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Linksys AC2600 4 x 4 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Gigabit Router with USB 3.0 and eSATA (EA8500)

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  • Works with Amazon Alexa.IPv6 compatible: Yes
  • 4x4 MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) technology delivers four data streams for a seamless entertainment experience
  • MU-MIMO handles heavy network traffic and high-bandwidth activities on multiple devices at the same time
  • Powered by Qualcomm Internet Processor. Radio Frequency Bands: 2.4 & 5GHz.Wireless speeds of up to AC1733 Mbps + N800 Mbps.Networking Options:802.11b,802.11g,802.11n (2.4 GHz only)
  • Data at speeds up to 2.53 Gbps, six times faster than Wireless-N.Platform Compatibility:Windows XP,Windows Vista 32/64,Windows 7 32/64,Windows 8 32/64,Windows 8.1 32/64,Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard,Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,Windows 10 32/64

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LInksys WIFI

MX2001

MX20MS1-AMZ

MX5501

MX5501-AMZ

Velop Pro 6E

MXEC621-AMZ

Velop Pro 7

MBE7001-AMZ

MR20EC

MR20EC-AMZ

MR7500-AMZ

MR7500-AMZ

MR55EC

MR55EC-AMZ

Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
124
4.2 out of 5 stars
77
4.1 out of 5 stars
242
3.5 out of 5 stars
36
4.3 out of 5 stars
151
4.2 out of 5 stars
306
4.3 out of 5 stars
157
WIFI Generation
WIFI 6 WIFI 6 WIFI 6E WIFI 7 WIFI 6 WIFI 6E WIFI 6
Coverage
2,000 Sq. Feet 2,700 Sq. Feet 3,000 Sq. Feet 3,000 Sq. Feet 2,500 Sq. Feet 2,700 Sq. Feet 2,700 Sq. Feet
# of Devices
25 30 200 200 25 55 30
Mesh Type
Intelligent Mesh Intelligent Mesh Cognitive Mesh Cognitive Mesh Intelligent Mesh Intelligent Mesh Intelligent Mesh
Release Year
2022 2022 2023 2023 2022 2021 2022
Velop Pro 6E 1PK
wifi 7
MX2000
MX5501
MR7350
MR7500
MR20EC
MR55EC
MX8000
MX4200

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Customer Ratings
WiFi signal
3.6
4.4
4.5
4.0
4.1
4.4
Tech Support
3.3
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.4
4.0
User interface
3.9
4.2
4.0
3.9
4.0
Value for money
4.3
5.0
2.8
3.9
4.3
Easy to install
3.6
4.3
4.1
4.3
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connectivity tech
Wired^Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Ethernet
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number of ports
8
5
5
5
5
data transfer rate
2.53 gigabits per second
2976 megabits per second
4804 megabits per second
3200 megabits per second
5400 megabits per second
wireless standard
802 11 ABGNAC
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 AC
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
frequency band class
dual band
dual band
dual band
single band
dual band
tri band
lan port bandwidth
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100 megabits per second
10/100/1000 Mbps

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
863 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and speed of the networking router. For example, they mention it works great, the user interface has been simplified, and provides great throughput. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and signal strength.

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205 customers mention173 positive32 negative

Customers like the performance of the router. For example, they say it works great, is very pleased with performance, and enhanced WiFi availability in and around the house. That said, some complain about the 5 GHz range. That being said, most are happy with the performance and reach of the product.

"...Linksys WRT AC1900- Linksys AC2600They are all very powerful and it was difficult to make a final choice...." Read more

"...Setup was very easy and rather intuitive, and everything was good, BUT just like another reviewer, the AC8500 worked great for the first few days;..." Read more

"...The AC is awesome, different devices can find the best network (2.4 or 5ghz) and my Firestick loads faster now than it used to...." Read more

"...It's working fine (though I personally do not care for the antennas)...." Read more

172 customers mention148 positive24 negative

Customers find the setup of the networking router to be extremely easy. They mention that it's straightforward, and the user interface has been simplified. Some mention that the router has fast wi-fi speeds.

"...Now with the EA8500 my lag is very minimal.- Setup was simple, but I did do some reading into this before hand, so I knew what to tweak..." Read more

"...- The setup actually took 5 minutes! It is very quick and straightforward...." Read more

"...Setup was very easy and rather intuitive, and everything was good, BUT just like another reviewer, the AC8500 worked great for the first few days;..." Read more

"...Much easier app to access the router from a PC also, the user interface has been simplified and isn't as much of a geekfest trying to figure out all..." Read more

87 customers mention87 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the networking router. Some mention that their gaming consoles and streaming videos are running at very decent speeds. The router speed has increased 4 times, and they are streaming without any hiccups. The software provides great throughput, and the Gigabit port is fast. Streaming movies and playing games is much faster now, and it instantly improves wifi signal and speed.

"...I see no speed degrade with QOS on, my ps4 also has very little lag, that's my priority in the QOS for me, so QOS in this router works.-..." Read more

"...devices that don't support 5 GHz (e.g Playstation 3/4) have a very decent speed, actually, I can't even tell the difference when streaming/playing..." Read more

"...Excellent speed and range and never have I experienced any drop-outs or loss of configuration." Read more

"...I can confirm ac speeds are great, but it's a little crawl in my hide that another device could hop on the 5ghz band and associate as n. This would..." Read more

64 customers mention48 positive16 negative

Customers like the coverage of the router. For example, they say it provides good coverage throughout their home, attached garage, and back. Some say that it has the range to cover the entire house. That said, most are happy with the coverage and say it's reliable.

"...When it is working, it is great. The range is excellent...." Read more

"...Great range, very reliable. I changed from one star to four. Why not five? I am still not that happy about the cost relative to the range...." Read more

"...The router gives good range, 50 user capacity, and good tech support. I would buy this router again." Read more

"Good customer service. Slower Wi-Fi than I expected. Poor coverage in my small, wood frame house...." Read more

61 customers mention47 positive14 negative

Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's definitely worth the money, has good value for the price, and is a great choice.

"...Awesome product, highly recommend. This should easily be able to handle the demands of a home based business or multiple users with multiple devices...." Read more

"...Completely worth the money.Update 2018:I thought I would do another update. I bought this router in 2015...." Read more

"...Excellent product. PS - you do need to attach it, initially, to a laptop or PC, to get it up and running. So bear that in mind." Read more

"...I think I made the right decision. I mean, it is still pricey, compared to $90 routers but if it continues to perform at these standards, I don't..." Read more

180 customers mention82 positive98 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that it has excellent signal strength, while others say that it stopped transmitting a WiFi signal and would hardly transfer data over WiFi.

"...maybe a month with a firmware, before something went wrong, lag, wifi drops, etc.. I totally gave up on USB drives connected through it, now I have..." Read more

"...Now, my range is improved for both bands and I have not experienced any droppage.I also like the intuitiveness of the maintenance page...." Read more

"...worked great for the first few days; however it eventually stopped transmitting a WiFi signal...." Read more

"...I will say that the EA8500 was super easy to set up and had excellent signal strength but these lock ups or whatever they are just are unacceptable...." Read more

38 customers mention19 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the stability of the networking router. Some mention it's solid when it works, well made, and very reliable, while others say it exhibited very flaky behavior and is not reliable.

"Edit 1:This EA8500 is one month old and still stable as a rock, super fast speeds, no dead wifi spots at all like most other routers form..." Read more

"...There is some serious issue with software inside, it keeps dropping somehow, trying to do some 'Hitech' thing.7...." Read more

"...on the back was steady green like it should be, and the logo on the front was steady. All looked normal, but no wireless signal...." Read more

"...The result are "dead" or weak zones in many places - so the farther one moves away from the router the more likely we will drop a..." Read more

81 customers mention20 positive61 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that it struggles on 5GHz and continues to drop the connection. They also report issues with WiFi connectivity, saying that connections are lost and they are never able to reconnect. Customers also mention that the router loses internet connectivity and has to be reset. Drop connections are occurring on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz band. Additionally, some customers report that the smart TV and Windows only connect to the network and will not connect to it.

"...month I experienced several complete drop-outs where the router lost internet connectivity and had to be reset...." Read more

"...every 24 hours the same thing would happen--a freeze up and loss of all connectivity. Support decided to send me out a new router...." Read more

"...was super easy to set up and had excellent signal strength but these lock ups or whatever they are just are unacceptable...." Read more

"...The my Steamlink is actually usable now, and no more drops in connection. The menu and settings for this router is plentiful and straightforward...." Read more

Is Linksys AC2600 a good idea?
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Is Linksys AC2600 a good idea?
After a very careful consideration of all available options, I shortlisted the following routers (all within the same price range):- Netgear Nighthawk AC1900- Amped ATHENA AC2600- Linksys WRT AC1900- Linksys AC2600They are all very powerful and it was difficult to make a final choice. I was leaning towards Linksys WRT AC1900 just because of its awesome look (check it out!) but I decided to go for a slightly more powerful Linksys AC2600. Since many of you will have a similar dilemma when choosing a router, I thought it might be helpful if I share the rationale behind my decision:- Linksys AC2600 has very good reviews in every source I looked at: it is either in top 3, 5 or 10 lists in every reputable tech websites (and even called the best router of 2017 on cheatsheet website)- It is one of the newest routers.- It is recommended for future technologies.- It is offered at a good discount on Amazon.The other reasons are of course MI-MUMO technology, the router is designed for the speeds 50Mbps and up, it can be used for 12 and more devices at home (we have a very heavy traffic), a transmission rate for 5 GHz, and parental control for any device that you choose.Now, let's get to the feedback after the actual purchase:- The setup actually took 5 minutes! It is very quick and straightforward. Of course, you will need to choose a new WiFi for every device in your home. That will take a minute or less per device.- I couldn't believe my eyes when I ran the tests on the speed. See the photos. The old router (Netgear) gave me a download speed of 25 Mbps, the new router with 2.4 GHz - 42.14 Mbps and with 5 GHZ - 89.60 Mbps! Btw, it later went to 90+ I didn't even know that Comcast has upgraded my 50Mbps speed!- Then, I decided to test if it works at our neighbor's house. It automatically changed to 2.4 GHz but I still had 25Mbps. Pretty good considering the distance.- Before this router, we had problems on the weekends. The traffic was heavy and our older router couldn't cope with it. Not a problem anymore.- Most modern devices (including Roku 3/4) work with 5 GHz so you will enjoy a really nice and high speed of Internet. But even devices that don't support 5 GHz (e.g Playstation 3/4) have a very decent speed, actually, I can't even tell the difference when streaming/playing online.I think I made the right decision. I mean, it is still pricey, compared to $90 routers but if it continues to perform at these standards, I don't mind paying a hefty price tag. Heck, there are much more expensive routers out there that I didn't even consider. I just selected the one that seems to be reasonable for our needs.If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017
After a very careful consideration of all available options, I shortlisted the following routers (all within the same price range):
- Netgear Nighthawk AC1900
- Amped ATHENA AC2600
- Linksys WRT AC1900
- Linksys AC2600

They are all very powerful and it was difficult to make a final choice. I was leaning towards Linksys WRT AC1900 just because of its awesome look (check it out!) but I decided to go for a slightly more powerful Linksys AC2600. Since many of you will have a similar dilemma when choosing a router, I thought it might be helpful if I share the rationale behind my decision:

- Linksys AC2600 has very good reviews in every source I looked at: it is either in top 3, 5 or 10 lists in every reputable tech websites (and even called the best router of 2017 on cheatsheet website)
- It is one of the newest routers.
- It is recommended for future technologies.
- It is offered at a good discount on Amazon.

The other reasons are of course MI-MUMO technology, the router is designed for the speeds 50Mbps and up, it can be used for 12 and more devices at home (we have a very heavy traffic), a transmission rate for 5 GHz, and parental control for any device that you choose.

Now, let's get to the feedback after the actual purchase:

- The setup actually took 5 minutes! It is very quick and straightforward. Of course, you will need to choose a new WiFi for every device in your home. That will take a minute or less per device.
- I couldn't believe my eyes when I ran the tests on the speed. See the photos. The old router (Netgear) gave me a download speed of 25 Mbps, the new router with 2.4 GHz - 42.14 Mbps and with 5 GHZ - 89.60 Mbps! Btw, it later went to 90+ I didn't even know that Comcast has upgraded my 50Mbps speed!
- Then, I decided to test if it works at our neighbor's house. It automatically changed to 2.4 GHz but I still had 25Mbps. Pretty good considering the distance.
- Before this router, we had problems on the weekends. The traffic was heavy and our older router couldn't cope with it. Not a problem anymore.
- Most modern devices (including Roku 3/4) work with 5 GHz so you will enjoy a really nice and high speed of Internet. But even devices that don't support 5 GHz (e.g Playstation 3/4) have a very decent speed, actually, I can't even tell the difference when streaming/playing online.

I think I made the right decision. I mean, it is still pricey, compared to $90 routers but if it continues to perform at these standards, I don't mind paying a hefty price tag. Heck, there are much more expensive routers out there that I didn't even consider. I just selected the one that seems to be reasonable for our needs.

If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor
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