Linksys Hydra Pro 6

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX5400
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,700 sq ft
Mesh: Linksys Intelligent Mesh (Velop)

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Linksys Hydra Pro 6 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,700 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 Pro 6 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Linksys
Model	Hydra Pro 6
Model number	MR5500
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2022
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	745883820108, 0745883820108

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX5400
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,378 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,804 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x4
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,700 sq ft per unit.

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

Coverage (per unit)	2,700 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 (Velop)
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

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
Firewall	SPI

Design & power

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

It weighs 574 g. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	215 x 155 x 56 mm
Weight	574 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 2 A DC adapter
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

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.