Linksys Hydra Pro 6E

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE6600
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,700 sq ft
Mesh: Linksys Intelligent Mesh (Velop compatible)

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Linksys Hydra Pro 6E at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band

Up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 4,800 Mbps on 6 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,700 sq ft per unit. Up to 55 devices.
Wired

5 Gbps wired

Fastest port 5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Linksys Intelligent Mesh.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN. Parental controls.

Linksys Hydra Pro 6E full specifications

Overview

Brand	Linksys
Model	Linksys Hydra Pro 6E
Model number	MR7500
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2021
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	745883819683, 745883846061

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band: a clear 6 GHz lane for newer devices.

It offers up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz and 4,800 Mbps on 6 GHz. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class	AXE6600
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,600 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,200 Mbps
6 GHz speed	4,800 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz) + 4x4 (6 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

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

Rated for up to 55 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	2,700 sq ft
Max devices	55
Antennas	5
Antenna type	Mixed

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 5 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 5G (100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 5G (100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps)
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.8 GHz (Qualcomm Networking Pro 810) processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.8 GHz (Qualcomm Networking Pro 810)
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	512 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

It works with other Linksys Intelligent Mesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Linksys Intelligent Mesh (Velop compatible)
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	Linksys app + LinksysSmartWiFi.com web
Web interface	Yes
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	No
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 909 g. Released in 2021.

Dimensions	253 x 172 x 55 mm
Weight	909 g
Color	White
Power	12 V / 3 A DC adapter
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

3.5-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3.5 years

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.