Linksys has unveiled its newest gaming mesh Wi-Fi router, the Linksys MR8300, in the Philippines, sporting the Tri-Band technology. Today, I’ll be taking a look at this device and see what it has to offer. Let’s begin!
Linksys is a company that produces quality network-related devices such as Mesh Wi-Fi, modems, modem routers, smart home automation, Wi-Fi extenders, and many more. Of all of the products mentioned earlier, wireless modems are one of the most common devices that consumers purchase. The one that we have, the Linksys MR8300, targets users who are into gaming and a multi-user environment.
Right off the bat, the device has a grille-like design while there is a glossy rectangular shape at the middle with an embedded Linksys logo there. If you turn the router on, you will see that there is a LED indicator, lighting up into different colors depending on the following status:
Looking around, you’ll see that there are four adjustable antennas with two on both the left and the right sides. The MR8300 comes with six High Power amplifiers, Triple Band setup featuring the AC2200 MU-MIMO technology, 512MB of RAM, and 256GB of flash memory.
At the back, you’ll see the Reset button, USB 3.0 port, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a Gigabit WAN port, charging port, and the power switch. It’s quite nice to see this kind of vertical switch design again in a router given that I usually see either buttons or horizontal switches. Flip the router upside down, and you’ll see the Wi-Fi’s ID and password that you can access when you turn it on.
Inside the package are an Ethernet cable, power cord, and three adapters. Linksys is very thoughtful that they gave three different adapters, which are useful if you are in a country with a different power socket.
Setting up the router is done by downloading the Linksys app in either the Apple or Google Play Store.
Opening the app shows that you must register first before getting started in installing your router or Velop system. After registering, log in your account, and you will be given two choices — add an existing router or set up a new router. From here, your router must already be turned on and should be in the purple color state already. Pressing on the second option should direct you into setting up a new product. Choose the MR8300 router, and it should set up immediately.
After setting up, you can now check your dashboard where you can see how many devices are already connected or if you still have an internet connection. You can also manage parental controls, see the specific devices that are connected, edit your router information, and set the device prioritization.
The Linksys MR8300 is paired with a Velop Wi-Fi Mesh system where it can achieve the following functions:
The Linksys MR8300 is priced at PHP 10,995USD 187INR 15,883EUR 178CNY 1,364. What’s good here is that it also has 6-months of a premium membership in WTFast — a private gaming network dedicated to helping reduce latency when playing online games. It is available at the local retailers such as:
Since this router is newly launched in the country, for every purchase of the MR8300, customers will get Free Belkin premium items and Linksys Gift Card worth PHP 8,700USD 148INR 12,568EUR 141CNY 1,080. This promo starts on August 22, 2019, and will end on September 30, 2019, or while the stocks last.
YugaTech.com is the largest and longest-running technology site in the Philippines. Originally established in October 2002, the site was transformed into a full-fledged technology platform in 2005.
How to transfer, withdraw money from PayPal to GCash
Prices of Starlink satellite in the Philippines
Install Google GBox to Huawei smartphones
Pag-IBIG MP2 online application
How to check PhilHealth contributions online
How to find your SIM card serial number
Globe, PLDT, Converge, Sky: Unli fiber internet plans compared
10 biggest games in the Google Play Store
LTO periodic medical exam for 10-year licenses
Netflix codes to unlock hidden TV shows, movies
Apple, Asus, Cherry Mobile, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Infinix Mobile, Pocophone, Honor, iPhone, OnePlus, Tecno, Realme, HTC, Gionee, Kata, IQ00, Redmi, Razer, CloudFone, Motorola, Panasonic, TCL, Wiko
Best Android smartphones between PHP 20,000 - 25,000
Smartphones under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines
Smartphones under PHP 12K Philippines
Best smartphones for kids under PHP 7,000
Smartphones under PHP 15,000 in the Philippines
Best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000 - 20,000
Smartphones under PHP 20,000 in the Philippines
Most affordable 5G phones in the Philippines under PHP 20K
5G smartphones in the Philippines under PHP 16K
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2024
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2023
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2022
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2021
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2020