Linksys EA8500 MaxStream AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi router

03 Aug 2015

The Linksys EA8500 MaxStream AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi router is the first in the market to support new MU-MIMO technology out of the box.

HWZ's Overall Rating: 8.0

User's Rating: N/A

Design:

7.5

Features:

Performance:

Value:

First router to support MU-MIMO technology

Generally good performance overall

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi interface is easy to use

Remote router management

Cloud storage functionality

MU-MIMO requires compatible client devices

Benefits of MU-MIMO less significant than expected

Performance dips considerably at long ranges

Bland, uninteresting design

Product Specification

Networking Standards	802.11ac/b/g/n/a
Frequency Range	2.4GHz and 5GHz
Security	WEP WPA2 WPS setup
Features	Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software Supports MU-MIMO
Antenna	4 x external antennas
Ports	4 x Gigabit LAN 1 x Gigabit WAN 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0/eSATA combo
Dimensions	256.3 x 183.5 x 56.2mm (without antennas)
Weight	715g (with antennas)