Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1600 EA6400

The EA6400 is a fine router. What it may lack in performance against other 11ac routers in 11ac mode, it makes for in a sharp interface, easy setup and feature set. It's just that it's not a significantly different router from the EA6500 we saw last year.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC160 1

Product details

  • Built with the latest Draft 802.11ac technology for the highest quality performance and range
  • Works seamlessly with all a/b/g/n devices
  • Double the network bandwidth to avoid interference and maximize throughput
  • Experience speeds approximately 3x faster than Wireless-N
  • Four 10/100/1000 ports to connect wired devices at speeds 10X faster than Fast Ethernet
  • High-powered signal amplifiers deliver ultimate range and performance
  • Simple installation, no CD required
  • Touch the Simple Tap card to an NFC-enabled device and easily connect it to your home network

PROS

+ Easy setup.
+ Crisp, feature-filled interface.
+ Cloud-based remote access and management.
+ NAS functionality and printer sharing.
+ Supports pre-daft 11ac.
+ USB 3.0 port.

CONS

- Minor glitch deleting file on attached external drive.
- Slower at 5GHz than last year's EA6500.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 19, 2013
The EA6400 is a fine router. What it may lack in performance against other 11ac routers in 11ac mode, it makes for in a sharp interface, easy setup and feature set. It's just that it's not a significantly different router from the EA6500 we saw last year.
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