itreviews.com Updated:
2014-01-01 09:59:55
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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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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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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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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2014-02-16 01:52:40
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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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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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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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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 se...
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...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-14 02:53:19
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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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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2014-06-15 04:47:30
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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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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...
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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hardwareheaven.com Updated:
2014-07-16 05:36:13
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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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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 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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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2015-05-23 12:11:35
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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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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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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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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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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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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:
2014-12-18 04:49:13
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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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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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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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