Today we have a new router from Linksys on the bench that is not the fastest connected router we've seen lately, but it does claim some pretty impressive features. While many routers claim to have incredible speed when combining all of their wireless bands, the reality is that not many client...

Great wireless performance (best we've seen in a bridge) and great range; Dual-Band wireless with separate configuration; Secure Guest Network; MU-MIMO lives up to the promise; Can handle small business networks as easily as a home network

Interface can be laggy; Parental controls limited to 14 clients

T he Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router EA7500 could be considered the little brother of the EA8500 we reviewed last August. With more devices possessing MU-MIMO compatibility now compared to a year ago and the 8500's feature set trickling down the line into the mid-range EA7500, more...

The se cond wave of 802.11ac routers are now shipping, and they offer a tantalizing performance benefit over the previous routers we've reviewed (at least with their older firmware) - the ability to broadcast multiple data streams to several clients at once.

Considering its price, or is good for the controls it offers, especially the parental controls

I bought it for the parental control feature; It was fine; The coverage is good but not excellent as i was hoping

It heats up fast, and when it does speed and signal connection are compromised; Better let it stand with clearance from wall

Great router, very easy setup and no buffering. All I need!

Easy To Set Up; Fast Connection Speed; Reliable connection

This router is a good performer, but it's too early in the game to pay more for multi-user MIMO.

The Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream is one of only two routers by Linksys that features that latest development in Wi-Fi: MU-MIMO (Multi User, Multiple Input Multiple Output). This allows the router to simultaneously talk to up to 12 devices at the same time, rather than having to talk to each device in...

Very fast Wi-Fi speeds; Modest design with wall mounting; Rock solid performance

Only one USB 3.0 port; Pushes you towards Smart Wi-Fi service; Not as fast as fastest AC1900 routers

There were many times in testing the EA7500 where I was surprised at the performance and others where I stopped and started over to verify my results. Before I go too far into the performance, I do want to say that I was quite happy with the build quality of the EA7500.

The EA7500 ranks #4 of 16 tested AC1900 routers; not a bad showing. The Ranker Performance Summary below shows its key strengths are 2.4 GHz average and maximum throughput. #6 range ranking in both bands isn't too bad, but not enough to push the EA7500's total ranking higher.

Power and ease of use come together in the Linksys EA7500.

1.9 Gbps speed across two channels; MU-MIMO directs signal directly at your devices; Advanced; intuitive backend software

Initial setup can become convoluted; Takes up a lot of space on your desk or shelf