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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2360 reviews

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the ease of use, range, and performance of the Max-Stream™ AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router as significant strengths. Many also praise the setup process, signal strength, and the router's ability to handle streaming. While some users noted occasional lag, concerns regarding the parental controls were also raised.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Did not meet expecations

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

    Decent router, but was unable to provide signal across 4000 sq ft home without lag or constant disconnects. The router admin interface was superb, but the performance lag with multiple devices did not meet my needs in a 3 level home with a basement. I ended up purchasing the Orbi router which is twice expensive, but the performance results were like night and day. The Orbi not only exceeded my expectations, but supported multiple devices with just one ssid. With this router, I needed an extender to reach other areas which was not ideal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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

    Bought this router as it had good reviews and was on sale ($99) on Black Friday. Setup was very easy. I have set up two separate connections (2.4 and 5 GHz) and I try to use 5 GHz to stream 4K movies, Xbox one s, etc and 2.4 GHz for two iphones. Issues: (i) I am extremely disappointed with speed that I get on 2.4 GHz. I cannot even view instagram photos (need to switch to 5 GHz for that). (ii) cannot stream 4K videos on 5 GHz; extremely slow connection (this is for 1200 sq ft 2 bed apartment with two users). Not happy at all.

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

      This is a very odd for the Linksys router. Make sure that its firmware is up to date, then reset and configure the router again to try and fix this.

      If you continue to experience the same behavior, get in touch with us at [email protected] and we'll have our Second Level Technicians assist you with further troubleshooting. Don't forget to include your contact details and the link to this post.

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      Regards,

      Thaddeus
      Linksys Support Linksys

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good but needs more range and more ports

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced old one damaged in large lightening strike. Does not cover all of house well and nothing outdoors so can't use SpartTv on Lanai, or by a Ring doorbell. Has one less port then previous model same brand

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    DEFINITELY ABOVE AVERAGE

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

    I was having the typical streaming problems; intermittent freezes, pixels in various positions, etc. Since installing this my streaming experience has improved greatly though not 100% At least it is now tolerable. Extremely easy to install.

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

    Awesome Device

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

    Love this product. It actual does what its suppose to do. I recommend this product to anyone who has a 4K TV and also does gaming. It really does the job for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Signal strength, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent tri-band router

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

    This is GREAT router, packed with features and was very easy to set up. I had this router set up in about 15 minutes and all of my wireless devices (TV,PS4, PC'S, PRINTERS, CELL PHONES ETC) in about an hour. This router has a ton of features, and all of the features are very easy to set up and configure. This router has excellent Wifi coverage for our house. We live in a two story 1600SQ house and we used to have very spotty WiFi with our old trusty Linksys WRT54G2. There were many dead spots upstairs because our only cable connection is downstairs. The EA8300 provides a rock solid connection ANYWHERE in the house - no more dead spots! I can stream content from my downstairs PC to my PS4 upstairs with no problem, and with the EA8300 tri-band, there is no congestion. If I'm streaming HD content, downloading on my PC and browsing on a phone or tablet, there is no reduction in speeds! . I can wifi print from anywhere in the house, and I can also still have signal when I head outside to check the mail. I would definitely recommend this router to anyone looking to upgrade to a tri-band router with a lot of features.

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

    perfect router

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

    I own an I.T. Business. I only recommend and use LInksys/Cisco routers. This is one of their better ones. I am very pleased with this purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A router

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

    Wanted to upgrade my 15 yo router for speed and coverage in the house. Haven't noticed any difference. No better reception in far corners of the house and boys have not noticed any difference in gaming. Almost $100 and no difference.

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

      A couple of steps could optimize the performance of the router. To walk you through the process, let us get you over to our Escalation Engineers. Please email us at [email protected] with your phone number and the link to this post so that we can properly endorse you to the team.



      Regards,

      Irish
      Linksys Support Linksys

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop not staying connected

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

    Since Windows 10 update, I have to use an ether net cable for my work laptop to stay connected to wifi with this router. Every other device connects and works well. Other than that, it is great. I hope this can be resolved eventually.

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

    Wow!

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

    Wireless range is far superior to my last router, we now receive WiFi in the garage at the back of our 1 acre property through a log home

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

    Excellent router for anyone

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

    Set this router up in minutes. It is capable of giving high bandwidth despite streaming services and IoT devices constantly on throughout the home.

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

    Linksys - Max-Stream™ AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router

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

    We were in need of a new router and did some research and found this one to be the best for our needs. We have found it to be better than anticipated.

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

    Fantastic

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

    Super easy set up and fantastic coverage! We live in a very rural area so spotty service... Until we added this product! It does make a diff!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Seems Like it's working?

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

    My son insists this is a good router, I'm not 100% sold? I don't have a huge house yet in the farthest points from this router I'm not getting the coverage I would expect to get from such an expensive model!

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

    Great purchase for a great router

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

    So far, I've had 100% solid connectivity and my network has been flying. I had a Netgear die on me and I'm VERY happy I grabbed this one!

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

    Works great

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

    I recently gave back the combo tower I had from Xfinity and set up with my own modem and router to save money and get better streaming.No regrets!

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

    Great earphones.

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

    Great earphones, great price. Its the second set I have purchased. Cheap price good quality sound. Works great for the machines at the gymk

    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.

    I have been using this router several months with no problems or disconnects. It only took 10 minutes to set up using my existing network.

    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.

    I chose this router after speaking with a Best Buy associate. He asked a number of questions and then recommended this model. It works great!

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

    Great addition to my cutting the cable setup.

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

    When I decided to cut the cable, this router was the perfect addition to make it all happen. I'm very pleased with it's capabilities.

    I would recommend this to a friend