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expiredItsSoCheap | Staff posted Sep 4, 2025 9:24 AM

Linksys Multi-gig Micro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router

$35

$180

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Woot! has Linksys Multi-gig Micro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (LN1101) on sale for $34.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Product Details:
  • No App Needed – Quick and easy WiFi setup without requiring a mobile app.
  • No Personal Info Required – Set up without accounts or sharing personal details.
  • No Subscriptions – Free built-in safe browsing, parental controls, and scheduling features.
  • Eliminates Dead Spots – Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with reliable mesh WiFi.
  • Seamless Performance – Supports 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and downloads without lag.
  • Future-Ready Speed – Equipped with a 2.5G internet port for multi-gigabit internet.
  • Privacy Focused – No tracking cookies, data collection, or selling of user information.
  • Effortless Setup – Get connected in under 10 minutes; easy parental controls and guest networks.
  • Modern Design – Sleek, home-friendly look while ensuring top WiFi performance.

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Woot! has Linksys Multi-gig Micro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (LN1101) on sale for $34.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • No App Needed – Quick and easy WiFi setup without requiring a mobile app.
  • No Personal Info Required – Set up without accounts or sharing personal details.
  • No Subscriptions – Free built-in safe browsing, parental controls, and scheduling features.
  • Eliminates Dead Spots – Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with reliable mesh WiFi.
  • Seamless Performance – Supports 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and downloads without lag.
  • Future-Ready Speed – Equipped with a 2.5G internet port for multi-gigabit internet.
  • Privacy Focused – No tracking cookies, data collection, or selling of user information.
  • Effortless Setup – Get connected in under 10 minutes; easy parental controls and guest networks.
  • Modern Design – Sleek, home-friendly look while ensuring top WiFi performance.

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff

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Written by ItsSoCheap | Staff

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h0va4life
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From a speed standpoint 95% of households will do fine with just one decent router assuming it has proper coverage. Its when you start adding high bandwidth devices that continuously use router resources then you start to stress things - such as videos being watched on multiple devices at the same time, cameras that are continuously uploading to the cloud and being viewed a lot, think of it like a tunnel thru a mountain.

For the vast majority of households these mesh systems are being used to fix coverage issues. Maybe they want better coverage outside, or want to be able to hide the equipment better and dont want it smack dab in the middle of the home because its not practical. OR the install location is far from the office etc...

If your equipment still serves you well then you should have no worries - ALTHOUGH from a security standpoint, you might want to consider getting a new router if the manufacturer no longer is sending updates for security purposes. That is more a risk tolerance tho.
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It's really not that complicated though?
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Sep 5, 2025 3:12 PM
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distungSep 5, 2025 3:12 PM
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Friends don't let friends buy Linksys. Just wait for the update that cripples your router completely. Yes, I'm still pretty bitter about the Velop after how much it cost.
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Sep 5, 2025 3:30 PM
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LanmannaSep 5, 2025 3:30 PM
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Quote from mehau01 :
I'm just here to learn. When did WiFi get so complicated? We don't use any meshb systems, and the entire house works fine on a single 10 year old router which covers more than 3500sqft. And only cost about $90 at the time. Why would one upgrade to such an expensive and complex system? just curious...
It's really not that complicated though?
Sep 5, 2025 5:52 PM
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trzaSep 5, 2025 5:52 PM
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Quote from mehau01 :
I'm just here to learn. When did WiFi get so complicated? We don't use any meshb systems, and the entire house works fine on a single 10 year old router which covers more than 3500sqft. And only cost about $90 at the time. Why would one upgrade to such an expensive and complex system? just curious...
The ultra-fast speeds come on the 5ghz band, which does not penetrate walls very well. That 10 year old router is likely using 2.4ghz band, which travels better but is slower. Most new routers offer both bands, with some of the newest ones using 6ghz for even faster data transmission. You have to consider the speed of your Internet connection and your demand for large file transfers inside the network to figure out what will best fit your needs.

The footprint of your house matters, too. My old house was a really long rancher. I needed 3 APs to get reliable 5ghz across the house and the yard. Current house is about the same size, but 3 floors and a wide open garage. I got decent coverage with 1 router excluding the yard that plenty of people would have been fine with. But since I had 3 routers I went ahead and meshed them, but this time using MOCA to network them over coax. The backhaul made a big difference with all the IOT and video streaming going on. I could have gotten away with 2 routers to cover the house. But I needed switch ports in all those locations and I no longer have fringe coverage in the outside extremes of the yard.

Routers are stupid expensive now, if you keep up with the newest standards. After my immortal wrt54g router was retired after a decade of service, I've always bought previous generation equipment to save money. I don't know the difference and most of my devices can't use current standards, anyway.
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Sep 5, 2025 6:03 PM
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masterz13Sep 5, 2025 6:03 PM
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Quote from distung :
Friends don't let friends buy Linksys. Just wait for the update that cripples your router completely. Yes, I'm still pretty bitter about the Velop after how much it cost.
What's your recommendation up to $150?
Sep 5, 2025 6:48 PM
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SlicknadsSep 5, 2025 6:48 PM
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Quote from trza :
The ultra-fast speeds come on the 5ghz band, which does not penetrate walls very well. That 10 year old router is likely using 2.4ghz band, which travels better but is slower. Most new routers offer both bands, with some of the newest ones using 6ghz for even faster data transmission. You have to consider the speed of your Internet connection and your demand for large file transfers inside the network to figure out what will best fit your needs.The footprint of your house matters, too. My old house was a really long rancher. I needed 3 APs to get reliable 5ghz across the house and the yard. Current house is about the same size, but 3 floors and a wide open garage. I got decent coverage with 1 router excluding the yard that plenty of people would have been fine with. But since I had 3 routers I went ahead and meshed them, but this time using MOCA to network them over coax. The backhaul made a big difference with all the IOT and video streaming going on. I could have gotten away with 2 routers to cover the house. But I needed switch ports in all those locations and I no longer have fringe coverage in the outside extremes of the yard.Routers are stupid expensive now, if you keep up with the newest standards. After my immortal wrt54g router was retired after a decade of service, I've always bought previous generation equipment to save money. I don't know the difference and most of my devices can't use current standards, anyway.
10 years ago is not as far back as you think. 5ghz dual band was already standard on mainstream routers around 2015, if not earlier. My Asus RT-AC66U is still going strong after all these years.
Sep 5, 2025 9:34 PM
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GreenheroSep 5, 2025 9:34 PM
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I couldn't find the cpu and memory for the LN1101. any potential for openwrt support for this hardware?

Edit: Qualcomm chip
https://support.linksys.com/kb/article/188-en/
Sep 6, 2025 5:23 AM
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tropicalbSep 6, 2025 5:23 AM
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Quote from mehau01 :
I'm just here to learn. When did WiFi get so complicated? We don't use any meshb systems, and the entire house works fine on a single 10 year old router which covers more than 3500sqft. And only cost about $90 at the time. Why would one upgrade to such an expensive and complex system? just curious...
Which "expensive" system are you referring to? This deal is for a $35 router. Are you talking about mesh systems in general? It depends on the brand and technology. If you get Ubiquiti mesh, it'll be more expensive than TP-Link (which is the cheapest). ASUS is pretty much in the middle, price-wise. And Netgear can range from middle-of-the-road to crazily expensive, depending on which of their products you're looking at. Often a mesh system isn't needed.. folks can get away with a single router and plug in wifi extenders for dead spots with no coverage. Sure, wifi extender won't give you the faster speed, but if you only need maybe 50mbps to read email/surf the web or watch 4K TV (which only requires 25mbps), then it works fine.

A good place to learn about networking is to read this: https://www.wiisfi.com/ It's a good overview of WiFi, best way to ensure network coverage throughout your home, etc. It is a very long document but if you read a section or two every day you will finish it rather quickly. And you will learn a lot of useful information that can help you make a more informed purchase in the future, if/when you decide to upgrade your network equipment.

I think mesh systems are so popular (and can be pricey) because it is marketed as a "convenient" and "simple" solution.. just plug it in and it works! Sometimes, that's true. But other factors can impact performance such as house materials, number of walls/obstructions between the mesh nodes, etc. Ultimately the best connectivity solution is to use wired ethernet. When that's not possible, MoCA (multimedia over coaxial cable) or Powerline (not the best, but better than nothing) can be used to connect a router to a distant access point for very good coverage.

If you'd like to learn even more, go to www.reddit.com [reddit.com] and look at r/homenetworking and read the posts on there. Very experienced people are sharing their knowledge with others, for free. Have fun!

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Sep 6, 2025 3:15 PM
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hgvaznSep 6, 2025 3:15 PM
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Quote from Burrilliance :
Would the LN1301 be able to connect to these as a mesh network?
Yes. I was able to set 3 of my ln301 to this router
Sep 6, 2025 4:22 PM
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kthejoker20Sep 6, 2025 4:22 PM
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wifi 6 hard pass
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Sep 7, 2025 12:55 AM
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CharlesCCCSep 7, 2025 12:55 AM
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Quote from hgvazn :
Yes. I was able to set 3 of my ln301 to this router
nice, anything special you need do to pair them ?
Sep 7, 2025 4:05 AM
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hgvaznSep 7, 2025 4:05 AM
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Quote from CharlesCCC :
Quote from hgvazn :
Yes. I was able to set 3 of my ln301 to this router
nice, anything special you need do to pair them ?
instructions for enabling MESH (thanks to @rbtcordell for the original source):

1-Setup your Main router completely.

2-Plug your child node using the wan port to the main router lan port, wait for a solid purple light on the child node before proceeding

3-Log into your main router web admin.

4-Click on CA at the bottom right.

5-Click on Connectivity and CA Router setup.

6-Click on both Add Wired and Add Wireless nodes buttons. Wait for the Add wireless button to re-enable.

7-Click Done adding Child Nodes and then Apply.

8-Now the child node light should start flashing purple and turn into a mesh mode when it turns blue.

9-Disconnect Ethernet and wait for blue light again.

10-Move node to desired location.
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Sep 9, 2025 2:26 AM
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DealsTigerSep 9, 2025 2:26 AM
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Quote from hgvazn :
Quote from CharlesCCC :
Quote from hgvazn :
Yes. I was able to set 3 of my ln301 to this router
nice, anything special you need do to pair them ?
instructions for enabling MESH (thanks to @rbtcordell for the original source):

1-Setup your Main router completely.

2-Plug your child node using the wan port to the main router lan port, wait for a solid purple light on the child node before proceeding

3-Log into your main router web admin.

4-Click on CA at the bottom right.

5-Click on Connectivity and CA Router setup.

6-Click on both Add Wired and Add Wireless nodes buttons. Wait for the Add wireless button to re-enable.

7-Click Done adding Child Nodes and then Apply.

8-Now the child node light should start flashing purple and turn into a mesh mode when it turns blue.

9-Disconnect Ethernet and wait for blue light again.

10-Move node to desired location.
So, ln301 is tri band and uses the third band for the wireless mesh, while ln1101 is dual band according to linksys site. Do you know which band does ln1101 use to communicate with the other mesh nodes including ln301?
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CronoTriggerOct 12, 2025 2:22 PM
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Appears to be in stock and says "8 days left or until sold out" at the time of this post.
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techie333Nov 11, 2025 4:59 PM
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Quote from DealsTiger :
So, ln301 is tri band and uses the third band for the wireless mesh, while ln1101 is dual band according to linksys site. Do you know which band does ln1101 use to communicate with the other mesh nodes including ln301?
Yeah I'd say it's better to pickup another 1301 off eBay or something for around the same price as this

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