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Linksys Router (EA9200-4A)
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Linksys Router (EA9200-4A). Condition is New. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
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My old router was just a few years old, but it wasn't working well anymore. It was a Netgear N600 and I was losing connections frequently on several devices and it was taking a long time for Netflix to load programming. Then when watching Netflix it was "buffering" every 2 minutes so it was frustrating to stream TV. With 2 smart TV's, 1 smart DVD player, and several smart phones and tablets we might have as many as 10 wireless devices online at one time. I wanted a router that said it was made for lots of devices. This one makes that claim. It also seems to be designed to work well with smart TV's and those were my 2 biggest issues. I expected the setup process to be difficult. Whenever I get a new computer device I struggle with all the questions that I have no clue how to answer. Happily this set up procedure is actually easy. You follow the directions and start up the router and give it a few minutes to get updates. When the LINKSYS emblem on the front goes from blinking to a solid lite then the router is ready. You use the info in the packaging to connect to a computer. Then you rename the router and give it a password of your choice. A few easy to understand questions follow. Then you restart your computer and connect using the new router name and your new password. And that's it. All my devices established connections on the first try and there have been no dropped connections in 3 days of active use. The Netflix loads real fast and goes immediately into a HD picture. On a good day the old router would start in low def and move the HD after a few minutes. One smart TV is at the other end of the house and it shows a full 5 bars of signal strength. One device is in the basement and it gets 3 bars. I have't had to fool around with the antennas but so far I haven't found any dead spots. I used the WPS button on the router to establish the wireless connection to my HP printer. I have one very old laptop circa 2004 that I use for emails. This computer has the earliest version of wifi - "n", It also has very old security software that is out of date. I was able to get a wireless connection successfully using the "guest" network which is an unsecured connection and bypasses the old security software. This means you can use this router with very old computers. My nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile away, but if you live in a city or apartment you may want to secure the guest network. But I'm happy to have a connection on my old faithful computer. Now all this router has to do is last for 5 to 10 years and I'll be completely satisfied. I expect it has the capacity to meet my needs for a long time. So far so good.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
--Parental controls is very weak. Access restriction in essence is very primitive. --Setting up is touchy - if you get it right the first time, it's fine, but if you don't multiple reboot seem to be needed to get it done. --Range, as expected, is not as good as older products --Throughput is fantastic --aesthetically, wow!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Because of prior "disappointments" with Wi-Fi routers, I was reluctant to buy another; however, this Linksys model has not been a disappointment. I particularly like being able to rename the router, and assign very long passwords (20+ characters), enhancing security. It also has pretty good range, well over 100 feet. I do have 2 complaints, though - it's slow to reboot; and the "USB Control Center" software duplicates my printer in the device listing under Windows 10. Beyond those 2 annoyances, it's proven to be an excellent router.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The quality and reliability of my Internet service is poor, and my previous WiFi routers had difficulty recovering from the frequent momentary dropped signals. The AC3200 provides a good signal to the far end of my home (up one story and beyond the AC/furnace closet), which I hoped for. More importantly, it almost always seamlessly recovers from the dropped signals that my carrier uses to maximize their capacity/profits. The advanced features and generic configuration interface are very nice -- very easy to tweak the router for the best service in my crowded neighborhood. Boy, I'm glad to have found out about this puppy!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The router was easy to setup. Works great at close range. Very fast. The range is lacking. I think my older AC1200 dual band had a better range.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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