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Linksys EA9500

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • EA9500 performed better than any router we have ever used
  • its installation is a truly straightforward and painless endeavor
  • parental control tab is a fairly basic implementation of basic firewall designs

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • both buttons were not the same shape
  • no single user is going to be able to take advantage of this speed

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Linksys EA9500 - Pros & Cons

Linksys EA9500

Pros

  • EA9500 performed better than any router we have ever used
  • its installation is a truly straightforward and painless endeavor
  • parental control tab is a fairly basic implementation of basic firewall designs
  • razor sharp
  • easy to use
  • easy to use
  • easy to navigate and highly intuitive interface
  • It has great size and overall presence
  • The screen size is nice and the display is good too
  • Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
  • intelligent bandwidth management and roaming capabilities

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • both buttons were not the same shape
  • no single user is going to be able to take advantage of this speed
  • wireless communication devices rarely perform at their maximum theoretical values
  • greatly from interference and poor signal strength
  • only the tip of the iceberg
  • sheer size of the router
  • bandwidth tends to remain high
  • if this router does not have a diagnostics LED panel
  • E9500 is downright breezy with all the ventilation built into
  • The process of installation does not take more than 5 minutes

Linksys EA9500 - 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
5300 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
8
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys EA9500 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports8
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports1
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width10.41 in
Height12.53 in
Depth2.62 in
Weight3.81 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • 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
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
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate1000.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate2166.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOyes
Number of antennas8
Total wireless data transfer rate5300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2
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Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZno
VPN clientno
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit AES
  • WPA2-Enterprise

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Linksys EA9500 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (23)

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Linksys EA9500 Linksys Max-Stream EA9500 Router: Turns Out That Power Is Useful - GeekDad
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GeekDad
Published: 06.01.2017
Linksys Max-Stream EA9500 Router: Turns Out That Power Is Useful - GeekDad

This router may be overkill for many households, and mesh systems offer simple and relatively unobtrusive relief for others. But with its whole-home, high-performance Wi-Fi, the Linksys Max-Stream EA9500 convinced me that there is still a case to be made for big, powerful, $400 routers.

Linksys EA9500 Linksys Max-Stream EA9500 (AC5400) Router Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 15.08.2016
Linksys Max-Stream EA9500 (AC5400) Router Review - Nerd Techy

Wireless networking has come a long way since it was first released. Early routers offered bandwidth even lower than available broadband internet speeds, and they suffered greatly from interference and poor signal strength. Many users who take advantage of online gaming or use mission-critical connectivity software have turned to wired networks as the only reliable way to get lightning fast ping speeds and reliable throughput. There are many different wireless communication standards available, each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks regarding bandwidth, range and power. Linksys has been selling wireless networking hardware since the earliest days of the

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 Router Review » Technically Well
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Technically Well
Published: 01.06.2016
Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 Router Review » Technically Well
4.7

If your family does a lot of streaming, the Linksys EA9500 will keep those streams going strong throughout your whole house. PROs Strong performance: The Linksys EA9500 features 8 high performance antennas featuring capable of a 5.3 Gbps throughput when all 3 bands are in use. This is ideal if your family recently cut the […]

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router: A new wireless kingpin
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 28.07.2016
Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router: A new wireless kingpin
4.3

First seen at CES 2016, Linksys' monster EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router is finally here. Does it live up to its name? And is this the new king of home routers? Find out all this in our review.

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 Router Review
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Lifewire
Published: 23.10.2019
Linksys EA9500 Router Review
4.5

We tested the Linksys EA9500 Router, a feature-rich router with more technology than you’ll ever likely need that leaves most of its competition in the dust.

Linksys EA9500 ​AC5300 Router reviews: Linksys EA9500 vs. Netgear Nighthawk X8 vs. D-Link DIR-895L
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 29.08.2016
​AC5300 Router reviews: Linksys EA9500 vs. Netgear Nighthawk X8 vs. D-Link DIR-895L

Which is the best AC5300 wireless router according to our group test?

Linksys EA9500 ​Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router review
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Good Gear Guide
​Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit router review
4.8

The Best all-round MU-MIMO router of the moment

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 Tri-band Max-Stream Router Review
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Hipster Pixel
Published: 20.02.2017
Linksys EA9500 Tri-band Max-Stream Router Review
4.1

What happens when you stick all the features in a single router? The EA9500 by Linksys has 8 antennas, a powerful CPU and 8 Gigabit Ethernet jacks!

Linksys EA9500 Tri-band router dazzles with speed, features
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The Straits Times
Published: 03.08.2016
Tri-band router dazzles with speed, features

Linksys' latest router packs more features than the average model. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 MAX-STREAM AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review
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nikktech.com
Published: 26.06.2017
Linksys EA9500 MAX-STREAM AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review

If you're looking for the best possible wireless performance and range currently look no further than the EA9500 MAX-STREAM AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router by Linksys.

Linksys EA9500 Linksys AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review: Great Speed and Reach
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The ChannelPro Network
Published: 06.10.2016
Linksys AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review: Great Speed and Reach

While larger than many routers to support its eight antennas, the AC5400 reaches farther with faster signals than all others we've tested.

Linksys EA9500 AC5300 Wireless Router Shootout: D-Link vs. Linksys vs. TP-Link
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Published: 21.01.2017
AC5300 Wireless Router Shootout: D-Link vs. Linksys vs. TP-Link

If you want to splash the cash on a new uber router, AC5300 routers are the way to go. We put three of the newest AC5300 routers to the test here to find out which is best.

Linksys EA9500 Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream Review « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 04.10.2018
Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream Review « TOP NEW Review
4.5

The EA9500 is an imposing slab of a router, festooned with no fewer than eight (non-removable) antennae. It fits into the plus-sized category, alongside the

Linksys EA9500 Review: Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi Family with Clustering
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The ChannelPro Network
Published: 06.02.2017
Review: Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi Family with Clustering

Install a small Wi-Fi network with a router and an access point or two and you have an easy choice of products. Install a large Wi-Fi network with several routers and dozens of APs scattered around, and you have a more expensive set of product options, including management-specific appliances.

Linksys EA9500 Expensive, superfast, but largely overkill
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CNET
Published: 26.05.2016
Expensive, superfast, but largely overkill

Linksys' latest EA9500 Wi-Fi router is extremely bulky and extremely fast. Find out if it's worth the equally extreme price tag of $400.

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