I need a range extender for my Linksys Wi-Fi Router E2500 in my office for my laptop downstairs. I’m looking at these 3 Linksys extenders. They range from around $55.00 to $120.00 for the Linksys AC1200.

I know having the extender hard wired to the router is best but can they be set by Wi-Fi if the extender is near my office door? Also, is the AC1200 High-Gain a substantial increase over the cheaper models?

I average 35-40 Mbps on my hard wired desktop in my office and only around 6 Mbps on my “old” laptop downstairs soon to be replaced. My house is about 1800 sf and I’m the only person using laptop and iPhone Wi-Fi.

Also, I am able to stream Netflix to my Sony Blue-Ray with no problems. I’m looking at this ASUS N550JK-DB74T 15.6" Multi-Touch Notebook: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_windows.html which I hope will have better Wi-Fi than this 3 plus year old Lenovo. I should wait to see what the new laptop gets before I buy a new range extender. I don’t mind paying for the AC1200 High-Gain if I can get close to my hard wired desktop.

Here's 3 Linksys models I've viewed:

Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender:
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-AC1200...range+extender

Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender with High-Gain Antennas:
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-AC1200...range+extender

Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE4000W-FFP) (plug-in):
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Wi-Fi-...range+extender

Any info on the performance of these (or other) extenders with a new laptop would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike