Recent content by FattysGoneWild

I got it. I was able to check the sysinfo.cgi and it’s wired full 1GB speed. I was in error though how I had it hooked up initially.

I followed this from Linksys here https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=217442 https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article/?articleNum=243552 11. Can I add a switch to my Velop network? Yes. You can use an available ethernet port on any of your nodes to connect your switch...

Please bare with me I need to make sure I set this up right. modem-Parent node-Switch-Child node Is that correct? I have one of the switch ports connected to the internet port with child node. Or does it need to be a lan port instead same child node?

I went ahead and made the move. What a bone head decision as I should have done it in the first place. Guess I for got because I did not want to run 2 25ft cables from my room to living room. It still worked out though.

Internet connection is in my bedroom.

Might be a stupid question. Should I have put the newer MX8501 in the living room instead of my bedroom? Does it even matter?

I went with the Linksys setup. I didn’t even open up the Asus and returning it. Setup was simple and great. I have the MX8501 in my bedroom and the MX5300 in the living room. I ended up going wired for the child node. I am more then pleased. WiFi is much improved! Zero regrets going with this...

That is exactly what I am looking for. More features/settings to take advantage of the hardware performance. I feel with Linksys while the hardware is there. It’s hampered by lackluster firmware that does not take advantage of the hardware. At the same time. I was willing to sacrifice some of...

In a situation here. I currently have a Linksys MX5300 single unit. I ordered the Asus AXE11000 BUT, I am wondering if I should order this new Linksys MX8501 instead? I could use the MX5300 as a wired/wireless (undecided) child node. Would that be the better bang for the buck/performance? Or...

I got my MX5300 yesterday from Amazon earlier then expected. It lives up to the hype and excellent reviews. I am very pleased with it and definitely an improvement over my previous router EA9500 V1.

Asus and Netgear. Linksys the worst for not updating firmware. But, to be fair. Simplicity is very high and lacks a lot of features.

Should be interesting. The specs are beefy. Even a faster cpu then the Asus AX11000.

I went ahead with the Linksys Velop MX5300 single unit. I won’t have it until Dec 1st since it’s on backorder @Amazon. They had the best pricing at $299. Everyone else wants $399 for the single unit. Great hardware specs, love the look and has a 3 year warranty like my EA9500 had.

I see Linksys has a new wifi6 Velop out.

Thinking about a new router. Why? 1. Linksys lack of firmware updates for bug fixing and security updates. Last update was in 2017 as I have a V1 unit. 2. Router is 3 years old as of this month. 3. Big time gamers in the house. I believe the new router we would benefit. Getting open nat when...