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.

I bought this along with an arris to replace the rental box that came with my service. It's already paid for itself over time, and I don't really need to mess with it. When I do need to access the interface for port forwarding, wifi signal changes, wifi password changes, etc, it's super easy to navigate. From what I can look up, the security is pretty standard for home routers, but there are options to change how you would want to allow wi-fi connections. There's an option for network HDD, but I don't have an external drive to use with it to test it on, and I'm not confident enough with the security of it to use it anyway. In all, I am very satisfied with this purchase and I'd recommend it to anyone with a typical household usage to replace their rented router/modem setup. If you're not computer savvy, just make sure to buy a modem to go with it when you do, because it's not intended to work without a modem (and make sure it's docsis 3.1 modem).

I recently upgraded my spectrum plan and my old Netgear router N7000 was not able to keep up, lotsa drops, devices having IP address issues, intermittent connection, daily router resets etc. So was in the search for a newer Ax routers, ideally a tri-band but since the prices were sky high, i opted for the dual band AX. Narrowed it down to the Asus AX-3000 and Linksys AX3200 , it is almost $40 cheaper compared to the ASUS and also has good range and higher gig support. 3200 compared to 3000. Pros- compact with no antennas bulging yet the range is better than older Netgear R7000. ( whole house is being covered with 5ghz). The speed i am getting over the air is almost 80% of my what my plan calls for, wired it might get 100% of advertised speed. ( over the air speed is always less than wired connection) Very easy to connect to my spectrum provided modem, did over the air firmware update once i got into the router. ( was super easy from opening the package to connecting my devices, renaming SSID and security PW, enabling Guest network etc took in all about 10-12 mins) So far about 18 devices are connected and have had no issues with dropped network, IP address clash, internet slowdown etc. Browser interface is very simple like i remember back in 2005 linksys used to have. Nothing much has changed, its very basic with not much of hoopla. Cons- The guest network can be turned on but cannot change the SSID. (it is a subset of your router ssid with a dash and guest next to it. ( netgear n7000 gave you the option to name your guest ssid) The guest network when connected using the setting of your phones, it takes you to browser PW login. Just like in the cafes and free WIFI commercial estblishment. The BIGGEST DRAWBACK for me is Linksys app on ios, it does not support this router as yet as this is an E series router, hopefully will get support in future but CS wasn't sure when since this is fairly new router. ( hence only 4 stars which i will update when there is mobile app support to manage the wifi). FINAL THOUGHTS -For the price and features available, it is worth the money, very simple but basic browser router configs. But it does an excellent job of connecting your devices either on 5ghz or 2.5 ghz with blazing fast speed and so far have not had any issues that i was experiencing with my older router.

Put OpenWRT on it day one. It’s range/power is decent and covers my ~1500’ two story home by itself pretty well. Signal at the furthest corned is weak but I can mesh this if that matters. It worked out of the box very well in minutes. Putting OpenWRT on it is just awesome … I have perfect control over DDNS, DHCP, DNS/DoH, ad blocking, firewalling IOT, WireGuard/VPN. It even has a power on/off and a a reset button that are accessible. And it’s plenty fast.

I purchased this device to replace the current one I had with Spectrum services. At the beginning everything went fine set up was not that hard and WiFi was working. After 2 weeks I went on vacation and the WiFi disconnected. I called the carrier the review the modem everything looked good on their end and the internet was working fine by being hard wired to the computer. I then had to reset the device and re program the WiFi settings. The WiFi was then working again a few days later the WiFi goes down again and disconnects. I attempted to troubleshoot base on my previous experience and nothing was working. I reset the router just like I did before to see if this was working and nothing worked. I called the company customer service and they were no help. Asking questions that made no sense like are you connected to the WiFi on your computer. How can I be connected if the WiFi is not working, so many questions while being on the phone that did not make sense and seems like the representative had no idea what to do. At the end of the conversation the resolution was that the device is not acting correctly and advice to return it and obtain a new one. Unfortunately this device didn’t even last a month and stop working. I even check for updates, cables I checked so many things and nothing was working. Although it has great reviews for me this device in my are was not the best option and it was returned.

I am super happy with this wifi router! The quality seems great! It’s super duper easy to set up! It’s sleek and easy to tuck away! Plus I got it on a HUGE sale price! Thank you!

Arrived on time, good condition, easy to set up, and works great.

I bought this router in May 2023 to set up an EasyMesh network. It is a good thing I didn't pay more for it and I would return it if I was allowed to. Good for experiments only. The user interface is very slow. WiFi speed is decent at the router level, but not so great at the Access Points (that may be a function of the Access Points). Something has gone wrong with it at the hardware/firmware level and I can't fix it even after reloading the most recent firmware. It won't let me load any more Mesh clients. In fact, even if I factory reset it, I am not able to create a new Mesh network. The box claims it can handle 25+ devices. That is a gross exaggeration. If you transfer too much data or click on the user interface enough times, the router dies and has to be rebooted. Asking a router to show its DHCP list should not result in a fatality. One more thing: The guest function has a bug. If you disable guest access, the Guest SSID is still broadcast and it actually allows any guest to access the network without a password. To secure the router you must enable guest access and enter a password. There is no way to prevent it from broadcasting the guest SSID.

The power connection was for the US market, and as I ordered from Sweden either they ought to have supplied a European type connector, or advise the buyer that the connection was US type.

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.