While mass MU-MIMO support is still slowly edging forward, this is still a stonkingly quick and well featured 802.11ac router. For now, if you can use the twin 5GHz + single 2.4Ghz bands, and have a need for the outstanding range and reception then it’ll serve you well now, and you’re hedged for the future.
MU-MIMO doesn't work as well as QCA based products
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Might be overkill for most.The Linksys EA9500 Router is a great, powerful, and robust router with killer speeds and a nice looking design. It's just beginning to show its age and if all you are looking for is speed, we'd suggest taking a look at other...
All told, the Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream is a superb all-rounder. While not quite as feature-packed as Netgear’s mighty Nighthawk X10, it’s far more sensibly priced, delivering terrific wireless speeds and great wired connectivity. What more could you want?
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