A wireless range extender takes an existing signal from a wireless router or wireless access point (AP) and rebroadcasts it to create a second network. A user can opt for the extender to either clone the existing network or make a distinct hotspot with its own network name and password. Opting for the former means the extender will use the same network name and password as that of the router. The second type of network is created for the lobby or conference rooms of an office. This is for visitors to be able to use Wi-Fi without being on the private network. When two or more hosts must be connected to one another over the IEEE 802.11 protocol and the distance is too long for a direct connection to be established, a wireless extender is used to bridge the gap.It can be a specialized stand-alone computer networking device.The Wi-Fi extender should have a signal meter. It notifies users on the strength of the Wi-Fi signal at the spot where the user is standing. The device also identifies the edge of the router's range without too many trial and error. However, it does not assist in stretching the extender beyond the router range. It also does not help it move close to the router, avoiding overlapping of ranges.

PART 01: Executive summary ............................................ 6

PART 02: Scope of the report ........................................... 19

Market overview 19

Top-vendor offerings 20

PART 03: Market research methodology ......................... 22

Research methodology 22

Economic indicators 22

PART 04: Introduction ....................................................... 23

Key market highlights 23

PART 05: Market landscape .............................................. 25

Market overview 25

Market size and forecast 29

ASP of Wi-Fi extenders 2016-2021 31

Global Wi-Fi extender market 2016-2021 32

PART 06: Five forces analysis .......................................... 33

PART 07: Market segmentation by standard .................. 34

Global Wi-Fi extender market by standard in terms of

shipment units 34

802.11n 35

802.11ac 36

802.11a/b/g 37

PART 08: Market segmentation by antenna .................... 38

Global Wi-Fi extender by antenna 38

External antenna 39

Internal antenna 40

PART 09: Geographical segmentation............................. 41

Global Wi-Fi extender market by geography 41

Americas 42

EMEA 43

APAC 44

PART 10: Market drivers ................................................... 45

PART 11: Impact of drivers ............................................... 51

PART 12: Market challenges ............................................. 52

PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges .................... 54

PART 14: Market trends .................................................... 55

PART 15: Vendor landscape ............................................. 58

Competitive landscape 58

PART 16: Key vendor analysis ......................................... 59

D-Link 59

Huawei 60

Linksys 61

NETGEAR 63

TP-Link 65

Other prominent vendors 66

PART 17: Appendix ........................................................... 68

List of abbreviations 68

PART 18: Explore Technavio ............................................ 70