If you have a small home and run a modest network consisting of a handful of wired and wireless clients, you probably don't need to spend hundreds of dollars for a router with the latest Wi-Fi technologies.

Nice price; Blazing 5GHz throughput in testing; Easy to install and manage

Middling file-transfer speeds; Non-removable antennas

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

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

That leaves us with the software, which on all of the latest Linksys routers is exceptional. Of all the routers we have tested in the past few years Linksys have the best interface. It is the most responsive, tends to have high levels of features, is stable, looks good and is intuitive.

This product fulfills my wireless needs in that I am able to activate parental controls, limit guest access and it also gives me great range coverage.

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;

When buying a new router, there are a few different metrics you want to keep an eye on when making your final decision. The basic stuff like how fast is it or what kind of range are important enough on their own, but what separates a regular WiFi hub from the standouts like Linksys' new EA7500...

Excellent build quality; Gigabit LAN; Detachable antennae

Few electrolytic caps; No URL filtering

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...

I am really impressed with my new Linksys AE6350. Had to call for help to set it up, but that was easy, My last router kept dropping the signal, but this one is AWESOME, so far no signal drop.........Best router by far for me.:)