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product_id: 49337705
title: "LinksysEA8500-UK Max-Stream Dual Band 4 x 4 MU-MIMO AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router with USB 3.0, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, eSata Port, Black"
brand: "linksys"
price: "₨206192"
currency: LKR
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reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/49337705-linksysea8500-uk-max-stream-dual-band-4-x-4-mu
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# 4x4 Wireless-AC Smart Wi-Fi control 3x faster Wi-Fi LinksysEA8500-UK Max-Stream Dual Band 4 x 4 MU-MIMO AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router with USB 3.0, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, eSata Port, Black

**Brand:** linksys
**Price:** ₨206192
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌐 Elevate Your Wi-Fi Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LinksysEA8500-UK Max-Stream Dual Band 4 x 4 MU-MIMO AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router with USB 3.0, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, eSata Port, Black by linksys
- **How much does it cost?** ₨206192 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- linksys enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted linksys brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Management:** Monitor and control your network remotely with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
- • **Gaming Powerhouse:** Enjoy uninterrupted online gaming with advanced MU-MIMO technology.
- • **Robust Performance:** Equipped with a powerful 1.4 GHz dual-core processor for superior speed.
- • **Seamless Streaming:** Experience lag-free video streaming for the entire household.
- • **Optimized Connectivity:** Beamforming technology enhances signal strength to all your devices.

## Overview

The Linksys EA8500-UK Max-Stream Dual Band Router is engineered for high-performance connectivity, featuring MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous streaming, a powerful dual-core processor, and advanced beamforming capabilities, making it the ideal choice for gamers and streaming enthusiasts alike.

## Description

LinksysEA8500-UK Max-Stream Dual Band 4 x 4 MU-MIMO AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router with USB 3.0, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, eSata Port, Black

## Features

- Breakthrough Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology enables 3x faster Wi-Fi* for the whole household
- Multiple users can enjoy simultaneous lag-free video streaming, online gaming, and mobile viewing
- 4x4 Wireless-AC delivers 4 streams of data for stronger, faster performance when gaming and streaming.
- Beamforming technology optimizes performance and reduces interference by focusing wireless signal to connected devices.
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi lets you remotely monitor and control network

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Linksys |
| Product Dimensions | 52 x 37 x 9 cm; 1.56 Kilograms |
| Item model number | EA8500-UK |
| Manufacturer | Linksys |
| Colour | Black |
| Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
| Processor Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| RAM Size | 512 MB |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Item Weight | 1.56 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Linksys
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item weight:** 1.56 kg
- **Operating system:** Windows
- **Security protocol:** WPA2-PSK

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is ea8500 support 160mhz radio for mobile bandwidth**
A: No. I  just cpnnected it with my laptop with 2.4 n 5 bands to check wifi range n throughput n than  packed ot to return.

**Q: Can you confirm that a ipad/iphone could connect to a external drive plugged into the usb3 port, and if so how, thanks?**
A: Yes, you can access your data (music/films) on your USB HDD attached to the router. Step 1) In router settings you will need to activate Media Server without any password protection. Step 2) On your iPhone/iPad via App Store download PlayerXtreme app (by Xtreme Media Works developer) - I think you'll need to pay a small fee to be able to use Network Drives functionality. But you will not be disappointed by the functionality/quality of the app. I personally guarantee this as a full version user.PlayerXtreme will recognize your drive automatically as Shared Storage - "View" button is located on the bottom left side of the screen within the App, and looks like three horizontal lines.Any questions - please ask.

**Q: Is it a router-modem or only a router? Thanks**
A: It's a router only, but can control your ADSL connection through your modem.

**Q: Anybody using this with the sky q router? My internet speed is slow as I have 6-8 devices connected at one time will this help the download speeds?**
A: It's not fast as you said

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Future proof and works well.
*by D***Y on 8 June 2016*

I purchased this router to replace my four year old EA6500 which is still working fine although does get very warm with the amount of things I now have connected to the internet.Can't comment on the MU-MIMO side of things as I don't have any hardware that uses that technology yet, but as it's going to get more and more common it will come into its own later.Set up is a breeze and took just a few minutes to be connected and changing passwords etc.I have between 25 and 30 things connected to my router and where my EA6500 got very warm this is not very warm at all and running well, lets see how it gets on over the next few weeks/months but so far so good.I'm on the Virgin Media Vivid 200 package and am getting 205MB/s down and 12 up using the 5ghz wireless on my Chromebook HP 14, so no complaints about speed and the range is great too.First thing to do after changing the passwords etc on set up is to update the firmware which is simple, luckily after the first download I clicked the update firmware button again and it gave me another update, so keep pressing that update button until it says there are no updates available.It's only been a few hours but set up and operation has been very straight forward so if you're a bit concerned about that side of things don't worry, believe me I am no techie and if I can do it you can.I will update this review after a few weeks or if I experience any problems, early days I know but so far so good.***** Update *****I've now been using this router for just over a month and can report that in my environment not only is it working well it's been faultless not one glitch, loss of signal or problem. Nothing.All I have done is given it a reboot every couple of weeks, which I have always done with all my connected equipment as someone once told me that it is best to this so everything even my Sky box gets a reboot every now and again.I noticed there was a firmware update a week or so ago and backed up my settings etc which is easy just a click of a button and then went for the update, again no problems everything came back and the router has been faultless.So in summary.I am using this router on Virgin Media vivid 200 service and getting speeds of 206 MB/s down and 12MB/s up consistently.I have about 25 devices connected through the router including CCTV cameras, phones, central heating, Sonos speakers, Sky, TV's, Chromecasts and more.I realise that results will vary from person to person but in my case this has been a great purchase and I am starting to take it for granted as the internet is always there.I have recommended this router to a friend and he is also seeing the same excellent performance.************UPDATE***************Now into September and no issues or problems to report.Last weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) I streamed via YouTube the Goodwood Revival in 1080P HD for between six and eight hours every day on to my 50" smart tv and didn't get a single drop out or any buffering at all, it just streamed faultlessly for three days.So, so impressed with this router.ONE MILLION STARS ************************************************************************ etc, etc.

### ⭐⭐ Average router
*by A***R on 19 October 2016*

Greetings all,After 2 weeks of usage and a lot of network hangs, found that it's an average router suffers from a several issues mostly in port redirections and disconnection from network.It has a good UI and management application to the mobile.

### ⭐ Really bad.
*by R***T on 18 July 2017*

*Update 2*New router firmware update (I updated 23 Aug 17, but can't log in to see what the version number is!) brings back old problems. Back to square one, which means back to TPLink for me. Shame - it was ok when it worked, even with its limited range.*Updated* from one to three stars:Software has been fixed and a local login is available. It's been running well over the past month. Old review is here, this is the reason I cannot give more than 3 stars:Switched to this because TP-Link's software didn't work properly. I wanted a router that I could control remotely with parental controls that actually worked. My kids will be over 18 by the time that ever happens.I can confirm that with the latest firmware, this router is useless. You cannot log in to the configuration. You put the router's IP and it FORCES you to log in to the Linksys cloud service, which doesn't work and says 'try again when you're connected to the internet'. Some facetious, idiot programmer thinks his sarcasm will amuse a pi**ed off user? If they *think* there's no internet (which is totally incorrect) then maybe they should OFFER A LOCAL LOGIN INSTEAD. Commercial morons want to monitor your every move. It must be data collection.If you want to control the router remotely you need to set up a cloud account. But then you'll never be able to log in from the LAN that the router is managing. On the 2 occasions I logged on remotely and the 2 occasions at home that it worked, it was *excellent*. But just wait until you're denied access.... then you will experience a fury and disbelief at the stupidity of the software.Hardware-wise, it performs adequately - I have MIMO clients, but TP-Link's non-MIMO router is faster. The AC-3200 is tri-band, slower CPU and reportedly slower bandwidth per 5GHz channel but outperforms this EA8500 in my house. TP-Link wins on hardware. TP-Link wins on software too - how embarrassing - it's useless software, but at least you know where you stand with it.Throughout my problems trying to connect to the router's configuration, I confirm that the wifi performance has remained solid and stable.A quick word on Linksys support: waste of time. They didn't mail me a transcript of our chat but they asked, "How far are you from the router?" I said "3 metres...", they said "that's too far away". It was totally surreal.This is my fourth Linksys router. I hoped they had fixed their software glitches of the past. I don't know of one brand that offers an excellent router with software that works. It's still the case. Maybe those whole-home wifi kits are a better bet in future.

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