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Coverage is much more extensive than the previous router used, which extends even to the two bathrooms and the edges of the bedrooms, which are located furthest from the router. In a general sense, the MR9000X certainly added more value to the overall WiFi speed in the house. Then, another test on the Ekahau HeatMap app before and after showed the following:
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Firstly, a quick Speed Test on the current setup, which utilises a commercial WiFi router, followed by one after swapping out to the MR9000X plus a single Linksys Velop node, reveals the following results: The routers we tested were both installed in the living room of the house. We ran a couple of tests to see just how the MR9000X measures up in a typical 4-room (90 square metres) HDB apartment in Singapore. Overkill? Not exactly in our books, since we’re quite heavy on tech ourselves. Furthermore, is a tri-band WiFi router, meaning it supports up to three different types of WiFi speeds, including 5 GHz/1733 Mbps, 5 GHz/867 Mbps, and 2.4 GHz/867 Mbps. That’s a lot of ground for a lot of devices. On paper, the Linksys MR9000X can cover up to 3,000 square feet of WiFi coverage, for up to cover 25 devices. However, with the prevalence of smartphones in everyday life these days, we figure it’s only a very small portion who might be missing out. While this won’t immediately be a problem for many folks, it could be a dealbreaker for those who prefer a fully-analogue setup. That said, while the MR9000X is extremely easy to set up, it cannot be set up without downloading the Linksys app. Unlike the routers of old, which required the user to amass a host of differently-coloured cables to be set up properly, setting up the MR9000X is a seamless (and stress-free) process, which is definitely a step in the right direction for the market as a whole. Additionally, since the MR9000X is a gaming router first, there is an option in the Linksys app to give WiFi priority to up to 3 devices.Īnd that’s it, the MR9000X is set up and ready to be used, within just 5 minutes.
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The remainder users need to do for setup is just to download and install the Linksys app on a smartphone to complete the setup by following the steps included. Simply plug in the power and a LAN cable, as well as any Ethernet cables for devices that use them, switch it on, and the battle is about half won already.
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With just a glance at the components of the box, it’s not hard to figure out just how to set up the MR9000X, especially if users are simply switching out their old router for this one. It also has a USB 3.0 port for added utility. The main unit itself consists of a main LAN input, followed by four 4 Gigabit Ethernet inputs that allow up to four laptops, consoles or desktops to connect to it directly. Right out of the box, the Linksys MR9000X comes with the main unit itself, a DC power cable, complete with various plugs for different regions, as well as an Ethernet cable.

And at S$329, it’s quite a steal for a router that does so much, and does it well.
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While its primary function is to deliver a strong and stable connection to gaming devices, such as consoles, laptops and smartphones, it is also rather versatile as a mesh router, capable of expanding its network coverage by simply connecting Linksys’ other mesh networking systems such as Velop and other MR series routers.Īs such, it might be premature to immediately dismiss the MR9000X as a mere gaming router, as it does a little more than one might expect. The latest gaming router by the American network company offers a two-pronged approach to WiFi connection within the household or office.


This time, our attention turns to the Linksys MR9000X Mesh WiFi Router. The likes of ASUS, TP-Link and Google have done quite admirably, putting out compact yet powerful mesh WiFi routers that get the job done for the average consumer. These days, mesh is the go-to standard for WiFi routers, as the prospect of expanding one’s WiFi network to be distributed more evenly across the entire household, thanks to multiple nodes, is certainly a plus for many modern homes.Īfter all, every family member now owns at least one Internet-capable device at the very least.
