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.
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Pros mentioned:
Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great high speed router
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I recently upgraded my router with fiber optic connection being installed in my home. This Linksys router is what I chose and I am not disappointed. The installation of this router is very easy to begin with. It took no time at all to get it up and running. And it keeps up with the high speed with multiple devices. The range is very good as well. The admin functions are easy to follow and available remotely if you want.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
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Router provides strength throughout the entire household. I can easily connect to it being at my neighbor's house.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
greater efficiency in our music performance
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Using the router for music performance--to communicate from the sound board to the IPAD. Much easier than how we operated before.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really Fast!
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Good product. What can you say about a router other than it works right? Well it's really fast, does not drop the connection and has a cool mobile app to do anything with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and easy setup
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Product works very well. Have it for about 5 months now and no problems at all. Made a guest login also when people come over. Setup was straightforward and less than 10 minutes
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WiFi Router...
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I hated when my husband would ask if I wanted to watch Netflix, before buying this router! now I look forward to watching it!!! this thing made a world of difference for us! :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4x the speed!
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Finally decided to upgrade from Wireless N up to AC. I noticed the speed increased on all my devices. Better range. Overall exactly what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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I have multiple devices hooked up to my wifi, so when I game (PS4 & Xbone) I don't want any lag and this router works perfectly. I like that I can have some devices at 2.5 ghz and others at 5, makes a difference when streaming video on one device while gaming on another.
I'm an average techie and setup was easy, I was all set within about 20 mins (plugged in, software installed, network established, etc.).
I would recommend this to a friend
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Connection
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Got item because of sells guy.
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I previously had a linksys router and most of my devices kept not being able to connect. I was purchasing a different router beand but sales guy at bestbuy said that this one was one of the best and that the old one i had that particular model had issues and thats the way they all where from the factory but not this one he said thats the last time i ask a professional i have to keep restarting it because some devices cant seem to find the modem half of the time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Linksys Staff
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Hi,
We appreciate you for taking the time in providing us a product review and for letting us know about your experience with the Linksys EA8500 router. We'd like to this chance to assist you given the challenges that you encountered with the device. Has it always been like that or was it working fine before? Please check if you have a stable connection when wired directly to the modem. We also recommend that you update the router to its latest firmware. You can download the latest one here: http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=156300. If the workaround we provided doesn't fix it, please email us your contact details at [email protected]. Don't forget to include the link to this product review for our reference.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Linksys Support www.linksys.com
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
decent product
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Setup was a piece of cake and I like that I'm able to setup several networks, including a guest network for the kids friends. Upgraded to this product to get better internet coverage in our basement, however, the gaming systems and Amazon Firestick routinely drop the wireeless connection. I'm going to have to add a wireless extender, which is what I was trying to avoid when I upgraded. O'Well, at least I have a few different network options to choose from now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Linksys Staff
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Hi Will,
We appreciate your feedback for the Linksys EA6500. With the challenge you've encountered with your gaming systems and Amazon Firestick, we recommend to set a fix channel for your wireless network. Have it on either channel 1, 6, or 11. This is to improve the connection and the range of your wireless network. Make sure also that the router is placed in a higher location.
Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to send us an email at [email protected]. We'd be glad to assist you.
Regards,
Linksys Support www.linksys.com
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great wifi coverage
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Would recommend this for better wifi coverage at your home or office.. Would always lose signal before this purchase & have not lost signal since I made this purchase...
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up and use. Great coverage.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to replace an old router. I wanted better coverage. I wanted an easy home set up. First I took this router on the road to test it in a large where-house type location with some walls. Worked really well easy to set up and coverage was great. Packed it up, took it home and replaced the old router. Works great. Now I have coverage on the second story of my home. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth Every Penny
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I noticed a significant speed up on my devices after using this router. After doing a speed check on my computer my speed increased doubled after installing this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So Far Excellant Coverage and Speed
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I have only had it for 6wks now and our internet was being worked on for 2 of those weeks so I haven't had a whole lot of time to use the router but so far the coverage is far superior to the Belkin that I had. The speed loss is minimal at the same distances as the Belkin. The setup is easier for novices, instead of using a 192.168.x.x to access, you now have a simple site address.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased this router for a two story home that we were having problems getting the internet to the second story. This router worked great to alleviate our problem. My kids have no problem getting the internet at all now upstairs, and even with 5-6 devices on at a time, we have no problem with getting kicked off of the internet like we did before we purchased this router.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
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I was looking for a great router that could reach my whole house. Had it for a couple weeks and I get a high signal all over the house. Highly recommend!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to install.
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This was very easy to install and hook up. I got everything hooked up myself and downloaded the app on my phone. It was step by step from there. The Router has done good so far and I have not had any problems with steaming music or movies. I use Netflix and Hulu daily in my home and both of these apps work like a champ. I have a 2 story home and have this on the 2nd floor.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router!
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This is my second Linksys router and I'm very happy with the product. It was easy to set up and it has worked flawlessly since I installed in my home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router! Easy to Set Up!
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I have used Linksys routers in the past and decided to stick with the brand. This router was easy to set up. I was up and running in about 15 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well
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IT has definitely boosted my range with the 2 ghz signal. I only wish that it was possible for the 5 ghz to have a longer range as well.