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Linksys

Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wireless Router

SKU CH-TDP1-SGTEH

Tri-band Wi-Fi 5 router delivers up to 2.2 Gbps combined speeds with MU-MIMO for 15-plus devices across 1,500 square feet

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless speedAC2200 / Up to 2.2 Gbit/s
  • Covers up to 1,500 sq ft for 15plus devices
  • Tri-band AC2200 delivers combined 2.2 Gbps speeds
  • MU-MIMO serves multiple devices at once at high speed
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus USB 3.0 for wired and storage expansion
  • Seamless roaming with compatible Max-Stream extenders for whole-home coverage

Linksys EA8300 tri-band router

The Linksys EA8300 is a Wi-Fi 5 wireless router that delivers combined tri-band speeds up to 2.2 Gbps across two 5 GHz radios and one 2.4 GHz radio. It covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports 15-plus simultaneous devices, making it suited for busy households that stream 4K video and game online. Setup is handled through the Linksys App and the unit works with an existing modem.

Home users needing simultaneous streams.

Families and flatmates who run multiple 4K streams, gaming sessions and video calls at the same time benefit from MU-MIMO serving several devices at once. The four Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0 port add wired flexibility for storage or printers. Buyers who only need a single wired connection or who require a newer wireless standard should look at other hardware.

Tri-band AC2200 radio configuration decides fit

The decisive specification is the tri-band radio layout: one 5 GHz band at 400 Mbps, a second 5 GHz band at 867 Mbps and a 2.4 GHz band at 867 Mbps, totalling AC2200. This split determines whether the router can keep high-bandwidth devices on separate 5 GHz channels while leaving the 2.4 GHz band free for legacy clients. If that band balance matches the household traffic pattern, the EA8300 fits; otherwise a different radio design is required.

How it compares

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Price $190.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless speedAC2200 / Up to 2.2 Gbit/s

Questions about this item

What clearance does the EA8300 need for its four Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 3.0 port?

The router has four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one USB 3.0 port on the rear panel; allow enough space behind the unit for cables to bend without strain.

Which step in the Linksys App setup do users most often miss when configuring the tri-band radios?

After the app detects the router, you must assign the same SSID to both 5 GHz bands (400 Mbps and 867 Mbps) if you want band steering, otherwise devices may stick to one band.

How often should the USB 3.0 port be checked if a shared drive is connected for continuous 4K streaming?

Inspect the USB drive's health and the port connection every few months; heavy 4K streaming writes can wear flash storage faster than light use.

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