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Rectangular black router with four rear Ethernet ports

Linksys

Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 wireless router

SKU CH-K6HS-AT20N

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router covers 2,500 sq ft with 3.2 Gbps speed for 25 devices

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • Wireless speedAX3200 / Up to 3.2 Gbit/s
  • Handles over 25 devices simultaneously with Wi-Fi 6 capacity
  • Covers up to 2500 sq ft for whole-home wireless reach
  • Delivers up to 3.2 Gbps combined speed for smooth streaming
  • Browser-based setup gets the network running in minutes
  • Dual-band 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz operation reduces congestion

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router for busy homes

The Linksys E8450 AX3200 is a new Wi-Fi 6 wireless router built for households that run many devices at once. It supports more than 25 simultaneous connections across mobile, streaming, gaming and smart-home gear. Coverage reaches up to 2,500 sq ft, making it suitable for medium to large homes. Parental controls and a separate guest network add everyday convenience.

Practical limits of the AX3200 wireless standard

The router uses the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac standards alongside Wi-Fi 6. Peak wireless throughput is rated at 3.2 Gbps, but real-world speeds depend on client capabilities, interference and building materials. Simultaneous dual-band operation on 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz helps balance range and throughput. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports provide wired backhaul for devices that need consistent latency.

Capacity and headroom for typical workloads

With headroom for 25plus devices the router comfortably handles 4K streaming, video calls and online gaming in parallel. Heavy NAS transfers or multi-gigabit WAN links will saturate the Gigabit LAN ports before the wireless ceiling is reached. Homes larger than 2,500 sq ft or users needing multi-gig wired uplinks should consider a mesh add-on or a router with 2.5 GbE ports.

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Price $126.99
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Specifications

Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Wireless speedAX3200 / Up to 3.2 Gbit/s

Questions about this item

Should I pick the AX3200 model or a lower AX rating for my home?

The AX3200 rating means this router delivers up to 3.2 Gbps combined across both bands, which suits homes with 25 devices and 2,500 sq ft coverage.

What does the 3.2 Gbps figure mean when I am actually gaming or streaming?

That 3.2 Gbps is the total theoretical throughput shared between the 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz bands; real-world speeds per device will be lower and depend on interference and client capability.

Which Wi-Fi standard does the E8450 use and what speed ceiling does it set?

It uses Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) with dual-band operation, capping combined wireless throughput at 3.2 Gbps across the two radios.

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