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Due to the use of Beamforming+ technology, Linksys EA8300 has a very wide coverage. This technology concentrates the WiFi signal towards the client device and increases the quality and stability of the connection by about 40%.
Unlike the small size, this router has the ability to cover a 2 bedrooms house.
Features at a Glance:
- 2-Bedrooms Coverage.
- Beamforming+ technology.
- Four 1Gbps LAN ports.
- One 1Gbps WAN port.
- Works with existing modem, simple setup through Linksys App.
- HD streaming, gaming and more in high quality without buffering.
- 4x external adjustable antennas.
- 2.4 and 2*5 GHz bands (Simultaneous Tri-band).
- Wireless Router , Access Point and Repeater Modes.
- Works with Amazon Alexa.
- USB 3 Ports.
Is Linksys EA8300 a mesh router?
No, the Linksys EAP8300 is a standalone WiFi router, but you can extend the WiFi coverage with WiFi Extenders.
How do I setup my Linksys EA8300 router?
- Connect Power. Please ensure that you are using the power adapter that came with your router. …
- Connect to Modem by Cable/Wire.
- Login. …
- Select Password. …
- Change SSID and Password. …
- Save the configuration and reboot the device.
Why can’t I connect to my Linksys router?
Difficulties in accessing the router’s web-based setup page can be due to the following reasons:
- Improper cable connections.
- The router is not giving a valid IP address.
- Incorrect router IP address entered in the Address bar.
How do I secure my Linksys router?
You can secure your Linksys router with 3 options :
- Use the WPA™ / WPA2™ wireless security key or password on the router.
- It’s better to use Wireless MAC Filter.
- Disabling the SSID Broadcast ( Hide the SSID )of the router.
Linksys EA8300 – AC2200 WiFi Router
Linksys Mesh Wifi 5 Router, Tri-Band, 2,000 Sq. ft Coverage, Supports Guest WiFi, Parent Control, 20+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC2200) 2.2Gbps – MR8300
Linksys EA8300 WiFi Router Specifications
Wireless Specifications
| Wireless Standard | 802.11ac (a/b/g/n) |
| Bands | Tri-Band |
| Overall Speed | 2200Mbps |
| Range | Small/Medium Houses |
| Concurrent Clients | 20 |
| Antenna | 4 External |
Software Capabilities Level (1-10)
| Security | 7.5 |
| Parental Control | 7.5 |
| Traffic Control | 7.5 |
| Guest Network | No |
Physical Ports
| WAN Ports | 1 (1Gbps) |
| LAN Ports | 4 (1Gbps) |
| USB Ports | 1 (USB3) |
Special Capabilities
| Beamforming Technology | Yes |
| MU-MIMO Technology | Yes |
| Mesh Support | No |
| Repeater Mode | Yes |
| Vendor-Specific Technology | Advanced Beamforming+ |
Hardware Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core CPU |
| Memory | 256MB |
| Dimension | 8.4 x 6.4 x 2.2 in |
| Weight | 608g (1.3 lb) |
Pros
+ Beamforming+
+ 3 Roles Router/Repeater/AP
+ Reasonable Coverage
Cons
– OpenVPN Not Supported
– Low Overall Speed
