Linksys is finally rolling out both 6E routers announced at CES back in January, including the odd-looking Linksys Hydra Pro 6E that looks like some kind of a grid plate with antennas and the incredibly expensive Linksys Atlas Max 6E mesh system (that looks similar to the Linksys Velop AX system).
Both models are currently available at a few retail options and should be expanding to other outlets shortly. The above links will get you to B&H Photo, which has both available as pre-order, allowing you to be one of the first shipments that are sent out.
The Linksys Hydra Pro 6E is retailing for $499.99 (MSRP) and the Linksys Atlas Max 6E mesh system is retailing for $1,199.99 (MSRP) — I wasn’t kidding when I said it was expensive. Both systems offer some incredible coverage and features, which does explain some of the price of the mesh system.
Hydra Pro (tri-band) is capable of covering a space of up to 2,700 sq ft with combined speeds of up to 6.6Gbps. It has a 5Gbps WAN port on the back which is exciting. The industry is slowly moving toward multi-gigabit Ethernet access. Ever since Netgear Nighthawk 10X launched with a 10Gb SFP+ port on the back, it has taken a fair bit of time before other companies started inching their way into the same direction.
Atlas Max (also tri-band) takes it up a notch, of course. Thanks to it supporting multiple units and the power of mesh networking, it can balance a much greater amount of devices on your network. The three-unit setup (base + two satellites) can support up to 195+ devices, which towers over the Hydro Pro’s 55 device capacity (estimated load). It too has a 5Gbps WAN port on the back.
As mentioned, both models are available right now in limited form and will begin hitting other retailers shortly as shipments make their rounds.
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Pretty nifty. I might finally upgrade my dino router