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Linksys EA8100 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router (EA8100)
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- Covers up to 1,800 sq. ft and 15plus devices
- Up to 2.6 Gbps WiFi speeds
- Delivers up to 2x the speed of non MU-MIMO routers
- DFS (dynamic frequency selection) certification, triples the number of channels available at 80MHz
- Easy setup out of the box
- Amazon exclusive extended 18 month warranty
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Product information
ASIN | B08C5NM4QM |
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Release date | July 5, 2020 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,701 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #306 in Computer Routers |
Product Dimensions | 10.06 x 7.33 x 1.99 inches; 1.19 Pounds |
Type of item | Electronics |
Item model number | EA8100 |
Item Weight | 1.19 pounds |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
Date First Available | July 10, 2020 |
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The Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2600 features MU-MIMO, the latest advance toward uninterrupted, simultaneous Wi-Fi connections. Devices such as HD streaming media players, 4K TVs, tablets, and game consoles use a lot of bandwidth. But with MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, the MAX-STREAM AC2600 sends advanced Wi-Fi to multiple devices at the same time and same speed. Your whole family can play, stream, and work at once, without experiencing lag or buffering--at up to 2x the speed of a non-MU-MIMO router.* The EA8100 operates in a clear airspace denied to traditional routers thanks to Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) certification. This certification triples the number of channels available at 80MHz. Amazon exclusive extended 18 month warranty.
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Customers like the quality, speed and performance of the networking router. For example, they mention that it delivers a strong and dependable signal, it works well and that the setup is easy. Some appreciate the ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, value, coverage, and signal strength.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. They mention it's pretty easy, super fast, and simple. The router has a simple instruction sheet with a spot to write down your WiFi. It does a good job of automatically choosing WiFi bands that won't conflict with the main router, and you can do so much more, like set up guest accounts and prioritize certain devices.
"...The setup was straightforward, and the router's user interface was intuitive, allowing easy management of my home network...." Read more
"...It was very easy to install- my husband plugged it in and connected it to the modem we have...." Read more
"...This is the most smooth installation I have experienced for the home WIFI setup." Read more
"...what a nice surprise this thing is rocking. easy hookup and setup." Read more
Customers like the performance of the router. Some say that the hardware in the router performs well, while the software leaves something to be desired. Overall, most are pleased with the performance and functionality of the product.
"This wifi router works very well for me...." Read more
"Works great with fiber lines. It can handle alot of extra use from frequent friends signing in while 6 use it daily plus the security cameras...." Read more
"Router works great! Quick delivery! As advertised." Read more
"...else on the network to access. All-in-all, the hardware in this router performs well but the software leaves something to be desired...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They say it's a strong, dependable signal that provides a fast and reliable connection for their phones and tablets. The hardware seems good and the tri-band technology ensures rood and stable connection across all their devices. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and reliability of this router.
"...The tri-band technology ensures a robust and stable connection across all my devices, and the AC2200 speed is more than sufficient for streaming,..." Read more
"Very good quality. Very strong wifi signal." Read more
"...Bottom line - hardware seems good, but I think Linksys has some opportunities to make the web interface on the router a better experience for anyone..." Read more
"...It has been stable although there's really no way to tell from the UI how long it has been up between reboots. The 5GHz range seems about the same...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking router. For example, they mention it triples their 5GHz range, and speeds tremendously. They say it connects all their devices with outstanding speed, and downloads from Steam are screamingly fast. Some say it's reliable and lets them reach their max speeds with their provider even over WiFi. Customers also mention that the router works great and that they can do speed tests right there.
"...and stable connection across all my devices, and the AC2200 speed is more than sufficient for streaming, gaming, and heavy data transfers...." Read more
"...We've had up to 25 things running threw it at 1 time with no slow down." Read more
"Router works great! Quick delivery! As advertised." Read more
"...Transfer speeds are great and it's nice to be able to turn local storage into networked...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that it has a strong WiFi signal in every room and corner of the house, while others say that it causes their Ring doorbell to constantly lose connection.
"...The tri-band technology ensures a robust and stable connection across all my devices, and the AC2200 speed is more than sufficient for streaming,..." Read more
"...Changed 2.4 GHz channel on WIFI Router, and the camera has a medium signal strength now - it's no longer weak. Fist bump and God bless Marianne D!..." Read more
"...We couldn't watch any streaming service without constant interruptions of losing signal, freezing, etc...." Read more
"...It was easy to set up and I now have a strong wifi signal in every room/corner of the house including the 2 car garage..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention that it's an awesome product and has a very good price. They say it provides great coverage for the price and comes with a free and very helpful iOS app. However, others say that it is not exceptional for $200, provides little improvement over earlier models, and is not as smart as it was described to be.
"...Overall, this router offers exceptional value for its price and is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to upgrade their home wireless network." Read more
"...settling up router on laptop, which was completely unsuccessful and wasted time...." Read more
"...I finally, decided to give this unit a try. Great price as well as some personal experience with the Lynksys product line...." Read more
"This provides great coverage for the price. Would recommend" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the coverage of the networking router. Some mention that it provides full coverage to the entire house, while others say that it has awful range.
"the linsky was easy to install. provided better signal coverage. great price." Read more
"...clear to the back of the house, whereas with my older one, the signal was weak and devices kept dropping out, and had to have a second unit on that..." Read more
"...Easy to setup and features available- Provides adequate coverage for larger homes- USB for external storage-..." Read more
"...unit, I can tell you for certain that this router is slightly better in terms of overall range...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the networking router. Some mention that the user interface looks to be straight forward, while others say that it's awkward to use. The web interface is lacking and the set-up is deeply flawed.
"...The setup was straightforward, and the router's user interface was intuitive, allowing easy management of my home network...." Read more
"...And a really simply guest access that's quick to access...." Read more
"...The user interface is a bit weird. It takes a while to find what you're looking for in particular. The software/interface is far from perfect...." Read more
"...my own and i got this one and all is well now and its nice to log into the router website and control everything and with spectrum i could not..." Read more
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I found this router and we decided let's just try it and see if that's the problem. It was very easy to install- my husband plugged it in and connected it to the modem we have. Then he downloaded an app on his phone and followed the instructions to name our internet wifi signal and set the password. We then went through all our devices and connected them all to the network. We then tested our TV and not once has it lost signal since! We haven't had any connectivity issues at all on anything actually.
I really like that in the app you can see all the connected devices on the network, name them so you can easily tell who's TV, device, phone, etc is each one. And you can give signal priority to certain devices so let's say some one is working from home on a day, you can prioritize their laptop so they have the best signal during their video chat (or whatever situation applies to you).
It has 3 antennas you can aim in different directions, but ours is in a cabinet under our TV and it's definitely projecting signal everywhere we need it.
I highly recommend this router to any family with multiple devices that wants smooth use for everyone using the wifi!
As far as speed goes it seems to work well on my newer devices. I've been having hiccups with older wireless cards so I'm still tweaking the settings and trying to iron out the kinks. I can vouch for it's ability to stream very well to Steam Link. My Steam Link is connected to the 5ghz band and my Steam client is run from a PC connected via ethernet. I have no noticeable lag and the audio will cut or skip very seldom. I had my PC connected through 2.4ghz but the audio dropped frequently and occasionally the gameplay would lag by 2 to 3 seconds.
The range on this router is awesome. The ground level of my house is a little over 1,700 sq. ft. and I have 3 out of 4 bars from 5ghz at the opposite end of the house. This is passing through two walls and lots of furniture. I owned a competitor router briefly, which could not transmit even half of that distance.
I have a 4tb external drive hooked up to the USB port. Transfer speeds are great and it's nice to be able to turn local storage into networked. I have it locked down so I am the only one who can login but I do have a Raspberry Pi 2 connected via ethernet running as NAS with a hefty flash drive for everyone else on the network to access.
All-in-all, the hardware in this router performs well but the software leaves something to be desired. I'm thinking about flashing DD-WRT if it's an option. I used it on my last Linksys and it worked way better than the stock firmware/software. I just need to do some research to make sure it doesn't break any of the functionality.
Update 08/23/2017:
Unfortunately, DD-WRT isn't available for this router yet. I have to restart the router almost daily because the Wi-Fi will randomly disconnect from some devices and reconnect only to drop again. It will do this on an infinite loop until I restart it. Another issue is that it will drop the speed to something on par with Dial-Up. I was unable to download an 80mb file this morning because it was slower than molasses. I gave up after five minutes of waiting for it to creep up to 4.6mb downloaded. I have a 100mb connection. This shouldn't be an issue. If there's no ETA for DD-WRT I might be returning this router and buying something more reliable.
Update 08/24/2017:
Had to restart the router once this morning and just had to power cycle it because I couldn't access it again. As soon as the replacement arrives on my doorstep this thing is going back. For reference, I have about 14 devices connected at any given time. Most of those are Wi-Fi switches for home automation. At most, I'll have 3 computers running simultaneously.
Update 01/26/2018:
I ended up getting the AC4000 through another site for half the price it's selling here. It has all of the same issues. Disabling "Smart Connect" did alleviate some of my 5ghz issues. My 5ghz devices would randomly get stuck in an endless connect/disconnect loop until I rebooted the router. The interface is still garbage. Half of your settings are more easily accessed using the phone app and the other half from PC. The router will randomly decide it doesn't want to load anything from anywhere between 30 seconds to 3 minutes at a time, with no indication of connection issues or why it feels the need to shut off your connection. This happens across every interface: wireless, wired, and network connections via USB. I had hoped the AC4000 would be a beast with it's upgraded hardware but it's just as unreliable as the AC2200. DD-WRT is not an option because Linksys locked their devices. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a Netgear Nighthawk or something similar to replace it with after taxes.
I did NOT use the easy setup, which requires connection to the internet first. That would not have been possible with our setup, as we have a static IP from our ISP, and things such as DNS must be entered manually. User interface was reasonably easy to figure out. Note that if you want your LAN to be anything but 192.168.0.x, you must first change the router IP in settings. For example, if you want 192.168.27.x, then change the router IP to 192.168.27.1, then change the DHCP range and netmask. If the above seems cryptic, don't worry about it - it likely doesn't apply to you, and the auto setup should work just fine.
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La conexión con mi disco duro a travez de la red mejoro mucho, pase de 50 Mbps (router del proveedor) a 500 Mbps al respaldar archivos.
cabe mencionar que solo tengo activa la red 5g y lo puse en modo bridge, ya que tengo otro dispositivo que me brinda el DHCP