Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was pleasantly surprised with how quick and easy the setup was for this router. It took mere seconds to set it up and under two minutes to configure it. It did significantly increase my connection and streaming speeds. I don't have to sit and wait for a connection and there is no longer a pause in streaming so this equipment makes my life a lot easier. I don't like the big power brick or that the unit is blue, I would rather have a black unit to blend in rather than be so visible, but the functionality of this piece is amazing. I have no trouble running multiple devices throughout the house whenever I want.

Worked for an hour with cable tech support but could not see router as available on multiple computers

Title says it all. I was hoping that by July 2020 Linksys would have sorted their issues with this router and I took a chance. Unfortunately they have not. Every 12 hours or so I have to reboot the router. It just drops the internet connectivity. Really is a shame because it's fantastic when it works. The Linksys brand is not what it used to be.

So first, I should mention that I have a fair degree of experience working with enterprise grade networking hardware thanks to work. I've also set up many, many consumer routers. So the idea of this particular router, which is basically being presented as a midpoint between the fully customizable professional grade equipment and the cheaper and more user friendly consumer products, was interesting to me. Unfortunately, the conclusion I drew after spending a day struggling with the basic setup was that they've managed to bring a lot of additional complexity to the product along with the improved specs. This router was not at all easy to get running the way I needed it to. Getting it operational required a ton of tinkering, a manual firmware downgrade, and a LOT of working around the bugs that kept popping up. Fortunately I knew how to do all of this - and the fact that it's designed to be a bit more accessible than most to tinkerers helped. But when it comes right down to it, this is more aimed at consumers than it is at pros, and for a consumer product that's very worrying. The thing is, once I did get it working, the router performed brilliantly. It's extremely fast, has good range, and has a host of features that I find very useful in managing my home network. It's got good prioritization, fine control over the guest network, and the option to merge the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands into a single SSID. Not only that, but the way the 5ghz band is setup does indeed seem to result in an overall increase in speeds with compatible devices (though it's not quite the 3x boost advertised on the box - this kind of equipment never actually reaches its theoretical capacity.) But in the end, these are features that consumers can find elsewhere. So yeah. If you're a hobbyist or need a cheap option to set up an extremely complicated environment, this router is a great choice. But if you're not particularly experienced in working with open-source networking equipment, I can't say that the added cost of this router will necessarily be worth it.

This router works excellently with heavy usage. It seems like the more devices you connect with higher bandwidth needs, the better it performs! The MU-MIMO is one of the best features as it allows multiple direct beams to the most demanding devices to help ensure they stay connected with the performance they need. I have owned a number of Linksys routers in the past and this one carries on the ability to use their Smart WiFi app on your smartphone which adds the convenience of having everything in your network available at your finger tips! I would highly recommend this for homes or small offices with many devices that are very demanding of your networks capabilities and the need for a very reliable network signal!

At first this router may seem a little pricey and a little bit of overkill for household use, but when I sorted out the 3 phones, 2 tablets, 2 TVs, 3 desktops, laptop, and home server for backups and streaming videos – more bandwidth that is reliably available not matter who is using what seems like a good investment after all. This router allows me to satisfy current bandwidth needs with plenty of room for whatever comes next. INSTALLATION was easy and pretty much automatic, although with my internet provider I have to clone the mac address of my desktop to the router to get the internet connection. This really doesn’t show up in the instructions from either the router manual or my internet provider, but a quick Google took care of that (I forgot about having to do that with previous routers). Once that was done, everything else connected to the internet without any problems. SIGNAL STRENGTH is definitely dramatically improved and I can go outside the house and walk around without losing much in the way of performance. Of course I would expect this from the ‘beamforming’ feature, and it seems to be working as advertised. For BANDWIDTH, during our peak usage times with wife playing on her tablet and watching TV, son gaming online, home server streaming videos to me, and everyone’s phone up and running, there is no drop in data or signal and as the family’s technical consultant I am happy that I don’t get the “Honey/Dad, is the internet working?” calls from the rest of the family when they can’t get a web page to load or the TV show starts to stutter. OPEN SOURCE capability is something I have used with previous routers to get increased performance or specialized functions, and although the Linksys has everything I need at the moment, being able to customize if the need arises has been a real benefit with previous routers. As another installation note, if you are installing on an existing home network, check the Linksys factory installed IP address (192.168.1.1) and the Linksys starting IP address range of the router (>192.168.1.100) as you might need to reset the router IP to 192.168.0.1 and the starting router IP address range to 192.168.0.X to allow your existing static IP devices to connect. For example, my home server had a static IP address of 192.168.0.6 and would not connect to the Linksys router (factory settings) until I changed the settings on the router. Easy to do, and very much easier to change the router settings using the browser management console that to go and change settings on the existing server and everything else with a static IP. All the technical stuff aside, the “Network Map” feature on the browser console shows how many devices are connected to both the main and ‘guest’ network – which is not earth-shaking but a nice feature that is new to me. I doubt I will make much use of the android app management tools, but they are there if I need them and might come in handy in the future. This is one of those “has all the new stuff” devices that probably has some features I will never use, but I have said the same thing about many other technology purchases that turned out to be obsolete or “behind the times” in just a year or two. I don’t expect to have the same problem with this device, and if I am going to invest in something that is “more than I need” at the moment, I believe the heart of my wireless system would be the best place to start. Bottom line for me is that: 1 – it works; 2 – it was easy to set up; 3 – everyone gets the bandwidth they need when they need it; 4 – it won’t need to be replaced any time soon. Win-win-win-win. At the end of the day and into the weekend, I value my leisure time and want to enjoy the internet without having to fiddle with the router or find some new settings that bump up the bandwidth. Having that quality leisure time is more than enough compensation for buying a top-notch router that will keep pumping out the bandwidth as needed now, and in the future.

internet connection became slower and losing connection more than old one.

The included CD and companion phone app made the setup a breeze. The router control software has all kinds of tools to manage the connection with all the devices on your network. Don't want your kids online with their phones or tablets pr PC's in the middle of the night? No problem. Want to devote 90% of your bandwidth for Netflix on the smart TV in the evening? No problem. You can manage just about everything even with the phone app. The real perk I found was the signal was still great when I was outside in the yard 150 ft away from the house.

Even though this router is very advanced, setup was very easy and fast. Once I powered it up and connected to its default SSID, I followed the installation wizard which is very straightforward and was finished in less than 5 minutes even after waiting a couple of minutes for it to download and install the latest code. My preferred method to test a wireless router is by using the many devices we have at home for a real life experience . Speed for iPad Air ranged from 80 Mbps at 90 feet to 525 Mpbs at 10 feet away from the router inside our two story house. Of course my broadband is not nearly as fast as the WRT AC3200 but fast connectivity to the router is extremely important to get the most out of whatever bandwidth you have to the internet especially if you have many device and watch multiple video streams or play games online. I had 2 TV's streaming HD movies from NetFlix at the same time while my wife and two kids browsed Facebook and other sites. There was never any buffering or stuttering and video quality was excellent everywhere. If needed, you can prioritize a device or web service but I didn't have to do that. The only minor issue I noticed was that speed on my iPhone 6 Plus would go down to 20Mbps while climbing up the stairs but then it would go back up to 225Mbps once I got to the second floor. I connected an external Hard Disk Drive to the e-SATA port and got excellent speed from it, comparable to the Linksys EA9500 which is another excellent wireless router that I use. Overall performance is excellent and OpenVPN is a great feature that I love. Also, you can control time of the day a device should be disconnected from the internet which is great if you have kids that need to go to bed. I just wish you could increment/decrement time in minutes not hours. However, if you really want to customize this router with an advanced firewall, control the power of the antennas and much more, release the geek in you and install OpenWrt or DD-WRT and see this thing really shine. Some disclosure: No, I don't work for Belkin (Linksys); and yes I, did receive this router to evaluate and give my unbiased opinion which is exactly what I just did. So far, I couldn't be happier but I must admit that I have had it only for a few days although I think my love for it will only increase.

My wireless would cut in and out constantly, never a good stream with this device, my printer was plugged directly into the device and would still go off the network. I would never recommend this device and found out after I received my EERO system that it is too late to take it back. I am not happy with this at all. My rating is a zero or below no stars on this device.

As always, Linksys didn't disappoint. From the unboxing of the unit to using the router. this thing just works. When you open the box, it is packed cleanly in foam, with the 4 antenna safely packed in the foam itself. All you need to do is attach the 4 antennas by screwing them to the base. Remove the foam and the disc, power supply and a network cable are there. Installation is simple, just follow the quick setup guide included under the router base. So far, the unit works flawlessly as a router should. It's only when a router fails to operate correctly that we find fault with it. Otherwise, the internet works and works fast....all is good with the new Linksys unit.

I have had this router for about 3 years. If you plan on doing anything with a heavy load like gaming and streaming at the same time, expect this router to start dropping connection after 5-6 months of use. I’ve have to replace mine AT LEAST 5 times and I always come back to the same issue. PLEASE DONT BUY THIS.

My first thoughts are Linksys has come a long way. I had been previously using a competitor's device to which I had NO problems with but I agreed to test this one to see where Linksys stands today with their technology. I last used Linksys in 2005 for my home networking needs because there was always trouble with setup and connectivity. So far, I have not seen the same issues I experienced in the past. I am trying to start fresh with this review and not take into account my antiquated experience with older Linksys routers. My overall experience thus far has been a great one. Setup was easy and performance is excellent. Very powerful transmission!

It stopped working a few weeks after purchase. Called Linksys Tech Support who advised that this model needed a "firmware" update but didn't have one at the time & didn't know when one would be available. So what was I suppose to do, have no internet service until whenever? So, I returned the product. Now they have the firmware update. Go figure.

I purchased this particular router because I owned a linksys router previously. I needed a gigabit router so I figured linksys. This particular router was great until it stopped working after 6 months. I was very upset. I will never buy a linksys product ever again. Do not buy this router it is garbage should have reviewed it but was an impulse buy.

My review of this router covers both the router and Linksys's customer service and tech support. I gave this router a strong 4 out of 5 stars because it has better than average speed and good distance. While its 5GHz band produced excellent speeds in my unscientific speed tests, the 2.4GHz band produced a solid higher than average speed. My previous router, released over a year ago, had comparable speeds at the 2.4 range to this WRT-3200 model. So even though the speeds on this new router’s 2.4 band weren’t a great improvement, it’s possible the speed can be improved upon with future firmware updates. Whereas, my older AC comparison router is no longer receiving updates. Another reason why I'm rating the Linksys WRT3200ACM four out of five stars is because of its price. If you already have a solid AC router, there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade to this router unless you really need an open source supported router. If having a router that allows you to load customized firmware is your highest priority, then this router is a very smart choice. But if you're looking for a router with fast speeds and good distance, there are similar models available that are more affordable. One more observation I'd like to make before I comment on Linksys's customer service and tech support, is regarding the router's web-based interface and mobile app. Both are highly polished and have very user friendly interfaces. It is very easy to change the router's settings within both applications. And since it's “cloud” based, you can log into the router’s settings from outside of the network too. Regarding Linksys's customer service and tech support, I unfortunately received a defective unit and needed to work with them to troubleshoot the issue. Working with them was a very easy experience, and they made replacing the product as simple as it possibly could be. After describing the issue to their first level customer service rep, she informed me that a company engineer would contact me next to address the issue further. On a side note, I believe my case was forwarded to an engineer because I was an early adopter of this newly released product. So much so, that when I first opened the package, there was an extra slip of paper next to the router that contained a specific phone number for early adopters to call if I experience any issues with the router. After the engineer confirmed the unit was defective, he quickly began the process of sending me a replacement router. The new router arrived a few days later, and I've been using it now for close to a month without any issues. The original problem with the router was a broken radio controlling the 2.4GHz band. This meant that the router wasn't able to broadcast the 2.4GHz band. It was a little frustrating at first, because the laptop I was using to setup the router only operated on the 2.4GHz band. So at first, I couldn't even see the router in my Wi-Fi connections. I was perplexed for a while, until I decided to look for the router using my phone, which operated on the both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. My phone was able to see the router and I was able to get the router working on the 5GHz band. Overall, this is a very fast router with good range. And Linksys's customer service was very helpful in resolving my issue. I definitely recommend this router to anyone if they are looking for a strong router and the price is within their range..

Easy to set up but had signal issues. My house is only 1700sf. Took back and bought a Netgear nighthawk.

Im not so impressed. I have a gigabyte internet, but would only get 80+ mbps on wifi...

I wanted to wait a week before I post my review. I wanted to check if there are any bugs or errors to this router, so far I have had two issues. I lose signal on my Surface 2 tablet and Amazon fire stick. I normally get the signal back buts its a process getting back. Now keep in mind there is a total of 13 devices that use up bandwidth. I have It set up in the garage and my family uses it at home, so far no complaints. I like that you can really customize and control the router. I can create passwords for guest, so I don't have to give my own password. I can check who's on my network from work via the app option-(if you want to download the app for this router). Based on the devices names I can tell who is home and who do I want to restrict access too, which is a cool feature. So far no complaints. This is an outstanding router. It's like a high performance router among routers. And it looks like its built to last too, before this router I used to own a Cisco router. I paid 70-80 dollars and I wanted to upgrade because I notice my speeds where going low. I tried the speed test, with minimal devices (5ish devices) I got 69 mbps/ 5.80 mbps upload. At 13 devices the speeds were 40ish mbps/5.80 mbps. Overall this router is great. I'm not worried about dropping my signal anymore. I like the shared folder feature were I can access my external device through my created network. I can access it from anywhere within my WiFi range. I haven't figured out how I can access it from online but I am working on it. Overall good product.

For the past few years I've relied on my ISP to furnish me with their Gateway device to serve as my modem and router. Previously, I had always used Linksys routers. Actually, the Arris gateway from my ISP was functioning adequately enough but I wanted to be sure I had the most up to date technology in my home network. So, I added the AC3200. I began to scour the web for an accurate set of instructions to put my ISP gateway into bridge mode, to allow me to supply my own router. It seems simple enough, but all of the directions I found on my ISP's web site related to this procedure, give you just enough rope to hang yourself with, and pretty much don't address any of the actual steps to complete it successfully. I finally found some helpful posts and was able to get everything working. Setting up the AC3200 was a breeze, and thinking back to my previous Linksys routers, they've all been easy to set up and user friendly besides. I was able to name both my 2.4 and 5.0 wireless networks the same as I had them when using my ISP's gateway, which made it extremely easy for all of my devices to just simply connect as usual. I have anywhere from 20 to 25 devices of all types connected at any given time on the 2.4, 5.0 and hardwired networks. I've had nothing but very smooth connections over all my devices. I haven't had any noticeable stutters when streaming and everything just seems to work with the least amount of user interaction (which is not to say that you can't if you want to, and I have). Before I switched, I had pretty good wireless connection speeds but thought that they could be better. I honestly expected a bump up in that department. What I got was about the same or a little lower than I had (around 25 to 30Mbps on average to my PC's). Since I pay for 150Mbps, I was a bit disappointed. Playing around with the antennas had a small affect on speed, but nothing worth noting. I attribute most of the lack of speed to the setup of my house (walls with HVAC ducts and returns, equipment older than 2 years old, etc.). My house is not an open floor plan. When using the Ethernet ports, they show my true connection speeds as up around 180Mbps (30 more than my internet package). I've always had good experiences with Linksys products and this one is no exception. The downloadable android app is a really slick way to access your router settings from anywhere you happen to be, and gives you access to all the same details as you see with the web application. A really nice touch. Aside from my overblown expectations, I really like this router. It's extremely stable and directs network traffic well. File transfers from my NAS drive are smooth and streaming is clean and fast. I've actually ordered the 8-port 4008 Linksys switch to go with it. If you're looking for cutting edge ac technology that's easy to set up and gives you a secure stable home network to add any device you can think of, this is a great choice.