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Published on January 6th, 2016 | by Admin

CES 2016 – LINKSYS INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF WI-FI WITH LAUNCH OF THE LARGEST PORTFOLIO OF MU-MIMO HOME NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

Sydney, Australia and Las Vegas, NV – 6 January 2016– Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, today announced its line-up of new MAX-STREAM MU-MIMO networking solutions at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.  After being first to launch a fully functional MU-MIMO router last year, Linksys is expanding its MU-MIMO portfolio to include two additional routers, a range extender and a USB adapter.

The new Linksys MAX-STREAM line-up leverages the next generation of Wi-Fi – 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple Output) technology, which helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to all the devices in the home and function as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router. With MU-MIMO, the whole household can play video games, listen to music, check email, shop, stream movies, and more – all at the same time.

MAX-STREAM MU-MIMO Family of New Products

According to a white paper by ABI Research, The Importance Of Mu-Mimo In The Wi-Fi Ecosystem, more than 84% of all wireless 5GHz chipsets will be MU-MIMO enabled by 2019. To keep up with the speeds and performance of client devices coming to market such as 4K TVs, laptops, smart phones, tablets and game consoles, consumers will want to make sure they have the latest Wi-Fi router that can support new devices coming into the home.

“Since video and audio streaming services launched in Australia, consumer behaviour has changed significantly. Australian’s have an insatiable appetite for on-demand video and audio services such as Netflix and Spotify”, said Greg Morrison, Business Manager, Linksys ANZ. “According to Roy Morgan research**, coined the ‘Netflix effect’, the rapidly expanding net penetration of the US-based Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service has exceeded 100,000 Australian homes each month since launching locally in March 2015 and gives no signs of slowing. In September 2015, 2.63 million Australians 14+ live in homes with a Netflix subscription, and users are demanding a seamless experience “, he added.

“Our new line-up of Linksys MU-MIMO solutions provide the networking backbone to allow consumers to enjoy high-performance and simultaneous Wi-Fi, including speed, range, and coverage”, said Justin Doucette, director of product management, Linksys. “With the rise of 4K streaming and the growth of MU-MIMO clients, having the latest MU-MIMO technology is the best way to ensure users get the best Wi-Fi experience possible.”

Linksys MAX-STREAM AC1900 Dual-Band MU-MIMO GIGABIT ROUTER (EA7500)

The new Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO router leverages the 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, which helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to multiple devices in the home and function as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router. With MU-MIMO, the whole household can play video games, listen to music, check email, shop, stream movies, and more – all at the same time without buffering or lag.  The EA7500 features:

  • Qualcomm IPQ 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor
  • The Latest Wi-Fi Standard – 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO
  • Dual-band AC1900 Wireless speeds up to* 1300 Mbps 5 GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4Ghz
  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 1 Gigabit WAN
  • USB 3.0, 2.0 ports
  • Smart Wi-Fi app for remote access, control and troubleshooting

RRP $329.95

Australian availability planned – March 2016

Linksys MAX-STREAM AC5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router with MU-MIMO (EA9500)

Outfitted with Next Gen AC Wi-Fi technologies such MU-MIMO and Tri-Band  that work in concert to deliver powerful Wi-Fi at the same time and same speed to multiple connected devices including 4K TVs, gaming consoles, wireless printers, laptops and other connected devices at home or in the office at combined speeds up to 5.3 Gbps. As one of the most powerful Wi-Fi routers in the market, the Linksys Max-Stream AC5400 provides business grade functionality to get your home or small office up and running quickly along with exclusive Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software that provides added control of the EA9500 Wi-Fi Router from anywhere, at any time. This EA9500 Wi-Fi Router also features a robust set of advanced offerings:

  • 1.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Tri-Band Wireless AC5400  (1000 Mbps 2.4Ghz + 2166 Mbps 5Ghz + 2166 Mbps 5GHz)
  • The Latest Wi-Fi Standard – 802.11ac Wave 2 includes Mu-MIMO
  • 9 Gigabit Ethernet ports (8 LAN, 1 WAN) and USB 3.0, 2.0 ports
  • 8 external antennas for maximum coverage
  • WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall keep your network safely connected
  • Smart Wi-Fi app for remote access, control and troubleshooting

RRP $549.95

Australian availability planned – April 2016

Linksys MAX-STREAM AC1900+ MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE7000)

The First range extender with next generation AC Wave 2 technology – MU-MIMO, works with any Wi-Fi router however when paired with a MAX STREAM router it can provide even greater performance to Wi-Fi devices all around the home with seamless roaming.  The combination of a MAX STREAM router and range extender creates a single network in the home with a single network name (SSID) so users can roam throughout their home without having to manually connect to the range extender.  The Linksys MAX STREAM Range Extender also features Spot Finder Technology (Patent Pending) to show users where to place the range extender using a mobile device for optimal performance. Crossband Technology maximises the simultaneous use of both bands, while Beamforming focuses and strengthens the Wi-Fi signal.  Additional features include:

  • Dual Band Wireless AC1900 – AC1733 + N300
  • The Latest Wi-Fi Standard – 802.11ac Wave 2 includes MU-MIMO
  • Seamless Roaming
  • Crossband Technology
  • Plug-In Form factor
  • Multi-Mode – Repeater, Access Point
  • One Gigabit Ethernet Port

RRP $219.95

Australian availability planned – June 2016

Linksys MAX-STREAM AC600 USB MU-MIMO Adapter (WUSB6100M)

The Linksys AC600 USB Adapter is the first MU-MIMO enabled adapter on the market.  It enables users to connect their laptops and computers to a wireless-AC network as well as a MU-MIMO router for optimal performance, so users can easily stream high-definition video and enjoy high-speed gaming.  Additional features include:

  • AC Wave 2 – MU-MIMO  (AC433 + N150)
  • Beamforming
  • USB 2.0
  • Plug ‘n Play with Simple Pairing
  • Works with Any Wi-Fi Router; Optimised with MAX-STREAM

RRP: $59.95

Australian availability planned – June 2016

New Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  App Enhancements

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is a cloud-based free service that comes with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers and the latest WRT routers.  It gives users highly secure access to their home network from a browser, smartphone or tablet. Users can instantly tap into their home network to check the connection status of their devices, give a guest access to the Internet, or block their child from accessing harmful websites.  Users can also prioritise which devices on the network get the most bandwidth to eliminate lag times and buffering.  On the upcoming Smart Wi-Fi update‡, EA9500 users can opt-in to get notifications on their router status.  It will tell users when the router is offline so users can easily trouble-shoot to get their router back online and running. In addition Smart Wi-Fi is getting a complete makeover with a new user interface to make connecting and managing your home Wi-Fi easy. New improved features include providing guest access and media prioritisation so the devices users want to have top priority for internet access can be done quickly on the app. New user interface will be available for all Smart Wi-Fi router users‡.

Planned availability – June 2016


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