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Linksys EA6900

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User ratings:
46
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46 user ratings
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4 stars
36 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
4 %
Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
15
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4.2 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
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3 stars
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Pros

  • performance load balancing is fine
  • these are organised in a fairly straightforward way
  • Parental controls work efficiently

Cons

  • EA6900 has no indicator lights
  • is no shielding applied to the USB 3. 0 connector area
  • only allow admins to log in anyway

Key specs

  • 4
  • 1
  • yes
  • no
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Linksys EA6900 - Pros & Cons

Linksys EA6900

Pros

  • performance load balancing is fine
  • these are organised in a fairly straightforward way
  • Parental controls work efficiently
  • The NAS interface is very simple to use and straightforward
  • guided setup is great for newbies
  • with great support and a solid warranty
  • industry-leading speeds
  • solid security features and an easy set up
  • fast
  • secure and feature-rich premium wireless routers
  • Linksys EA6900 is a fantastic device

Cons

  • EA6900 has no indicator lights
  • is no shielding applied to the USB 3. 0 connector area
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • Cisco logo has finally been banished
  • there are mounting slots on the bottom side
  • The main screen uses widgets not entirely dissimilar to those on Android
  • Broadcom wireless adaptors will not run at the higher speed
  • no wireless client could connect to the router
  • The antennae take a bit of tightening before they're securely attached
  • metal strip can get a bit warm to the touch after several
  • You can only control access by device and can completely block Internet access

Linksys EA6900 - 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
1900 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 EA6900 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports1
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Dimensions
Width10.09 in
Height7.26 in
Depth1.58 in
Weight1.17 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections15833
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN923.6 Mbps
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
Total wireless data transfer rate1900.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM256.0 MB
Maximum RAM256.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientno
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Linksys EA6900 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (15)

4.2
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Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.11.2013
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review
4.0

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.

Linksys EA6900 Powerful hardware plagued by QA issues
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CNET
Published: 30.10.2013
Powerful hardware plagued by QA issues

Belkin's Linksys EA6900 Smart Wi-Fi has all there is to be a great router in theory but it fails to deliver in practice.

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Wireless Router Review
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KitGuru
Published: 29.05.2014
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Wireless Router Review

With growing adoption in laptops and portable devices, as well as desktop systems, 802.11ac WiFi con

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 review
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Alphr
Published: 03.03.2014
Linksys EA6900 review
5.0

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

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Router Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 20.04.2014
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Router Review | eTeknix

Introduction 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 with and establish a line of communications - namely Linksys. Believe it or not it is not always as simple as firing an email at someone and instantly getting products sent back in return as some may believe. After a few months of patiently waiting and after having

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review
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nikktech.com
Published: 11.04.2014
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review

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Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
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TopTenReviews
Published: 24.05.2017
Linksys EA6900 Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict

Fast and easy to use, the Linksys EA6900 is an excellent choice for a home networking router. Learn more about this router in our review.

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS
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MBReviews
Published: 31.01.2017
Linksys EA6900 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS

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

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.04.2014
Linksys EA6900 review
4.0

An impressive router, but how come 802.1ac still isn't finalized?

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900: an excellent 802.11ac router
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Business IT
Published: 05.06.2014
Linksys EA6900: an excellent 802.11ac router
4.2

A quick, flexible and supremely easy-to-use router, and the price is very reasonable.

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Wireless Router Review
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KitGuru
Published: 29.05.2014
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 802.11ac Wireless Router Review

With growing adoption in laptops and portable devices, as well as desktop systems, 802.11ac WiFi con

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 27.01.2014
Linksys EA6900 review
3.0

Plenty of features and a good hardware specification are let down by poor performance in our wireless transfer speed tests

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 AC1900 router
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.12.2013
Linksys EA6900 AC1900 router
5.0

The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 is the best 802.11ac router we've tested.

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 Wireless AC Router SMART Wi-Fi Dual Band AC1900 Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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SmallNetBuilder
Published: 23.10.2013
Linksys EA6900 Wireless AC Router SMART Wi-Fi Dual Band AC1900 Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

Like its AC1900 NETGEAR and ASUS competitors, Linksys' EA6900 doesn't provide a compelling reason to abandon your current AC router. {multithumb} {mospagebre...

Linksys EA6900 Linksys EA6900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless AC Router AC1900 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 17.12.2013
Linksys EA6900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless AC Router AC1900 review

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