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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1507 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the router's ease of use, performance, and range. Many also highlighted the strong signal and relatively easy setup process. While some experienced connection issues or compatibility problems, the positive feedback on performance and ease of use outweighs the negative. The affordable price point was also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install , works well throughout the house

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

    This was a nice upgrade from our previous VOP/WiFi system which struggled to get all WiFi bands on all of our floors in our house. This router is on our 2nd floor, but we are able to run multiple computers, ipads, phones and TV off of it on the floor below and AppleTV works great 2 floors below in the basement. Easy to install, which for a non-techi like me was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected

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

    My old wireless router died & I didn't know what to buy this time. Store associate recommended this one based on my usage. It was a mid-range priced item & works well for me. Easy to connect and install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great router for the money.

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

    This router was easy to set up. Easy to configure and scents out a good signal. Just make sure you get the right cable modem, to get the most out of this device.

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

    Great N Router

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

    We had first purchased (at a competitor) the Netgear WNDR4300 Router against the advice of the salesman who said he had a lot of returns of it due to difficult setup. He was correct and after 3 hours of trying to set it up we decided to return it. We went to Best Buy and bought the Linksys EA3500-NP- Smart Wi-Fi Wireless-N Gigabit Router. It was a quick and easy setup in less than 30 minutes! Very dependable for our collegiate daughter. Great that it has Separate Guest Network for when friends visit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy-to-use router

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

    The linksys router offered simple installation and automatically boosted my connection. It also has an app you may download in order to control your next work from your phone or device. Great product!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome router for a good price

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

    I came home one day to a router that had died after 5 years of use. I really enjoyed the my previous Linksys router so I decided to purchase a new model. After reviewing the diagram on the back for coverage and type of useage, I picked this unit and I have been very happy with it. My wife and I stream a lot of TV and movies through Amazon Prime and I'm also a freelance web designer. Being able to dedicate what units get higher priority was really nice. My main desktop and my PS3 got the highest priority in the house and we never have an issue. If you are needing to replace your router, this is a great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noticeable improvement for Wi-Fi

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

    The new wireless router has noticeably improved speed and data transfer and also strengthens/ expands coverage. It was simple and relatively quick to install.

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

    This is a great cable router

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

    Using this router, you can setup a guest account and a regular account that will give you good security and ease of setup. The router works well for families with under 8 devices, and can keep a great wireless signal for most of those needs. If you are looking for HD streaming, and for general N level of connectivity, you can count on this router to supply that need. The portal from cisco and linksys is really nice, because it is around a 5 minute setup with your computer.

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

    Easy setup and fast

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

    I really wanted an AC router but after realizing I only have machines using N, I didn't need AC. I went from Max download speed of 15 mbs with Comcast Broadband cable service (50 mbs plan) to 60 mbs. What a difference. Setup is a piece of cake!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's not hard to set up.

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

    I had an earlier version that I thought had quit on me, so I bought a new one and set it up. Then about a month or two later it quit! So, I reset it, using the new cord that came with it, and now it's working fine again!!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Only Router That Worked For ME

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

    I went through a lot of routers that did not work for my needs. I have a wired connection and then I wanted to use this as an AP. Everything works fine. The speed is great. The app does not work. That is my only complaint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Linksys Staff
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      Hi. Thank you for sharing this feedback. We're glad to hear that the router has worked for you. You can try resetting the router and setup the app again, it should recognize it right away. We'd like to know what kind of challenges you are having. If you have time, you can email us at [email protected]. Please include your contact details and location in the email. We hope to hear from you the soonest. Linksys

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy Set Up

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

    I bought this router at the advise of the Best buy salesperson. I did not want to spend a lot of money, but did want to get something that would perform well. I have been satisfied with the performance of this router.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    overall 4/5 start

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

    it took 3 tries to set up. I did exactly the same thing each of the three times and for some odd reason the third it worked. I still do not know why. It works great now. I would recommend with the previous statements conveyed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great router

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

    I purchased this for my mother. She had gone through two Netgear routers with them only lasting one year. I told her I have had my Linksys for many years and recommend it . She has not dropped her connection nor speed with this router.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great so far

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

    I've been using this product for a month and it works great so far! We have 4 consoles, 2 PCs, 2 cell phones and 2 handheld devices connected and haven't had any issues yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to install

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

    This unit was easy to install. The instructions were very precise and left no guessing as to what the next step would be. very quickly installed, only issue was on the internet provider side and had nothing to do with Router.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good reliable product

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

    works just fine, handles all devices that are in my household, sometimes up to 6 with no visible issues, speed is great on 5 Ghz, but range is smaller that expected.

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

    Easy to set up and use

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

    We bought this to replace our old router when we discovered it was cutting our speeds in half of what we were paying for. This has allowed us to use our full speeds again. We also like the fact it has so many options to customize to suit our needs. It has allowed us to set priority for our Xbox over all of the other devices, as well as set up a guest network so that we don't have to give out the password to our main network to everyone who comes to visit. With the dashboard program, it is also quick and easy to go in and change something. My only complaint is that for some reason Windows 8 will suddenly decide not to recognize the network for a few minutes. My desktop and tablet both do this, but the Windows 7 laptop has had no problems. It's simple enough to solve, I just have to go back in and tell it to reconnect, but it can be annoying sometimes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Linksys Product Expert
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      Hi collujstoodunt,

      We appreciate your feedback with our EA3500 router. If you encounter the same challenge on your Windows 8 computer again, please check the wireless network settings of the router and make sure that the wireless network name for your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network are different from each other. Should you need further assistance, please shoot us an email at [email protected] with your contact details, a link to this review and your username.

      Regards,

      Linksys Support
      https://support.linksys.comLinksys

  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, works great!

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

    Was able to plug it in and have it working in 5 minutes. Easy as 1, 2, 3 just like it claims. internet signal is much stronger than my previous one and extends out to my back yard and I no longer need to buy an extender.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Much faster than previous one

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

    EAse of installation and use. Much faster than previous one owned. Decent price. In stock at Best Buy made it an easy purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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