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TP-Link Archer Air R5/E5

Archer Air R5 £139.99; Archer Air E5 £119.99 FROM tp-link.com/uk FEATURES Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x Ethernet ports on R5, for cable or fibre connections, smart antennas

The extender connects to your router’s Wi-Fi network then duplicates its access points

VERDICT

Great performance in a usefully slim form factor. It’s a pity there are only two Ethernet ports, but switches are cheap.

Easy to set up and use

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