Linksys Mesh Wifi 5 Router, Tri-Band, 2,000 Sq. ft Coverage, Supports Guest WiFi, Parent Control, 20+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC2200) 2.2Gbps - MR8300

This router is a superior product compared to the slew of Netgear routers I have bought exclusively every 2-3 years over the last 25 years (and I always bought the next to top of the line thinking that would help!) The last Netgear was Orbi mesh and I tossed it in the e-waste in disgust about a year ago. This Linksys is better quality and better performance for less money. Set up was a breeze and have not needed to call Tech support for anything! I have 13 devices connected total and 2 of those 13 are ethernet connections. There was no problem connecting my Canon Maxify wireless printer nor ha

I got my Linksys MR8300 router this week. Setup went well according to the instructions. Install the mobile app (in my case on an iPhone), attach the router to the cable modem and power it on. When the purple light appears, run the app and use it to perform the initial configuration. When setup is complete, the light turns blue and you're good to go.That's great if all you want to perform is basic setup. But if you want to set up more advanced configuration like disabling the DHCP server (My Mac server is providing DHCP and DNS for my LAN), configuring Wi-Fi channels and other features, it's n

Before you read the review below, I wanted to briefly detail my small internet/network setup struggles. We moved into a new apartment which has solid concrete walls. It is a 1600 sq ft home with two levels. The modem connection is up stairs in the living room. Our two bedrooms are on the lower level.My main issue has been trying to get a strong and decent signal on the lower level. I tried multiple set ups (large router, mesh router, wifi extenders/repeater, and powerline), but I ultimately ran a wire from the upper level to lower. The main reason for running a wire was that I was only getting

We were at the point where our wifi was dropping a dozen or more times a day. We got a new modem first, through our provider, and the issue persisted. I knew the router we had was older and it was time for a new one, but I was resisting because I wasn't confident in the process as I had not set up what we did have. I found this router and went with it because it was in budget and was a name I knew of. It came quickly. I downloaded the app and followed the instructions, and it was soooo easy! I named the network and set the password right in the app on my phone. I had told my teenager to plan t

The router itself is great. The set up through the app is fantastic and it was up and running in no time. My house is 2000sqft and this provides adequate coverage for HD video streaming across the house. Since my router must be in one corner of the house and my TV is on the other corner, I will probably buy another node to beef up the signal. But this one node is enough for now.A couple things to know before you buy:1: The USB port on the back does not work for any size or format of hard drive. You can’t use it for cloud storage. This is frustrating because it says on the product page that it

Overall, I give this a 5-star rating. With the exception of the app (for which they are not clear where to get it and what to do), the installation was effortless. Once I found the app for my Android phone at the Google Play app store (so annoying that they didn't walk me through that and weren't more specific) and loaded it into my phone, it was as simple as plug in, run the app and it did all the work. The provided installation instructions are VERY simple.Once it was installed, it immediately remedied my previous network problems. Now the whole house has excellent coverage and access to hig

My first internet connection used a telephone attached to a modem. In 1997 I left dial up in the company of the Camera Bird from the Fintstones.I am brand loyal and all of my routers have been Linksys. A few of them seemed to have a very short shelf life but hey, go with what you know.As the 90s, 00s and the 10s raced by, the number of wi-fi using devices exploded.Now, we have several computers, streaming tv, 4 Amazon Echos, smart things, e-readers and a few tablets.I upgraded to this one, like I said, go with what you know.I am a LP and couldn't reach the Router Perch but the change out was d

One week ago we replaced our existing Linksys E3200 router with this AC2200 router. With the new router in the same location as the old router we are experiencing three times the upload and download speeds at three times the range (distance from the router). The installation was very simple using the Android app. The router was out of the box, connected and working within 10 minutes of opening the package. We are very satisfied. Come this spring we will test if there is a need for a VELOP Intelligent Mesh WiFi extender outdoors to work in tandem with our new router. With the new router we have