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Model:
EA9500
SKU:
5171100
Your price for this item is $349.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2384 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the AC5400 Tri-Band WiFi 5 Router's impressive range, ease of use, and strong performance, citing consistently positive experiences with setup and signal strength. Many appreciate the extensive coverage and numerous Ethernet ports. However, some customers note that the router is large and expensive. A few users mentioned occasional connection issues.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great and Easy to Configure

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

    Although a bit pricey, this router works GREAT! It's very easy to configure and provides the support I needed. I have it in a downstairs office and connect to it wirelessly from upstairs, downstairs, basement and patio. Used for multiple concurrent streaming computers and gaming with no problems.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for small house or apartment

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

    It does increase your WiFi triple the speed . It does not cover the areas I need be covered

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

      Hi, JoeD,

      To optimize the Wi-Fi coverage of the router, we recommend that you place the device in the center of your home. You can also set a static wireless channel to minimize signal interference.

      If you need further assistance, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Don't forget to include your contact details and the link to this post for our reference.

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      Regards,

      Thaddeus
      Linksys Support Linksys

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Installed was easy

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

    Being familiar with Linksys products, installation was simple. Most everything is functioning similar to my previous router, a plus. Not sure it is related but have observed errors on our TiVo mini dvr's indicating the network being slow. Will need to investigate if that is related in any way.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fasssst

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

    Visually it is very appealing. The 3 bands function normally. The speed is ridiculous. The range is fair. I have a lot curves in my hallway and it doesn’t reach to my furthest room(my townhome only being 1400 sq ft.). But where it does reach the speed is ridiculous fast.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Good for 3 Weeks

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

    This router was easy to set up and provided very fast wifi speeds while it lasted. After about 3 weeks the router slowed a bit so I tried a reboot. Once I rebooted it it was done, no longer booted and constantly restarted. The hardware reset would not work either so nothing else to do other than try to return it. I just hope Best Buy will replace it or provide me a credit to get something else after my wife apparently tossed my receipt on accident. I bought Linksys against my better judgement after having their wifi gear in the past and it bit me in the butt again. I will not buy Linksys again and hoping to not have to replace Linksys with Linksys in this instance. A $400 router is a very expensive paper weight after 3 weeks! As an IT professional for 15 years, Linksys will never receive my business again, at home or at work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Linksys Staff
      Posted .

      Hi, Mre2u,

      It looks like the router is possibly faulty. If you haven't returned it yet, try using another adapter or plug it into another outlet for further isolation. As for the replacement request, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] with your phone number and the link to this post in case you'll run into some challenges with the retailer's policy.


      Regards,

      Irish
      Linksys Support Linksys

  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Linksys EA9500

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

    Great router, fast and nice range for my 2 story home.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best router I ever had...hands down

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

    I have had all kinds of problems with netgear routers and was sick of them. I am running 16 devices wirelessly and this router has had no issues at all. Well worth the investment...especially when my neighborhood upgrades to fiber optic internet. This router will work even better then

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

    Incredible coverage

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

    Installation is no problem. Pretty much plug and play. I bought this router to eliminate 2 extenders. The router is located on the first floor and covers the entire house with basement and 2nd floor. 3 bars anywhere in the house including patio. Great. A bit expensive but worth the investment.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Router for Speed and Coverage

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

    Great performance and coverage. Great app interface.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Learning Router?

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

    Not sure but for some reason the setup for this was slow compared to other Linksys routers. But after day 1 my stuff seems to be doing well with wifi connections. Note: 4-floor townhouse with about 20 wireless devices connecting to the router at all time of the day. So far, I am happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup
    Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Crapped out in a month

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

    Initial set-up very easy and when it worked it worked very well. Within two weeks unable to connect to internet without rebooting several times. After 30 days would not connect at all but kept cycling the reboot sequence. Called tech and said a fix was made and will send me a new one. Fine, but had to pay shipping to send old one back. Not good for customer relation on a product that is still quite new. If the replacement behaves like the original one will seek a different brand such as Netgear.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Linksys Staff
      Posted .

      Hi, Ozzie,

      We're sorry to hear about your experience with the EA9500 Router. Please provide us your reference number at [email protected] so we can investigate what happened to your case and do a follow-up on the replacement of your faulty unit.


      Regards,

      Jay
      Linksys Support Linksys

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product for the price

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

    This was a good product for the price point. It is perfect for a smaller single level home

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

    Great router for home with need for speed

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

    Wi-fi router has a very large coverage area. Works great with Xbox One and online games.

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

    Best Way To Optimize

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

    The router performed as expected . In conjunction with a high end modem my Internet works as well as it can . Overall performance will be limited according to your Internet providers quality of service . Eight ethernet connections on the back is a plus . Most units have only four .

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

    Excellent Router

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

    Definitely enough power for all the gadgets in our house...games, phones, computers, etc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A GREAT router for my needs

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

    I do pro audio for a living and I am always needing to connect my iPad to the Digital Mixing Consoles I use wirelessly. I needed a robust router with easy connectivity and great range for a never fail solution, and this router has never let me down....

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clueless about Tech

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

    We had purchased a router just last year and upped our cable package. It worked great for Netflix, but still could not use Apple TV. With this new router we can now watch Apple TV while using other streaming devices without slowing everything down. Very happy with this purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The very best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best router I've ever owned with an aming manufacturer warranty 3 year hardware and 3 year tech support wont find a better warranty. And in the app you can set which devices get prioritized internet connection speeds over others.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    I tried several solution to get internet across my entire house but had to use multiple routers until I fianally came across this one. I picked it because of all the reviews I read and am very glad I did. My internet speed is now phenomenal across my entire house in both floors.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its a beast!

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

    Might be overkill for most, but this thing is rock solid, so far throughput is excellent and range is good, if you have multiple floors, you might need another AP to get the rooms in the back. I have this router in my basement and it reaches the third floor but not the rooms in the back of my house which is why i gave it 4/5.

    I would recommend this to a friend