Linksys EA8500
Experience the latest in Wireless-AC with breakthrough MU-MIMO technology
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Overview:
Ultimate Solution For Multi-device Households
The Max-Stream AC2600 Router is the ultimate solution for multi-device households. Breakthrough MU-MIMO technology delivers 4.6x* faster Wi-Fi speeds to everyone and everything on your busy network. Now the whole household can play video games, listen to music, check email, shop, stream movies, and more--all simultaneously and without lag or buffering.
Everybody's Online. Nobody's Waiting
The Max-Stream AC2600 Router delivers plenty of bandwidth to all of your connected devices such as streaming media players, smart TVs, tablets, and game consoles--maintaining a fast, uninterrupted Wi-Fi connection even if multiple family members are all connected at the same time. This allows everyone in your household to connect to the Internet at the same time without slowing down your network.
Breakthrough Linksys Mu-mimo For Your Busy Home Network
Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology ensures uninterrupted Wi-Fi connections that function as if each device has its own dedicated router. You and other household members can now connect to the Internet, stream media, and play online games simultaneously at speeds up to 4.6x faster* than traditional Wi-Fi.
Uninterrupted Movie Streaming
No more frozen screens while streaming your favorite shows or movies. With Linksys MU-MIMO technology, the entire household can enjoy smooth performance when simultaneously streaming. The combined 2.53 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds** wipe out annoying buffering and enable faster downloads.
Improved Mobile Speed And Range
Shop online, send emails, and even set up your router from your mobile device in any room of your home without having to worry about signal drop-off. Beamforming technology delivers whole-home coverage that targets Wi-Fi signals to provide increased signal strength and coverage for each mobile device. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi allows you to monitor your home network anywhere from your mobile device.
Lag-free Online Gaming
Game without interruption from other devices on the network with the new MU-MIMO technology. The router's supercharged 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and four high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports make it an ideal choice for gamers looking for blazing-fast wired connections.
Linksys Smart Wi-fi
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi lets you access your network anytime, anywhere. Using your browser or the Smart Wi-Fi mobile app, you can:
- Prioritize devices or websites for video streaming and online gaming
- Control inappropriate or distracting content
- Monitor network activity and speed
- Turn Wi-Fi access on or off for any connected device
- Create a separate, password-protected guest network
Get Smart In Three Easy Steps
Managing your network with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:
1
Set up your wireless home network using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
The router will broadcast a wireless signal to your Wi-Fi-enabled devices like gaming consoles, TVs, mobile devices, and printers.
2
Sign up for a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account. It's fast and free.
Smart Wi-Fi software lets you access and control your home network from wherever you are, whenever you need to.
3
Customize your network with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi apps of your choice.
Upgrade the functionality of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi tools, by downloading exclusive Linksys Smart Wi-Fi apps to your mobile devices.
Features:
Specifications:
| Linksys EA8500 Specs | |
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| Network Standards |
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| Radio Frequency Bands | 2.4 & 5GHz |
| Ports | Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 / eSATA combo |
| LEDs | Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power |
| Buttons | Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% Noncondensing |
| Max. Link Rate | 1733 Mbps |
| Platform Compatibility |
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