WiFi 5 Router, Tri-Band, 3,500 Sq. ft Coverage, 25+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC4000) 4.0Gbps - EA9300

I can't believe I paid $289 for this router in 2017, now it's going for $120. I recently upgraded my internet to 100Mbps and it has no problem with that speed. I've never had any problems with it and setup was easy. This router is powerful and the Wifi signal goes real far! When I leave to go to work the WiFi on my phone drops out a block away. I live in an older 3 bedroom house and I've never had any dropouts or low signal areas. This is a great router and I highly recommend it.

I bought this to replace an Amped Wireless Athena router, is my second Amped Wireless replacement, the first one died and was replaced with the Athena model, all was going good until one day I started to get sporadic wifi, after basic diagnosis I realized it was the router, so instead of replacing the Amped Wireless with yet another one I was convinced after reading much, much positive reviews to try the Linksys Max Stream AC 4000. Bought it, Connect It and I'm Happy with it, set up was a breeze, and it easily covers a two story concrete structure home in excess of 2500 square feet of livable space. The power of this beast is unreal, it easily replaced the router I had connected on the second level as an extender, one router does it all. It's a beauty to look at and since connecting it not a single dropped a WhatsApp call or poor connection on my FaceTime and my appleTV streams effortlessly. Keep in mind that I have at any given time at least 8+ devices using the internet and all of them are unphased. So if you're in the market for a replacement this is the beast for you, have a huge home, again this beauty will do the trick, heavy streaming...look no further and one last most important point, the location of this router in my home is absolutely ridiculous it should of been more centrally located but it's not and after all is said and done it executes wifi without ANY problems

This router lasted precisely 17 hours, give or take a few minutes. And no, I did not get a replacement - I sent it right back to Amazon for a refund and haven't looked back. If you are concerned with reliability in your home (or even office), Netgear Orbi is the ONLY way to go, not anything from Linksys - at least at the writing of this review (January 2019). I have tried 3 different setups (the EA9300 being one of them), and the Netgear Orbi (RBK22, to be exact) seems to be the most reliable, the easiest to set up and the coolest (actual operating temperature and aesthetics). If that's all you need to convince you to move on from purchasing outdated, poorly manufactured Linksys equipment, then read no further and continue on with your day. However, if you have already bought the EA9300 and are experiencing problems and cannot seem to understand what is going on, continue reading. If you have bought this router, and if you can, submit an RMA to Amazon right now - provided it's not too late to do so. Steer clear of Linksys. They need to revise their products BIG TIME. Notably, it doesn't matter where you buy this router - Amazon, Walmart, "Retailer X" - this router is bad news and nothing more. ** Install: Is very similar to any Linksys Smart router setup - if you want to know how that is, look it up online. To do it right, you need to use the supplied patch to connect to PC or Mac to view in a browser, or if you're lucky, you can access it via wireless. Truly, the standard for setting up a router was set by both Linksys and Netgear - and the GUI for both are pretty straightforward. I will admit that the Linksys is more or less user friendly than Netgear - the menus in Linksys are quite aesthetic and easy on the eyes, but it is not easy to find things that you want if you don't know what to look for. I could say the same about Netgear, but the fact that it is more novel for me as the consumer (having recently switched over) is biased, so take that opinion with a grain of salt. I would say if you are uncomfortable with tech in general, you still have little to worry about - it is extremely easy to set this router up for use in the home. Even if you're new at it, the quick install guide in the box give very clear instructions. As a side note, if your ISP (internet service provider, ATT Uverse, etc.) does not allow their modem to be put into bridge mode (where the modem acts as a passthru to the router, which then manages the service), I would set your router up as an Access Point (AP). For tips on how to do this for your specific router, you can google it - in my experience in IT (CTO of a consulting company), 90% of problems with a router hooked into a modem stem from there being a conflict in the two pieces of hardware not working together. I've seen one network setup where the increase in speed was 400% (10 Mbps to 40 Mbps) just based on switching the router to act as an AP of the modem rather than an independent router (typically they default plug-n-play function). If you're in the market for a router because you're paying for internet and not getting it from your router (whether supplied by the ISP or not), check those settings. It can make or break a residential or office LAN (local area network). **Performance: I'm long winded, so bear with me. As I previously mentioned, setting this router up in my home was meant to replace my CISCO (Linksys) EA4500, which had died from heat and dust exposure...from obvious neglect. Being the hands on nutcase I am, I cracked the EA4500 case open and verified it was toast - the board showed severe signs of scorching, especially near the antennas. Typically (as many IT pros will attest to), the power source is usually the cause for equipment failure (which is why battery backups and ceramic surge protectors are used in high-dollar setups). Well in this case, the actual power brick for the EA4500 was toast - despite being on a reliable power center. I could have replaced the power brick, but knowing that there was scorching at the antennas, it didn't feel like a smart move on my part, especially since its technology is far outdated. Now, to the meat and potatoes of the EA9300: The advantage of the EA9300, as advertised by Linksys, over the older style routers, like the EA4500, is that MU-MIMO (or Multi User, Multi input, Multi output) is the method in which signals are sent to devices. Simply put, if you are familiar with how to wire a set of light bulbs, you don't wire them in series (one right after another using a wire to connect each). You put them in parallel, so that resistance is not increasing across the circuit and your light bulb at the end of the chain isn't totally dim. Well, similar to the light bulb at the end of the chain, the older routers would place a device at the end of the signal cascade and therefore, it would have much less reservation on the bandwidth (whereas devices stuck higher up on the chain have most of it). The difference with these newer MU-MIMO router setups is that they put your device in equal with all devices, much like the light bulbs that run in parallel. Everyone gets the same slice of cake and they get to eat it all at the same time. Of course, there are some small issues with my analogy, but for all intents and purposes, this is the feel you get for reading Linksys's listing and box advertisements of the EA9300. You think you're getting this kind of performance for the price you pay the retailer. NOPE Well, the EA9300 may have a fancy processor to handle sending devices the same signal and it may have an extra 5GHz band, but they don't work out of the box. On two, COUNT EM TWO, occasions from TWO different retailers (Amazon and Walmart), this router performed EXACTLY the same in both setup, performance and longevity - about 17 hours from Amazon and 13 hours from Walmart). Now before Linksys hires a wise guy to take me out, I want to say that since power source from the wall and the PoE (power over ethernet) are the the only variables with me as the consumer trying to use their product, I voltage tested my power supply [on the off chance it was not stable]. I sat for an entire hour with my leads in the plugs (the approximate time it takes to fully set up a networking system in a residence under normal circumstances). I had no fluctuations in voltage, down to the 100th decimal. Readings were a steady 120.00 V. Regarding PoE, it's not supported by the Arris ATT Uverse modem. So just so we're clear - it's not anything I've done or my network setup. Furthermore, the Netgear Orbi RBK22 has been on for two days and it's not moved one hair off the maximum speeds provided by the ISP. So here's what happens with the EA9300 when you take it out of the box. You plug the router in - setup seems fine. Speeds after setup are EXACTLY what you're paying for...and that lasts about 1 hour...then it starts...to...slow...down. The router becomes hotter and hotter (even with an auxiliary fan - not plugged into the router, but into AC power), reaching surface temperatures of about 43-48 C (which is hot to the touch). This continues until the 5 GHz bands start to drop in and out until you have a broadcasted SSID, but with which connection is not possible. But that's not all! While temperatures rise and connections are not possible, the 4 port switch on the back starts to emit an ozone smell, then a burnt rubber smell. After about 2 minutes of this, it gets really bad; the LED lights on the top of the router (White Linksys logo) starts to flash incessantly as if is trying to reboot or install a firmware update...or...wait a second, tell me that it's overheated?! So at this point, you disconnect it from Ethernet and power and wait until surface temperatures return to about 25 C (room temperature, which takes about an hour and a few minutes). Plug it back in after a cooldown and what do you know - it still doesn't work! Burnt rubber smell is now extremely present and while the light is no longer flashing, and while it is possible to connect to any of the three channels (2.4 or either 5GHz), you cannot stay connected and you cannot access the internet. After about 15 minutes - same LED flashing and same inability to connect to the broadcasted SSID's. I'll state again this EXACT thing happened with two different EA9300 routers from two different retailers on two separate days. Call it coincidence? So...here's my hypothesis with this router and subsequently why you shouldn't buy it (as if the review thus far wasn't proof enough). There is a high powered processor in this thing that is not getting enough cooling. Traditional routers' cooling solutions were always passive, because they weren't dealing out that much heat. They weren't doing that much and if they were, they were assigned a little 40 mm fan that just kept air flow moving. If you're familiar with network switches, traditional routers were no more than a 4 or 5 port managed switch with a 6th or 7th port dedicated to a 2.4 or 5 GHz wireless signal. Even in the days of just 802.11g, it just wasn't that complex. Obviously, with ISP's pushing more speeds these days and the increasing number of wireless devices in the LAN, a demand has been made by the general consumer to get as much WiFi for as little possible. Well, one model to solve this problem is to beef up the internals of the traditional router to handle a much heavier workload - with the trick being to balance size and shape. Another model is to have an array of nodes scattered around an area to form a mesh that allows the signal [and work done by the network] to be commanded by the fastest path possible back to a central node (which there may be more than one of, by the way). The latter model has been implemented in the enterprise environment for years, but only recently has it been refined to accommodate higher bandwidths at the consumer market - where 4K video and other high bandwidth resources are required. I think the EA9300 would be a fine router if the system had an effective method of cooling, because when it worked, it worked. No doubt about it. I'm sure it's as simple as using an improved thermal paste on the heatsink for pennies on the dollar...or maybe even using thermal paste period. But the fact remains that Linksys struck out on the EA9300 and anyone who decides to buy it does so at their own risk.

AAA+++ Awesome Router. Note; I did spend a good part of a day if not two days researching routers, from "Reviews" to "What's in side" and "Bench Testing Results". My Results showed me mainly 2 Routers and a couple of close Runner-Ups. Keep in mind; one of my main Points it had to pass... "Is it ready for the near Future? Built for power, built to take a beating...really well designed, especially the ports and WPS button. It has a good amount of weight to it due to the heat sink and is on the larger size but sits perfectly on my shelf. The antennas are large and solid, preset lock positions if desired and again well designed. Owned now for a few weeks...works as expected, no problem setting it up...it was actually a breeze. Configuration is user friendly including the more advanced settings. No problem handling more the 13 devises and the range is good...much better then the D-Link it replaced. I love how it automatically switches from 2.4Ghz to 5Ghz when I move out and into range. I do plan on adding a (matching - Linksys AC1900 Gigabit Range Extender) extender in near future for outside coverage. The second router I pick and Tied in 1st place; NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-band Gigabit WiFi Router. The reason I picked My Linksys Max-Stream AC4000...The Antenna Design and the design, configuration of the ports.

The AC4000 Wi-Fi router from Linksys is a very capable and fast router. I would have given it 5 Stars if not for the fussy set-up process and its lacking two features that seem to be standard on many other routers in this price range. Set-up. My recommendation would be to create your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account and confirm the account with the e-mail it generates. After confirmation, use the numeric webpage address Linksys provides to complete the setup. I say this because the link from the e-mail to "continue setup" failed for me. I attempted to go to the next step 5 times and 5 times that action failed with the message that either my e-mail or password was incorrect. I even reset the password and attempted again. That resulted in the 6th failure to advance. I then entered the numeric address Linksys provided and the router immediately connected and updated firmware. The rest of the setup was easy. Features. Two features are lacking in my opinion. Both are found in competitive equipment from other sources. Neither are features that would have changed my choice to purchase this router. First, I'd like to see the router automatically select the best band (2.5 or 5 GHz) for a device instead of having to manually select these. Perhaps even an option to turn this feature on or off. I'm sure there was a reason for this approach but not everyone may find it useful. Second, the Guest network is not encrypted and you cannot assign a password with anything other than letters and numbers - no special characters. It is secured since you do need a password to connect to the internet. Why leave your guest network unencrypted? I'm sure there is a reason why Linksys omitted the feature but it seems to be miss. Again, an option to turn this feature on or off would have been a way to resolve. The router itself is fast. Faster than the 3-year old, twin-band, auto-switching router it replaced. Measurements for data stream, up and down, jitter, and latency showed ~20% improvement across the board. I am very pleased with overall performance and love the Smart Wi-Fi management interface. It provides a great deal more information and control than my previous router. The Smart Wi-Fi interface has not updated dynamically for me. I had to "sweep" the network information, forcing a reboot, in order to get a true display of connected devices. Other than that, flexibility for data and media sharing, FTP, etc. are all in place if you need them. Great value. Would absolutely recommend it as a "great buy".

My old router was like 10 years old so we were due for an upgrade. I wanted something that would work good. Stop the lagging in video games and ipad usage. Losing signal a lot lately. I did my research and this is what I came up with that was under $300. I used an app to check to see if reviews were false or not with all the routers I thought about getting. I thought it was a little pricey but if I get what I pay for I don't mind. So far its awesome. It was easy to install.I did it right from my iPhone. I was so afraid I would mess it up and be without internet and tv It took me probably a half hour. The gaming and ipads don't lag. Our older devices actually work better. I get more bars outside the house than I ever did. We have 2 gaming systems, 4 iPhones, iPad and 2 Roku devices plus iMac and there usually always going. Plus having friends over with their devices. No compaints. My boys always complained about the lagging in the video gaming and now they are very happy.

Simple set-up with Linksys App. Much easier than ***gear. I am using the Linksys AC1900 Max-Stream Range Extender with this router (also easy set up using the WPS button) and I get full seamless coverage from my back yard to my mailbox. The beam-form bunny ears are wonderful compared to radial coverage from just 2 years ago. If you have more than 3 TVs using 4K simultaneously the AC4000 or higher are a must as bandwidth cutout is a distinct probability (unless you are paying a second mortgage just to have fiber). I’m currently using TWC/Spectrum 100Mbs service and the AC4000 with extender work perfectly (roughly 4000 sq. ft.). Word of advice: Test your speed after installation using Ookla, etc. and if you get speeds significantly less than your rated speed do the following..... Using a computer (not your phone or iPad) log into your Linksys account with a hard-wired connection directly to the router. Click on the tab that says “MULTIMEDIA” and change any number already populated there to ZERO! It will save you many phone calls and headaches. This number (if not set to zero, will cap your speed to that number. For example, if it says 22800 Kbps (ie. 22 Mbs) you will not get 100 Mbs speeds unless you change that number to zero - you will get 22Mbs speeds). But, as always, if you have any trouble, Linksys cust. service is top notch and have you up and going in no time.

I have been using the Linksys Max-Stream AC4000 for only about 2 weeks, but I am very happy with this router. I have about 15 devices connected and all the dead spots in my 3000 ft. home have been eliminated. I upgraded from a Linksys EA4500 and my download speed test numbers have increased from around 20-60 GHz. to 125-185 GHz. Upload speed has increased also from around 3 GHz. to 24 GHz. The range of the AC4000 is great! I now get a usable outdoor WiFi signal all the way out to my fence line (about 125' from the router). I had planned to do a manual set up with my desktop PC, but the LinksysSmartWiFi.com connect option for the EA9300 on a Laptop was fast and easy to automatically update the firmware, reset the router name and password. By using the same SSID WiFi name most of my devices connected automatically. This router is pricey, and a little larger then many, but if you are looking for great range and speed I recommend this router.

Es muy fácil de configurar y perfecto para compartir Internet sin perder velocidad en tu red principal.

Venía sellado pero con un adaptador de corriente ¿ generico ? el aparato está completamente nuevo, pero ese adaptador es sospechoso

Excellent

Didnt work out of the box, so cant really do a reviews, not sellers fault. Didnt have a replacement so bought another brand