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  1. thiggins

    Linksys RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender Reviewed

    Linksys' RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender is a tri-band extender that provides four-stream backhaul for a surprisingly low price. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  2. thiggins

    Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Reviewed

    Linksys' EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is a less expensive two-stream, tri-band router that still delivers surprisingly good Wi-Fi performance. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  3. thiggins

    2x2 AC Access Point Roundup

    Our roundup of 2x2 802.11ac access points shows top performance doesn't have to cost a lot. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  4. K

    Adding mesh to existing system or replace all together

    Thank you in advance for any feedback. My situation seems complicated to me, but likely is not. Here is my current situation. I have a two story house plus a finished basement. My network closet is in the basement and this is where my cable modem is. This cannot be moved. In my basement I...
  5. Julio Urquidi

    Pre-Orders Start For Linksys Tri-Band Range Extender

    Linksys today announced its RE9000 Max-Stream Tri-Band AC3000 Wi-Fi Range Extender. It takes direct aim at NETGEAR’s EX8000 Nighthawk X6S extender announced this past August, priced at $169.99, $60 lower than the EX8000's $229.99. Both products contain three radios, one 2x2 2.4 GHz, one 2x2 5...
  6. TechAddict

    New router to solve particular problem - Linksys EA 6900?

    First post here on what I've found to be a superb forum for reading up on networking issues and specific hardware / comparisons. Rather than asking for the best router or the best from a range of routers I'm maybe better describing the problem I have and then see if the new router I'm...
  7. thiggins

    Wi-Fi System Retest: NETGEAR AC3000 Orbi And Linksys Velop

    We retested NETGEAR's Orbi and Linksys' Velop and were pleasantly surprised by one of them. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  8. thiggins

    Linksys Re-launches WRT32X Gaming router

    Linksys today opened up pre-ordering for the WRT32X Gaming Router announced at January's CES2017. As noted at the time of announcement, the Marvell-based router is basically a WRT3200ACM with Rivet Networks' Killer networking technology built in, black "stealth" styling and a restyled GUI, all...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Adds Browser-Based Management To Velop Mesh System

    The new Linksys firmware update will add a Web UI so that Velop owners can manage their home networks using Macs or Windows PCs, as well as the existing app used in iOS and Android devices. The browser-based UI will give owners access to features, such as: DHCP service Domain Name Service...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    New AC4000 Max-Stream Router and AC1900 Cable Gateway From Linksys

    First, Linksys’ tri-band Max-Stream AC4000 MU-MIMO router (EA9300) is the latest addition to the Max-Stream line of wireless routers. Following the AC5400 EA9500 and AC2200 EA8300, the latest Max-Stream router is powered by a quad-core 1.8 GHz processor and delivers maximum data rates of 1625...
  11. thiggins

    Linksys Releases Feature Updates

    Linksys announced two feature updates for its Velop and newly-renamed "App Enabled" (used-to-be "Smart Wi-Fi") routers. Linksys' distributed Wi-Fi / mesh Velop can now be run in bridge mode to serve as access points behind another router. The new mode still supports dynamic band selection...
  12. sfx2000

    [Security] - Linksys Smart-Fi issues (WRT/EA series)

    If you have guest WiFi running, turn it off now... Also, double check and ensure that the default Admin password is changed from the default More info here -- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers full of flaws, but temporary fix is available Linksys has published their security advisory here -...
  13. thiggins

    Linksys Announces Cheaper Tri-Band Router

    Linksys' EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router has a 2x2 802.11ac design with one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz radios. The AC2200 classing comes from totaling maximum link rates of 400, 867 and 867 Mbps for the three radios. The design has a quad-core ARMv7 processor, 256 MB of DDR3 RAM, 256...
  14. thiggins

    Alexa Skills Come To Linksys Routers

    You can now control some features of Linksys Velop, WRT and Max-Stream routers via Amazon Alexa. The enabled skills are: 1. turning guest access on and off 2. obtaining the guest Wi-Fi name and password 3. getting the main network credentials (this skill can also be turned off)...
  15. thiggins

    Linksys Velop Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Reviewed

    Linksys' Velop doesn't move the ball forward on the distributed Wi-Fi system playing field. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  16. P

    Linksys WRT54G to Linksys WRT3200AC - No Difference

    My ISP doubled my download speed to 100 Mbit/s and upload to 10 Mbit/s recently and I thought it was time to replace my ancient 54G router from Linksys. I bought and installed the WRT3200AC with a new CAT6 ethernet cable without a problem. I now receive 98 - 102 Mbit/s throughout the day. My...
    • paulbasel
    • Thread
    • download times linksys speed
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Routers
  17. P

    Router with link aggregation suggestions...

    I'm looking for wireless routers that support link aggregation on it's wired ports. So fat I've only seen a few, most notably the Netgear Nighthawk X8 (X10 too) and the Asus RT-AC88U. I've read up on them both... which is why I'm looking for more suggestions. I really don't feel great about...
  18. thiggins

    Linksys CES 2017 Announcements

    Linksys announced two routers, cable modem and MU-MIMO adapter at CES 2017. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  19. thiggins

    Linksys Announces Velop Mesh Wi-Fi System

    Linksys has joined the mesh Wi-Fi battle. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  20. sfx2000

    Linksys LAPAC1750Pro Dual Band Access Points

    Fry's seems to having a pricing anomaly here... Main Site Review - http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32527-linksys-lapac1750pro-ac1750-pro-dual-band-access-point-reviewed For some this device can be very interesting... But the fun part - see the pricing at Frys.com If...
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