Linksys AC2400 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router (E8350)

The Linksys AC2400 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router (E8350) delivers very good 2.4GHz throughput and fast file transfers. It's equipped with the latest Wi-Fi technology, but its 5GHz throughput is only middling, and it's not cheap.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Linksys AC2400 Dual Band Wi-Fi R 1

Product details

  • 4x4 AC: 4 streams of data for stronger, faster performance. Optimal for HD video streaming and lag-free gaming
  • MU-MIMO Ready: Latest Wireless-AC technology for simultaneous streaming and gaming to multiple devices without speed degradation
  • Dual-Band (2.4 + 5 GHz): Double the network bandwidth for maximum speeds to gaming and streaming devices. Speeds up to N600 + AC 1733 Mbps
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU): Supercharged 1.4GHz Dual-Core Processor for heavy-bandwidth gaming, file transfers and downloads
  • 4 Adjustable Antennas: Position antennas for a clear wireless signal in each room
  • USB 3.0 Port: Connect external storage devices or printers and share across your network at speeds 10x faster than USB 2.0
  • 4 Gigabit Ports: 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for exceptional wired connections
  • Advanced Security: WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall keep your network safely connected

PROS

+ Quick setup.
+ Good 2.4GHz throughput.
+ 4x4 data-streaming technology.
+ Fast file-transfer speeds.

CONS

- Large footprint.
- No status LEDs.
- Pricey.
- Mediocre 5GHz throughput.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 13, 2015
The Linksys AC2400 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router (E8350) delivers very good 2.4GHz throughput and fast file transfers. It's equipped with the latest Wi-Fi technology, but its 5GHz throughput is only middling, and it's not cheap.
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