issues in just a few minutes.