Linksys Hydra 6

Also sold as Linksys AX2200 Dual-Band Mesh WiFi 6 Router

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
Mesh: Linksys Intelligent Mesh

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Linksys Hydra 6 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

Linksys Intelligent Mesh.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN. Parental controls.

Linksys Hydra 6 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Linksys
Model	Hydra 6
Model number	MR20EC
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
UPC / GTIN	745883841448

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Antennas	3
Antenna type	Mixed

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Dual-core 1.0 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with Linksys Intelligent Mesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Linksys Intelligent Mesh
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	Linksys app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 687 g.

Dimensions	215 x 155 x 56 mm
Weight	687 g
Color	Black
Power	12V/1.5A DC adapter
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Specs compiled from Linksys's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.