Wi-Fi Range Extender Market Trends

Wi-Fi Range Extender Market overview 

According to the latest report, the global Wi-Fi Range Extender market is predicted to reach approximately USD 3.4 Billion by the end of the year 2030 with a growth rate of 12% of CAGR between 2021 and 2030. A Wi-Fi range extender is a device that takes the signal from a wireless router point in order to expand the area of a Wi-Fi network. These devices are placed between the access point and the consumers who are not in range of the router base. Moreover, this Wi-Fi device helps in order to extend the range of the base router it creates new networks by picking up signals from existing networks in order to improve connectivity.The major factor that is contributing to the growth of the global Wi-Fi range extender market sales is a rise in the use of smart devices across the globe and the rising adoption of advanced technologies. 

Figure 1: Wi-Fi Range Extender Market Size, 2022-2030 (USD Billion)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Apart from that, the development of the consumer industry of electronics and rapid expansion is another major factor that is responsible for the growth of the Wi-Fi range extender market around the globe. The advancement of smart cities raises the surge of the internet for open Wi-Fi systems from different healthcare, buyers, infrastructure management, and access to education, waste and water management, and safety and security which ultimately boost the demand for the global Wi-Fi range extender market. Moreover, the growing demand for open Wi-Fi systems in order to expand the Wi-Fi switches will further boost the demand for the Wi-Fi range extender market. This report contains all the information on the global Wi-Fi range extender market trends, research, and market strengths. The report also contains the culmination of dynamics, segmentation, key players, regional analysis, and other important factors. And a detailed analysis of the global Wi-Fi range extender market analysis and forecast to 2023 is also included in the report. 

Industry News of Wi-Fi Range Extender market

June 2022- A whole-home mesh Wi-Fi 6 system called MX6-3 AX1800 was introduced by Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd. for larger houses. It is a scalable mesh network that covers numerous Wi-Fi hotspots and smoothly spans a 6000 square foot space. The MX6 nodes automatically join to one another, forming a distributed network which covers the entire house.

The Wi-Fi network can be readily expanded by adding more nodes. All nodes include gigabit ports, which maximize the high-speed broadband service & guarantee fluid 4K video streaming. In addition to greater communication with a variety of devices, it also offers a safe Wi-Fi mesh network. In order to safeguard your network and linked devices from hacker attacks, it employs WPA3 for encrypting the Wi-Fi password. With the guest network in the separate network zone, you can protect the privacy and access to your smart home of guests and friends. It gives all of your devices access to a fast Wi-Fi network and gives about 160 devices lag-free gaming.

Covid 19 Analysis The covid 19 outbreak has affected the global economy of Wi-Fi range extender business mainly in three ways as by hampering the production and demand for the Wi-Fi range extender, by creating a financial impact on the firm and financial markets, and by creating disruption in the supply chain of the Wi-Fi range extender.

 Market Dynamic   

• Drivers

The rapid growth of the concept of connected homes and the high demand for the smart home ecosystem is the major factor for the growth of the global Wi-Fi range extender market. Moreover, the demand for smart devices at home which require wireless routers is increasing rapidly and further boosting the overall Wi-Fi range extender market growth.The easy installation of the Wi-Fi and the benefits of costs with the purchase of an extender as compared to a Wi-Fi router which performs the similar functions of extending the Wi-Fi coverage is the major factor that is contributing to the growth of the global Wi-Fi range extenders market.

• Opportunities

The rising usage of Wi-Fi in connecting wearable devices, home devices and the reduction of costs of hardware networks are the major factor for the overall market growth. Moreover, the increase in demand for the routers in the retail sector due to its properties including lower cost, high speed in the minimal effort is likely to create opportunities for the manufacturers to expand on the retail sector which ultimately augments the growth of the Wi-Fi router.

• Restraints

The increasing threats of security breaches are the major factor that is creating hurdles in the growth of the global Wi-Fi range extender market.

• Challenges

The major challenges that are hampering the growth of the global Wi-Fi range extender market are low awareness, high installation costs, incapacity to amply a signal from a distant source of internet in order to increase the efficiency of the wireless hotspot and, limitation of Wi-Fi extender devices in order to increase internet from the public hotspot.

Cumulative Growth Analysis 

The North American region is expected to hold the maximum share in the global Wi-Fi range extender market. Most of the headquarters f the Wi-Fi range extender companies lies in the United States. The tests, launching of the products and services in the same countries are done by most of the companies before deployment and launching of the product globally. The rising demand for smart devices in the household, the shifts of focus on digitalization, and the adoption of new technology in this region are further boosting the demand for the Wi-Fi range extender market industry. 

Value Chain Analysis

According to reports, the global Wi-Fi range extender market has been segmented on the basis of type, product, service, end-user, and region. On the basis of type, the global Wi-Fi range extender market has been segmented into indoor Wi-Fi, outdoor Wi-Fi, and transportation Wi-Fi. The outdoor Wi-Fi segment has counted the maximum share in the market due to its demand for increasing Wi-Fi connectivity.

The rising investments in projects of smart cities are another factor for the growth of the outdoor Wi-Fi market.On the basis of product, the global Wi-Fi range extender market has been segmented into Wireless Local Area Network, Wireless Hotspot Gateways, Access Points, Repeaters, and Relays. On the basis of services, the global Wi-Fi range extender market had been segmented into Installation, Support & Maintenance, Survey & Analysis, and Network Planning & Design. On the basis of end-user, the global Wi-Fi range extender market has been segmented into BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, IT & Telecommunication, Defense & Military, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Government, and Others. 

Segmentation Overview 

The market is segmented on the basis of the type, product, service, end-user, and region. The global Wi-Fi range extender market is expected to witness decent growth during the forecast period. 

By Application

Based on the application, the market is segmented into indoor Wi-Fi, outdoor Wi-Fi, and transportation Wi-Fi.

By End-users 

Based on the propulsion types, the market is segmented into BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, IT & Telecommunication, Defense & Military, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Government, and Others. 

Regional Analysis 

According to the reports, on the basis of region, the global Wi-Fi range extender market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the rest of the world. The North America region is predicted to account for the largest Wi-Fi range extender market share due to the advancement in technical field and rise in use of smart devices in this region and on the other hand the Asia-pacific region is estimated to grow faster during the forecast period. 

Competitive landscape

The Wi-Fi range extender market is highly competitive with the presence of several key players who are running their business at an international and national level. The global Wi-Fi market is concentrated moderately and the key strategies adopted by the major key players of the market are innovations, launches of new products, and mergers & acquisitions.

Major Key Players 

• Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.)


• Alcatel-Lucent S.A. (France)


• Aruba Networks (U.S.)


• Ericsson (Sweden)


• Netgear, Inc. (U.S.)


• Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (U.S.)


• Juniper Networks (U.S.)


• Motorola Solutions, Inc. (U.S.)


• TP-Link (China)


• D-Link Corporation (Taiwan)

Report Overview The following report comprises of –

• Market Dynamic


• Drivers


• Opportunities


• Restraints 


• Challenges


• Cumulative Growth Analysis


• Value Chain Analysis


• Segmentation Overview 


• By Application 


• By End-Users


• Regional Analysis


• Competitive landscape


• Covid 19 Analysis


• Market overview 

Recent Developments

In April 2024, TP-Link released its TP-Link RE235BE smart home dual-band wireless range extender which has up to 3.6 Gbps speed that is 20% faster than before; it has 4K QAM, a multi-gigabit port supporting 2.5Gbps, efficient heat dissipation, multi-link operation to achieve higher speeds and lower latency, and wide compatibility with all Wi Fi routers of any generation including other brands.

Xiaomi introduced globally its new Wi Fi repeater in 2023 as the company moves forward with its ambitious strategies for global markets. With Xiaomi Wi Fi Range Extender N300 users can have better wireless coverage by increasing their home Wi Fi network.

TRENDnet became the latest company to set up operations in Mexico City's financial district when, in January 2023, it announced the opening of new offices there. By having its consolidated headquarters located here, TRENDnet is closer to partners in Mexico and other Latin American regions.

Linksys unveiled two Wi Fi 6 mesh systems meant for peak Wi Fi performance for home users like remote workers, multimedia streams, and multi-user gaming purposes in May 2022. This is Linksys’ entry-level version of dual-band devices since Linksys Hydra 6 and LinksysAtlas6 are their cheapest alternatives available.

MX6-3 AX1800 was also launched in June 2022 by Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd, especially for large households as a whole-home mesh Wi Fi system using Wi Fi 6 technology. It deploys a scalable mesh network over multiple points that fill about six thousand square feet seamlessly, where each point of MX6 connects automatically with one another creating a distributed network across entire homes wherein such Wi Fi networks could be expanded by adding more nodes with ease.

Linksys Technologies, the connected home division within Belkin International, and Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited, launched new 5G routers and modems together with a Wi Fi 6 mobile hotspot in Korea for seamless connectivity at homes and offices.

In India, D-Link Corporation released EXO Smart Mesh Wi Fi routers with McAfee Protection in February 2020 that will be used for home networking purposes.

In January 2020, Actiontec Electronics, Inc. unveiled its array of analytical services and tools designed to assist homeowners in troubleshooting and managing their broadband and Wi Fi problems in-house.

Segments: Wi-Fi range extender market segments on the basis of the following: 

By Type

• Indoor Wi-Fi


• Outdoor Wi-Fi


• Transportation Wi-Fi

By Product

• Wireless Local Area Network


• Wireless Hotspot Gateways


• Access Points


• Repeaters


• Relays

By Service

• Installation


• Support & Maintenance


• Survey & Analysis


• Network Planning & Design

By End User

• BFSI


• Manufacturing


• Healthcare


• Retail


• IT & Telecommunication


• Defense & Military


• Oil & Gas


• Transportation


• Government


• Others

By Region

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Latin America
  
  
  
  • Argentina
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  • Rest of LATAM
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Western Europe
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • U.K
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Nordics
  
  
  • Benelux
  
  
  • Rest of the Western Europe
  
  
  • Eastern Europe
  
  
  • Poland
  
  
  • Russia
  
  
  • Rest of Eastern Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ)
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • ASEAN
  
  
  • Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
  
  
  • Rest of APEJ
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  
  


• The Middle East and Africa
  
  
  
  • GCC Countries
  
  
  • North Africa
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
  • Rest of MEA