{"product_id":"linksys-ea8500-ac2600-mu-mimo-dual-band-wi-fi-gigabit-router-max-stream-wty","title":"Linksys EA8500 AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Max-Stream | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eLinksys EA8500 AC2600 — MU-MIMO Dual-Band Gigabit Router\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linksys EA8500 delivers AC2600 dual-band WiFi (800Mbps + 1733Mbps) with MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous multi-device streaming and gaming. Quad-stream performance, 4x Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 storage sharing, and Smart WiFi app management make it the performance router for demanding home and small office networks. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC2600 WiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined 2600Mbps wireless throughput — 800Mbps on 2.4GHz + 1733Mbps on 5GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneous data streams to multiple devices — no waiting in queue for bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x Gigabit LAN ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-speed wired connections for PCs, NAS, and game consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 + eSATA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Share external storage across the network at high speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinksys Smart WiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud-based management via web or app — manage network remotely from anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.4GHz dual-core processor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful CPU ensures low-latency routing even under heavy multi-device load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EA8500 is Linksys's flagship AC2600 router designed for households and small offices with many devices competing for bandwidth simultaneously. MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) fundamentally changes how the router handles multiple clients — rather than serving devices one at a time in a round-robin queue, MU-MIMO streams to multiple devices concurrently, dramatically reducing wait time and perceived latency in busy networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5GHz band at 1733Mbps provides the headroom needed for 4K streaming, gaming, and large file transfers, while the 2.4GHz band at 800Mbps handles IoT devices, smartphones at range, and smart home equipment. The 1.4GHz dual-core processor keeps latency low and routing decisions fast even when all four streams are fully loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.0 and eSATA ports allow direct-attached storage to be shared across the network as a basic NAS — useful for home media servers and shared backup drives without a dedicated NAS unit. Linksys Smart WiFi enables guest network management, parental controls, and device prioritisation from any web browser or the Linksys app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eTech Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLinksys EA8500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC2600 (802.11ac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e2.4GHz Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e800Mbps (2x2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e5GHz Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1733Mbps (4x4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMU-MIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — quad-stream simultaneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWAN Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLAN Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eeSATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.4GHz Dual-Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLinksys Smart WiFi (web + app)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBeamforming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHouseholds with 10+ connected devices and 4K streaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery large homes needing mesh WiFi coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGaming households where low latency matters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISPs requiring VLAN-tagged connections without support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall offices wanting network storage sharing via USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEnterprise networks needing VLAN or advanced routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUsers upgrading from older AC1200 or AC1750 routers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 6 device owners who want AX-class performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #0060a9;text-align:left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks, factory reset, all ports and WiFi bands tested. 30-day hardware warranty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight wear. Factory reset. Fully functional. 30-day hardware warranty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes it include the power adapter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eYes — the original AC power adapter is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eIs it compatible with NBN and other Australian internet connections?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eYes. The EA8500 connects via its Gigabit WAN port to any NBN modem, ADSL modem\/router in bridge mode, or direct Ethernet connection from your ISP. It does not have a built-in modem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat is MU-MIMO and why does it matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eMU-MIMO allows the router to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously instead of one at a time. In busy networks this reduces wait time for each device, improving overall responsiveness especially for streaming and gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCan I use it as a wireless access point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eYes. The EA8500 can be configured in bridge mode as a wireless access point behind another router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eAll Reboot IT products include a 12-month warranty. If a fault develops within 12 months, we repair or replace at no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-left:12px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:12px;\"\u003eEvery Linksys EA8500 sold by Reboot IT carries a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. We've been refurbishing and selling networking equipment since 2001 from our Melbourne workshop. Each unit is factory reset, all ports tested, and WiFi bands verified before dispatch. Visit us at \u003cstrong\u003ereboot-it.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e for our full networking range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Linksys","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51716408049985,"sku":"R-5954-EXC","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/linksys-ea8500-ac2600-router-front-view-r5954exc.jpg?v=1780387670","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/linksys-ea8500-ac2600-mu-mimo-dual-band-wi-fi-gigabit-router-max-stream-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}