Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) may not be the most secure way to access the internet and share data but there's no denying that it has come a long way since the very first 802.11 legacy (data rate of 1/2Mbps) compatible devices were released into the market just over two decades ago. Just imagine that since then we've witnessed the development and release of not one but roughly a dozen new and updated Wi-Fi protocols the most popular of which are without doubt the 802.11g released back in 2003 (data rate of up to 54Mbps), 802.11n released back in 2009 (data rate of up to 600Mbps) and the 802.11ac released back in 2013 (data rate of up to 2167Mbps). Still even though the different in maximum theoretical data rates between protocols is vast to say the least wireless range hasn't evolved nearly as much and even though most modern modem/routers are outfitted with several high-gain antennas that's not enough to cover large indoor areas. This is where Wi-Fi repeaters come in and so today we'll be testing the latest model by our friends over at AVM, the FRITZ!Repeater 3000.

AVM offers an extensive selection of products for high-speed broadband connectivity and smart home networking. With the FRITZ! product range, AVM is a leading manufacturer of broadband devices for DSL, cable, LTE (4G) and fiber optics in Germany and Europe. Our Smart Home products, based on wireless LAN, DECT and powerline standards, ensure an intelligent and secure home network. Thanks to the FRITZ!OS operating system, FRITZ! products are intuitive and easy to use. Regular free updates provide new functions for greater convenience and increased security. FRITZ! is the leading brand for home networking in Germany. Since it started out in Berlin in 1986, AVM's focus has been on developing secure, innovative products for broadband connections in-house. In 2018 the communications specialist had over 750 employees and generated a turnover of 520 million euros.