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:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router
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Our old router had trouble getting the signal to our upper floor and after a while had to be restarted in order to send out a signal. I purchased the Linksys and couldn't be happier. Get a strong signal all over the house. In the yard and hasn't dropped signal once.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
fast
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easy set up. Noticeably faster than my previous AC900.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router For Home or Office
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This is a great Router. We purchased one several months ago for our home and when we needed a new router for our office decided we couldn't go wrong purchasing the same one. It was easy to install and works great. We are very pleased. We had researched routers before purchasing the first one and it had everything we were looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router for home use.
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Router was easy to set up and start. Has good range.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Signal is great
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Upgraded from another Linksys due to so many devices having to be connected after Christmas gifts. My previous router lagged as a result. I upgraded and renamed the 2.4ghz and 5 ghz separately and this worked great but the range varied. This isn't a problem because you can rename them the same or separate right from the app. Setup was a breeze. Speed tests were great also. I've had it a month so far and had to reboot once due to no connection.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Router
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Easy set up, cool design, super powerful, no hassle.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Easy setup for non-technical people. Great coverage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy Setup, NOT as bad as what people say.
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I purchased this router on sale to replace my old Linksys WRT54GS. I have my laptop, my cell phone, my fiance's cell phone, our iPad, and a Playstation 4 running off of this router and we have ZERO issues. I completed setup on the initial day and setup both the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands and everything works great. 5Ghz speeds are AMAZING on the cell phones and iPad.
The first few days of using I DID experience the complaint of this dropping the wireless signal, but it was only with my Gateway NV52 laptop I bought back in 2008. After messing around with everything I found a solution. If the computer loses internet connection, all you have to do is reset the wireless network adapter. Every time after doing so, the computer will stay connected and not disconnect. The PS4, cell phones, and iPad NEVER has had connectivity problem with this router.
A great product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy setup and the range is excellent!
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With all of the external antennas this router has a great signal strength for the average size home that has no brick or concrete between floors. No need for wireless range extenders for most home installations. With the guest wifi network feature it can also be used for customer wifi hotspot for a small business.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A MUST BUY
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I love the product. It is is must buy. Especially if you play video games and have multiple computer & lots of electronic devices in the home that requires internet use. It diffuses internet buffering and slowness. You must purchase this item.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Linksys - 802.11ac Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Router
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Overall unit has performed pretty well. I've have a couple times internet stalled but not sure if it was the router or the Time Warner modem.
Router was a little confusing to get setup but after re-reading the instructions a little closer, it all worked out fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router!
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I purchased this router because my wifi signal was terrible when more than one device was connected to it. It has been working great since I bought it about a month ago. I can now have 3-4 devices running at the same time with no problem. That's the most I have tried at once, but I'd bet it can handle even more.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Still can't reach the basement
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The product is pretty good - had to return one as it would not allow me into the online set up. It's nice to be able to kick people off and have a guest network. I am disappointed that it does nothing to aid in the bad reception in our basement, but overall pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Seems Ok
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I'm not a good one to review this type of item. I really don't know enough about them. We were trying to upgrade because we had a weak signal at a distance and had a lot of internet drops. Neither of these problems have improved much. Very easy to setup though!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi, RobiDL,
We appreciate your taking the time in posting this review, and we understand your sentiments on how the product performs. We would like to help in improving the performance of your router with the assistance of our second level support team. Just reach out to us via email at [email protected] along with your contact details and the link to this post for reference.
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Range, Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vast improvement over previous WiFi router
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My previous router was a Netgear and my home is older construction with plaster and stucco. The signal had issues getting to all areas of the house and was weak and intermittent when on my patio outside on the old router. This new router has great signal strength and the is not a dead or weak spot anywhere on my property. The biggest surprise for me was the fact that i was able to go to the end of my dock and sit on my pontoon and still have wifi. before i needed to use up some of my cellular data plan to watch the sunset with my tablet. Not anymore! I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy setup and use for high speed Wi-Fi Router
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This is one of the last Linksys branded routers that Cisco made before selling the line off to Belkin. It provides many of the higher end features one expects in an original Linksys router and is very easy to set up using the linksys on-line site once you get it going. Quick set up and great performance!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easiest Router Set up
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This was the easiest router set up I have ever experienced. I am a novice with networking. With past router installs I have had to have friends help me getting to work right. The set up program was simple to understand, the recommendations were very helpful, and it was easy to get all of our devices connected.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
easy set up
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the device is easy to set up, with convient features on the router page available through the web adress. I mounted this to the wall which is also convient. long range, and fast transfers. perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy setup
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I expected setup to take an hour or so, but was pleasantly surprised that it only took about 15 minutes. I've had it about a month now and the speed is noticeably faster than my wireless N router. Buy this router, it won't disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
expert router
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I initially purchased a wifi extender along with this router , I have a two story house and believed I would need the extender. I decided to return the extender due to the effectiveness the router alone was omitting even outside in my garage from being upstairs, I highly recommend this product