Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- EA8500
- |
- SKU:
- 5265041
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1442 reviews
(1,442 customer reviews)to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the AC2600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router's impressive range, ease of use, and strong signal, leading to positive feedback on performance and setup. Many found the router easy to install and use, resulting in reliable streaming and great coverage. However, some customers experienced connection issues and noted the router's relatively high price and larger-than-expected size. A few users also mentioned concerns about the firmware and occasional lag.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sorry
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is said to be a Very good and it most likely is, however I am one of those annoying people Who is very pick about visuals and this unit is right down ugly sitting on the desk. I really tried to get used to it but never could so returned it and purchased an upright model.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy Install
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit replaced an older different brand. It was chosen because my home is being converted to a smart home and I needed 24 smart items connected at all times. This unit works great and no lag in streaming video or broadcast shows. Cable was cut 2 years ago. I recommend this for everyone.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for houses with hard to reach areas
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this router because my phone, my wife's phone, and my Roku stick didn't pick up the WiFi with my last router. My home office is a "dead zone" for smaller devices (laptops and printer connect perfectly in the same room) and as soon as I set up the router - presto! - problem solved.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A Supetb Router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This router is a great improvement over my EA6900 in overall performance on the 5 GHZ band. Whereas the EA6900 did not, it fills my two-story, 2850 sq ft home with the strong wireless AC signal I want for the several AC clients on my wi-fi network. The router firmware is also greatly improved.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Difficult setup
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you miss a step with this one it difficult to set up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Tommiho,
We appreciate the time you spent in sharing your experience with us. We hope that you were able to successfully set it up. For questions and suggestions, feel free to email us at [email protected] with your contact details, location, and the link to this review for reference.
Regards,
Linksys Support
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good upgrade option
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We began with a wireless N 300 router by linksys. With only 3 devices or worked well. Over time we had 11 devices trying to connect through it, and it couldn't handle the load. The wireless AC router now makes things effective, and still provides further growth.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a two story home!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My old router was a few years old and struggled to reach all areas in my two story home. After extensive research on the internet I decided to purchase this model. Set up was very easy and I now have great connectivity in all areas of my home. I am very happy with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Signal strength
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Kept kicking offline
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Strong signal when it did work but it kept going off line so using it got to be a bother. Exchanged it for the same model and had the same problem. I returned it and got a Netgear router and it works great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Milehighflier,
We understand your decision and we feel bad that the product did not work as expected. Should you have any Linksys products in the future, we're here to help if you need assistance. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this review for reference.
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Linksys Support
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for heavy wifi users
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After much frustration I decided to upgrade to the latest wifi standard and couldn't be happier. The linksys app lets me view all connected devices as well as set specific devices to take priority. The range and speed I get over wifi is comparable to my LAN connected PC
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
solved most of my connectivity issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This allowed both my boys to finally both get on Xbox live at the same time while my wife stayed connected to the WiFi on her laptop. We still have some random times when bandwidth seems low, but this could be the broadband. Overall I have greatly improved my wireless network.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Linksys Ac2600
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good router at a decent price. I replaced an old Belkin Ac750 with this Linksys Ac2600. Works good and fast and I have multiple devices on it (3 smart TVs, 2 Android and an Iphone, 2 laptops, a desktop, a PS4 and an Xbox One). No problems at all.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy Peasy Install
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a tech geek. I need simple easy to install stuff with good written instructions. This unit satisfies my criteria. And this thing installed easy. Web support good and a person actually answered when I called their support center. They helped, how good can it get?
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Router Not Working
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this router, since my son plays video games. I was on the phone Linksys for almost 3 hours and could not get this set up. I do not recommend this, too complicated to get it working.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Bessy,
Thanks for your feedback on the Linksys Wireless-AC Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Router. We feel bad knowing about your experience about the product and the support. Please give us a chance in helping you out on making this product work. We can endorse you to our 2nd level support team to make sure that the setup will be completed in no time. Send us an email at [email protected] together with your contact details and the link to this post.
Sincerely,
Linksys Support
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome for multiple devices
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our old router was having difficulty keeping up with all the devices we have running in our household. So, we upgraded to the dual band Linksys. Couldn't be happier. All devices run smoothly and we were able dedicate to dedicate a band for simply streaming on our tv.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Router but Pricey
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a new network setup and this router is great but it turned out I also needed an updated modem so I ended up returning this one and got a router and modem combo which ended up being almost the same price which I completely love!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
It worked great...in the begging
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The router worked very well for the first year. Then it started to go in and out. It started to happen more often. Luckily we had purchased the warranty. We exchanged it!! It's only been a month but haven't had a drop signal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Wifi calling
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Router works great. The reason I gave only 4 starts was do to the app. The router was a little difficult to set up for me (I only know enough to get in trouble). I bought it for wifi calling and I have had no issues since I got it set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, I82Much,
We're glad to hear that the EA8500 router works great. However, we're eager to learn more about your feedback pertaining to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App. Should you have questions or challenges with the App, let us know so we can assist you accordingly. Send us an email at [email protected], anytime.
Regards,
Jay
Linksys Support
- Pros mentioned:Signal strength, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router for Newbie or Tech
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I received this product for free as part of Belkin's Friends + Family Program. I was able to set up the router with very few issues. It was a little complicated when I integrated the router from my solar energy but nothing to hard. The router gets great coverage. We have a 4000 sq foot home and it reaches into every corner. My previous router did not. The signal is strong and I don't need to use a booster or repeater. I am sure there may be some house settings where it might have limitations but I have seen none. The only thing I don't like is that the router has unsecure visitor channels. I would never use these and they would be more useful if they were secure and everyone could not see what was going on. But even with the unsecure channels, there is plenty of support for numerous devices. I am running 9-10 devices at anyone time and it stills runs quickly and smoothly. This is a good router at a good price.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
WiFi Router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchase this because we felt our old router was slow. We haven't had it long and we weren't seeing much of a difference, so we rebooted our cable modem and it seems to be faster. I can add to this review after we have had it longer.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Move on nothing to buy here
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had nothing but trouble with this purchase. Cannot even connect to it most of time so end up as guest user... Buy something else. Also range still does not reach basement tv room and I live in modest 2 story with this unit in 1st floor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi, Finn,
The time you spent in writing this review is appreciated. We can help you take advantage of the full features of the router.
How many wired and wireless devices are you connecting to the router? If this challenge is only affecting the wireless network, try power cycling the router and make sure also that its firmware is up to date. It is possible that this has been caused by wireless interference which can be resolved by changing the wireless channel of the router. Check out this link, http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=141185.
For further assistance, we can be reached via email at [email protected] and indicate your full name, phone number, location, and the link to this post in the message.
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Linksys Support
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