Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router

The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router is a high-performance?and high-priced?router that's easy to manage. It's a good fit for multi-device home networks with lots of movie and TV streaming, Skype use, and online gaming.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Up to N600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + AC1300 Mbps (5.0 GHz) speeds with Simultaneous Dual Band
  • Platform Compatibility : Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Windows 8 32/64, Mac 10.5.8 Leopard, Mac 10.6.1 Snow Leopard, Mac 10.7 Lion or later
  • Includes Linksys Smart Wi Fi providing easy CD free set up, remote network management, parental control and app enabled networking
  • 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 port to print, share and store content. 3 adjustable external antennas provide maximum range
  • Beam forming technology follows your Tablet, Smartphone or Notebook to ensure a great connection as you move around your home. Please refer the User Manual before use
  • Dual Core 800Mhz CPU for lightning fast processing
  • 4 gigabit ports to connect wired devices
  • DLNA certified for home media management

PROS

+ Fastest router tested to-date.
+ Excellent range.
+ Very good cloud-based management.
+ Speedy NAS functionality with connected USB drives.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Runs slightly warm.
- Problems with disconnects at 2.4GHz band using Linksys WUSB6300 wireless USB adapter.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 25, 2013
The Linksys EA6900 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router is a high-performance?and high-priced?router that's easy to manage. It's a good fit for multi-device home networks with lots of movie and TV streaming, Skype use, and online gaming.
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