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
Great router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This router is excellent for the 4K television. But better make sure your bandwidth is at a peak from your cable in order to work at a excellent use.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
great linksys ac2600 router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great router it improved my wireless speed a lot the dual band has do wonders for for everything that runs off it I no loner have trouble with speed working great
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Router works great, good range
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I installed the router in my shop near a window and can easily pick up WiFi in my trailer about 90 feet away. Seems very stable and worked perfect since I installed it.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
It was just what I needed.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After buying several computer items trying to fix my internet problem I purchased this one. I have not had a problem with my internet or movie streaming since.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Performance, Signal strength, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Strong, fast, reliable home network and internet
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. There is a lot to like about this router. However, for me, the setup was not easy. The printed quickstart guide was useless to me because I could never locate the default wireless network, despite many tries. There is a CD included which contains the product manual, which also did not help me. I ended up doing the installation by a wired Ethernet connection, the “old fashioned way”, and once I was connected to the router, the rest of the setup and customization was easy. We have more than 20 devices connected to the router and it has kept and held connections in the most reliable way I have ever experienced. The internet is very fast coming through the router as well. Devices which previously would always initially connect to the neighbor’s network (because our network was not consistently and strongly identifiable) now connect to our home network every time. Our thermostats would previously suffer from continually dropped connections, which makes it impossible to remotely monitor the heat in the house, and since the installation of this product, they have only dropped the signal one time. We have a printer which would refuse to “see” our home network, most likely because of the number of plaster walls through which the signal would have to go, and it now “sees” and remains on the network, so print jobs can be sent to it. We are heavy internet users, and we have not experienced any degradation of quality of what we are watching or doing due to the heavy demands in our house. The product also includes access to an app for my iPhone so that I can easily, and remotely, monitor the status of the network and our internet usage, and can see not only how many devices are on the network, but also what devices they are. Each device can be identified by name and icon, making it really easy to keep track of exactly whose iPad is currently connected. The unit has four external antennas which can be pointed in different directions, helping to aim signal to problem areas in the house. After having purchased a good number of (less expensive) routers which have cost me years of frustration, I am quite pleased with the reliability of this router. The quality of the product seems to be excellent, it does what I need it to do, and I do not think that our basement router graveyard will be receiving any more occupants for long time to come.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi grimleyjd,
We appreciate the time you've spent in providing us a product review. We're grateful to hear about the good points that you've seen on the router. However, we would like to address the challenge that you have experienced in setting up the unit. The default wireless network name (SSID) of the Linksys EA8500 is Linksysxxxxx for the 2.4 GHz network and Linksysxxxxx_5GHz for the 5 GHZ network. The series of x represents the last five (5) digits of its serial number. Moreover, you can try changing the wireless channel of your router to 1, 6 or 11 for 2.4 GHz and for the 5 GHz, change it to 36,40, 44 or 48 to improve its wireless performance. Should you need further assistance, please never hesitate to send us an email at [email protected].
Regards,
Linksys Support
http://www.linksys.com/us/support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best of the best!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There was some consternation on my behalf when I shopped for this item, but the folks at Best Buy came to my rescue! I couldn't be happier! This router runs it all!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for whole home
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was advised by the Best Buy guy helping me that this would solve dropped wifi especially when we have a lot of guests in the house. Plus the range is great!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Best router we have had.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have a 3 story home and this is the first router that prevented dead zones. A few places have limited access but so far the best we have had!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product when it works.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thanks to Todd of the Geek squad for following up and making a second appointment to correct the situation. So far the router is working fine.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Meets our need
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This vacuum will be used in the kitchen(tile floors)and a stairway, very light so meets our need. We have other vacuums for carpeted areas.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and Secure
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this router! Has a guest network along with 2.4 and 5.0 networks. We can assign phones, tablets, etc to whichever network to manage devices on each.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Jury still out
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's probable better than I think but it's also up against my cable company, needless to say It's never been something to brag about.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
good router at good price[on sale]
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.so far so good. I had a gigabyte router from best buy before , but got to the point that it was too outdated and too slow. This one is fine so far.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Multiple Device Router
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. So far I am very happy with this router. Setup for this router was very easy. I needed to create an account using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi firmware, and also installed the app on my IPhone. I can now access my router through the app or the firmware site and change settings if needed, could not be any easier as far as I am concerned. After setup, I connected some of my Wi-Fi devices to the router. I have two smart TV's, Nest thermostat and Protects, a Roku, Wi-Fi all in one printer and my home's security cameras. Then I started browsing the web and I could tell that I was already getting better speeds. My pages were opening faster, no delays. I had the same experience when it came to viewing videos on YouTube. I would either have to pause them so they were not choppy with my previous router. I didn't need to do anything, just click the video and was able to watch it. The router has 4 antennas and for my home it is now allowing me to get signals in rooms I never had it before. Previously, I needed an extender, but not now. The router's performance does not drop as your using it. I work from home, so it gets a workout. As I am working, I usually am streaming either a movie or music and still am seeing better speeds when online. I never had a issue with the router disconnecting or losing it's signal strength. The router has a new technology behind it that allows you to hook up more devices and not have it affect the speed and it is doing just that for me. I would recommend this to anyone who has a lot of Wi-Fi devices like me and wants to ensure they get Wi-Fi access throughout their home. It's easy setup, easy to connect devices to, performs well , offers easy access to settings and is reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Linksys makes a fantastic product. We needed something to support the various rooms and devices and this worked out perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Wifi router plenty of options mobile app works well. Overall would recommend to buy if your looking for a solid wifi router
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a new router to handle all my new devices and router fit the bill. I instantly noticed the difference to my satisfaction.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to replace the sudden link router that I was renting. This along with a modem made my wifi super fast with much better connectivity.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We had to upgrade because our old router wasn't getting the job done. This was a great upgrade and covers our 2,700 square feet perfectly!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Working well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Firm ware would not update and allow install, called llinksys and they helped me get it done, frustrating dealing with it, but turned out well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Linksys Staff
Posted .Hi Jl517,
Thank you for taking the time in sharing this review and we’re glad that you got it working with our Support team. If we can be of any assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] with your contact details and the link to this review.
Regards,
Rechel
Linksys Support


