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Linksys

Mixed5/10

Home networking brand best known for the WRT54G era and Velop mesh Wi-Fi.

Founded: 1988
From: United States
HQ: Irvine, United States
Owned by: Fortinet (wholly owned since 2025; previously Foxconn, Belkin and Cisco)
Made in: Asia (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as: Velop

www.linksys.com

Router / Wi-Fi

Mixed5/10Mid-range

Linksys was once the default router brand, but its Velop mesh systems now review as middling for the price. Fully owned by Fortinet since 2025, it's a reasonable choice only when discounted.

Good at

Velop mesh is simple to set up with the app
Familiar brand widely stocked in stores
Velop units with wired backhaul give solid coverage

Weak at

Pricier than equally fast TP-Link or Asus kit
App and firmware reliability complaints from owners
Brand has changed owners repeatedly; future roadmap unclear

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

VelopHydra Pro

Best for: Buyers who find a Velop kit at a good discount

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Router / Wi-Fi brands in United States

Linksys is #8 of 8, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	UbiquitiUnited States	8/10Good	Mid-range
2	ASUSTaiwan	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	TP-LinkChina	8/10Good	Budget
4	EeroUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	NetgearUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
6	GoogleUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
7	D-LinkTaiwan	5/10Mixed	Budget
8	LinksysUnited States	5/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.