Max-Stream Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream™ AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi Router
Max-Stream Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream™ AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi Router
Max-Stream Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream™ AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi Router
Experience the latest in Wireless-AC with breakthrough MU-MIMO technology. 4.6x faster than traditional Wi-Fi.* Learn More
- 1.4 GHz dual-core processor
- 4x4 Wireless-AC delivers 4 streams of data
- 4 adjustable antennas
- Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power
- 10 to 80% Noncondensing
- 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
- Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 / eSATA combo
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- Windows 10 32/64
- Windows 7 32/64
- Windows 8 32/64
- Windows 8.1 32/64
- Windows Vista 32/64
- Windows XP
- -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C)
- Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power
- 1733 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11a
- IEEE 802.11ac
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11n
- Linksys AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, EA8500
- Quick Start Guide
- 4 Detachable Antennas
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Adapter
- CD-ROM with Documentation
*As reported by Ixia ixChariot v7.10 SP3. Test conducted by Tolly comparing EA8500/AC2600 router compared to 2 similar single user MIMO competitor routers. 4.6x claim is based on the greatest difference in throughput to a single MU-MIMO capable device.
Notes: Linksys running MU-MIMO Router. All testing using 5GHz. Average of three runs.
Source: Tolly, May 2015
Testing done in the United States with a MU-MIMO router produced for use in the United States.
Review the full Tolly Report PDF for more detailed information.
**The standard transmission rates–600 Mbps or 1733 Mbps (for 5 GHz), 800 Mbps (for 2.4 GHz), 54 Mbps, and 11 Mbps–are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower and may depend on the mix of wireless products used and external factors.