Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Fast Wireless Tri-Band WiFi Router for Home (4K UHD Streaming and Gaming, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports), Black

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Price: £95.00
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At a Glance: Powerful Tri-Band Wi-Fi router offers double the performance of a dual-band router*. Combined speeds of up to 2.2 Gbps. MU-MIMO technology sends Wi-Fi to devices at the same time and same speed. Works with Alexa. 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1 USB 3.0 port.

Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Tri-Band Router (EA8300)

Double the Performance of a Dual-Band Router*

Upgrade your home Wi-Fi and enjoy exceptional wireless speeds with the Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Tri-Band Router (EA8300). Ideal for households with heavy Wi-Fi use, this tri-band router delivers combined speeds of up to 2.2 Gbps for lag-free entertainment and productivity. The router features MU-MIMO technology, so your whole family can stream, game, and perform other high-bandwidth tasks at the same time and same speed.

Auto Updates Keep Firmware Up to Date.

Your EA8300 will automatically receive firmware updates from Linksys as they are released, so your router is always secure and up-to-date.

Supports Multiple Wi-Fi Connections Simultaneously

Using MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology, the EA8300 can deliver a high-speed Wi-Fi connection to multiple devices simultaneously. You’ll be able to stream 4K media, browse the Internet, and play games online as if each of your devices had its own, dedicated Wi-Fi router.

Seamless Roaming for a Strong Signal in Every Room

When paired with a compatible Max-Stream range extender, the EA8300 delivers a strong, seamless Wi-Fi signal in every room of your home. Unlike traditional routers and range extenders–which force you to manually connect to the closest Wi-Fi network as you move from room to room–the EA8300 allows your devices to automatically connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal available.

USB and Ethernet Ports Offer Versatile Connectivity

Equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the EA8300 supports wired connections up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet. And thanks to the ultra-fast USB 3.0 port, you can easily connect shared storage devices, printers, and other peripherals to your network.

Airtime Fairness Improves Wi-Fi Distribution

This gigabit Wi-Fi router’s Airtime Fairness feature helps ensure an equitable distribution of Wi-Fi to different devices. This improves the overall efficiency of your home Wi-Fi and helps reduce the lag introduced by slower Wi-Fi devices.

Smart Connect for Fast, Optimised Performance

The EA8300 works to deliver the best possible Wi-Fi performance, even when multiple devices are connected. With Smart Connect, the router intelligently chooses the best radio band for each device to ensure a balanced, reliable connection.

Footnotes:

*Combined Wi-Fi speeds of 802.11ac 2200 Mbps (for two 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz bands) is up to 2x faster physical data rate when compared to 802.11ac 867 Mbps Wi-Fi routers.

**Seamless Roaming is designed for devices that support the 802.11k standard including but not limited to iPhone (4s and later), iPad Pro, iPad Air and later, iPad mini and later, iPad (3rd generation and later), iPod touch (5th generation and later), Samsung S4 (Android 4.2.2/4.4.2), Samsung S5 (Android 4.4.2), and Samsung S6 (Android 5.0.2). For more information on supported Windows and other devices, please check with your device manufacturer. Seamless Roaming may require the latest Max-Stream firmware. Please check the support page of your Max-Stream router for more details.

Manage Your Home Wi-Fi Anytime, Anywhere with Linksys App

This easy-to-use app places a powerful suite of Wi-Fi customisation tools in the palm of your hand. Use it to get real-time information about your home Wi-Fi, send guests Wi-Fi passwords, prioritise your devices, and set parental controls. Setup is easy: simply connect your router and download the free Linksys App to any compatible iOS or Android device.

Share Your Home Wi-Fi with Guests

Using the app, you can create a separate guest network. Then, share the Wi-Fi password with your guests via text message or email.

Prioritise Your Devices

With the Linksys App, you can overcome bandwidth limitations and avoid lag by prioritising devices that need the fastest Wi-Fi.

Set Boundaries with Parental Controls

Ensure a safe Internet experience for your kids even when you’re away from home. Use the app to restrict access to inappropriate content, control usage, and block specific devices from accessing the Internet.

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Device Prioritisation

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Wi-Fi Speed
600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5 GHz) 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) 800 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1733 Mbps (5 GHz) 1000 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2166 Mbps (5 GHz) + 2166 Mbps (5 GHz)

Tri-Band Technology

✓

MU-MIMO

✓

Central Processing Unit
1.4 GHz 716 MHz 1.4 GHz 1.4 GHz

Seamless Roaming Compatible

✓

Works with Linksys App

✓

# of Adjustable Antennas
3 4 4 8

# of Gigabit Ethernet Ports
4 4 4 8

USB/eSATA Ports
1 x USB 3.0 ; 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 3.0 ; 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 ; 1 x USB 2.0

Beamforming Technology

✓

Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.37 x 16.18 x 5.48 cm; 608 g
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 25 July 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ CY6VN
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0727Y698S
Item model number ‏ : ‎ EA8300-UK

WORKS WITH AMAZON ECHO: Ask Alexa to turn on Guest network or retrieve your password
INTELLIGENT TRI-BAND ROUTER with “Quad-Core” CPU and 3 offload processors to boost performance and provide 3 high-speed Wi-Fi bands up to 2.2 Gbps
MU-MIMO + AIRTIME FAIRNESS improves network efficiency and provides blazing-fast Wi-Fi to multiple devices all at the same time, and the same speed
ADVANCED BEAMFORMING with 6 high power amplifiers focus and maximize performance and coverage for both 2.4GHz & 5GHz
4 EXTERNAL ANTENNAS EXPAND WI-FI RANGE throughout a medium-size home; 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired speeds 10x faster than standard Ethernet for printers, game consoles and Smart TVs
AUTO FIRMWARE UPDATES always keep your router updated with latest features and security measures
SMART CONNECT” intelligently chooses the best radio band for your wireless device. Guest Access: Create a separate, password-protected Wi-Fi network for up to 50 guests and easily share the password
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Customers say

Customers find the router reliable and well-featured. It is easy for them to set up with a straightforward interface and settings. They consider it a good value for money, providing good connectivity and coverage. The speed is also appreciated by customers.

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Reviewer: George W
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fast, well-featured and easy to set up
Review: I’ve only had this a short while but my initial experience has been that this is a good, fast router which has a lot of good features such as traffic prioritisation, guest wifi and band direction (where it automatically selects which bands to use for each device). I can’t speak much as to reliability just yet but I’ve had Linksys routers before and they’ve always been great. This router has increased my connection speed over fibre – I was previously getting around 42mbps downstream connection speed and now I’m getting around 56mbps.I replaced an older, failing Linksys router (12 years old, so lasted well!) with this one and there’s a noticeable speed increase for both wired and wireless connections. I found the setup to be easy – I just followed the quick start guide which was included. I did install this in a simple home set up with just a single router and no extenders, bridges etc. so it may be harder for more complicated situations, but as it was I was up and running within 10 minutes.I haven’t tried using half of the features yet but I’ve had a poke around and the interface and settings look really straightforward, but also powerful enough to get it to do what you want – some routers have really limited options but I feel like this one has the right level of configurability.Updated: I’ve had it for a while now. Although the router has 4 aerials, it does not seem to give me wifi access in the opposite corner of my (fairly average 2-bed) house, which my old Linksys router could previously. This may be because it’s just generally not strong enough or it could be that my neighbour has upgraded their router recently and it’s causing interference – I have just noticed a new “Orbi 25” network which I don’t think I could see before so this might be it. Regardless, bear in mind that depending on your home layout and on your local wireless environment, you may require some kind of extra repeater or powerline extender etc. to get full coverage in your home. Apart from this the router is fast and reliable and has given no problems.Further Update:Some devices don’t seem to like “band steering”. This is where the router actually has 3 bands working – 2 at 5Ghz and one at 2.4Ghz, and it automatically switches devices from one to another depending on the signal strength of each band – a good feature which ensures fast speeds generally, but may cause problems in some cases. We were having some strange problems with a Sony tablet and so switched from band steering to having individual bands which need to be manually selected, and this fixed the issue. I do think it’s more a problem with the device than the router because other devices in my home handled the band steering just fine – though some say that iPhones are notoriously bad for this, I haven’t found this to be the case with my own or my wife’s iPhones.

Reviewer: lilysmum
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great piece of kit
Review: I got this router to cover my conservatory and garden, as my Virgin router does not reach very well from where it is located. I have connected it to the main router by an Ethernet cable. I found it extremely easy to set up and it was working within 5 minutes. The router control is via an app which is much easier to use than the usual method of calling up the IP address.i have found the performance excellent, much better than the one it replaced and I. Get full coverage in my garden. It has both 2.4 and 5 ghz outputs, and can be configured with additional guest accounts so you don’t have to give your password to all your children’s friends when they come round! Very useful.I now have it configured as an extension router to my Virgin one using the same network name, so you can walk around the house and my devices will be seamlesslyÂ connected to the strongest signal. I just did a quick test and got over 100Mbs over wireless, so it is fast too. A great piece of kit.I would give it 5 stars if it was a bit nicer to look at. It’s very chunky and it makes a bit of a statement. I’d rather it was more unobtrusive.

Reviewer: ZStation
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazon shipping someone’s returns. Again.
Review: Looks like a nice enough router, except for the fact it was already set up for someone else’s internet. So obviously a return that Amazon palmed off as new. Wiped it and set it up again, worked OK, but lots of missing features that made it difficult to use. So, returning it to Amazon, but I’ll wipe it so the next customer they sell it to doesn’t have to…

Reviewer: mark
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not tri band
Review: This router is not as says unless I just had a bad one but activated tri band and 2.4ghz disconnected and multiple drops in connection have contacted them also let amazon support know were i got treated like a piece of poo on a shoe

Reviewer: Konstantinos Kaimasidis, Macedonia, GREECE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Router
Review: I bought this unit for 77â‚¬ and i have to say that is value for money. Easy install, good coverage (my house is 150mÂ² and have no dead zones) and is really fast and reliable for both 2,4GHz and 5GHZ bands. The only negative is that the web interface has minimal settings, not for an advanced user.

Reviewer: Eric Roye
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must have for virgin media hub
Review: Virgin hub didn’t give me a great WiFi signal even with boosters. This router improves the signal between my virgin TV boxes upstairs and downstairs with no errors since I’ve been using it. Easy to set up and a great app. I changed the WiFi name and password to the same as my virgin modem/router so I didn’t need to re-add all devices. Great buy!

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