Linksys Mesh Wifi 5 Router - MR8300

Q: What is the coverage area and device capacity of the Linksys Mesh Wifi 5 Router?
A: The Linksys Mesh Wifi 5 Router provides up to 2,000 square feet of Wi-Fi coverage for 20 plus wireless devices.

Q: Is it easy to set up the router?
A: Yes, it is easy to set up the router through the Linksys App. A mobile device with Android 4.4 or iOS 9 and higher, Bluetooth preferred, is required.

Q: Can it handle 4K HD streaming and gaming without buffering?
A: Yes, the router delivers high-speed WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously, making it perfect for streaming 4K media, browsing the Internet, and playing games online without buffering.

Q: What are the Wi-Fi speeds of the router?
A: The tri-band router delivers Wi-Fi speeds up to 2.2 Gbps (5 GHz / 400 Mbps) plus (5 GHz / 867 Mbps) plus (2.4 GHz / 867 Mbps).

Q: Can the router be used with Velop Mesh Wi-Fi system for extended coverage?
A: Yes, the router is designed for seamless integration with Velop Mesh Wi-Fi system for extended coverage. When used with mesh Wi-Fi system, router serves as master node.

Q: Does the router have a web interface instead of using the app?
A: Yes, there is a web interface available by entering 192.xxx.x.1 and clicking on "Continue to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" at the bottom of the page.

Q: Does the app or web ui show which band (2.4 or 5) each device is connected to?
A: Yes, both the app and web UI show which wireless band each device is connected to.

Q: Does the router support port aggregation? If not, which Linksys model does for Wifi 6?
A: No, the Linksys MR8300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router does not support Port/Link Aggregation. The Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Router and Linksys EA8250 Max-Stream AC2150 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi 5 Router support this feature instead.

Q: Is there a workaround for the app redirect?
A: As of January 2023, there is no known workaround for the app redirect. However, it is possible to use a fake email if you do not want to manage your router through their systems and app remotely or tie that router to your personal accounts.

Q: What type of processor does the router have inside?
A: The router has a 1.8 GHz Quad Core Processor.

Q: Where is the router made?
A: The product is designed in the US and assembled in China.

Q: Can the router be used as a repeater with attached external amplified antenna?
A: No, it cannot be used as a wireless repeater, nor can its antennas be replaced since they are non-detachable.

Q: Which Velop node models are compatible with the router? How was the performance?
A: All Velop products are compatible with the Linksys MR8300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router. However, the Linksys MR8300 must be the parent node while the Velop nodes must be added as child nodes.

Q: Does the router have support for a USB hard drive?
A: There have been reports of issues with USB hard drive support on this router, so it may not function as described.