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Roughly a year ago, I reviewed the tri-band ASUS RT-AC5300 and concluded that the capabilities a big, expensive router like this offered is probably overkill for most homes Now I'm not so certain I've been testing the competing Linksys Max-Stream EA9500...
So at the end of all this, I'm retreating a bit from my statement last year that a $400 router is probably overkill. It still may be for many households and mesh systems offer simple and relatively unobtrusive relief for others. And I certainly don't need...
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New WI-FI Routers that run faster and jump higher seem to appear each month. Linksys has several fast MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) routers in its product line already, but the company keeps upgrading. Its new maximum Wi-Fi beast of a router is the AC5...
As more mobile devices displaying higher definitions sneak into homes and businesses, including Ultra HD/4K TV, your clients will need a better Wi-Fi router. With excellent speed, reach, and configurability, the Linksys AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router...
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I live in a two-bedroom San Francisco apartment built in 1916. It has a view of the bay and the top of the Golden Gate bridge. There's crown molding, high ceilings and some pretty dope neighbors. It should be perfect. And it is -- if you're cool with plas...
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The Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router is all about "big." It's designed for large households, physically, it's huge, and its $399.99 price certainly isn't small. Powered by a dual-core CPU and featuring eight external antennas, this...
Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) capable, Numerous LAN ports, Extensive management settings, Excellent throughput performance...
Very expensive, Large footprint...
The massive, fully loaded Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 delivers wicked-fast throughput and is brimming with I/O ports and management features. It's a definite contender for high-end, cutting edge routers...
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wegotserved.com Updated:
2017-05-01 06:49:05
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We recently reviewed the Linksys EA9500 Tri-band AC5400 router and despite this featuring the latest and greatest AC5400 chipset the performance was less than stellar. We found similarly poor results with other AC5400 devices until we upgraded our test ki...
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At first we would like to thank Linksys for offering a sample of their EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router for testing and reviewing.“At Belkin International, we create products that help people realize the power of technology and make people'...
The Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router looks massive when compared to regular home routers and via its eight high-power Wi-Fi antennas it can deliver up to 5.3Gbps speeds on a tri-band configuration (1000 + 2167 + 2167 Mbps). The LAN...
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Linksys' EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router is the first of a second round of tri-radio routers based on Broadcom's 4x4 MU-MIMO chipset. Unlike the first round that included NETGEAR's R8500 Nighthawk X8 [reviewed] and ASUS' RT-AC5300 [reviewe...
Eight gigabit LAN ports, MUMIMO that works, Smart Connect band steering...
Undistinguished routing feature set, MUMIMO doesn't work as well as QCAbased products, Smart Connect works only between 5 GHz radios...
I apologize for not testing Smart Connect performance for the EA9500. The new test processes take a lot more time and with the retesting required to provide comparison products for the charts, I'm having to make hard choices about what not to test. Fear n...
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Even though as we've pointed out numerous times in our past reviews wired connectivity is pretty much the best one can do (at least not currently) both in terms of performance and security there's simply no denying that wireless connectivity is much more...
Build Quality, Design, Second To None Wireless Performance, AC5400 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & Dual 802.11ac), Features (Beamforming, MU-MIMO And Tri-Band Technology), 8 High Gain Antennas, Smart Web Interface, 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, USB 3...
Price (For Some), USB Performance (Compared To The WRT Models)...
With the WRT models Linksys managed to grab the attention of no only professionals and enthusiasts but also regular consumers so we didn't expect to see something faster from them anytime soon. However the arrival of the EA9500 MAX-STREAM AC5...
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hw4all.com Updated:
2017-11-08 02:32:54
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Linksys EA9500 and Netgear R8500 is first and foremost big, very big. The EA9500 measuring more than 24 to more than 27 centimeters, while the R8500 is just under 23 centimeters deep, but less than 31.5 centimeters wide. What you can also find here, incon...
With the Linksys EA9500 and Netgear R8500 (and earlier even though the Asus RT-AC5300), we have to address routers that stand out because of their size and high price. In general, they perform well, with the exception of the results in the practical test...
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Linksys has been on a roll lately with high-performance routers, and the release of the EA9500 Max-Stream MU-MIMO AC5400 marks the latest addition to its lineup of dependable, feature-rich routers that come with a cost to match. But will the high price ta...
If you live in a large house, have a fiber connection, or do a lot of 4K streaming at the same time one of your housemates is trying to play a game or download a large file, then the Linksys EA9500 could be right for you.The router is undoubtedly overkill...
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The Linksys EA9500 Router is a beast, both in terms of size and performance. It may take up a lot of space, but there's a reason for that. It's packed to the brim with all the technology you need in a modern, next-gen AC router. This thing is designed for...
MU-MIMO capable, Eight built-in LAN ports, Two USB 3.0 ports for file and device sharing...
Expensive, Very large footprint, Bulky, laptop-style power pack...
Might be overkill for most.The Linksys EA9500 Router is a great, powerful, and robust router with killer speeds and a nice looking design. It's just beginning to show its age and if all you are looking for is speed, we'd suggest taking a look at other mor...
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Table of ContentsA big case with lots of aerials usually implies strong wireless performance, and on paper, the EA9500 is capable of delivering 1.000Mb/sec on the 2.4GHz band, and a whopping 2.167Mb/sec on each of its two 5GHz radios.By default, the...
9 Total ScoreLinksys EA9500 Max-Stream ReviewSuperb wireless performance, loads of Ethernet connections and all the features you could want for a sensible price.Add your reviewProduct...
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Install a small Wi-Fi network with a router and an access point or two and you have an easy choice of products. Install a large Wi-Fi network with several routers and dozens of APs scattered around, and you have a more expensive set of product options, in...
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