Features:

  • 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
A fan of Linksys

I’ve been a fan of Linksys over the years and stay with them because it is easy to configure using the address to the wireless router: 192.168.1.1 on your browser. I’m a computer tech and have my own computer business. Now I’m using this EA6900 for my home and had no problems. I’m getting 3 bars from my shop, which is 75 feet from my base. First of all let me make it clear that your wi-fi speed will always be lesser than the wired speed no matter what. Wi-Fi has gotten significantly faster over the last few years thanks to new standards like 802.11ac and 802.11n, which offer maximum speeds of 866.7 Mb/s and 150 Mb/s, respectively. This is a maximum speed for all the devices on your network to share, and you likely won’t get anywhere near close to these speeds — but Wi-Fi is much faster than it used to be. A dual band wireless router features both a 2.4 GHz band and a 5.0 GHz band, allowing for connections on both bands, and providing higher speeds in general. Dual band routers are important for those who are certain that multiple users will need to be connected to the internet at one time. Generally speaking, many wireless devices run off of the 2.4 GHz signal band, like cordless phones and other electronic devices. Users who have multiple computers, phones, or electronic devices that run on this signal band may experience congestion on their router. There are, in general, only a few devices that run on the 5.0 GHz band, making a dual band wireless router a faster option overall. Now I’m using the Linksys PLWK400 powerline home plug AV kit with Wi-Fi. You use your existing EA6900 and use one of the ports from it to the PLWK400 that’s plug to a nearby power outlet. Take the other to any part of the house and plug it to a power outlet and plug it to your computer or SmartTV using a Cat5. Now it’s connected direct to your Linksys EA6900, in my case is 60Mg across the house. The best part of the second plugin is that its wireless too from the power outlet. It’s an extension from your EA6900.

Great performance / features at a great price.

Great router! I ordered this to upgrade to the faster protocols and the ease of setup was amazing! Additionally, the ability to set up guest access and soecify the bandwidth is a real plus. The iPhone / iPad app makes management a breeze! I was skeptical of the quality and features given the price but have been using this for a month or so and have been very pleased.

Very easy setup. This is my 3rd linksys router and ...

Very easy setup. This is my 3rd linksys router and I am loyal to their brand because of the ease of setup and quality. I also appreciate the smartphone app and the ability to see my devices there as well as prioritize which is getting the signal. I have approximately 8 devices connected and speed in all of them is great. I pay for 50mbps of speed from my provider. Speed test shows 55mbps in main living area (router is not located there) and 50 in room farthest from router. Very very pleased.

Great WAN to LAN speeds, better/further connection over WiFi

I could not have been more pleased with my decision. The setup instructions are literally 4 steps, two of which are simply plug it in the wall, and connect your modem. After that it's just connecting to a actual domain name (no need for using the IP address unless that's your thing), and following the steps to configure the SSID and password. The UI is incredibly simple compared to my old linksys router, and I even suggested my wife install the app on her iPhone so she could check it out. Of course I got the "Why?" response... and I suppose she has no need, but if she did need to, it would be just as simple as reading the 4 step instructions. With gigabit (which I was told is restricted to around 850mb due to the current DOCSIS 3.0 modem) I was able to achieve 840mb while connected directly to the router. My iPhone 6 is hovering about 40mb on wifi, and my computer connecting over wireless is sitting at 105mb on the opposite end of the house. Distance has improved over my previous router as we can now connect to wifi on the backporch whereas it was spotty at best with our previous router. I'm sure wireless speeds could be improved, but I only use it for my phone, and the wife is happy with what she's getting now.

Excellent signal, easy setup

My old router started dying and would drop the signal randomly. I would have to reset the router and sometimes the network adapter on my notebook. After some troubleshooting decided my router was 8 years old running 24/7 and probably was wearing out. I picked this one up installed it and I've been up and running for at least a month without a single drop. The user interface is simple and intuitive. My old router was an "n" router and this one is significantly faster. Only one hiccup - I don't like the guest Wi-Fi network ID that installs by default. I had to disable that and it was a little stubborn. I turned it off but it was still there. Turn it back on turn it back off still there. Figured out it wanted to be powered off and back on then no more guest Network ID.

Great router, great customer service from Linksys

This router is working great in my two-story 1600 sq ft home. This was a major upgrade for me, and I am really enjoying having all those 5 Ghz channels now. My immediate neighborhood is packed with endpoints in the 2.4 Ghz range and I was having a horrible time keeping a locked signal on my Chromecast and on my wifi-using cell phone. I had a bit of trouble getting the router set up, but I think I was just not waiting long enough for it to settle in once I plugged it in. I have to say that Linksys's customer support is the best support I have ever received from any company ever. First, it's 24x7. Second, the rep was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. My problem sort of resolved itself while we were on the phone and the rep could not have been kinder about me wasting her time. Lastly, they actually CALLED ME BACK the next day to make sure everything was still working. I was blown away.

Increased my wireless speeds by 100MB!

I had an older router on the 2.4 ghz network that just wasn't giving me the wireless speeds I should be seeing from my 150MB internet package. I was getting about 35MB down on wireless, but after purchasing this router, that number jumped to 135MB using the 5ghz network and using a new Wireless AC wifi adapter. A full 100MB increase. This router is somewhat wider than your average routers, so space may be something to look at. I have noticed that this router does affect the wirelss baby monitors we have in our house, so that might be a deal breaker for some. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the speeds I'm getting with this router.

SUCH a difference!

The short: Pros: - MEGA fast (connecting, streaming, transferring) - USB ports (with 1 supporting faster USB 3.0) - Powerful signal (no longer in competition with apartment complex neighbors--consistently strongest signal) - Sleek interface (easy setup, easy maintenance and setting changes) - Very convenient (Phone app allows remote support, meaning you can manage your router from anywhere) - Lots of functionality (client management, parental controls, media prioritization, NAS management) - Competitively priced - Aesthetically pleasing, much softer lighting than typical routers (esp. Linksys) Cons: - Mounting holes are in an odd spot (hangs router such that cables protrude to the left) - Power cable is a little short For reference I am on Charter (cable broadband like Comcast or Time Warner) with advertised 60 Mb/s. I live in a 2-level apartment with lots of 2.4 GHz noise from surrounding networks. We have the following wireless devices: 2 laptops, 2 desktops, 2 smartphones, Chromecast, and a game console. I used to also use a wireless range extender (TP-Link N300), however now I don't need it! The long: What a great router! I upgraded from an old Cisco N300 router that had done the job fine, but was beginning to need periodic resets in order to be functional. This combined with a shotty modem provided by my cable internet company and a range extender on another floor made for a frustrating dissatisfactory internet experience about 50% of the time. I upgraded to a new modem (Archer SURFBoard), and noticed the connection on wired devices was faster and more consistent, however my wireless signal was still spotty and intermittent especially with the noisy surrounding networks. I decided it was time to upgrade. I am definitely a techie so I did a lot of research before on different routers, and heard rave reviews from a relative and a coworker on the management app, signal strength, and overall router performance. The setup was super simple, just plug and play if you just want a router that works! The quick-start guide lists the pre-set strong password and unique SSID. I, however, had to make sure I knew every setting and feature well, and was very impressed with the settings for Media Prioritization (very useful for streaming) and External Storage (NAS, FTP server and user permissions!). I also set the wireless channel to 9 after bringing up a WiFi analyzing app on my phone and seeing that 1-6 or so were jam packed. The difference was, well, underwhelming! Before I was consistently annoyed, and now I hardly even notice it's there! The external storage is super useful if you haven't used that before. Me and my wife can transfer files between computers much faster now--our own personal cloud! I no longer use a range extender and I never lose connection. Overall, very pleased. Job well done, Linksys. P.S. My SSIDs: TellMyWiFiLoveHer and BillWiTheScienceFi

Works Great and very fast

Works Great and very fast. One down side that i found is during set up I kept getting disconnected from the internet. But come to find out the issue was being caused my the Google Chrome browser i was using at the time. Switched over to Internet explorer for set up and then Firefox after that and have had no issues since and going on 2 months now. Have had the xbox one, computer broadcasting to a smart tv, 2 phones, and streaming Netflix all at the same time with no signs of lag

Easy to install, fast, with some nice features.

If you are replacing an existing router you will of course need your internet providers ID/password which is easy to obtain, just call them. After that it's pretty much plug and play. The Gigabit ports are a real plus if you have a wired home network because they are FAST and with 4 ports you probably don't need a switch. (2) USB 3.0 ports are nice if you want to turn the router into a file server, just plug a portable USB hard drive into any of these (2) ports. Some tips when you set it up: (1) Turn off the "Guest" access. Just an open door you probably won't need. (2) You will have 2 wireless access points available for your phones etc. To get the most physical range, don't use the 5GHz. access point, use the other one, it has better coverage. Once you are done setting it up and it's working, turn off the remote access feature so no one can get back into your network. In all, so far a great router!

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