Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router: Dual-Band Wireless Home Network, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, Parental Controls, 3.2 Gbps, 2,500 sq ft, 25 Devices

As a matter of background information, the original model router that I received from Spectrum when I first subscribed to their service, was a very powerful 5G model. But after 4 years, I began getting dropouts and other issues with my streaming capabilities. We don't do cable TV, rather we do streaming via various ROKU sticks or boxes. Since all of my ROKU devices are connected via WiFi, it is essential that the signals stay strong for quality streaming. After the first router began malfunctioning, Spectrum provided another new router. Unfortunately, that was a weaker model and we began experiencing issues there also. That's when I decided to invest in a relatively inexpensive, yet superbly operating modem. After doing my homework and finding out that many review sites recommend the Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router, especially for Spectrum, I purchased one - and it arrived the same day (talk about awesome). Hookup was quite easy actually - but just to be safe, I also called Spectrum Tech Support to inquire if there was anything else I needed to do. They replied that unlike a modem, which requires certification on their end, routers are technically no big deal and one can use any router. Setup was easy - after connecting the new Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router to my modem, I then rebooted and reset the modem. After coming back on line, the modem easily saw and communicated with the Router. As part of the instructions, they also give you an address to type in your browser, which takes you to your router settings. Now here is where it gets nice. The first time you go to this router settings page, you are asked to provide your own settings - meaning name of device and the password you wish to use. So what I did was to use the same ID and password that I had for my previous router so I would not have to redo all the devices I own that use my WiFi - it was a cinch! But you do have to use a combination of caps, small letters, numbers, and symbols for the password. If your previous passwords (that you'd still like to use) don't have this combo, you'll have to change them to meet the Linksys requirements. Of course, then you have to redo the login on all the devices you use to connect to your WiFi. After connecting everything, everything worked superbly. My download speeds were fantastic (well, fantastic for me). I have the 500 Meg download service with Spectrum, yet with this Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router, I am getting download speeds of 590 Megs per second and 25 Megs upload speeds - which is better than the service I'm paying for. Great job Linksys. Now obviously, this is a new router, and all I can report upon is what I'm experiencing now. Will check back in within 6 months or so to add more comments if things change. In closing, I tend to chuckle at those reviews where the reviewer states he/she had a hard time connecting, or setup was too complicated. That's because they are usually not literate when it comes to setting up anything with a computer - and it's not a Linksys issue. I'm no computer scientist, and everything connected perfectly and I had no issues.

Readers beware, this review is not reviewing the device at stock firmware If I were to review this product strictly on stock firmware it would be a solid one star because the configuration wizard was the slowest most garbage interface I have ever seen and the internet dropped constantly as soon as I configured a DMZ. That being said I didn't buy this device for its stock firmware, I bought this device for it's known compatibility with openwrt a custom firmware that gives many more options then stock firmware does. Once that was installed I have had no problems whatsoever, the internet hasn't dropped once on my end(ISP side however...) and the distance is absolutely amazing I can easily still have access to it in the further Garden roughly 100 yards out, and the speed is not too shabby. All in all I love this router as long as you're not using stock firmware on it and it has taken everything that I have thrown at it so far, I don't even believe I've had to restart it outside of configuration changes in the last month or two that I've had it

I brought this one due to the WPA3 security to extend the life of the product. I am only using the WPA2 right now. I will test WPA3 later. The 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz are good. I haven't enough space in my 2 Br 2 Bath apartment to discern the difference with the phone connections. They are certainly stronger than my previous system and data loads faster. It works very well at the farthest part of my apartment. Initial install was over the WiFi phone connection. Once that was done, I was able to bring up the administration on my desktop. The remainder of the procedure was easy.

Ordered this router as my frontier fios router wifi started to have hiccups and just getting old. I configure this router to run as an AP since cannot get rid of the fios router using coax cable for internet. I did a quick and simple setup. My wifi has much better coverage and faster speeds. I am running now both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz channels with no issues (it never worked well on Fios router G1100). I took the simple and easy route to setup. By running it as AP, You lose the router and firewall functionality but that is fine by me. Just keep that in mind. Overall, it is a nice looking router. Interface is simple and easy to understand. Even though it has AX capability, none of my wifi devices network cards can handle the new spec. I ve been using it for over 24hrs with not a single issue so far..... I remember the days Linksys was owned by Cisco. Comes to find out it is now Belkin Company. All brands perform the same more less. I am happy with it. Lets see how long it will last.... :-)

Me agrada que no se necesite disco. Lo configure con su cable original. Ya sabía que se necesita cable internet, compre uno largo aprox de 10 metros, lo conecte al módem de telmex para dar señal en planta baja ( incluso adentro de casa no llega bien señal de datos móviles) da buena señal, tanto por WiFi y computadora de escritorio (conectado a cable)..asi que ya hay WiFi en planta alta con telmex y en toda la planta baja con el router. Add: Yo puse casi la misma contraseña que tiene el de telmex, solo le cambie una letra.

Todavía muy bien lo recomiendo

Just as advertised

Excellent Product

compre dos equipos para ponerlos en malla y funcionan correctamente con una buena cobertura y velocidad únicamente es importante actualizar el equipo para que funcione sin ningún problema