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Features
  • Dual-Band Technology

    DUAL-BAND WIRELESS AC

    The Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2600 provides two dedicated Wi-Fi bands with combined speeds of up to 2.6 Gbps, which is double the performance of a single band.**

  • 4X4 AC

    4x4 AC

    Four streams of data for stronger, faster performance when gaming and streaming.

  • MU-MIMO Ready

    MU-MIMO

    Latest Wireless-AC technology for simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices.

  • 3+1 Antennas

    4 Adjustable WiFi Antennas

    Ensure optimal coverage and maximum signal strength throughout your home.

  • Advanced Wireless Security

    ADVANCED WIRELESS SECURITY

    Safeguard your network with wireless WPA/WPA2 encryption and an SPI firewall.

  • Smart Wi-Fi

    Linksys App

    Monitor and control your home network from anywhere through the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi website or mobile app.

  • Beamforming

    BEAMFORMING TECHNOLOGY

    Optimizes performance by focusing wireless signal to connected devices.

  • Ideal for Large Homes

    MEDIUM HOUSEHOLD

    Experience powerful Wi-Fi coverage throughout a medium-size house.

  • Easy Setup

    EASY SETUP

    Installation is fast and easy. No CD required.

  • USB 3.0

    USB 3.0 PORT

    Add external storage and other devices to share content across your network via USB ports.

EA8100 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO WiFi Router

NEXT-GEN AC DELIVERS POWERFUL WI-FI TO MULTIPLE DEVICES

The Linksys MAX-STREAM AC2600 features MU-MIMO, the latest advance toward uninterrupted, simultaneous Wi-Fi connections.

Devices such as HD streaming media players, 4K TVs, tablets, and game consoles use a lot of bandwidth. But with MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, the MAX-STREAM AC2600 sends advanced Wi-Fi to multiple devices at the same time and same speed. Your whole family can play, stream, and work at once, without experiencing lag or buffering--at up to 2x the speed of a non-MU-MIMO router.*

The EA8100 operates in a clear airspace denied to traditional routers thanks to Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) certification.  This certification triples the number of channels available at 80MHz.

Dual-Band Diagram

ENJOY COMBINED WI-FI SPEEDS UP TO 800 MBPS (FOR 2.4 GHz) + 1733 MBPS (FOR 5 GHz)

Our MAX-STREAM AC2600 Multi User-MIMO Router offers two dedicated Wi-Fi bands that deliver combined speeds of up to 800 Mbps (for 2.4 GHz) + 1733 Mbps (for 5 GHz).  It also allows you to make your time online more efficient: simply assign high-bandwidth activities, like 4K video streaming, to the high-speed 5 GHz band, and leave basic activities like email to the 2.4 GHz band.

POWERFUL PROCESSOR FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Enjoy fast-paced Wi-Fi activities such as online multiplayer gaming with the MAX-STREAM AC2600. Powered by a dual-core processor, it is capable of handling three simultaneous data streams. This results in improved Wi-Fi performance and faster Wi-Fi speeds to more devices.

HIGH-SPEED WIRED CONNECTIVITY WITH GIGABIT ETHERNET PORTS

Connect more devices and share files at speeds 10x faster than Fast Ethernet with four Gigabit Ethernet ports. Connect a storage device and quickly transfer files. Or, share devices such as printers across your Wi-Fi network using the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.

IMPROVED Wi-Fi SPEED AND RANGE WITH BEAMFORMING

Direct Wi-Fi signals to each of your mobile devices to increase signal strength and coverage with our MAX-STREAM Wi-Fi router using Beamforming technology. Play video games, listen to music, check emails, shop online, stream HD movies, and more, without having to worry about dropped signals.

 

Linksys App

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

CUSTOMIZE AND MANAGE YOUR HOME Wi-Fi ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

With the Linksys App, you can closely monitor and manage your home Wi-Fi remotely using a smartphone or tablet.

  • Guest Access: Create a separate, password-protected Wi-Fi network for up to 50 guests and easily share the password.
  • Parental Controls: Ensure a safe Internet experience for your kids -- even when you're away from home. Restrict access to inappropriate or distracting content, control usage, and block specific devices from accessing the Internet.
  • Device Prioritization: You can prioritize devices that need the most speed.

QUICK AND EASY SETUP

Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:

Step 1 Set up your wireless home network

Set up your home Wi-Fi using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.

Step 2 Sign up for a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account

Download the free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App.


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Step 3 Customize your network with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi apps

Use Your Mobile Device to Manage Your Home Wi-Fi.

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Technical Specs
  • Wi-Fi Technology:
    AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-band Gigabit, 800+1733 Mbps
  • Key Features:
    • Easy Setup
    • Medium household
    • Up to 15+ Devices
    • Advance Security
    • USB 3.0 port
    • Dual-Core CPU
    • Beamforming technology
    • Smart Wi-Fi
  • Network Standards:
    • 802.11b
    • 802.11a
    • 802.11n
    • 802.11ac
    • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi Speed:
    AC2600 (N800 + AC1733)
  • Wi-Fi Bands:
    2.4 and 5 GHz (simultaneous dual band)
  • Wi-Fi Range:
    Medium Household
  • Number of Ethernet Ports:
    • 1x Gigabit WAN port
    • 4x Gigabit LAN ports
  • Other Ports:
    • One(1) USB 3.0 port
    • One(1) USB 2.0 port
    • Power
  • Antennas:
    4x external
  • Processor:
    880MHz, Dual Core
  • LEDs:
    Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Linksys Logo, WPS
  • Wireless Encryption:
    Up to 128-bit encryption
  • Operation Modes:
    • Wireless Router
    • Access Point
    • Wired Bridge
    • Wireless Bridge
  • Storage File System Support:
    • FAT
    • NTFS
    • HFS+
  • Easy Setup:
    • Browser-based Setup
    • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
  • Certified Operating Systems:
    MacOS (10.X or higher), Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Minimum System Requirements:
    • Internet Explorer® versions 8 and newer
    • Safari® 5 (for Mac®)
    • Firefox® 8
    • Google Chrome™
  • Dimensions (LxWxH):
    257 x 184 x 56 mm (10.12 x 7.24 x 2.2 in.) without antennas
  • Weight:
    558 g (20.74 oz)
  • Security Features:
    • 64/128-bit WEP
    • WPA2-Personal
    • WPA2-Enterprise
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    WPC
  • Power Supply:
    Input: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz; Output: 12V, 2.5A
Support
Package Contents
  • Linksys AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, EA8100
  • Quick Start Guide
  • 4 Antennas
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Power Adapter
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An active, customer-purchased Internet Service Provider broadband account is required for connection of this router and other connected computers and devices to the Internet. Number of connected devices is based on lab test results. Some devices may require additional wireless adapters that match this product’s maximum Wi-Fi standard or an Ethernet cable to connect to this router.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance may vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range, and coverage. Range specifications are based on performance test results under normal use case conditions. Actual data throughput and range depend upon many factors, conditions and variables, including building materials and construction, volume of network traffic, mix of wireless products used, interference, wireless obstructions and other adverse conditions. Actual data throughput will be lower than specified and may depend on mix of wireless products used and external factors. Wireless coverage claims are used only as reference and are not guaranteed, as each wireless network is unique.

*Two or more 1x1 MU-MIMO-enabled client devices must be connected to achieve the two (2) times faster physical data rate.

**The standard transmission rates–600 Mbps or 1300 Mbps (for 5 GHz), 600 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.

† Seamless Roaming is designed for devices that support the 802.11k standard. For more information on supported devices, please check with your device manufacturer. Seamless Roaming may require the latest router firmware. Please check the support page of your router for more details.

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