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Linksys EA6500

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • enables you to remotely access data stored on an attached USB device
  • powerful make setup so easy
  • incredible setup and flexible management capabilities

Cons

  • The router slowed down and then served intermittent connections
  • optional features are a cause for potential issues with these early releases
  • it lacks support for streaming digital content stored on the connected drive

Key specs

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Linksys EA6500 - Pros & Cons

Linksys EA6500

Pros

  • enables you to remotely access data stored on an attached USB device
  • powerful make setup so easy
  • incredible setup and flexible management capabilities
  • Both interfaces look identical which is important for maintain management consistency
  • automatic setup gives you WPA2 security and a strong password

Cons

  • The router slowed down and then served intermittent connections
  • optional features are a cause for potential issues with these early releases
  • it lacks support for streaming digital content stored on the connected drive
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video
  • fading effect only makes this worse
  • not slow
  • offer the option to use the traditional Web interface
  • considerably slower than the Asus RT-
  • admittedly
  • require you to install a Cisco app on the mobile device
  • Wireless security is disabled by default

Linksys EA6500 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1750 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys EA6500 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports2
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width10.08 in
Height1.57 in
Depth7.24 in
Weight1.1 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4no
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN626.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz wireless networkyes
External antennano
MIMOyes
Total wireless data transfer rate1750.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientno

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Linksys EA6500 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.8
Based on 9 reviews
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Linksys EA6500 Firmware upgrade is a must
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CNET
Published: 06.12.2012
Firmware upgrade is a must

Cisco's flagship Linksys EA6500 router require the latest firmware to offer decent performance.

Linksys EA6500 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC 1750HD Video Pro EA6500 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.11.2012
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi AC 1750HD Video Pro EA6500 Review
4.0

The cloud as management console with Connect Cloud raises the bar for router management and that capability coupled with fine performance makes the Linksys EA6500 a top choice.

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TechRadar
Published: 08.12.2012
Linksys EA6500 review
4.0

Impressive, but ahead of its time

Linksys EA6500 Linksys EA6500 review: A user-friendly 802.11ac router with decent performance
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 17.12.2012
Linksys EA6500 review: A user-friendly 802.11ac router with decent performance
3.5

The Linksys EA6500 is a very good consumer router for mainstream users who don’t need a lot of bells and whistles, but the Asus RT-AC66U remains the absolute best 802.11ac Draft 2.0 router for now.

Linksys EA6500 Linksys EA6500 802.11ac wireless router
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PC World
Linksys EA6500 802.11ac wireless router
3.5

The Linksys EA6500 is a solid router that's consumer friendly, but it didn't supply the speed we were after

Linksys EA6500 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6500 Review
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KitGuru
Published: 26.08.2013
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6500 Review

Routers are the life and soul of the media party in many modern households. They are also under an e

Linksys EA6500 Linksys EA6500 Wireless Router Review: Struggles to Keep Connection
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 12.05.2013
Linksys EA6500 Wireless Router Review: Struggles to Keep Connection

After a great experience with a Linksys WUMC710 Bridge, we tested the Linksys EA6500 Wireless Router hoping for the same simple setup and solid performance. The Linksys EA6500 Wireless Router uses a simple administrative page, but setup and performance fell short of the baseline set by our old D-Link router. The EA6500 degraded for us after a […]

Linksys EA6500 Cisco Linksys EA6500 Router Review
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Lester Chan's Website | lesterchan.net
Published: 23.11.2012
Cisco Linksys EA6500 Router Review

The Cisco Linksys EA6500 is the successor to the Cisco Linksys EA4500 and is now available in stores and retailing for S$349. It utilizes the new 802.11ac wireless technology (which is still under development) that allows you to have gigabit wireless speed. Most AC routers in the market right now is capable of a theoretical  …

Linksys EA6500 CGMagazine
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CGMagazine
CGMagazine

In real word tests the EA6500 holds up with even the most difficult conditions. Using the router for the Extra-Life 24hr session at the C&G offices pushed the router to the limit.

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