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Linksys MR8300

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Pros

  • MR8300 is very easy to use and configure
  • Parental controls are also very easy to set up
  • MR8300 looks simple

Cons

  • None of the connected devices faced any connectivity issues or drop in speed
  • 512GB RAM and a 256MB flash memory
  • Lacks built-in malware protection

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Linksys MR8300 - Pros & Cons

Linksys MR8300

Pros

  • MR8300 is very easy to use and configure
  • Parental controls are also very easy to set up
  • MR8300 looks simple
  • yet classy
  • timeless design and excellent network performance
  • as port-forwarding and MAC address filters
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  • Straight-forward
  • logical and with lots of visual cues
  • this system is far easier to approach
  • everything was made simple

Cons

  • None of the connected devices faced any connectivity issues or drop in speed
  • 512GB RAM and a 256MB flash memory
  • Lacks built-in malware protection
  • lacks some key features including malware protection and robust parental controls
  • Smart Wi-Fi web console
  • it's only as fast as the slowest device in the chain
  • lack of options to throttle down the guest network speeds
  • pretty faces and handsome presenters
  • the holes on the design could easily trap dust and dirt
  • NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
  • severely dumbed down

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Linksys MR8300 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
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Dimensions
Width8.41 in
Height2.16 in
Depth6.37 in
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
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Security
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit AES

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Linksys MR8300 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Linksys MR8300 Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 review
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Published: 06.02.2020
Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 review

A router that keeps things easy, from setting it up to adding mesh extensions

Linksys MR8300 Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi Router (MR8300) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.06.2019
Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi Router (MR8300) Review
3.5

The Linksys MR8300 is a tri-band Wi-Fi router that, when paired with a Velop node, can also form a mesh network. It's a solid performer, but lacks some key features including malware protection and robust parental controls.

Linksys MR8300 Linksys MR8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Review - The Tech Revolutionist
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The Tech Revolutionist
Published: 20.02.2020
Linksys MR8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Review - The Tech Revolutionist

Linksys is known to many consumers with their high quality wireless networking products. Competing in the consumer market with other big brands, Linksys has always focused on user experience and performance in order for them to stay relevant. The Linksys MR8300 was launched mid last year to target the growing gaming market. It is marketed…

Linksys MR8300 Linksys MR8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Mesh Wi-Fi Router Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 26.01.2019
Linksys MR8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Mesh Wi-Fi Router Review - Nerd Techy

More often than not, people only replace their router when it stops working. But there are always reasons to upgrade your router, or otherwise expand your existing Wi-Fi network. Especially with the fast rate at which wireless technologies have been growing. Ending up with a router appropriate for your needs is really about understanding the kind of traffic you expect your network to experience. It used to be imperative to think about the coverage area of your network, too. But with the help of mesh technology, those kinds of issues have become something you can address with relative ease. Note:

Linksys MR8300 This little Linksys router gets the job done -- up to a point
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CNET
Published: 02.11.2017
This little Linksys router gets the job done -- up to a point

Offering tons of features, the Linksys EA8300 gives you top speed and a stronger Wi-Fi signal.

Linksys MR8300 Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Router review
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TechRadar
Published: 05.12.2019
Linksys Max-Stream MR8300 Tri-Band Gaming Router review
4.0

Linksys MR8300 gaming router is available in India at Rs 15,999

Linksys MR8300 Linksys MR8300 AC2200 Mesh Router Review » Technically Well
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Technically Well
Published: 16.02.2019
Linksys MR8300 AC2200 Mesh Router Review » Technically Well
4.6

Linksys’ Velop line of mesh routers have been a popular choice for people struggling with WiFi dead zones in their homes. The MR8300 gives you the look of a traditional router with the benefit of working with the Velop mesh system. Who should buy this router? First off, you don’t want to use this router by itself. To fully take advantage of this […]

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