I like this router because of multiple antenna and good coverage, setting are too easy and adorable function for managements.

Good signal's and wonderful covering

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I apologize for not testing Smart Connect performance for the EA9500. The new test processes take a lot more time and with the retesting required to provide comparison products for the charts, I'm having to make hard choices about what not to test.

Powerful, fast, and covering a wide range, the EA9500 is the best consumer router on the market right now.

5.3 gigabits per second of bandwidth; Three separate bands; MU-MIMO compatible; Enough range to cover large houses

Takes up a lot of space

Summary: Fantastic performance, huge capacity for devices, great features and a solid control panel. A worthy winner of our Performance Award.

I am using the product for 3 weeks now. It is slightly bulky, but if you have some space for it -- definitely go for IT

It's hard to deny the Linksys EA9500 is one of the best routers on the market. It topped our charts in everything from LAN to LAN throughput, through 2.4GHz and 5GHz performance, and even into storage performance.

Things are really moving on in the world of routers . Just a couple of years ago, a router that was a bit larger than average and sporting two aerials was enough to raise the eyebrows. Next to the Linksys EA9500 however, and these would look positively discreet.

Wireless networking has come a long way since it was first released. Early routers offered bandwidth even lower than available broadband internet speeds, and they suffered greatly from interference and poor signal strength.

The Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router may cost top dollar, but you get a lot of features and solid performance for your money. Its eight Gigabit LAN ports provide plenty of room for connecting multiple PCs, NAS drives, printers, and any other wired networking device, and its...

Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) capable; Numerous LAN ports; Extensive management settings; Excellent throughput performance

Very expensive; Large footprint

The Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router is all about "big." It's designed for large households, physically, it's huge, and its $399.99 price certainly isn't small. Powered by a dual-core CPU and featuring eight external antennas, this monstrous tri-band router packs Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) streaming, eight Gigabit LAN ports, and plenty of management settings. It's a very solid performer, but you'll get similar performance from our Editors' Choice high-end wireless router, the TP-Link Talon AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router ($657.99 at Amazon) , plus 802.11ad Wi-Fi capabilities, for around $50 less. Design and Features At 2.6 by 10.4 by 12.5 inches (HWD), the EA9500($329.99 at Amazon) is among the largest routers we've seen, edging out the TP-Link Talon (1.7 by 9 by 9 inches) by several inches. The black enclosure holds eight adjustable, non-removable antennas (three on each side and two on the back) and has a status panel with eight LE...

The massive, fully loaded Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 delivers wicked-fast throughput and is brimming with I/O ports and management features. It's a definite contender for high-end, cutting edge routers.

Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) capable; Numerous LAN ports; Extensive management settings; Excellent throughput performance

Very expensive; Large footprint