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Linksys - N600 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.1
Rating breakdown 210 reviews
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
11
1 Star
16
79%of customers recommend this product.
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165 out of
208)
Customer Reviews for Linksys - N600 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Posted by: JoeT
from NY, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this router to get the N capability. It got good reviews and was a good deal at BestBuy.
I've used Linksys routers for years without any issues, but this model falls way short of what I expected. It is fast, and easy to setup as always, but the range is not any better than any other router. It's supposed to be powerful and have great range but isn't. In fact it's a little lacking compared to older models I've used. I placed it in the center of the house for total coverage but the signal is still weak. Prior to this router, my Linksys routers always resided in a front room which is as far away from the rest of the house as possible and they had better signal coverage.
I went as far as to setup an older router on the second floor as a repeater.
I went as far as to setup an older router on the second floor as a repeater.
Also, this router requires a power-down restart several times a month in order to keep all devices happy. I've never had to do that with prior models.
Overall I'm disappointed.
Overall I'm disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: none
from Edna, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased unit about six months ago. I am running two desk top computers and one laptop on the devise. Works great and easy to install.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: doug73
from Columbus, KS, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this two years ago and I haven't had any problems with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: andyv
from Staten Island, NY, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had to reinstall the Linksys and I couldn't find the CD so had to have tech support assist me through the process of reinstallation. He was very helpful and knowledgable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Chris53835
from San Diego, CA, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
easy to use, simple to set up, plug it in and it plays
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ScLa
from Kentucky, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a very good product that works well in our 3 story house.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: cheyguy65
from Cheyenne, WY, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have had the E2500 for over a year, operating with an HP ENVY desktop, HP ENVY laptop, HP Photosmart 7520, and a refurb Toshiba laptop. Also with an Apple i5, and a Panasonic Smart TV. The Toshi (Windows 7 Home Premium) worked well with it. Also worked well with the ENVY units until I upgraded to Windows 8. Did have some temporary issues with random drops about every couple of months. Then, when upgraded to Windows 8.1, same rare issue, but changed the Toshi to Ethernet. Worked well for over a year (later found out the 2500 supposedly wasn't compatible with Win8/8.1, but mine worked most of the time). When Charter (ISP) went to 30 Mbps, added a Linksys USB 3.0 wireless adapter to handle the speed over the OEM Wi-Fi in the HP laptop. It worked well, but I still got the rare drop. Finally, in 2015, Charter went to 60 Mbps, and I wanted to upgrade further. Replaced the E2500 N600 with a Linksys EA6350, which despite a few kinks in the setup process (I'm no expert, but have used computers since the '80s), didn't have any major problems. With some patience, all the connections connected (except the Toshi which didn't like the EA6350 for unknown reason...perhaps just age difference) within 1 day. The 60 Mbps worked beautifully (avg. 65 Mbps, with a rare spike of 75). Then, being me, got an AC1200 adapter for the HP laptop, and no problems since (about 3 months now). I live in a small condo, and my signal is plenty strong throughout, yet no complaints from neighbors who are also on Wi-Fi. None of us have AC OEM, all are "N".
So the E2500 was a good unit until Win8/8.1, and even then, despite the rare drops, was easy to work with. But now, set to upgrade to Windows 10, I am more comfortable with the EA6350. If Win10 has no compatibility issues (the MS compatibility wizard says I am fully compatible so far, pre-July 29), then I'm good to go.
So the E2500 was a good unit until Win8/8.1, and even then, despite the rare drops, was easy to work with. But now, set to upgrade to Windows 10, I am more comfortable with the EA6350. If Win10 has no compatibility issues (the MS compatibility wizard says I am fully compatible so far, pre-July 29), then I'm good to go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting linksys.com
Posted by: T2T2T2
from Orange, CA, United States
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought to upgrade my older router (can't recall the model -- classic blue WRT with the dual antennas). Works ok. The dual band doesn't seem to function well -- worked for awhile but now I just use the single band. The restrictions on the older router were more robust, so I was disappointed to have to give up flexibility.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting linksys.com