New Linksys RE6500HG Range Extender features adjustable high-gain antennae and an audio jack for streaming music wirelessly from a stereo system to a speaker. Prices (shown below) of the three models range from S$79-S$179.
The RE4000W and RE3000W are immediately available at Challenger for an MSRP of S$109 and S$79 respectively. All range extenders units will be available starting September 12, 2014 at Harvey Norman, Challenger and BEST Denki. The RE6500HG will be available for S$179.
Linksys has announced its new lineup of Linksys Wi-Fi Range Extenders.
There are three new versions:
- Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6500HG)
- Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE4000W)
- Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE3000W).
The RE6500HG and RE4000W are dual band range extenders featuring Cross-Band technology which helps provide a stronger and more consistent signal throughout the home.
| Features | RE3000W | RE4000W | RE6500HG |
| Wireless Speed | N300 | N600 | AC1200 |
| Wireless Band | Single Band (2.4 Ghz) | Simultaneous Dual Band2.4 Ghz + 5Ghz | Simultaneous Dual Band2.4 Ghz + 5Ghz |
| CrossBand | – | Yes | Yes |
| Plug-in or Desktop | Plug-In | Plug-In | Desktop |
| Wireless Audio | – | – | Yes |
| Wired Ports | 1 Ethernet | 2 Ethernet | 4 Gigabit |
| Bridge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High Gain Antenna | No | No | Yes |
| MSRP Price | S$79 | S$109 | S$179 |
All three range extenders are compatible with any wireless router, whether supplied by a broadband provider or purchased by the consumer, and are designed to extend b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi signals.
