Linksys E8400 AC2400 Dual-Band Wireless Router

The Linksys E8400 AC2400 Dual-Band Wireless Router delivers fast close-range throughput on both bands and is a breeze to install, but it doesn't support MU-MIMO streaming, and it uses an old Linksys management console.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Double the network bandwidth for maximum speeds to gaming and streaming devices. Speeds up to N600 + AC1733 Mbps
  • Supercharged 1.4GHz Dual-Core Processor for heavy-bandwidth gaming, file transfers and downloads
  • 4 streams of data for stronger, faster performance. Optimal for HD video streaming and lag-free gaming
  • 4 adjustable antennas for a clear Wi-Fi signal in each room
  • Connect external storage devices or printers via USB 3.0 port and share across your network at speeds 10x faster than USB 2.0

PROS

+ Easy to install.
+ Good port selection.
+ Fast close-proximity throughput.
+ Speedy file-transfer performance.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Aging user interface.
- Lacks Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) support.
- Middling 5GHz long-range performance.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 25, 2016
The Linksys E8400 AC2400 Dual-Band Wireless Router delivers fast close-range throughput on both bands and is a breeze to install, but it doesn't support MU-MIMO streaming, and it uses an old Linksys management console.
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