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LINKSYS MR9600 MESH WIFI ROUTER

Mfg # MR9600 CDW # 6088297 | UNSPSC 43222609

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This item was discontinued on March 09, 2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from don't buy if you need good parental controls!!!! I purchased the mr9600 to replace my wrt3200 that has ok parental controls. I went through the setup and finally had things working again, then i started to look at the parental controls . Low and behold they were the same as from my wrt3200, so i look at the web page and when you click on the link "parental control" under support then it takes you to a page that states "linksys shield"!!! i looked all over to down load/activate the shield but i cant find it anywhere. so i called support, after she takes all my info and asked where she could help me with i tell her that i cant find linksys shield, then she tells me that the mr9600 does not support this. BUT the web page clearly states this, she say sorry i cant help you. I have been purchasing linksys products for the last 20years and have not had much problems with linksys but this here is closing the book. i will not get anymore products from them. their support is worthless and obviously you can't trust their website.
Date published: 2021-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Router failed Router is 4 months old and it has now crashed. Bought this one hoping to be an upgrade from an older Linksys that had crashed. Worked good for 4 months, then poof... doesn't work right any more. Sometimes hard wire works, sometimes it doesn't. Can't get anything to connect to the wifi. Terrible. Will not be using Linksys again. Time for something else.
Date published: 2021-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Subpar TP Link AX21 > Linksys MR9600 Oh and 1/4 of the price. A nightmare setting this up with the Linksys App if your ISP has a locked MAC address on your other router. Lackluster WiFi range. Can’t select WiFi modes. No recent updates. Have to use a Channel Finder for WiFi for it to find best WiFi unlike other routers where you can simply choose Auto. No transmit power setting. No way to toggle ANY settings for WiFi 6. No TWT setting. Seriously the list goes on. This is not the Linksys I knew back in the day.
Date published: 2021-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible router - do not buy. Incredibly unstable I have nothing but problems with this router. Purchased it to replace an older Linksys and am thinking it was a mistake. It constantly seems to lose connectivity with modem. Often times the administration GUI is an accessible requiring a hard reboot to get the router up and running again. In our current environment with WFH constant up time is critical and this router fails to perform. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
Date published: 2021-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressed with Router - Using Verizon FIOS Gigabit I recently received this router in the mail from Linksys. Upon unboxing the router, I was able to setup the router from start to finish in under 15 minutes. If there was one drawback to the installation of this router, I as a technician would like to have FULL control of the device and not have to use a smartphone app to setup the router. Although most home users would probably welcome this feature, I believe that the option to setup the router traditionally through a web browser, logging in as an admin would be appreciated. I tend to not like my products dumbed down and would like to have all configuration options available to change as I wish. If someone doesn't have a smartphone, which I guess won't be all that many people, but still a percentage worth noting that will have an issue setting this router up without most likely a call into tech support. Other than that one caveat, I am really impressed with the speeds it achieves during the speed test. I am located in Westchester County, NY and in my home which is about 3,000 square feet inside, I found that this router covers all areas of the home without an issue and spreads outside to my yard as well. I have seen 1, one star review on this site claiming that the user has Verizon FIOS Gigabit and was getting slow speeds from the router. I ran the test multiple times with over 20 online devices connected to it at the time, and all speeds were what is displayed in this picture I am attaching and ABOVE. I own an IT business that services homes and small businesses in the area and I will definitely be recommending and purchasing this product for my customers for the foreseeable future.
Date published: 2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ascetically Pleasing with Great Range! I received this product as part of Linksys's Family & Friends testing. The design of this router is incredible and it stands out from previous models. The router does not run too warm, has 4 ethernet ports in the back for wired connectivity. Setup only took 5 minutes via my iPhone. The app is simple to use and very friendly. What I really enjoy about this router is the range capability. I get full wifi coverage across my garden which involve a cinder block wall. The antennas are adjustable to point them in different directions if needed. The top design of the router has a grill feature to ventilate air, hence, the router does not run hot, which is amazing. There is a blue LED on the front that acts as a status indicator. The router was setup in my network closet on a high shelf. I get full wifi coverage past 2 cinder block walls. One of the fastest router setups I have done. Highly recommend for larger coverage area because since it is mesh technology, you can additional had nodes to extend it if needed. This router alone is perfect for home use with more network speed capabilities. WiFi-6 device that can handle so many devices, perfect for an IoT environment in family homes.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I really wanted it to be superior... The MR9600 sounded great, but did not match up to the performance and features of my EA9300. Or, even the new WiFi 6 router I “had to” purchase from CenturyLink to get the MR9600 up and running. The MR9600 is elegantly designed and setup was fast. But, two main features, that allow me to bring internet and strong signals to all of my devices, were lacking; VLAN tagging and range for legacy devices. The design I absolutely love. The shape and simplicity of the base and antennas is much smaller, simplistic to what I’m used to coming from the designers of Linksys products. Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with options and performance. This router does not have the section to enter the advanced PPPoE and VLAN credentials. I have a Gig connection, and with previous Linksys routers, I could use the “Connection” and “VLAN” settings in the web interface, bypassing having to use one of the CenturyLink modem/routers. Customer Service confirmed that these are not available options on the MR9600. I moved to purchase a new router/modem from CenturyLink to put inline with the MR9600 and was finally able to get the internet working properly, but then discovered some of my devices were not staying connected around the perimeter of my home. I have a two story 1700 square foot (approx 850 sq. ft per level) home. The three devices that would not stay connected were 2.4 ghz security cameras and a smart plug. Also, I noticed that the strength of the WiFi on my iMac, on the far side of my house, had dropped a couple bars. I’m sad it didn’t work out and maybe a firmware update will fix some things in the future. It’s disappointing when you look forward to installing new technology, it’s not as expected and then have to put things back as they were. Maybe the boasting on the box and in the advertisements are strictly referring to the performance of WiFi 6 devices, which I do not currently have. But, if it’s “backwards compatible” it should be at least as good as what I had before. After all, this is the flagship of the current lineup. I’ll keep an eye on the firmware updates and see if some of my issues are addressed and maybe try again another time.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A worthwhile router for the upcoming WiFi-6 Std. The Linksys Max Stream AX6000 Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router is a very powerful dual-band WiFi router, being one of the latest products to incorporate WiFi 6. As the name states, it’s a powerful dual-band router suitable for all devices. It features a powerful quad-core processor, and it utilizes MU-MIMO technology to allow for a large number of devices to be connected to the router simultaneously with no loss in speed. Along with its capabilities to reduce power consumption and its security features, this router is no slouch for any household. I’d like to talk briefly about WiFi 6 here, also known as 802.11ax. It is the latest Wi-Fi standard to be ratified by the Wi-Fi alliance for use. To compare, the last standard was Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac in late 2013. WiFi 6 improves upon its predecessor by allowing a wider frequency range for operation as well as OFDMA technology and improved MU-MIMO throughput. All of the tweaks and improvements in the specification give a theoretical throughput speed greater than WiFi-5, and that is obvious in the testing. The contents of the router are pretty basic: the router, a quick-start guide, health and safety pamphlet, an Ethernet cable, and an AC adapter. Setting up the router was straightforward, and it was all done through the Linksys Smartphone App and Bluetooth. Admittedly, it took some tries to get it working. There was a slight hiccup with Bluetooth, but once I figured out that you had to pair with the router, the rest of the setup was okay. Testing the router with my devices showed a significant improvement with the utilized WiFi-6 band. Results may vary, but I’ve managed to get an average throughput of 88.52 Mbps and 83.33 Mbps download/upload on a WiFi-5 device. Using a WiFi-6 capable smartphone, I was getting results of 113.48 Mbps and 160.38 Mbps download/upload. This shows a significant improvement when using WiFi-6 devices thanks to the addition of MU-MIMO in the uplink direction. The router range is up to 3000 square feet, and my testing area is just barely outside the maximum range. Nevertheless, even while outside of the max range, I still get a decent connection. As a whole, this router delivered on what it promised. Setup was straightforward, though it took a little time to figure it out. It worked well with all of my devices, especially with the latest WiFi-6 smartphone. It covered a wide range, and it definitely delivered on the wireless speeds it claims. All in all, I highly recommend getting this router, especially for its WiFi-6 support. That new standard will become commonplace, and having a router capable of it puts you ahead.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from SMALLER BUT NOT BETTER MR9600 is a nice design. However, I don't like what they did under the hood. Linksys removed the ability to select the channel range and tech (AX, AC, or N). The Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream™ AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router offers better range and control. It's a lot bigger for sure. I'm going to keep this router with the hope there will be updates to improve the overall range signal and the ability to select the tech and channel. This is teh main reason people like me buy the touter vs the MESH solution. We want advance controls to link devices to the latest tech. We're not looking for only a MIXED option. We are tech savvy & want control of our router!
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from kind of iffy been using this a little over a week and for the first few days it worked great then all of a sudden out of no where my laptop and tablets couldn't connect to the internet with this router so after going through everything I ended up calling support, after telling them everything I tried they just had me do a reset which worked..for a little while.the next day same thing so called support this time and they remotely fixed it and made some changes in the settings and firmware now working great so far.seems pretty fast and now stable, I'll keep updated as time goes on.
Date published: 2020-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast and Easy Wow! This was the easiest set up I've ever had with a router. It has great range and is fast. I noticed a difference in speed and distance right after installation. Only issue was that it did not find my 2.4ghz equipment so I had to separate the speeds. That was easy because of the Linksys app.
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great router with high speeds In testing the MR9600 I found it's a very high end router for sure. I'm leaving it in my environment, replacing another high end router. I plugged this in and within minutes was setup using the Linksys app. Speed tests with my other router came in around 260-280 down and 11-12 up. After setup and securing this router I found speeds averaging around 350 down and 11-12 up. That's amazing improvement especially when comparing to another high end router. It's possible the speed increased also from rebooting the modem, but I don't recall ever gaining speeds in the 300s before. Setup and features are everything I expect from Linksys which is ease of use and comprehensive. The speed is blazing fast and features are excellent. I have not yet tested mesh but this seems promising if I was to add a node across the house. Frankly, I don't think I'll ever need to because the range is pretty solid. Our house has plenty of devices and so far everything runs smoothly on this router. Our network includes 4 Ring devices, 3 TVs, 2 phones, a computer, 2 laptops, Xbox, printer and probably other devices that don't come to mind. Everything runs well with no buffering or latency issues to note. As for any drawbacks or concerns: I have mixed emotions on the mixed wifi channels (2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz). On one hand I like the ability to tell my devices which signal to connect to (5 GHz close range and 2.4 GHz longer range such as in the basement) and on the other hand I trust this router will find the optimal setting for my device. When i test using my phone, I'll see the signal strength decrease as I walk towards the other end of our house or into the basement but shortly thereafter the signal strengthens. I assume it's switching channels. Additionally, I'm one who prefers more or larger antennas. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I'm willing to sacrifice aesthetics for range. If this was to include 2-4 more antennas, or if these were 1-2 inches larger, I would probably be happier. This isn't a deal breaker though and depending on your environment simply adding mesh node(s) would be the best solution. Range is not an issue in my 2000 sq ft, 2-story house with basement. I'm writing this honest review in exchange for a free product.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great range but your handcuffed Purchased this router via Amazon. Two weeks into using this router and I'm not impressed. In fact getting a bit frustrated with it in trying to set up with older devices such as 1st and 2nd gen Amazon Echos. It is near impossible for it to find the network. Here's my experience with this so far. -phone app is required to set up the router -It is always going to be in MIXED MODE -Even if you name your 2.4 and 5 channels differently it is still in MIXMODE -It is not 100% backwards ie: older wifi enabled printers, 1st/2nd gen echo, devices using 2.4g channel will not connect. -setting up wifi connection for a garage door opener using 2.4g will not find the wifi account and not stay connected ----- FRUSTRATING---- Now as for full utilization of speed of your internet services. Multiple laptops, gaming systems and streaming, I still pull down about 95% of full internet speed consistently with everything being used. AMAZING. Verdict, it is likely I will be returning this router and exploring other options, unless there's something in the forums that can assist..... My history with linksys has been a long one. -WRT54G -Linksys e6900/e8400 -Linksys WRT1200AC - and finally this hunk of plastic MR9600
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! So, let me start by saying, I have a 2 node Velop system in my home. I upgraded my main router with this unit. One of the nodes was wired to a game console, and with the previous router (which was a good Linksys as well mind you) I was pulling about 60-70 Mbps down of my 100 Mbps speed. That's not bad, but when I hooked up this unit, I instantly boosted that speed to the same node and got almost 115 Mbps!. It just expanded my network and gave me better speed all around. The app worked better this time too after an update.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast router with easy setup! To start, I was running a Linksys WRT3200AC router that performed reasonably well in my house. I had turned off the 2.4GHz and used an older AP, since the only things running on 2.4GHz was a number of home automation devices. I unboxed the item and was very happy with how the item is packaged. The device is larger than the WRT3200AC, but not by a whole lot so the MR9600 fit nicely in the location on top of a bookshelf that the old router was located. It is a much more streamlined and attractive design from the older routers. The sleek face on the front shows only a blue light when it is running properly. The antennas (which do not disconnect) are nicely folded to the side when boxed up, but spin up nicely and click into place when upright. If you need to reach larger areas (like a second floor), the antennas do fold outward to a 45 degree angle. I have done that with the front 2 antennas, while leaving the back 2 upright. I will say that this was the easiest router I have ever setup. I used my already downloaded Linksys app to bring the new router in and setup it up. Then, since I'm a Network Engineer, I finished the setup and set all of the advanced settings I wanted via a browser on my laptop. This router has most all of the same features that the WRT3200AC had, so navigating around was fairly simple. One difference I did notice was that I was not able to turn off either of the WiFi bands (2.4 or 5GHZ), so I have been running all 26 devices from this router. I am pleased by the performance of both bands, and all of my devices are very responsive. The faster processor in this router shows when doing configuration and when many devices are wanting network access. It is a very "snappy" router to be connected to. Some days I work from home, and my workspace is in my room upstairs away from the router ( I think some of the signal actually has to travel through me). I am pleased to say that the connection has improved a little from using the WRT3200AC, so I am able to better handle video conf meetings. Speedtest is able to be run right from the router itself, and gives you a good idea of your bandwidth at that point in time. It would be nice to see historical data from previous tests, but that is more of a nice to have. I would like to try its mesh features for myself, but don't have a mesh another mesh wireless unit, so its just me and the router for now. I will highly recommend this router for anyone who wants great WiFi6 performance and an all around fast and easy to use router!
Date published: 2020-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible range My devices lose connection to the internet but not the wifi network when at one end of my house. I have to connect to the 802.11ac network that's built in to my modem that sits next to this router.
Date published: 2021-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice router and great upgrade! I set this up quickly so I could login for work early Monday morning. I have not decided if I will keep it in my hallway closet where my previous Linksys EA7500 router was next to the modem and wired to two other locations in the house. As far as set up and connectivity go, this was very easy. The app on my iPhone recognized the router right away once I logged in to my Linksys smart WiFi account. Some of my existing devices reconnected right away since I kept my network name and password the same. However, I did have to reset and reconnect several other devices like my security cameras, doorbell, panel, wireless bridges (though WPS with those Linksys products made it easy) as well as my Kevo, MyQ garage opener and Wemo lights and switches. Performance-wise, it is delivering the advertised speeds of my internet provider, though I am not on the highest tier plan at the moment. I don’t want to pay to “rent” their gigabit modem as I await Linksys to make one available to me for testing! My current plan is 300Mbps/30Mbps which is enough for our family of five with almost 40 connected devices ranging from smart phones, tablets, smart tv’s, cameras, and video game console in addition to work and school laptops. I attached some images of the speeds I get in the Linksys app compared on my smartphone in my bedroom some 30 feet away from the router. I also included one of me connected to an older Linksys EA6400 router about 13 feet away in the next room that is cascaded from the MR9600. No noticeable drop in performance though that changes depending on where I am in the house (3400+ sq. ft.). I plan on still cascading my EA7500 and EA6900 routers to extend the range around the yard for my robot mower. Later on I may add on a couple nodes. This router is not too large but has some heft/weight to it that makes it feel very solid. I like the sleek look and LED light on the front as that looks sharp as well. I like that it only has four antennas that are not too bulky or long. As I said earlier, I may move this out of the closet because it is not an eyesore and would look attractive out on our console table. Overall, I have not experienced any issues yet with this and my connection has been solid. I used to have some issues with my EA7500 which required me to reboot it a few days a week. I’m hoping that I will not have to do that with this I also like that this is the newest MESH WiFi 6 platform so I can grow into this one as my provider begins to offer more robust plans. I don’t have any other option for providers in our neighborhood because it is a very new development with a small number of houses so plans to lay down fiber will likely not happen for years here. I recommend this router for those that have several devices needing a connection in a larger setting.
Date published: 2020-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Router I got this router a few weeks ago and so far I’m satisfied with it’s performance. Just like all Linksys routers it’s a breeze to setup, only took like 10 minutes max. That is I already have a Linksys account. Next I added some Velop nodes to cover my whole house which is also very easy just the same as setting up the initial router. I like that on this model they put the status light on the front of the unit compared to on the top of an older unit, that way I can see it because I keep my router up on a high shelf. Speed and all that seem very good I just wish I had faster internet to feed into it.
Date published: 2020-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great performance, Easy Setup Upon unboxing the router, I was able to setup the router from start to finish in under 15 minutes. If there was one drawback to the installation of this router, I as a technician would like to have FULL control of the device and not have to use a smartphone app to setup the router. Although most home users would probably welcome this feature, I believe that the option to setup the router traditionally through a web browser, logging in as an admin would be appreciated. I tend to not like my products dumbed down and would like to have all configuration options available to change as I wish. If someone doesn't have a smartphone, which I guess won't be all that many people, but still a percentage worth noting that will have an issue setting this router up without most likely a call into tech support. Other than that one caveat, I am really impressed with the speeds it achieves during the speed test. I am located in Westchester County, NY and in my home which is about 3,000 square feet inside, I found that this router covers all areas of the home without an issue and spreads outside to my yard as well. My internet connection is from Verizon FIOS, I ran the test multiple times with over 24 online devices connected to it at the time, and I got speeds on both download and upload of over 900 MBPS. I own an IT business that services homes and small businesses in the area and I will definitely be recommending and purchasing this product for my customers for the foreseeable future.
Date published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Looking Router! Very well packaged, easy to set up and simple instructions. For the most part is very reliable, good coverage range as stated on the box and the speed is phenomenal.
Date published: 2020-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super fast router! This router was so easy to set up I think an extremely technically challenged person could set it up with no issue. I replaced an older Linksys router and used the same SSID and password as my old router. All 25 of my network devices connected right away and have been running seamlessly. The range of this router is very impressive. Sitting at the fire pit in the backyard seems no different than sitting right in front of the router. I am very happy with this router and love the fact that it is so easy to expand the network (mesh) and have the best performance possible in all areas.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buy this router This router is amazing! It’s very fast and just as important, easy to set up. Following the instructions in the app, I was fully set up in about 15min. We are a very device heavy family: 3 phones 3 iPads 3 Nintendo switches Apple TV 2 smart TVs 2 computers We stream our TV service. Most of the above are connected and active at the same time. This router doesn’t miss a beat. And the Wi-Fi 6 will future proof you for at least a few years. Bottom line, buy this router.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great range and signal strenght Pros: 1. Great range i had an older linksys EA9200 AC router and this improved my range to my camera units (in my outdoor areas) by about 50%, the whole whole is a bout 5-10 decibels higher for signal 2. It fixed the intermittent issues i had w/ my roku devices of some of the apps buffering or not being able to show the whole store (vudu) or losing sync with subtitles (funimation app) 3. Set up was pretty easy using a PC it's literally the same interaface as my EA9200 Cons: 1. The phone app is both slow and you can't really designate bands with it 2. At first there was no 2.4ghz signal at all so my legacy canon printer/ roku premier/ and tablet didn't see it at all, a forced reboot via the computer interfaced fixed it. It stumped me for like an hour i even set up and RMA with best buy. Overall: It's a good router and a great upgrade for anyone with an N or AC router, my speed to my AC/ AX devices is way faster like 2-3x as fast and everything loads faster on them. The interface is the same via wire as my EA9200 which was nice. I set up an 3 unit/ 2 node much more expensive Orbi AX system for my parents before and it too is hard to set up via application alone, and their net interface is even more confusing. So since i purchased both during black friday/ cybermonday I would recommend this linksys unit over any netgear product because of ease of interface alone.
Date published: 2020-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from missing 2.4g I bought months a go and a lot problems I call for help and is the same no change
Date published: 2021-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Coverage, Missing One Thing The MR9600 is a great router, but it is missing one thing. Overall, I would rate it 4.8 stars. Over the past few years I have been using other Linksys WRT routers that have included OpenVPN. For me, this has become a necessary feature. Mainly, I use it to access a networked tv tuner when I am on travel or even going for a walk. Sure I can run it from another machine, but it's nice to have it included in the router itself. Installation was easy. I prefer the web based method over the phone app method, so I changed the URL to /dynamic/login.html to get that. (It would have been nice if the setup screen would have given that option for those that might prefer this method.) WiFi coverage was great. I turned off all nodes to the Velop system I had running and was still getting decent signal in the most extreme places in my home. Connecting the Velops to the MR9600 to create a new mesh was simple and really expanded the coverage.
Date published: 2020-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Speed, Ease of Installation, Great App! Background: I have had a Linksys router since 2010. I started with the Linksys E3000 Wired/Wireless N Gigabit router. In 2014 replaced it with the Linksys AC1200 to be followed by the Linksys WRT1900ACS. On June 11, 2020 I purchased the Linksys Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR9600). Internet Provider & Equipment: I have Wave (Astound) Internet since the first came to SF in 2008. In 2018 I upgraded to 1 gigabit internet speed which also required upgrading my cable modem from a Linksys CM3024 to an Arris SB8200. I kept my WRT1900 and the speed did improved a bit. My home office (wired and wireless network) has multiple Lenovo M 90+ desktops, Samsung Smart TV, IPad, and IPhone. Lutron, Sensi Apps and a Wireless Network for Guest (Airbnb Unit for rentals). I also have the old Chromecast that looks like a Key. The wave installer was very honest. He said that the age of the equipment would affect the speed; true. In 2019 I added Express VPN to my network and it replaced the software in the WRT1900 to make it an ExpressVPN router. Everything was ok, except that the ExpressVPN software takeover eliminates the capacity of having a guest Wi-Fi network. The Linksys Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR9600) Installation: I first contacted express VPN customer service to see if I needed to return the original programming software to WRT1900. (I didn’t want to lose VPN device control via the router.) They were helpful I didn’t even have to worry about this step once I unplugged the old router and started the MR9600 installation via the App. App was new to me I have always used disc or internet downloads. I was informed that ExpressVPN they presently have no software to make the MR9600 a VPN router. Setup: Loved the App: Setup was incredibly easy. It will walk you through the set up so that you will have no problems with getting your network up and running within about 5 to 10 minutes. Performance: I was blown away when I tested the internet speed: 913! I used the router in a two story building. The Wi-Fi upstairs has never been this flawless and strong. (I currently have a guest that needs to videoconference with China and other countries and she noticed a marked improvement in the speed the moment the router was installed: She only uses Wi-Fi. Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Microsoft Edge, Chromecast, Fire TV, Smart TV, etc., are all operating/downloading contest faster that I have seen in the last 20 years. I am finally enjoying the speed I have been paying for the last 2 years! Love this router. Currently there are 14 devices connected and you would never know it. Networks: Glad to have a personal and guest network again…
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy setup - Fast and reliable wireless router. I have been loyally using Linksys for over 15 years so i might be a little bias. I bought this directly from Linksys online and even though it was the standard 3-7 day delivery it arrived within 2.5 days, got it Friday 10/2 and set it up 10/3. For me I don't want to mess around with advanced I just need a secured wireless network that could handle multiple devices and 3 users 24/7. A major upgrade over the WRT3000AC which is a fantastic router also. So far no buffering watching 4K movies.
Date published: 2020-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Question Is it possible to connect directly to linksys velop?
Date published: 2020-08-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely fast router, great file storage options, The router was really simple to set up using the Linksys App, which gives you the option to keep the router locally administered. I used my old router's name and password, every device I have connected without a hitch. The connection speed was faster than my ISP (AT&T Uverse), even from outside 50 yds away on the street... It works easily with extender/mesh nodes but they weren't even neccesary.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good if it's all you need I really want to like this router. Perhaps it's just not mature enough yet. It has several features that I'm looking for, including WiFi6, WPA3 and external networked storage support. However, there are pain points that come along with these features and they're hard to ignore. For instance, while this is a mesh router, you can't use other Velop nodes if you want to run either a WPA3 or mixed WPA2/WPA3 network. And the network storage function doesn't include DLNA functionality (like the WRT line of Linksys routers). Linksys also doesn't provide an easy way to replace an existing parent node in a Velop network. You can't back up your settings and move them onto a new device. Instead, you have to reset everything and start from scratch, which is time consuming. The frustrations are compounded by the Linksys website, which for some delightful reason doesn't appear to actually want you to log into it. You need the Linksys app to set up the router and it forces you to use a Linksys account. God help you if, like me, you are inexplicably locked out of your Linksys account. The website won't actually send password reset emails (I tried 9 times over the course of two days). I finally created a new account via the app with a different email address, and the website wouldn't recognize these new login credentials, either. And now I keep seeing these "verify your email!" banners in the app, which I can't actually do anything about because I'm still waiting for that verification email to actually arrive. Long story short, this is a great device if a single access point is all you need and don't have an existing Velop network that you're trying to upgrade. It'll be a lot more useful if they bring WPA3 to the nodes but until then I'd shy away from paying for security features you can't actually put to use in a mesh network.
Date published: 2020-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super fast and Great Coverage The Linksys MR9600 was really easy to set up with their smart phone app. It guided me through everything and was up and running within minutes. The range of the router is great, I have a 2 story house just under 3000 square feet and I get coverage everywhere that my family needs. I only have 1 device that supports WiFi 6 but I’m expecting to get more as products become more readily available. It’s just great knowing this router will be ready to handle the next generation of WiFi technology. I also love the file sharing aspect of this router. It has 2 usb 3 ports and can easily share my files with any device connected to the network. Overall it’s been a great router and going to be even better as I get more WiFi 6 devices.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fixed my WIFI Issues! This MR9600 caught my eye with the new fangled "MESH" technology with 6Gbs of speed through the air. My setup includes wireless streaming of (3) 4k TVs and 6 security cameras. I previously moved the security cameras to my Guest network because the combination of streaming to TVs and security camera feeds (also 4k) brought my WIFI to its knees. When guests stayed over they complained about how slow the Guest network was plus dropouts, hangs, you name it. Without the ability to hard wire I was looking for a solution and the MR9600 is it! I was at first take aback by the price. A lot more expensive than my Netgear, the MR9600 better solve my issues, I thought. Setup was straightforward-once you get used to the app. I'm an old dog and like setting the router up to 192.1.1.x in my browser. Once I downloaded the app though it was pretty easy. It found the router immediately, let me create passwords with ease and connected all of my devices. Just for giggles I put everything on the same network. I couldn't believe it. The TVs didn't burp, complain or jerk. I watched a movie with my wife while I purposely left my iPad running on the coffee table with all security cameras streaming. Smooth as warm butter! It's been a week and the only issue is that I have a rocking chair on my patio for my cigar weakness. Never got signal out there...till now. It's not as strong as inside the house but my Netgear never made it out there at all and my ability to get to my cameras, for example, was a godsend. Worth every penny!
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super Fast Router Really easy to install and set up. It replaced my previous Linksys router so I already had the app installed on my phone. That made installation very easy. My internet speeds have dramatically increased compared to my previous router and it looks really cool too. I definitely recommend this router if you have not updated recently.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Router!! The speed & coverage this router gives is Amazing!! Highly recommend, & I even stock it at my store.
Date published: 2020-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Range and Speed I've had this router for about a week and so far it is great. Setup was easy and fast, I was up and running in less than 5 minutes. My speeds have increase greatly and the coverage is fantastic. Even with my router is in my basement the signal strength is superb and reaches out to my pool. I have 7 devices connected to wifi and never experience any reduction in performance. I would definitely recommend this router.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great!!! I took about 2 minutes to download the app and set up the router and I finally have wifi on my back porch
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great speed This router runs wifi6 which is amazing for cell phones. It has great coverage and was easy to set up.
Date published: 2020-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick setup and double the Gen5 WiFi coverage The setup of the Linksys MR9600 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (AX6000) was a breeze; I already had the smartphone Linksys App and an existing Linksys account so I was able to get the MR9600 Router setup and completely configured in about 10 minutes. The Linksys App walked me through each step and even let me use my preferred router settings, which made for a seamless transition on the client end of things. Prior to installing this new Linksys MR9600 Router, I had been using an older AC2200 router with two older mesh nodes to supplement low signal areas that were problematic for my old router. Once the setup was nearly complete, even the mesh nodes joined the network again. As a test, I went ahead and powered down the old mesh nodes so I could check the coverage area of just the MR9600 Router operating alone. I did expect to see some signal improvement but what I got was impressive… I had excellent signal everywhere in our tri-level home including the front and back yards. This increased coverage area of the MR9600 router eliminated the need of the two older nodes. As I understand it, the expanded coverage area is largely a result of the WiFi 6 technology it uses to isolate the network by eliminating neighboring networks and various signal noise. Today I counted nearly 40 neighboring networks on my smartphone while standing near the MR9600 router. Our home is full of WiFi enabled devices including UHD Smart TV’s (5), gaming consoles (6), Smart Home devices (16), smart appliances (4), computers (4), smartphones\tablets (8), etc., and on average, I would estimate maybe 30 or more devices are connected at any given time (ISP usage average 2.3TB mo.) . I also work in a home office over a VPN so the Device Prioritization feature is a requirement in our household. I simply added my equipment to the High Priority list (up to three devices) and I get priority usage of the internet connection while the normal/low devices share the leftover capacity. To add, when you enable Device Prioritization, the router performs a speed test to collect the optimized prioritizing parameters with the test results. The Parental Controls are great; parents can set what time and days the kid(s) can be on the internet and/or block access to any specified websites/domains. This router has many features including Guest network access that allows you to share access to the internet but keep them from seeing and/or accessing anything else on the local network. Network storage support for USB 3.0 hard drives (2 ports), that you can configure as shared network storage or protected network storage (requiring authentication). Today is day 60 since I initially setup the MR9600 router and I have not had a single hiccup or problem whatsoever. The coverage area is very impressive (amazing really) not to mention it has proven to be one of the most stable routers I have owned. In the limited testing I have done, I have measured about a 25% increase in WiFi downloading performance using only Gen5 (802.11ac) or older devices over a gigabit internet connection (Cable ISP). I plan to test the Gen6 (AX6000 / 802.11ax) throughput speeds once I am able to get my hands on device supporting AX6000 speeds that is out of stock or backordered. This is by far my all-time favorite wireless router I have owned. The MR9600 Router is packed full of pros and I had to think a while to come up with any cons. The first con I thought of is that it has a large footprint compared to previous routers I have owned and takes up more desktop real estate than I expected. The only other con is that I wish the Linksys App allowed you to configure some of the more advanced settings. With that said, I believe Linksys set the bar high for balancing the users overall experience for advanced, novices and beginning consumers.
Date published: 2020-08-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Refresh-The MR9600 Dual-Band Mesh Router Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR9600) Installation--- Setting up this router was far easier with the android app, than previous devices that I have set up. On my first attempt, I was not getting any internet connection and had to do some device resets, thinking it was just a glitch. I found that the flat Ethernet cord that came with the router fit very tightly into the INTERNET (WAN) port. Upon checking each network connection better, I noticed that it had not been inserted all the way in. I pushed it in with more force, than I thought should be used, but it clicked one last time and then everything worked just as intended from then on. I completed two successful setups of this router. First off, I ran through the setup by connecting it to my existing network as a secondary wireless only network. This was the fastest since it used DHCP from my current configuration. This was the fastest way to get an initial test, which went great after my Ethernet cable issue. Next, I used it to replace my current router for both Wi-Fi and LAN. This took a little more time and delays, not to the fault of the router. From a LAN point of view, I did not notice anything either way. The only place I did see a difference was the “Device List” under both the app and web-management. It seemed identify more of my more problematic devices correctly than my previous router. It also appeared to keep those identifications intact, where the previous one would merge, loose, combine various devices with other devices (very frustrating). One of the great features, which I was not expecting, was the ability for this router to accept other mesh nodes, specifically my older VELOP nodes. With this capability, albeit reduced functionality since they are from a previous generation, I have completely saturated my entire home, and most of my property in wonder Wi-Fi signal. The Linksys App dashboard has most of the capability as that of the web-based utility, but not all. What is not available through the app is used for more advanced configuration of the router, which most people will never use. Performance--- Wow, while this router is an AX standard, it increased throughput to my devices by almost 50-150 percent over my current AC standard router. I do not know why this is the case since I do not have any AX devices, but I am very happy with it. This router does support WPA3, which so far only my windows 10 devices can utilize. I have not had any previous issues with WPA2, but I am all for increasing security. I will note that my WIFI5 Velop nodes do not support WPA3 and if you connect them at WPA2 then increase, they will fall off the network. They connect just like any other device. The two USB3 port on the back are supposed to allow high-speed access to storage devices, but I found them no faster than any previous USB enabled router that I have tried. Recommendation--- I did receive this promotional product to test and review, but just from the huge Wi-Fi throughput improvements that I received, I would highly recommend this device readily for anyone who wants more speed and faster capabilities for their network. My only drawback again would be the cost of the initial router, and the cost of adding nodes, but I do see that there are less costly mesh nodes available.
Date published: 2020-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Router The router was extremely easy to configure and attach to my current Linksys mesh router. Once completed and installing the Linksys app, the configuration was a snap. I checked coverage throughout my house (2700 sq. ft.) and coverage was amazing nothing less than 80%.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best router I've ever owned This is by far the best router I've ever owned. Setup was a breeze using the Linksys app, and the performance is unbeatable. I get a strong signal throughout my house and even outside around my house. We are able to use multiple devices at once including streaming 4K television with no problems. The MR9600 is a great router!
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast no matter how many devices are active This thing is fast even with multiple devices active on the network. It has good coverage throughout the house with no dead spots.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to setup and fast network Looks: This router has a nice anesthetic with a sleek look. It looks like it belongs more than my previous router. It fits into the modern setup and doesn't stick out. Setup: Set was incredibly easy with the Linksys app. It will walk you through the set up so that you will have no problems with getting your network up and running within about 10 to 15 minutes. Performance: Single strength is strong through out my property and I am able to stream music and 4K video to several different devices within the house without any issues. Online game play has little to no lag and is taking full advantage of my internet speed. Transferring files across my network to my cloud device is fast and reliable as well. This is an excellent router if you are looking into one that can handle a large area and a large amount of devices reliably. This will handle everyone's phones, TV, computers, gaming consoles, and other devices without any issues or slowing down of the network. This product was received free for review purposes.
Date published: 2020-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great looking, priced right, features you need... Packaging is well done and ships well (if buying it online) -- The router itself looks terrific, the mobile setup is about the best I've seen -- Connecting directly with browser (IP address) is easy and opens up to a lot of features one needs. WiFi 6 is coverage is excellent -- the router sitting on table in garage provides services through a fire door and up stories with ease and no drop outs -- I have it connected to gigabit internet to which it handles with ease. Gaming, its great -- easy to setup DMZ and port forward -- For Work, it handles connections very stable and its reliable -- We have a blend of devices that are new and WiFi6 with much older devices too. Connected Home -- garage door, nest, and all other devices connected really easy and with a good signal over the other brand X it replaced. It's a great looking Router, priced right, and has all features needed for work and play -- plus its linksys, a strong name in Routers, WiFi, and Networking...
Date published: 2020-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Coverage, Speed and reliability Just got it and its working great. Easy to set it up, add nodes to it, to use the parental control and to access the smart wifi app. I have two other nodes connected to it and my coverage is great out in the house and out in the yard
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Coverage Speeds I am very impressed with the speed this router delivers overall its distance. We live in a 3200sqft, 2 story home and the router covers it all with great speeds at its farthest distance.
Date published: 2020-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty good but some small drawbacks Some minor drawback. The antennas are too long for my my liking. It gets a little hotter than I would expect. It does have plenty of ethernet ports which is really nice. I wish they wouldn't include WPS as an option - horrible security. No issues with distance but I wouldnt buy for $400 myself.
Date published: 2020-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from MR9600 Must reboot once a week Once a week the router locks up. Can not access through web browser or android app. Must physically go to router and power it off via the power switch.
Date published: 2020-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Needs more RJ45 ports I don't want to give up my AC5400 8 PORT for this router that has only has 4 port.
Date published: 2020-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still No Fan of Mesh Dual-Band Mesh WiFi 6 Router (MR9600) is the latest router to tackle mesh technology for Linksys. Setup of the router is exceedingly easy using the Linksys app; also easy was setting up a node, which boosts the coverage area of the wifi system. There are loads of features on this router that would make any parent proud. It offers a range of parental controls familiar to Linksys router users including setting time limits when the router cannot be used. This feature I found extremely inviting. The major disadvantage of this router, indeed with any brand's Mesh router, is the sacrifice in bandwidth speed. I have three teens in my home. All of them are constant digital consumers, who would clog any starter, low bandwidth offering from any service provider. Accordingly I have been forced to upgrade my service to an extreme package--30+ MB/s. When using the router my speeds dropped significantly within a range between 4 and 8 MB/s. At these speeds I cannot enjoy the same level of bandwidth activity that I currently do. Therefore I summarize: this new router gets a thumbs-up for ease-of-setup, operation, features and range of signal; a thumbs-down for speed. If you need to cover a large area and don't require lots of bandwidth this router might just be perfect for you.
Date published: 2020-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super fast router This router comes with new and great features such as adding another router to extend WiFi Coverage. The router is extremely powerful and streams without any issues. I have placed the router in the basement and my home is 4600 sqft. I get signal until the end of my house.
Date published: 2020-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Router. I'm impress I'm very impress with this Router. This router have fix all the dead spot I have in my home.. Let me give you some details of what I like and Don't. Pros: 1 Easy setup. I know we heard this a lot but I actually put this into test. My wife really have no idea what a network or how to setup a network or router. So I gave it to her to see how easy the setup was really. I less than 5 min she was able to setup the router whit out any problems..( I did some additional setting ant the end) but overall an average person should be able to setup this router whit out any issues. 2 Easy transition from older router. This is very important to me. In the past I have setup difference router and even if I use the same network name, I still have to and add some of my devices again. ( Ring Doorbell been one of them). This is really time consuming and it is really something that I think before deciding to switch routers. With this router I did not have any issue with any of my devices. Just plug the router and all my devices where there. 3 WIFI 6 technologies. I currently have over 50 devices connected on average so I depend on speed and reliability. Due to Covy-19 I have to work from home now so I have to have a strong connection in order to do all my video conference, connect to the office and still have the need to have the kids watching their programing and video games.. My last router used MU-MIMO technologies and I did experience some issues once in a wild. With this router I have not seen any issue at all. The connection is strong and data transfer is SOLID. 4 Dynamic Frequency Selection. This is one of the best future if not my favorite. This is one of the main problem most of us have. The congestion of difference signal can affect our network. In my case I have around 8 other connection around me that I can see with my phone. Smart home devices add to this problem. I have Smarthings hub, so in addition to the 50+ Wifi devices, I have another 30+ devices that connect using either, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, ZigBee communication protocol so the congestion is the air is real. This router will scan and will utilize the best channel for you. In the past it was a trial an error process for me. I select a channel and wait a couple of days to see how it work. No more problems. 5 The signal range is AMAZING. I can now go to the park behind my house and I can still connect to my router. Its really amazing the improvement. 6 And if you still have problem with the range, you can expand since this is compatible with Mesh system. 7 The dual band seen to be performance better now. I have mix feeling about this. In the past I have had many issues with this. In this router so far its been working as it should. No drop of any connection or internet issue in any device. Will update if this become an issue in the future. 8 Same power connection port as older model. This seen little but is the details that make the difference. Having multiple cables, devices. Etc. I have put all my cables in specific places. Having to take out and put a new cable in its really hard. So been consistence with this type of thing make my life very easy. No need to change my cable, just remove the old router and connect the new one. THANK YOU FOR THAT 9 Security and control. This I hope its a standard future but I do depend a lot of turn it off the internet to devices from my kids. Its very easy and straight forward here. Cons: 1 The application interface can improve. One improvement I will love to see is the ability of searching for devices using MAC-Address. When having to many devices it hard to identified each one of them. So if I'm able to search for maybe a couple of digits of the MAC-Address That will make my life way easier. 2 Another thing to keep in mind is that you will have less option of setup if you are using your phone or tablet to setup the router. SO for the advance user like me I have finish my setup using the computer. For example, if I want to separate the 4.5GHz and the 5GHz I have to go to the computer since this is not available in the application. So overall this is a SOLID router for this time. Very easy to deploy and to use. The average person will have 0 problem with this router. Investing in this router its a no brainer. Will make your life easier and you network better. For long time.
Date published: 2020-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good performance and coverage The MR9600 was delivered to me about a week ago so I have had only a little time to work with it. I was having some coverage issues with my single MX5 so when I saw the MR9600 was available, I jumped on it. I knew when I received it, I had some decisions to make – either use this as the router and the MX as a MESH point, the MX as the router and the MR as a MESH point or just use the MR9600 alone. I knew I was going to be leaving town soon after receipt of the MR unit, so I carved out some time to get it set up. For the sake of brevity, I left the MX as the router and MESH’d the MR9600. It could not have been easier using the app on my iPhone. As for coverage, it’s what I expected from a higher-end, consumer unit – it’s very good, even out in my yard where we tend to spend a lot of time. I have several cameras, game systems, personal devices (iPhones, iPads, etc…) and 4K in multiple rooms. So far, the unit works as advertised. This week, when I have more time, I plan on swapping roles for the MX and MR unit and expect it will work very well.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good integration with mesh system I recently received the MR9600. I am comparing this to my current Velop Mesh system, which includes 2 Velop tri-band and 2 Velop dual-band nodes throughout my house. I was pleased to see that the newer MR9600 can be integrated with other Linksys mesh routers and nodes. Installation: Setup was very easy via the Linksys app. The process took about 5 minutes to be generally up and active. Firmware then updated automatically which took a few more minutes. Overall, this took about 10 minutes in total. Because I have about 30+ devices than use need an internet connection, I made the wifi name the same as the old one, and all prior devices reconnected without issue...a very important ability. Signal Strength: I initially set it up the MR9600 as the only node on my network. Compared to my prior 4 node network, the signal strength was certainly not as strong throughout the other floors of the house. However, then I set the MR9600 as the parent node and used the other 4 as child nodes for my network, which restored signal strength that I am used to throughout. Internet Speeds: I am able to run internet speed tests throughout the house and get full speed everywhere. Unfortunately, I do not have any Wifi6 devices to test the newest aspects of this device. App: Continues to be easy to use. I make an effort to name all of my devices correctly, and take off or block unknown devices. The app makes that fairly easy to do. Bottom Line: Linksys devices remain easy to set up and use. Certainly recommend, and I hope to try the even fast Wifi6 soon too.
Date published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Great Product Yet I was always a big fan of Linksys for many years because of the designs of the products and strong best material outside and the quality stable wi-fi system with hidden network features. but this product does not improve much from what I have EA9500. the signal signification changed my wifi speed, it was not even get any closer to my bedroom which only 30-50ft which cut my speed from 700mbps to 10mbps on wifi 2.4ghz and 45mbps on 5.ghz band. it is not my internet provider, I called them and tested with direct cable which running at 722 MB. the wifi was not great that is why I purchased the wifi extender and it only bring up to 122 MB. on the websites it is 90 returned policy but turn down really disappointed to learn that such a big company does not provide shipping label . I saw Linksys have a lot of office around my area but not for returns. and you have to send the product back to the only return facility from the my West side to the East side to have it return which cost even more to ship on your owns. Planning to switch to Wifi6 E. Do not recommend to switch yet if you looking to upgrade from EA9500.
Date published: 2021-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worse router ever! It keeps randomly restarting, WPS never works and certain websites like easyliveauctions will just stop working with the router altogether. There is a hardware revision that fixes the issues with the router, I have the V1, but Linksys won't replace the defective V1s with it. I will not be buying Linksys again, they know the hardware has the issue, why they made the V2. I had to add a fan to it just to stop it from overheating, despite it being 18c and it sitting on it's own.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible Went from a tri-band with 2.4ghz and two 5ghz channels with my EA9300 to this piece of crap and what a disappointment. Wifi 6 works almost to good and with that the legacy 2.4ghz devices suffer. All in all if you have a few devices like less then 10 you might be ok. My house is with toys about 30-35 wifi devices and this device could not maintain 3/4 of them. Now I’m a network technician of 20+ years and this router no good. So back to my 2017 EA9300. Looking into this model now: ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router (GT-AX11000)
Date published: 2021-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Was excited to get.was. Got it set it up like I did my old wrt1900ac.worked great at first fast speeds.then me and my wife’s phones randomly went to one bar signal but never the same time.i did resets on Wi-Fi phones and system.today it booted everyone out flashed red and reconnected.now everyone is using the xfinity router that works fine.i don’t get it I never had any issues with my wrt1900 till they stopped doing updates in 2018.im regretting buying this router.great speeds but getting booted and low signals is a total pain.
Date published: 2021-11-13T00:00:00-05:00

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