Linksys Targets Entry Level With Launch of 2 WiFi 6 Mesh Routers

Linksys highlighted affordability in announcing two new WiFi 6 mesh systems Tuesday. The Hydra 6 ($179) and Atlas 6 ($149) routers deliver the performance needed for “the influx of devices on home networks,” said Alan Cohen, vice president-marketing, head of product. The Atlas 6 works best with internet service plans up to a gigabit and handles 25 devices in a home up to 2,000 square feet, it said; the Hydra 6 covers 25 devices in a space over 2,000 square feet. Combining more routers expands the number of devices that be Wi-Fi-connected, plus the operating range.