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Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi Router (MR8300)

An Entertainment Powerhouse—Now with Mesh WiFi

Upgrade your home WiFi and get extremely fast wireless speeds with the Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi Router (MR8300). Perfect for households that thrive on entertainment, this Tri-Band router delivers superior speeds of up to 2.2 Gbps throughout your home. The MR8300 delivers a dedicated signal to each connected device using MU-MIMO technology, so the entire family can enjoy simultaneous 4K streaming, online gaming, and more. It’s also future-proof thanks to built-in Mesh WiFi technology: simply add a Velop Mesh WiFi node to expand coverage in any area of your home.

Linksys MR8300 Router on a desk

Superfast WiFi for All of Your Connected Devices

Using Tri-Band and MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology, the MR8300 delivers high-speed WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously. You’ll be able to stream 4K media, browse the Internet, and play games online as if each of your devices had its own, dedicated WiFi router.

House with Mesh WiFi Nodes Diagram

WiFi Coverage for Every Area of Your Home

With built-in Mesh WiFi, this router is designed to scale to your household’s WiFi needs. As your WiFi needs grow, simply add a Linksys Velop node to expand your coverage. Velop nodes all work seamlessly together with the MR8300, so there's no need to manually switch between networks.

Smart Phone with Linksys App Dashboard

Easy Setup

Simply connect your router to your modem, download the Linksys app, name your network and choose a password.

Back of the Linksys Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Router (MR8300)

Multiple Ethernet Ports Offer Versatile Connectivity

Equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the MR8300 supports wired connections up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet and allows you to easily connect shared storage devices, printers, and other supported peripherals to your network.

Linksys Auto Firmware Upgrade

Your MR8300 will automatically receive firmware updates from Linksys as they are released, so your router is always secure and up to date.

Linksys App

Linksys App

Customize and Manage Your Home WiFi Anytime, Anywhere

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

  • Guest Access: Create a separate, password-protected WiFi 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.
  • Speed Test: Easily test and monitor your Internet connection's speed.

Quick and Easy Setup

Managing your home WiFi with the Linksys App is fast and easy:

Step 1 Linksys App Home Screen

Download the Linksys App

App Store Icon Google Play Icon
Step 2Connecting Velop node to a modem

Connect to your modem

Step 3Linksys App WiFi Setup Screen

Name your WiFi & create password

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MR8300 Tri-Band Router

  • MR8300 Tri-Band Router

Technical Specs
  • Wi-Fi Technology:
    AC2200 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gigabit, 400+867+867 Mbps†
  • Key Features:
    • Tri-Band (5 GHz + 5GHz + 2.4 GHz), 2x2 AC
    • Simultaneous Tri-Band Wi-Fi Mesh System
    • Seamless Wi-Fi
    • MU-MIMO
    • Auto Firmware Update
    • USB 3.0 Port
    • 4 Adjustable Antennas+ 6 High Power Amplifiers
    • Easy App Controls
    • Advanced Beamforming+ Technology
    • Smart Connect Band Steering
  • Network Standards:
    • 802.11a
    • 802.11b
    • 802.11g
    • 802.11n
    • 802.11ac
  • Wi-Fi Speed:
    AC2200 (N400 + AC867 + AC867)
  • Wi-Fi Bands:
    2.4 and 5 GHz(2x) (simultaneous tri-band)
  • Wi-Fi Range:
    Medium Household
  • Number of Ethernet Ports:
    • 1x Gigabit WAN port
    • 4x Gigabit LAN ports
  • Other Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.0 port
    • Power
  • Antennas:
    4x external adjustable antennas
  • Processor:
    716Mhz Quad-core
  • Memory:
    RAM: 512MB; Flash: 256MB
  • LEDs:
    One, multicolor light for power and status, USB, Ethernet (1-4), Internet
  • Wireless Encryption:
    Up to 128-bit WPA2/WPA-Mixed Personal, WPA2-Personal
  • Operation Modes:
    • Wireless Router
    • Access Point(Wired Bridge)
  • Easy Setup:
    • Simple and secured App based set-up
    • Required for set-up: (1) Internet connection with Modem. (2) Mobile device with Android 4.4 or iOS 9 and higher, Bluetooth preferred.
  • Dimensions (LxWxH):
    213.7mmX161.8mmx54.8mm (without Antenna)
  • Weight:
    608 g
  • Security Features:
    • WPA2/WPA Personal
    • 128 bit AES link encryption
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    FCC
  • Other Certifications:
    Wi-Fi
  • Additional Information:
    Bluetooth 4.1/LE for secure and easy App based set-up
  • Power Supply:
    Input: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz; Output: 12V, 2A
Support
Reviews
Rated 3 out of 5 by from USB Port Not Functional I bought this because is mesh WiFi capable and has a USB 3.0 port, a feature missing on Velop nodes. What was not made really clear is that the USB port is currently non-functional. I have always had an external drive on my network for backups. Now I can't use it that way. Please refer to the following I found in FAQs: 6. Can I plug my USB hard drive or a printer to the USB port on the Linksys MR8300? No. Currently the USB port does not support USB devices, the USB port is for future expansion. Epic fail on your part for releasing the router with this feature disabled.
Date published: 2019-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic WiFi coverage My girlfriend has an apartment that we couldn’t receive cell signal and WiFi signal degraded from one room to another. Couldn’t use Netflix or wireless gaming consoles. I have blast from Comcast and a linksys modem and older router. I got this router with the mesh node and bought a velop 2 station mesh system So main router in bedroom with node that comes with system and a velop node in other two rooms. Awesome wired speeds but big surprise. All wireless devices including cell phone on WiFi calling work. Outstanding product. Both system and extra velop nodes you can buy worth every penny. This mesh system with gaming features a homerun for linksys.
Date published: 2019-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Performance I recently upgraded from a Velop mesh system to this system and setup was almost identical to setting up the Linksys Velop system using the Linksys Smart Wifi App. Setup took me about 15 minutes from start to finish of unplugging old router and getting the new one set up. My system also came with a Velop wireless node to improve coverage which indeed it did in my home. My home is a 1900 sq ft home built in the late 2000s so wifi has never been an issue with me coverage wise. This system covers me in all areas of my home including my backyard with the same great coverage and speed. This router offers excellent performance in such a small setup. I would definitely recommend this router to anyone looking for an upgrade. I've had no issues with lag with streaming as well as gaming.
Date published: 2019-04-01
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good enough router, but seems BETA I got the router to add to my VELOP setup, which I am a big fan of. However, adding this router has degraded my setup. I have three VELOP nodes and two gigabit switches. This router was supposed to add the "switch-like" capability along with a USB port. To me, that would mean taking out the two switches and a NAS device. I only found out later that the USB port is NOT functional. It doesn't work as of today, February 18, 2019. Support can't help here. Only a firmware update to enable the USB port to fix this. ALSO, Linksys Shield seemed like a wonderful addition to my household because I have about 30 devices connected and three kids. I was hoping to add an additional layer of security for my kids, but Linksys Shield IS NOT compatible with the MR8300. Ugh. Here I am WANTING to be a customer and I can't. I'm already sold on the service, but I can't be a customer because this MR8300 is REQUIRED to be the main router in your setup if you have VELOP nodes. So, yes, this seems BETA to me. If they fix the Linksys Shield compatibility and enable the USB port, I would be back in business and life would be wonderful. In the meantime, I can't recommend the product as is. Linksys, please don't reply to this review and ask me to contact support because I already have. Only a firmware update will fix this. Only contact me if a firmware update is available so I can update this review.
Date published: 2019-02-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from No Backup and Restore feature Aside from all the other features lacking that was mentioned here in the review section, another annoying fact is that this model no longer has a backup and restore feature unlike all the earlier Linksys models. Just think if you had a previous set up in your previous route containing 50 or more entries then there is no way to restore it to this router and you will have to redo everything from scratch. Not a very friendly and seamless, efficient way of setting up. Besides it is difficult and tedious to keep track if you have more than 50 entries. Not a very good router.
Date published: 2019-10-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great Router! Future Proof with Velop Nodes I brought this because the ATT uverse WiFi router wasn't good enough. I brought thinking I would have to add some Velops but the signal is strong enough in most parts of our split-level house that we are holding off adding Velop nodes. Only downside is that you have to use app to configure this router and my old Andoid tablet wouldn't sync up. I had to use my daughters new android phone to set up AC2200, MU-MIMO. I wish it could be set up by web browser like WRT3200ACM AC3200 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router that I set up for my employer. Have had the router for 2 1/2 weeks and working great.
Date published: 2019-02-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Connection Issues I've bought a AC1200 LINKSYS Router and short after upgraded to this because of the other router having too many drop connections and did not support my 200Mbps internet speed. First day having this router was very good with increase of speed and being able to support 200Mbps. The next few days a connection drop would happen every 30 minutes while video streaming. I do only have a total of 2 smart phones and my Xbox one S connected to this. There isn't any solution but rebooting. to have to reboot at least 5 times a day within only 3 hours isn't something anyone would want to do.
Date published: 2019-04-05
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good router, horrible configuration tools I bought this to augment my existing router, the hardware is quite good. Once working, it works well. Two things I hate: 1. The configuration tools are god awful. The website is barely tolerable and is laid out like a deck of cards thrown into the air. The ios app is a burn down and start over after the development team goes through some serious UX training. On my own development team, I use this app as what not to do since their are so many examples. 2. Whay cant I force the mesh to use the ethernet backbone.
Date published: 2019-01-25
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*Maximum Performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance may vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, speed, range and coverage. Performance depends upon many factors, conditions and variables, including building materials and construction, volume of network traffic, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions. In order to achieve the best performance, this product must be used with compatible AC2200 wireless devices. The standard transmission rates—867 Mbps (for each 5 GHz radio), 400 Mbps (for 2.4 GHz)—are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower and may depend on the mix of wireless products used and external factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice. An active, customer-purchased Internet Service Provider broadband account is required for connection of this product and other connected devices to the Internet. Some devices may require additional wireless adapters or an Ethernet cable to connect.
May require a software/firmware update available for download at linksys.com/support.
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