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It's been a while since we've last had a look at the developments in the world of routers, so we thought it's high time we took another look at it. What options do you get for a budget of 89 pounds / 100 euros to 178 pounds / 200 euros these days and what...
Summarizing the results of the measured speeds tests, we can see that on the 2,4GHz frequency, the Fritz!Box 3490 is the fastest router showing speeds of 128 Mbit/s on average. Second is the DIR-879 by D-Link (average of 125 Mbit/s) and the Linksys EA7500...
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In the summer of 2012 we tested the Netgear R6300, the first ever 802.11ac router that reached our test lab. Now, 4 years later, we see that the phenomenon 802.11ac router is still in full swing. In order to find out what your options are if you're look...
Are you looking for an 802.11ac router? Then you'll be able to choose from a plethora of routers, since pretty much all 802.11ac models that have been released since 2012, are still readily available. This does imply that there hasn't been a lot of chan...
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The Linksys EA6900 is a dual-band draft-11ac wireless router that like several competitors idly promises a '1900' speed rating. It follows closely the design introduced by former Linksys owner Cisco with the Cisco Linksys E4200 . Under current parent comp...
The Linksys EA6900 is a relatively competent draft-11ac router performance as good or better than its much dearer sister product, the Linksys WRT1900AC. It offers cloud access if you don't object to Belkin's current terms of use, and an attractive modern...
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Now that 802.11ac is making its way into more phones, tablets and laptops, choosing an AC router such as Linksys' EA6900, is becoming an increasingly tempting option. The new wireless networking standard has been somewhat slow to catch on – certainly slow...
A quick, flexible and supremely easy-to-use router, and the price is very reasonable.PerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$240 AUD(pricing info)...
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Although still in its infancy, 802.11ac is experiencing increasing adoption by consumers and technology companies. Many of the latest high-end laptops from the likes of Apple and Dell feature a wireless-ac chipset. The same can be said for modern smartpho...
Strong 5GHz 802.11ac performance, especially at short range...
2.4GHz wirelessn speed no greater than that of a budget router, Needs a powerful receiving adapter to show strong 802.11ac performance over a long range.
The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 wireless router is a powerful device which offers an excellent software implementation and impressive transfer speeds in line-of-sight and extended-range scenarios.In short, line-of-sight tests the EA6900 is able to offer a 5GHz...
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Now that 802.11ac is making its way into more phones, tablets and laptops, choosing an AC router such as Linksys' EA6900, is becoming an increasingly tempting option. The new wireless networking standard has been somewhat slow to catch on – certainly slow...
Speedy and easy to set up...
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When it comes to home networking there are a number of big names that come to mind and fortunately I have been able to put a number of products from these names to the test, however there has been one particular brand that I have been keen to get in touch...
Renowned networking Vendor, Superior wireless speed of up to 1.3Gbps on offer (with compatible devices), Gigabit WAN interface, Smart WiFi mobile applications, Ease to use GUI, Sleek and simple design...
High performance hardware carries a stronger price premium, Wall mounting points leave router in a side on orientation with the antennae and cabling coming out to one side as oppose to up from the body of the router...
PricingWhen we look at moving to the upper end of the market for consumer grade networking products, there is a bit of a jump in the pricing as one would expect. This is not to say though that the EA6900 is one of the most expensive routers that one can b...
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The market for routers is dynamic, and given that it has been a while since we have last published an overview covering the state of affairs surrounding 802.11ac routers on Hardware.Info, it's high time for an update. We've tested 20 different models, i...
Overall, the best routers are the ASUS RT-AC68U, Apple AirPort Extreme, D-Link DIR-868L, and the Netgear R7000 Nighthawk, with Apple's offering being the fastest in almost every test. You cannot ignore this router when strictly focusing on performance...
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Routers. Not generally the sexiest tech out there are they? Let's face it, most of us won't get all giddy when faced with a new router but speedy internet connections are a lot of fun. One way to acheive better speeds is to change your router to something...
For most people the bundled router/modem that comes with their broadband package will be enough. They do the job and they're usually ‘free' but if you're looking for a snappier Wi-Fi for downloading videos, software updates, streaming music and movies or...
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The Linksys EA6900 bears more than a passing resemblance to the EA6500 that we reviewed in December 2012. It's styled in the same dark grey and silver case, has the same flat, horizontally oriented design and the same curved section that juts out in the c...
Fast 802.11ac wireless performance, Responsive software interface, Widgets for quick access to software functions, Router settings accessible via cloud, Fast USB ports...
Only one USB 3 port, Becomes quite hot during use...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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The Linksys EA6900 bears more than a passing resemblance to the EA6500 that we reviewed in December 2012. It's styled in the same dark grey and silver case, has the same flat, horizontally oriented design and the same curved section that juts out in the c...
Fast 802.11ac wireless performance, Responsive software interface, Widgets for quick access to software functions, Router settings accessible via cloud, Fast USB ports...
Only one USB 3 port, Becomes quite hot during use...
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Today on our test bench we will be taking a look at the new top of the range Wi-Fi router from Linksys (now part of the Belkin group) the EA6900. Boasting a range of high end features and supporting the latest 801.11AC standard this product looks to set i...
Let's start with the set-up process for the EA6900, which we found to be incredibly easy. Using the web based interface provided by Linksys it takes us step by step through each part of the configuration process. Within minutes of unboxing the router we h...
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Now that 802.11ac is making its way into more phones, tablets and laptops, choosing an AC router such as Linksys' EA6900, is becoming an increasingly tempting option. And if you're going to opt for 802.11ac, you might as well go for broke and choose a top...
A quick, flexible and supremely easy-to-use router, and the price is very reasonable...
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The Linksys EA6900 is an AC1900 wireless router, which means it should be one of the fastest routers available. It has a theoretical maximum throughput of 1300Mbit/s when using 5GHz 802.11ac and its wireless chipset also supports the Turbo QAM standard, w...
Plenty of features and a good hardware specification are let down by poor performance in our wireless transfer speed tests...
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Routers are boring aren't they? However a speedy internet is a lot of fun. So changing your router to something faster than the default one that comes with your broadband package might just give you a welcome speed boost. Which is exactly what we've done...
Plenty of options, easy to setup, parental controls...
Not very consumer-friendly look, doesn't include a modem...
As we said at the beginning routers are boring, but they're also hugely important. And the faster things work, the quicker all those streamed files, large downloads, software updates, fitness data uploads, gadget orders and general browsing can happ...
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Until recently, the fastest 802.11ac routers were labeled 'AC1750' or something along those lines. That refers to the combined theoretical bandwidth of the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. On 2.4 GHz that is 450 Mbps and on 5 GHz that is 1.3 Gbps. The new r...
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What is the Linksys EA6900? This is Linksys' most important router of the year. It features an upgraded chipset enabling the company to tout ‘AC1900' speeds and finally go head-to-head with Asus' all conquering RT-AC68U . Linksys is going all out with the...
Breathtaking wireless performance, Elegant design, Highly intuitive to setup, Industry leading UI, Notably cheaper than its nearest rival...
Currently limited support for Turbo QAM, Still early days for AC1900 routers...
The EA6900 sets new performance benchmarks for us in virtually every test and won most by significant margins. The Linksys EA6900 also looks great and remains wall mountable, unlike many routers which have moved to vertically standing form factors. Smart...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2018-03-31 06:10:22
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The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router ($249, MSRP) is currently the best router to come from Linksys since its acquisition by Belkin. Although Linksys’s ownership may have changed, this piece of hardware, including its branding, indicates that Belk...
The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router is a high-performance—and high-priced—router that's easy to manage. It's a good fit for multi-device home networks with lots of movie and TV streaming, Skype use, and online gaming...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2019-12-04 16:44:46
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One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
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A couple of years ago in my BitFenix Flo review, I wrote about we know how to "optimize the individual rate allocation to every node in a multi-device MIMO wireless network using fancy techniques like SLP-PA", but "might run into a bit of trouble setting...
The Linksys WRT3200ACM is a rare breed of products in 2017. While most companies conform to common design languages appropriate for its time, the WRT3200ACM explicitly violates all these rules. The design is totally 2003. Heck, it even has a blue and blac...
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After a few months of using the new Linksys WRT3200ACM exclusively, I'm blown away by the speed and by the reliability of the connection that this router provides. Other routers I've used in the past often tend to need a reboot every once in a while to wo...
Very cuztomizable, Nice design, Fast, Easy setup...
Expensive, Dropped connections with older devices...
The biggest selling point of this router is the overall speed and overall reliability of its connection. Transferring large media files between computers is a breeze. It is a full-featured router which is expected given its price tag. The only downside is...
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Linksys has had a lot of success with their WRT series, and that can't come as a surprise to anyone. They look great, are packed with features, and perform great too. Today I have the pleasure to take a closer look at the newest family member in the WRT s...
Powerful hardware, Tri-Stream 160, MU-MIMO, and Beamforming Technologies, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and eSATA file sharing and media streaming, Great coverage, Great performance, User-friendly interface...
It will make you want to upgrade all your old wireless devices to match the great performance abilities, “Linksys’ WRT3200ACM is one of the best routers we ever tested. It features the latest technologies to cover large homes and delivers an impressive pe...
I expected great things from Linksys' WRT3200ACM and I wasn't disappointed in any way. The router maintained the classic and loved WRT design with its recognisable shape and blue/black colouring.The WRT3200ACM features all the connections that you expect...
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In many ways the Linksys WRT 3200 ACM is a refreshing router. While some device makers – including router manufacturers – go for sleek, stylish and minimalist designs that are supposed to appeal to customers besotted with the Apple design ethos, there are...
Open source firmware support, Good price, Excellent features, Bandwidth widening options, Flexible...
Coverage sometimes spotty, May look more suitable in an office than a home...
If you want complete control over your network and more features than you can shake an NIC at, then the Linksys WRT 3200 ACM is definitely worth considering, especially thanks to its respectable price tag...
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WRT routers always get me excited if not for anything else, the nostalgia. However, this latest solution to carry on the tradition does have a few tricks up its sleeve. Branded the WRT3200ACM, one would be safe to think this solution is a tri-band router...
Looking at Linksys' portfolio, they have 28 routers listed. These range from the infamous WRT54GL to the latest WRT3200ACM and everything in between. If one vendor can have 28 solutions for you and there are a plethora of vendors - you see where I am goi...
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In 2002, Linksys rolled out the original WRT54G, a seemingly humble router. It set the standard for ease of use and router versatility, while also offering strong performance. It also opened a new world to tinkerers and enthusiasts, who found loading cust...
Attractive aesthetic, Simple software, Strong DD-WRT support, Excellent wired connectivity...
DD-WRT requires some technical chops...
Yes. If you're looking for a router with lasting power and enough oomph for a demanding network, the WRT3200ACM is a solid choice. It expands its potential with the promise of continued support for DD-WRT and other custom software solutions. Even if you d...
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In order to see which of the two routers is the better one, the Linksys EA6900 or the Linksys WRT1900ACS (the third revision of the WRT1900AC), it is important to first have a look at how the networking world has transformed through the years and how Link...
It's clear that Linksys WRT1900ACS is a bit better equipped, has more powerful hardware and delivers a great performance. At the same time, we can't ignore the fact that Linksys EA6900 isn't far behind and even excels in some areas.Now, if you really like...
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Wireless technology never stands still so although it wasn't until roughly just over a year ago when manufacturers released their very first AC1750 compatible routers now we already see AC1900 compatible ones offering even higher combined speeds. Of cours...
Build Quality, Design, 5GHz Performance (Fastest In Our Charts), AC1900 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & 802.11ac), 6 Antennas (3 Interior & 3 Exterior), User Friendly Web Interface, Features, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 2 USB Ports (USB 3.0 & USB 2.0)...
Price (For Some)...
Although Linksys was just recently purchased by Belkin that doesn't seem to have affected their products (at least not in a negative matter) and thus the EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router took the performance crown from the TEW-812DRU AC1750 Wirel...
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macnn.com Updated:
2018-03-31 06:10:16
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As 802.11ac networking begins to makes its way into more and more devices, you may find yourself considering an upgrade for your home network. One option is Linksys' EA6900, a new top-tier networking device from a long-standing name in the world of router...
Fast AC speeds, Easy to set up, Cloudbased management...
Expensive, AC not yet widely adopted, Speed gains not noticed without higherend AC wireless cards...
There is no denying that the Linksys EA6900 offers some of the best performance on the consumer market right now. What you must consider before making the jump, though, is the cost. The router carries a MSRP of $229, which is not unreasonable for a high-p...
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After acquiring Linksys from Cisco, Belkin changed only one element of the EA-series industrial design with the EA6900: The company added adjustable/upgradeable antennas. That design change doesn't seem to have had the performance impact Belkin was hoping...
Good feature set, Dual USB ports (one USB 3.0/one USB 2.0), Better-than-average parental controls...
Expensive for the features and performance delivered, Decidedly average TCP throughput at most test locations, No VPN or iTunes servers...
This router is easy to set up and it has great remote-access features, but its 802.11ac performance leaves a lot to be desired...
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It's been more than 18 months since the first 802.11ac routers hit the market, and the IEEE still hasn't approved the draft standard. If you think Congress moves slowly, you haven't been tracking the pace at which the IEEE has been considering the draft v...
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The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router ($249, MSRP)$187.99 at Amazon is currently the best router to come from Linksys since its acquisition by Belkin. Although Linksys's ownership may have changed, this piece of hardware, including its branding, in...
Fastest router tested to-date. Excellent range. Very good cloud-based management. Speedy NAS functionality with connected USB drives.
Expensive. Runs slightly warm. Problems with disconnects at 2.4GHz band using Linksys WUSB6300 wireless USB adapter...
The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router is a high-performance?and high-priced?router that's easy to manage. It's a good fit for multi-device home networks with lots of movie and TV streaming, Skype use, and online gaming...
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The Linksys EA6900 802.11ac Router is one of the very few AC1900 routers currently on the market, offering the absolute highest-performing chipset available to consumers today. Its main competition comes from the Netgear Nighthawk and the Asus RT-AC68. Li...
Excellent user interface, incredible throughput, very good USB3.0 transfer speeds...
Large footprint, can't stand vertically, large power brick, high power use, no bridge mode, 2.4GHz radio fails over time...
We've tested a lot of routers over the years, and there's simply never been a router that's impressed us as thoroughly as the Linksys EA6900. And of course it should, at its asking price. But Linksys didn't stop at providing state-of-the-art electronics i...
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My AC1900 First Look: NETGEAR R7000 & ASUS RT-AC68U has been a popular read since it posted about two weeks ago. Since then, ASUS still hasn't delivered a driver for its PCE-AC68U card that enables TurboQAM and its firmware remains a work in progress. NET...
USB 2.0 & 3.0 ports, High routing throughput...
Guest network for 2.4 GHz only, Doesn't function as a wireless bridge or support WDS, Poor 2.4 GHz performance, USB sharing problems...
Broadcom-based AC1900 class router with Gigabit ports, USB 2.0 & USB 3.0 drive and printer sharing and optional cloud features...
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This hefty router has Tri-Stream 160 technology, which combines three simultaneous 867Mbit/s streams to give a total of 2,600Mbit/s on the 5GHz band. The 2.4GHz band is taken care of with a 600Mbit/s throughput. As a modern router, the WRT3200ACM supports...
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Brief history of WRT seriesWith the Linksys WRT54G, the company achieved a goal of offering Wireless G hardware as the natural progression from Wireless B, just as 100BaseTx was the progression from 10BaseTx for Ethernet. In 2003, the company was then acq...
– twice the performance of traditional 802.11ac with the right hardwareThe biggest drawback to our testing of the Linksys WRT3200ACM router was the lack of any client 802.11ac adapters with support for 160MHz channels. As mentioned previously, Intel just...
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It's no secret that wired connectivity is more reliable, secure and faster compared to wireless (perhaps even healthier) but the second is a lot more convenient which is also why it keeps gaining ground over the first (at least in households). Of course w...
Build Quality, Design, Top Of The Charts Performance (Wireless, Wired & USB), AC3200 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & 802.11ac), Features (Including Open Source Firmware Compatibility And Tri-Band Technology), 4 High Gain Detachable Antennas, Smart...
Price (For Some)...
When Linksys launched the WRT1900AC and sent it over to us we really thought that it would be long until another router could match its performance and features something which stood true for quite a few months. Its successor the WRT1900ACS di...
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ign.com
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2019-12-04 16:45:05
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Editor's note: IGN is ramping tech and hardware reviews back up, one product category at a time. We're kicking off with deep dives into some of the best-of-the best headsets, routers, GPUs, mice, monitors, and keyboards from the last few years.The router...
There's obviously a lot going for the WRT3200ACM but it's a bit expensive at over EUR 200 for an AC1900 router, though its price is inline with the other high-end AC routers we tested. The fact that you can install third party firmware is a bonus, as is i...
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I already had a look at another router which also supports 160MHz bandwidth mode ( the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 ) but it is implemented in a 80 + 80 MHz setup.I'm glad that Linksys wants to go further with the technology development, but, funny enoug...
Good Wireless Performance, MU-MIMO Technology, Tri-Stream 160MHz, Easy-to-Use Interface, Support For Custom Interfaces...
No 160MHz Compatible Clients Available, A Bit Expensive...
I'm not really sure what to think about the Linksys WRT3200ACM because for me, it's a mixed bag. On one hand, you get an above average wireless performance with the usual 3×3 laptop, a fantastic storage performance, a simple-to-use interface, support for...
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wegotserved.com Updated:
2019-12-04 16:45:05
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Linksys continues to be relevant in the home networking space, despite the recent spate of competitors such as eero, Luma and Google Wifi. At CES this year, Linksys announced their new Velop WiFi system as well as updates to the Max Stream and the WRT ran...
The design of the Linksys WRT3200ACM router is one that continues to evoke nostalgic memories of the original WRT models. Like them, it offers first class performance and an element of hackability through the option of open source firmware. This isn't a r...
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At first we would like to thank Linksys for offering a sample of their WRT3200ACM AC3200 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router for testing and reviewing.“At Belkin International, we create products that help people realize the power of technology and make people's...
Linksys WRT3200ACM is a high-performance router sporting the AC3200 standard, supports bandwidths up to 160MHz on the AC band, MU-MIMO for streaming data to multiple devices at once and packs a powerful 1.8GHz dual-core processor. By connecting a storage...
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Linksys is a brand many of us know. My first wireless router was a Linksys and now that Linksys was switched their router design back to the older style taking a look at this router brings back a little nostalgia. Of course this router is nothing like the...
Linksys went back to the classic design everyone loved, Extremely easy setup, Great performance (AC1900 class), Storage options, Linksys Smart WiFi app...
No devices support the Tri-Stream 160 technology...
It has been quite a while since I've got my hands on a Linksys networking product. I was a huge fan of their original WRT54G router in the past and Linksys hopes to bring back some of that nostalgia as they've designed many of their new WRT series router...
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Imagine that you're Linksys – you've been in the home wireless space for decades, even before the term Wi-Fi was created. You've been bought and sold a few times to a bunch of different companies (including Cisco), but you're still plugging away, creating...
Linksys has done a great job at creating a performance-based Wi-Fi router that can support multiple users/clients without sacrificing data speeds on the LAN. If you are familiar and comfortable with traditional router setups and want a good router that...
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The WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router ($249.99 list) is the latest addition to the Linksys family of WRT routers, and like its predecessors it allows you to substitute the router's stock firmware with open-source code that offers customized settings...
Very fast 5GHz throughput in testing, Outstanding file transfer speeds, Supports MU-MIMO and Tri-Stream 160MHz technologies, open-source firmware...
Middling 2,4GHz throughput scores, No 160MHz clients available...
The Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router is a moderately priced dual-band router that offers the latest Wi-Fi technologies and delivers blazing 5GHz and file transfer speeds...
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'Tis the season for wireless router makers to roll out new stuff to ask Santa for. Actually, it's more to satisfy the yawning retail maw of Best Buy, Amazon, et al, but I digress.Exhibit A for today's examination is Linksys' WRT3200ACM AC3200 MU-MIMO Gig...
Very fast storage throughput, Supports DFS channels...
Misleading class designation, Expensive for what is essentially an AC1900 class router...
So Linksys wins bragging rights for getting to market with the first contiguous 160 MHz router. But as I've pointed out many times in this review, this isn't a particularly useful innovation unless you buy two WRT3200ACMs and use one as a bridge.In the en...
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gadgetreview.com Updated:
2019-12-04 16:45:14
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As Linksys continues to reinvent the ways we all get online while still sticking true to what fans of their routers love, the company has since slowed down its “revolutionary” designs for more “evolutionary” choices instead. The WRT3200ACM is another in w...
The Linksys WRT3200ACM takes many of the same concepts and features we originally loved in the WRT1900ACS, and mildly improves on performance across the board. That in mind, there's not a whole lot left to make you turn your head (and pull out your wallet...
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