TP-Link RE505X - WiFi 6 review
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- Wi-fi extender
The RE505X is an extender with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology and TP-Link claim high speeds, greater capacity and less congestion. So does this take a simple extending device to the next level? Find out in our full review.
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- What is it?
- How well does it perform?
- What’s it like to use?
- Is there anything I should know?
- Should I buy it?
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General
- Year tested2020
Connections
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