Linksys fired a salvo of new routers to be available in Canada. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1200, model EA6300, and the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1600, model EA6400, are available immediately. The new routers can be installed through browser based set-up and with Linksys SimpleTap. Moreover, consumers can connect new devices to the home network through innovative ways such as scanning a QR code or NFC tag.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1200 Advanced Multimedia, EA6300, $139.99 MSRP, and the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1600 Video Enthusiast, EA6400, $169.99 MSRP, are available immediately on Linksys.com and at participating retailers.Hit jump for more details.
· Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1600 Video Enthusiast, EA6400 – The dual-band AC1600 is an ideal option for homes with five to seven connected devices. This router has Wi-Fi speeds up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
· Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1200 Advanced Multimedia, EA6300 – Offering up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, the dual-band AC1200 is the ideal fit for a small home with three to five connected devices such as a PC, smartphone and Smart TV.
The new Linksys routers are also equipped with Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports. The USB ports can be used to share storage devices or printers throughout the home. With a USB flash drive or hard drive connected to the new Smart Wi-Fi Routers, media can be shared in and outside the home. With Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports, the routers can rapidly transfer files between the connected storage and other devices – ideal for using the router's USB storage capabilities to back up media from consumers’ smartphones, tablets or notebooks.
Linksys also added beamforming technology to all new 802.11ac routers to deliver better network range and faster Wi-Fi speeds in the home. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with beamforming technology are designed to precisely adjust, steer and monitor the direction and shape of the Wi-Fi signals for better performance. Beamforming technology is also supported in our coordinating Mini Wireless-AC Dual-Band USB Adapter the AE6000.
The new Smart Wi-Fi Routers can be installed from most tablets, smartphones or from PC browsers. Consumers simply connect to the router with their device then follow the simple set-up wizard to complete installation. An optional Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account can be created for easy control of the home network, including settings, connected devices and Smart Wi-Fi tools on virtually any device, anytime, anywhere.
With SimpleTap™ now available on all Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, the process of connecting devices to a home network is as easy as one touch of a button or a quick tap of a card. SimpleTap allows users to take advantage of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by pushing the physical WPS button on the router or pushing the WPS button in the router's browser or app interface.