LinksysMulti-gig Micro Mesh WiFi 6 System | Connect 100+ Devices | Up to 5,000 Sq Ft | Speeds of up to 3.0 Gbps | 3Pk | No App Required | 2024 Release

I was in need of a new router and wanted to go with a "Mesh" system to provide better coverage in my two-story house. I searched on Amazon and came up with a Linksys Mesh system that got good reviews. I purchased it because the price was in my ballpark $150 range. I received the Mesh unit the next day and began the installation process per their directions.The first indication of an issue was the app they wanted me to download was no longer available. I proceeded with installation nonetheless and met my second concern - the units could not detect my internet connection.I contacted Linksys Tech Support and provided them with the serial number of my unit. The representative notified me that the unit was 7 years old and no longer supported. I said I just bought it and it was wrapped and sold as new. So beware, some sellers are selling old products even though they're "new" - as in never used.I then did further research specifically looking at the date indicated in the specifications section of the listing. I was happy to see this product was released in March of this year. I bought it even though it was $100 more than I wanted to spend. The product came the next day and again was wrapped nicely by Linksys. This time the instructions were very simple. Simply plug in the unit per their instructions and the Mesh system essentially found itself and connected to the internet connection. Since the installation a couple of weeks ago the system has performed very well in both the upstairs and downstairs of my house. The mesh system has extended my previous coverage, allowing for a better internet connection in my garage and front yard. Though I wish it was priced a little less, it is providing me the coverage and reliability that I was after. I also installed the app for better management. I haven't used the app too much yet, but it looks like it will be very helpful if I need to get more control of the network and its access to guests,

disclaimer; this review may be subject to change as it has only been a couple days of usage.Pros: Simple UI. Easy to setup. 2024 router model is LN1100 v2 (version 2) and does indeed have pairing button that is not shown in the images here. Does not "require" app. All 3 devices have the SSID and password labeled on the bottom. Custom SSID/password is the first item to fill in the setup wizard. Client at farthest node seems just as fast as at router. Does have DMZ. Does have port-forwarding.Cons: Not for tech-enthusiasts. no SSH. no custom firewall IPv4 entries. Only 2 dynamic DNS providers (Dyn, No-IP). Custom DNS seemed to require mobile device App before i saw the fields in the DHCP service Web UI. WebUI alludes that router-apps (plugins) exist for installation but none cane be found on website. Third party software options do not list this as a compatible hardware, so do not expect to install non-OEM software. Setting a new password requires specific format including dis-allowance of repeated characters (e.g. 547ruggedLunatic would not be allowed due to 2 g's). Maybe no VPN -- not checked yet, but do not remember seeing it in UI.Additional: The UI on this router is the same as the MX5300 demo UI on their website, but without external storage tab. The WebUI is "Linksys Smart Wifi" by Belkin. The MAC address reports as Belkin.After months of usage, i have found the satellites to disconnect just often enough to be annoying, as our TV's are then disrupted. I have not yet tried any bandwidth shaping above the included Priority list which is already set for out TV's. Throughput is very good on these devices, so i do not know the issue. maybe they get hot and shut down, but i am uncertain.

Finally needed to replace my old Linksys EA6350 after we started to add too many devices to our house and decided to upgrade to mesh system due to the size and number of devices which I needed to support. I didn't need a super expensive gaming system but use several streaming services and I work from home as well. I have a 3 floor, 5 bedroom home built in the 90s with a little over 4,000 square feet of living area and this system beautifully covers every inch of my house with good signal strength and speed. I love the compact design of the nodes so they can placed just about where ever you want without taking up space or creating an eyesore. I would recommend this for any mid to large home or older homes where dead zones are frequent not needing to do any hardcore gaming.

Whenever you use cloud connected Wireless Access Points(WAPs) or routers, the companies that make them are able to collect/sell information about your network. I purchased this system under the impression that no app was required, however after setting up the Wi-Fi name & password, it required me to create a cloud account in order to access my network settings. After creating the account, it told me that it was incompatible with my browser and that I needed to use their app. Given that I could have purchased a more robust/powerful WAP for half the price, I feel duped.

Delivery was fast, the product is what I ordered, and is working perfect.

Good,works well.