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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1237 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the 802.11ac Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Router's ease of use, range, performance, and signal strength, with many praising its simple setup and improved streaming capabilities. They also appreciate the strong coverage and dual-band functionality. However, some customers expressed concerns regarding connectivity issues and the router's price point. A few users also mentioned experiencing higher than expected operating temperatures.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    does everything you need

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works flawlessly. Easy to install and understand, great strength of signal,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flawless

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my daughters apartment, easy set up, excellent performance

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good range. needs rebooting once in a while.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great range and speed. Dual band. Only drawback is it needs to be rebooted about every two weeks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellant Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to set up and nice to have guest access speed is very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speed, options, and coverage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing covers basically my whole city block, I took my phone on a walk around the block and was able to pick up the 5ghz network almost all the way around it. The options are nice, It has all the basic stuff plus some more interesting and useful options like WMM, and media prioritization. Remember to DMZ your gaming system for the best connection possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome router with enhanced speed!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router although a bit pricey is a great performer. It helps us get the most out of our service. The external antennas are very helpful and definitely boosts are signal. The only issue we have had is when we updated to a higher mbps service with our ISP. We upgraded got the new modem and the router did not automatically adjust to the new settings. It capped us out at our old mbps. We had to do a factory reset to get it to recognize the new information. This would cause a problem for someone who is not familiar with networking. Overall we are very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great modem

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This modem has a better signal than my Comcast modem and better range

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good router for streaming and Mobil devices

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My old Linksys router was old and needed to be replaced with a stronger one. I purchased the Linksys router because they have worked well in the past. The coverage is pretty good - our house is pretty large - it coverage is good downstairs and most of up stairs but I needed to add an extender for the far end of the house. The coverage outside is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super easy setup, great Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This route is really easy to setup, the range is very good also !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy setup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speeded up the Internet and much broader coverage very very nice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Router. Is 5 GHz really necessary?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product works as advertised. The only thing I had difficulty with is the configuration. My preference is to manually configure on the router itself without going online to a website to use their interface. It didn't like the fact that I was not connected to the internet but eventually I was able to get to the configuration menu. I enabled both the regular band and the 5 GHz signal. I don't understand why I even bothered with the 5 GHz band. The band works but the signal does not reach towards the back of my house. The regular band does okay but not the 5 GHz. Since some of the Microsoft and Apple wireless devices do not recognize the 5 GHz signal, my question is why even have it on the router? Is it really necessary to have 5 GHz where the band is not as strong as the regular signal? Is it a marketing gimmick that all routers must have this so we can charge more for a plastic radio? Other than that, the interface is intuitive, the router works well and I would recommend buying even if you don't use or enable the 5 GHz band.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is easy to set up and covers the entire house from the basement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've not no lost signals since set up. it is fast and reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome range

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was considering getting a custom made 200ft ethernet cable made to reach my little man cave behind my house. Instead I researched and shopped around for a better router. Could not be happier with my purchase from the front of my house to the back is approximately 200ft and the new router makes that at full range. Definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router is very fast and the signal strength is strong.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely easy to set up. Great range with consistent speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very fast operation, easy setup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased with the product. Excellent coverage. Works where other router was a problem. Only wish is that the "public" WiFi could be protected by WEP, WPA or similar encryption instead of making access public and then requiring login via website. Just a bit of a nuisance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Linksys Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi Dburk,

      Thank you for choosing the Linksys products, and for taking the time to write a review! We are glad to hear about your feedback. With regard to the unsecured network, were you referring to the Guest Access feature? If yes, it is unsecured by default. Similar to a hotspot at a coffee shop or public place. It uses a different type of security, so you can easily connect, but will be prompted for a password as soon as you try to access a web site.

      Here's how you can configure it: http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=140861

      If you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to send us an email at LinksysCares@linksys.com.

      Regards,

      Linksys Support
      www.linksys.com/support Linksys

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast products. Nice looking. A bit expensive. Good helper

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Strong signal, easy to set up. 2 months with no problems

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EASY SET UP GOOD RANGE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router was very easy to set up and has great range

    I would recommend this to a friend