Linksys WiFi 5 Router, Tri-Band, 3, 000 Sq. ft Coverage, 25+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC5400) 5.4Gbps - EA9500

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The Linksys WiFi 5 Router (EA9500) is a powerful triband wireless router designed to deliver fast, reliable WiFi across larger homes and busy networks. With support for speeds up to AC5400 (5.4 Gbps) and three wireless bands (one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz), the EA9500 helps reduce congestion and interference when many devices are connected at once. This makes it ideal for households or small offices with 25+ devices where streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and smart home connectivity all happen at the same time.

Featuring a strong coverage area of up to 3,000 sq ft, the EA9500 spreads WiFi throughout multiple rooms, reducing dead zones and helping ensure consistent connections for phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and other smart devices. Its advanced antenna design and beamforming technology help focus wireless signals toward connected devices for stronger connectivity, even at longer distances.

The router includes gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections to desktops, gaming consoles, and NAS storage, along with USB ports for sharing printers or external storage across your network. With features like MUMIMO, Quality of Service (QoS), and easy setup via the Linksys app, the EA9500 delivers optimized performance, prioritized traffic, and simple management right from your smartphone or browser.

Overall, the Linksys EA9500 triband WiFi 5 router provides wide coverage, high throughput, and robust connectivitymaking it a solid choice for larger homes and busy networks that need reliable, highspeed WiFi for streaming, gaming, and everyday online use.

1. AC5400 Tri-Band Speeds: This router delivers three dedicated WiFi bands with combined speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps ($1000\text{ Mbps on 2.4GHz} + 2166\text{ Mbps on 5GHz} + 2166\text{ Mbps on 5GHz}$). This allows you to offload high-traffic devices to a secondary 5GHz band to prevent congestion.

1. Massive Coverage: Designed for "Large Households," it provides up to 3,000 sq. ft. of coverage. The eight high-performance adjustable antennas ensure a strong signal even in multi-story homes or awkward layouts.

1. MU-MIMO Technology: Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output allows the router to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously (rather than sequentially), providing faster speeds to more than 25 devices at once.

1. Enterprise-Grade Ports: Unlike standard consumer routers with 4 LAN ports, the EA9500 features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports. This is ideal for power users who want to hardwire gaming consoles, PC rigs, smart home hubs, and media servers for maximum stability.

1. Seamless Roaming: When paired with a Max-Stream Range Extender, the EA9500 supports Seamless Roaming. Your device will automatically switch to the strongest signal as you move throughout your home without dropping your connection.

1. WiFi Standard: WiFi 5

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1. Processor: 1.4 GHz Dual-Core.

1. Antennas: 8x External Adjustable Antennas.

1. Ports:

1. 8x Gigabit LAN ports.
2. 1x Gigabit WAN port.
3. 1x USB 3.0 port / 1x USB 2.0 port.

1. Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal, 128-bit AES link encryption.

1. Utilize Airtime Fairness: Enable the "Airtime Fairness" feature in the settings. This ensures that newer, faster devices aren't slowed down by older, slower WiFi devices on your network, optimizing overall efficiency.

1. Smart Connect (Band Steering): The EA9500 can combine the two 5GHz bands into a single SSID.¹³ The router will then automatically "steer" your devices to the best available band based on their distance and data needs.

1. App-Based Management: Use the Linksys App on your smartphone to monitor your network remotely, set up Guest WiFi, or use Parental Controls to pause the internet on specific devices during homework or bedtime.¹⁴

1. Media Prioritization: If you are a competitive gamer or work from home, use the "Prioritization" tab in the dashboard to drag and drop your PC or console to the top of the list, ensuring it gets the lion's share of bandwidth during peak usage.