Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream: AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router for Wireless Home Network, Uninterrupted Gaming and Streaming, MU-MIMO (Black)

Easy Set-Up and Does What is Advertised
Quality design and build. Does not run hot. Looks like something out of a sci-fi show with the design and the four movable antennae. Simplest set-up I have ever completed for a router. Took it out of the box, read the quick startup card. Logged onto the Linksys site as directed. Then plugged in the router to the outlet and the modem. Logged into the site as directed and set up the network and the router’s password. Also, I set up another account that lets me access the home network remotely.I noticed how easily understandable and clear the directions for everything are. The router having a separate password and settings allowing for automatic updates is helpful. Can set up parental controls and can also set up all three bands separately with each having its own log-ins. The guest network is also nice.I was impressed by the strength of the signal in a 3700 square feet, two-story house with a full basement. It was five bars to the first floor from the router location on the second floor at the south end of the house, four bars to the deck and yard outside, and three bars to the basement Previously, the speed of the old router was 3 bars to the first floor and 1-2 in the basement and 2 outside on the deck. Also, ran some tests for performance (I am not an IT guy) but the results surpassed my old router.Also, just for our own purposes, we tried to overload the system, so we had three computers, three cell phones (playing music on two and one messaging), and two TVs (one streaming Netflix and the other Hulu). There was no drop off of any device and no buffering delays. I assume this is due to the router being able to manage the devices and the individual data needs, but all I know is it worked. I was worried about needing an extender, but at this point am satisfied with the results.I gave this five stars based upon the quality of the router build, the ease of and flexibility of set-up, the features, and the performance-based upon less than a day of usage. I will provide an additional review down the road and if everything is still working flawlessly (or nearly so), will be happy to re-affirm the 5 stars then.

A good router, but the 5g can be better.
I waited a few months before writing this review. First, it does what it intends to, and does it well.The 2.4g signal is strong, even on the other side of my lawn. When it comes to the 5g signal, it gets a bit weak in the house. I do play a few games online, and on the 5g it does have a higher ping, but 2.4g is perfect. When I transfer files, I use 5g and when I am playing an online game switch to the 2.4g.I have 400 mb internet:5g speedtest: 350 mbps2.4 speedtest: 90 mbpsAll in all, maybe not the best router for gamers but for the price I don’t mind switching between 2.4g and 5g when needed.

Doesn’t give more than 30% signal when accessing WiFi from the router when placed in living area and hand held device in a different closed room 20 ft apart.

Compre este router hace un año y sigue funcionando tan bien como el primer día.Muy buena velocidad de transferencia, estable en las dos bandas, con muchos equipos conectados simultáneamente. Excelente para hacer streaming en 4K o HDR, y juegos en línea.El alcance de la señal depende de la ubicación, estructura y materiales del edificio en donde se instale. En mi caso, tuve que adquirir e instalar un extensor de rango de la misma marca para la segunda planta, con esto la casa quedó cubierta al 100%.El extra es la aplicación para IOS o Android, con la que se puede y desde cualquier lugar ( conectado a la red celular consume una cantidad mínima de datos): administrar el equipo, activar o desactivar la red de invitados, compartir contraseñas vía correo electrónico o mensajería instantánea, verificar velocidad de conexión del proveedor, verificar el número de equipos conectados, etc.