As a matter of background information, the original model router that I received from Spectrum when I first subscribed to their service, was a very powerful 5G model. But after 4 years, I began getting dropouts and other issues with my streaming capabilities. We don't do cable TV, rather we do streaming via various ROKU sticks or boxes. Since all of my ROKU devices are connected via WiFi, it is essential that the signals stay strong for quality streaming.
After the first router began malfunctioning, Spectrum provided another new router. Unfortunately, that was a weaker model and we began experiencing issues there also.
That's when I decided to invest in a relatively inexpensive, yet superbly operating modem. After doing my homework and finding out that many review sites recommend the Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router, especially for Spectrum, I purchased one - and it arrived the same day (talk about awesome).
Hookup was quite easy actually - but just to be safe, I also called Spectrum Tech Support to inquire if there was anything else I needed to do. They replied that unlike a modem, which requires certification on their end, routers are technically no big deal and one can use any router.
Setup was easy - after connecting the new Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router to my modem, I then rebooted and reset the modem. After coming back on line, the modem easily saw and communicated with the Router. As part of the instructions, they also give you an address to type in your browser, which takes you to your router settings.
Now here is where it gets nice. The first time you go to this router settings page, you are asked to provide your own settings - meaning name of device and the password you wish to use. So what I did was to use the same ID and password that I had for my previous router so I would not have to redo all the devices I own that use my WiFi - it was a cinch! But you do have to use a combination of caps, small letters, numbers, and symbols for the password. If your previous passwords (that you'd still like to use) don't have this combo, you'll have to change them to meet the Linksys requirements. Of course, then you have to redo the login on all the devices you use to connect to your WiFi.
After connecting everything, everything worked superbly. My download speeds were fantastic (well, fantastic for me). I have the 500 Meg download service with Spectrum, yet with this Linksys E8450 AX3200 WiFi 6 Router, I am getting download speeds of 590 Megs per second and 25 Megs upload speeds - which is better than the service I'm paying for. Great job Linksys.
Now obviously, this is a new router, and all I can report upon is what I'm experiencing now. Will check back in within 6 months or so to add more comments if things change.
In closing, I tend to chuckle at those reviews where the reviewer states he/she had a hard time connecting, or setup was too complicated. That's because they are usually not literate when it comes to setting up anything with a computer - and it's not a Linksys issue. I'm no computer scientist, and everything connected perfectly and I had no issues.
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| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| number of ports | 5 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| data transfer rate | 3200 megabits per second | — | — | 1800 megabits per second | 1.5 gigabits per second | 2160 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AX | — | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | Gigabit Ethernet | — | 1 Gbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1 Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| security protocol | WEP, WPA2 | WPS | WPS2 | WPA3 | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-PSK |
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Impressive download speeds.
Faster than the stock spectrum router. Impressive download speeds, I wish spectrum would change/ fix upload speeds. Definitely recommend this router. I'm on a 500mbs plan and we are getting a little over the plans stated mbs. The router supplied by spectrum was in the 400mbs, lagging from what we were paying for, granted the hardware was 7 years old. Actually surprised it lasted as long as it did.
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