Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX5400
Product Technical Specification
WAN connection | |
Ethernet WAN | Yes |
DSL WAN | No |
SIM card slot | No |
3G/4G USB modem compatibility | No |
WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
Wireless LAN features | |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 4804 |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 574 |
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 4804 |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11ax,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n |
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridge | Yes |
Ports & interfaces | |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
USB port | Yes |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
DC-in jack | Yes |
Management features | |
Reset button | Yes |
WPS push button | Yes |
Intelligent Mesh technology | Yes |
MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
MIMO | Yes |
Security | |
Security algorithms | WPA2,WPA3 |
Design | |
Product colour | Black |
Indication light | Yes |
LED indicators | LAN,Power,Status,USB,WLAN |
On/off switch | Yes |
Product type | Tabletop router |
Country of origin | China |
Packaging content | |
AC adapter included | Yes |
Quick installation guide | Yes |
Antenna | |
Antenna design | External |
Antennas quantity | 2 |
Features | |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Processor frequency | 1000 |
Processor cores | 2 |
Internal memory | 512 |
Flash memory | 256 |
Power | |
Power source type | AC |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 |
AC input frequency | 50 - 60 |
Output voltage | 12 |
Output current | 2 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 215 |
Depth | 150 |
Height | 215 |
Weight | 710 |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 225 |
Package depth | 87 |
Package height | 240 |
Package weight | 1150 |
Package type | Box |
Number of products included | 1 |
Delivery Options

Economy Delivery (UK)

Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
Industry-leading technology
The Qualcomm Immersive Home 216 Platform delivers the ultimate WiFi 6 experience. This next-gen technology evolves home and business WiFi with wire‑like stability and beyond‑fast performance.
Make the most of WiFi 6 speed.
Access to 160 MHz channels enables the true power of WiFi 6 technology, delivering the fastest connection with everything you do.
More devices than ever before.
WiFi 6 sends and receives multiple streams of data simultaneously, providing up to 4x† more wifi capacity to handle more gaming, and smart home devices.
Future-ready hardware with Intelligent Mesh™ technology.
Guaranteed updates keep your connection going strong.
4.2X faster performance than an ac router.
Six-stream WiFi with up to 574 + 4804 Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds.
Efficient use of routing.
OFDMA increases efficiency in high-density scenarios, delivering high-speed wifi to multiple devices simultaneously.
Reduces power consumption.
WiFi 6 (802.11A X) allows devices to negotiate when and how often they will wake up to send or receive data, substantially improving battery life for mobile and iot devices..
Linksys Hydra Pro 6 with Intelligent Mesh is a dual‑band WiFi 6 system that simultaneously delivers next-level streaming, gaming and uninterrupted video calls to more than 30 devices.
Access to 160 MHz unleashes the true power of WiFi 6 technology—these are the least congested channels available on the 5GHz band and offer incredibly fast connectivity.
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) provides access to more channels, reducing interference from neighboring networks.
Intelligent Mesh™ technology offers whole home mesh WiFi coverage that’s easily expandable by adding additional Routers or nodes.
With easy setup, advanced security and parental controls, the Hyda Pro 6 is an essential upgrade to any home..
Easy App-led setup.
Setting up the Hydra Pro WiFi 6 Mesh System (MR5500) is easy. Download the Linksys app on any iOS or Android smartphone. Upon launch the app automatically identifies the device to be setup and provides an animated setup guide that will have you online in minutes. With the Linksys App, you can always monitor and manage your home WiFi from anywhere, using a smartphone or tablet.
As your home and family expands, the Hydra Pro 6 Linksys Intelligent mesh system allows you to easily expand by adding additional routers or nodes to your network, giving you flawless and seamless WiFi every where.
We recommend pairing Linksys Hydra Pro 6 with Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Intelligent mesh dual‑band nodes.
Each Hydra Pro 6 router or Atlas Pro 6 node adds 2 to 3 rooms of coverage or 1 floor at speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps.
Linksys App at a glance
- View which devices are connected, and easily limit internet usage with Parental Controls.
- Assign bandwidth hierarchy with Device Prioritisation.
- Keep your WiFi secure with Automatic Firmware updates.
- Give guests access and share their password via text message.
Control your WiFi in real time, wherever you are
The Linksys app is the command center for your WiFi. Use the Linksys app any where you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework.
Parental control.
Create device schedules, block certain websites or pause WiFi for homework.
Guest access.
Easily share a guest network with visitors. Your main WiFi stays separated by a firewall.
Device prioritisation.
Prioritise streaming devices while your kids surf or play games.
Auto firmware update.
Keep your WiFi safe and secure with Automatic Firmware updates.
WAN connection | |
Ethernet WAN | Yes |
DSL WAN | No |
SIM card slot | No |
3G/4G USB modem compatibility | No |
WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
Wireless LAN features | |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 4804 |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 574 |
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 4804 |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11ax,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n |
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridge | Yes |
Ports & interfaces | |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
USB port | Yes |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
DC-in jack | Yes |
Management features | |
Reset button | Yes |
WPS push button | Yes |
Intelligent Mesh technology | Yes |
MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
MIMO | Yes |
Security | |
Security algorithms | WPA2,WPA3 |
Design | |
Product colour | Black |
Indication light | Yes |
LED indicators | LAN,Power,Status,USB,WLAN |
On/off switch | Yes |
Product type | Tabletop router |
Country of origin | China |
Packaging content | |
AC adapter included | Yes |
Quick installation guide | Yes |
Antenna | |
Antenna design | External |
Antennas quantity | 2 |
Features | |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Processor frequency | 1000 |
Processor cores | 2 |
Internal memory | 512 |
Flash memory | 256 |
Power | |
Power source type | AC |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 |
AC input frequency | 50 - 60 |
Output voltage | 12 |
Output current | 2 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 215 |
Depth | 150 |
Height | 215 |
Weight | 710 |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 225 |
Package depth | 87 |
Package height | 240 |
Package weight | 1150 |
Package type | Box |
Number of products included | 1 |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.