Linksys today has just unveiled their newest flagship 4 x 4 MU-MIMO wireless router, the EA9500. Technology that's included are a tri-band WiFi that has dual 5GHz(simultaneous) plus 2.4GHz bands, count em, eight Gigabit Ports, and 8x adjustable antennas.
Specs and Features Goes As Follows:
- Tri-Band (5 GHz + 5GHz + 2.4 GHz)
- 4x4 AC, MU-MIMO
- Advanced Security
- USB 3.0 Port
- Dual-Core CPU
- Beamforming Technology
- 8 Adjustable Antennas
- Smart Wi-Fi
- Weight: 3.8 lbs
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 10.41 x 12.53 x 2.62 inches (without antennas)
- Storage File System Support: FAT, NTFS, HSF+
- Operation Modes: Wireless Router, Access Point, Wired Bridge, Wireless Bridge
- Security Features: WPA/WPA2, 128 bit AES link encryption, FCC class B
- Wireless Encryption: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise
- Processor: 1.4 GHz dual-core
- Antennas: 8x external adjustable antennas
- Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN, 8x Gigabit LAN, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi Range: Very Large Household
- Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 and 5 GHz (2x) (simultaneous tri-band)
- Wi-Fi Speed: AC5400 (N1000 + AC2615 + AC2615)
- Network Standards: 802.11b, 802.11a/g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Technology: AC5400 MU-MIMO Tri-band Gigabit, 1000+2165+2165 Mbps
The EA9500 Max Stream AC5400 Tri-Band WiFi Router will come at a hefty price point,$399. Expected market availability will be April 2016.