New Arrival: Linksys E7350 WiFi 6 & E5600 WIFI 5 Routers

Linksys will be launching new budget-friendly Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 routers under its new E-series. Price and availability below.

* In this story, the abbreviation “Wi-Fi” is used for the network protocol while the term “WiFi” is used as part of the name of the two Linksys routers.

From Left: The new Linksys E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 and E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 routers offer greater speeds for faster downloads, lower latency for more network reliability and the ability to connect more devices at once.

From Left: The new Linksys E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 and E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 routers offer greater speeds for faster downloads, lower latency for more network reliability and the ability to connect more devices at once.

The Linksys E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 router is budget-friendly while the Linksys E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 router is speedy and more powerful for gamers and early adopters.

The E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 router can cover up to 1,000 square feet.

The router can handle up to more than 10 devices at speeds up to 1.2 Gbps making it suitable for gaming, streaming and web surfing.

The E5600 WiFi 5 router is also equipped with security features such as Parental Controls and separate Guest Access that allows users to give guests access while keeping unwanted guests out of the network.

“Today, almost everyone is, or becoming, more digitally-connected. The Covid-19 pandemic has proven that connection is a must in order to survive, especially as work-from-home and home-based learning become a norm. As one of the world’s leading router brands, we needed to address consumer demands for quality, budget-friendly products that are accessible to all. The launch of our latest E-series is timely as each router caters to users’ various needs while future-proofing their homes,” said Jenny Ng, General Manager for Asia.

The E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 router provides up to four times more capacity than standard Wi-Fi 5 routers.

Launching in Q4 2020, the E7350 is Linksys’s most affordable Wi-Fi 6 router.

The Dual Band WiFi 6 router is suitable for families and gamers who need the optimum speed.

The router can support up to 20 devices at speeds up to 1.8 Gbps and cover up to 1,500 square feet.

The router is enhanced with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 6 technology.

Linksys boasts that the E7350 WiFi 6 router will “easily adapt to users’ needs so that devices will always have a full-strength signal for uninterrupted gaming, streaming and smart home device support”.

Technical specifications for the Linksys E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 and E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 routers. Click to enlarge.

Technical specifications for the Linksys E5600 (AC1200) WiFi 5 and E7350 (AX1800) WiFi 6 routers. Click to enlarge.

The E7350 router is also backward compatible to provide the fastest speeds with all existing Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and smart home devices.

All E-series routers will also have the ability to support EasyMesh by 2021.

This enables users to future-proof and expand their home network by adding other EasyMesh compatible routers.

Additional features for Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 E-series router:

  • Certified by Wi-Fi Alliance – Dual Band Mesh WiFi 6 E7350 is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, ensuring it meets industry requirements for interoperability, security and reliability.
  • OFDMA – You’ll also always have a more efficient WiFi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner.
  • Target Wake Time – You’ll even have 7X more battery life with Target Wake Time (TWT) that reduces network interference allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer.

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