Product Description The Linksys E4200 offers maximum speed (up to 300 + 450 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology, plus a next-generation industrial design(see larger image) The Linksys E4200 offers maximum speed (up to 300 + 450 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology to create an ultra-powerful wireless network designed for home theater performance. Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology allows for smoother and faster HD/3D video streaming. A built-in USB port lets you add external storage to share files across your network. And a built-in UPnP AV media server means you can seamlessly stream media files across your network. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network. New! IPv6 is the next-generation of the Internet Protocol. Cisco's IPv6 solution for the E4200 includes native IPv6, dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) and 6rd so that your E4200 will work in a mixed environment as your provider incorporates IPv6 technology into their offerings. "--> See how the E4200 stacks up against the rest of the Linksys E-Series routers below. Key Features Maximum Wireless Speed The Linksys E4200 offers ultra fast speed to connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, and other Wi-Fi devices at transfer rates up to 300 + 450 Mbps speed for a premium home network experience. Superior Wireless Coverage Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys E4200 offers maximum range to create a powerful wireless network. Full 3x3 MIMO antenna array boosts signal strength to provide exceptional coverage and reliability so you can enjoy your wireless network from anywhere in your home. The Power of Dual-Band Double your network bandwidth with dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz) designed to avoid interference and maximize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps to maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility. Advanced Security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected. The rear of the Linksys E4200 with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 2.0 port IPv6* Keep up to speed with the upcoming transition to IPv6 with Cisco's dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) 6rd networking solution. Available Spring 2011 for the E4200 and Fall 2011 for the E1500, E2500 and E3200. "--> Benefits of Gigabit Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing, 10x faster than standard Ethernet, between other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers, hard drives, and servers. Built-in USB Port and UPnP Media Server The USB port lets you add devices such as storage and printers* to your network to share files at home or over the Internet for greater access to more information. The built-in UPnP AV Media Server enables seamless streaming of video and media files on your attached storage to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other UPnP compatible device. Easy set-up with Cisco Connect software. Home Theater Ready Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players and more to your wireless network and the Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology is designed to deliver your time-sensitive Internet traffic efficiently so you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, gaming and VoIP. Quick to Install Cisco Connect software helps you set up your home wireless network in three easy steps. Easy to Manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Create a separate password protected network for guests Limit access time and websites with Parental Controls Access advanced network settings easily Linksys Wireless-N Router Comparison E1200 E1500 E2500 E3200 E4200 Technology Wireless-N Wi-Fi Max Speed 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 300 Mbps in 2.4GHz 450 Mbps in 5Ghz Compatibility Wireless-N, -B, -G Wireless-N, -B, -G Wireless-N, -A, -B, -G Wireless-N, -A, -B, -G Wireless-N, -A, -B, -G Bands Single-band 2.4 GHz Single-band 2.4 GHz Simultaneous Dual-band 2.4 + 5 GHz Simultaneous Dual-band 2.4 + 5 GHz Simultaneous Dual-band 2.4 + 5 GHz Transmit/ReceiveStreams 2 x 2 2 x 3 2 x 2 2 x 3 3 x 3 SpeedBoost √ √ √ Power Amplifiers Integrated On-Chip External Off-Chip Integrated On-Chip External Off-Chip High Power External Off-Chip High Power Ports 4 x 10/100 4 x 10/100 4 x 10/100 4 x Gigabit1 x USB 4 x Gigabit1 x USB USB Features Shared Storage Shared Printer* Shared Storage Shared Printer* Media Server Wi-Fi Protected Setup Yes UPnP Support Yes Parental Controls Time of Day Access Controls Specific Website Blocking Guest Wi-Fi Access Separate SSID for guests keeps your WiFi private Wireless Security WEP, WPA and WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, RADIUS Warranty 1 year hardware limited warranty, 90 days complimentary assisted support Package Contents Router, AC Adapter, CD-ROM with setup software, Ethernet Network Cable, Quick Start Guide Setup Software CD Cisco Connect Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 or later, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 IPv6* Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2011 "--> * Shared printer support available via firmware/software download in Summer 2011 (E4200 and E3200) Manufacturer's Description The Linksys E4200 offers maximum speed (up to 300 + 450 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology, plus a next-generation industrial design(see larger image) The Linksys E4200 offers maximum speed (up to 300 + 450 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology to create an ultra-powerful wireless network designed for home theater performance. Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology allows for smoother and faster HD/3D video streaming. A built-in USB port lets you add external storage to share files across your network. And a built-in UPnP AV media server means you can seamlessly stream media files across your network. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network. New! IPv6 is the next-generation of the Internet Protocol. Cisco's IPv6 solution for the E4200 includes native IPv6, dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) and 6rd so that your E4200 will work in a mixed environment as your provider incorporates IPv6 technology into their offerings. "--> See how the E4200 stacks up against the rest of the Linksys E-Series routers below. Key Features Maximum Wireless Speed The Linksys E4200 offers ultra fast speed to connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, and other Wi-Fi devices at transfer rates up to 300 + 450 Mbps speed for a premium home network experience. Superior Wireless Coverage Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys E4200 offers maximum range to create a powerful wireless network. Full 3x3 MIMO antenna array boosts signal strength to provide exceptional coverage and reliability so you can enjoy your wireless network from anywhere in your home. The Power of Dual-Band Double your network bandwidth with dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz) designed to avoid interference and maximize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps to maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility. Advanced Security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected. The rear of the Linksys E4200 with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 2.0 port IPv6* Keep up to speed with the upcoming transition to IPv6 with Cisco's dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) 6rd networking solution. Available Spring 2011 for the E4200 and Fall 2011 for the E1500, E2500 and E3200. "--> Benefits of Gigabit Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing, 10x faster than standard Ethernet, between other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers, hard drives, and servers. Built-in USB Port and UPnP Media Server The USB port lets you add devices such as storage and printers* to your network to share files at home or over the Internet for greater access to more information. The built-in UPnP AV Media Server enables seamless streaming of video and media files on your attached storage to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other UPnP compatible device. Easy set-up with Cisco Connect software. Home Theater Ready Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players and more to your wireless network and the Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology is designed to deliver your time-sensitive Internet traffic efficiently so you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, gaming and VoIP. Quick to Install Cisco Connect software helps you set up your home wireless network in three easy steps. 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B**E
It's..... OK
We've just had BT Infinity installed, so needed a VDSL router to plug into the BT modem.The Cisco Linksys E4200 seemed to fit the bill, but our first impressions were somewhat disappointing hence only 3 stars for this review. On the negative side, the installation program on the CDROM simply doesn't work. The first thing it tries to do is download an upgrade, which wouldn't proceed because there was no Internet access - duh! Secondly on Windows XP the installation program could not find any wireless networks that were under the control of "other programs". So even though it's possible to talk to the router via a web browser, the installation program stubbornly refused to work. Thirdly, the installation program liked to take down the wireless interface of the laptop and then hang. So three laptop reboots and a router reset later we tried the old fashioned manual set up method, via a web browser. If you are patient enough to click through the warning pages that tell you to use the installation program instead, the whole set up can be completed in 2 minutes. We also noticed that the router didn't like 32 bit subnet masks on the WAN interface with a static IPv4 address, although chosing the PPPoE option seemed to work around that problem.So after a day of use what can we say? Well, apart from the installation fiasco, there is no SNMP or syslog support (shame on you Cisco), which hurts after replacing a far more feature rich ZyXEL ADSL router. Wireless access is flakey, especially on our "old" 802.11g Windows XP laptops, but wired access via the 4 port switch is super fast (probably an indication of BT Infinity rather than this box). In hindsight, we'd recommend looking around and chosing another router rather than this one. There features aren't rich enough, and the set up was a pain.
B**N
Best so far, but room for improvment.
Received 1/3/2012 but it is the old hardware V1 with ancient firmware on it (1/5/2011) shame on you amazon :-( now i see the price has dropped £20 since i purchased this 3 days agoI cant be bothered to send it back as luckily V2'S only real upgrade is 5x faster USB port increase.Cisco software fails to detect the router on my static ip setup so used manual web interface and was fine. guess that's my fault for not having things left at defaults.Runs very hot but im told this is OK.I purchased this to connect to my Apple TV 2 using wireless n 40MHZ 5GHZ, I was hoping to get 6-7 MegaBYTEs/sec transfer speed over 4 Meters through 1 ceiling, but... in fact the best I can get 3 MegaBYTEs/sec.This is about 30% better than my old wireless n 20GHz 2.4MHZ routerThe dual band works well for me I split it so my older gear like PS3 work on the slower band.I have bought or tried many routers recently and although this review seems downbeat this is he best so far, and it looks good too.
I**T
Fantastic Wireless Performance
I am extremely impressed with this device.I live in a very old build home with very thick walls and floors, and this router seems to be able to power through them. I previously was using a Buffalo 'High Power' device, and a Virgin Media Superhub. Previously upstairs performance was less than 10Mbit/s or 1.25MB/s. This has increased to 100Mbit/s - 12.5MB/s.In the same room performance has gone from 32Mbit/s, 4MB/s, to over 140Mbit/s, 17MB/s.This is the fastest wireless router I've ever used.Setting it up was a breeze. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some devices do but then even though I work in IT I don't want to tinker I just want things to work, which this does.Looks good too, very low profile, and is sitting happily in front of my TV without looking in any way out of place. No annoying blinking lights either!
M**M
Great Replacement for Talk Talk Fibre Optic
I bought this as a replacement for the standard Echolife router that Talk Talk provide with their fibre optic service. I used to have the router for my old ADSL service in the centre of the house but that's not possible with fibre optic without a lot of inconvenient cabling because the BT-provided modem has to be plugged into the main phone input which is at one end of my house. Changing to fibre optic led to increased speed and bandwidth but greatly reduced range and complaints from the family who lost their service in their bedrooms - not much of an upgrade in their view. Experimenting with range extenders just degraded the whole system so I wanted to try a better router...and this one does the job brilliantly.This is the easiest router to set up that I've ever had. Just replaced the old one with the Linksys, loaded the set-up CD on my Mac, changed the SSID and WAP2 password to the ones I already used on my network and bingo! The desktop, 3 laptops, PS3, media server, iPhone and iPods all connected with no problem and the range reaches the kids bedrooms at the far end of the house. The USB flash drive I connected was instantly recognised as another media server and could be 'seen' by all the devices, as could my Western Digital MyBookWorld.I posted this because there must be lots of other Talk Talk customers out there with similar issues and I found a real shortage of info and advice on the web. So I hope this helps!
D**K
Long term review
We've had this for quite a while now and I must say its been very very good. No issues with WiFi dropouts and works well at high speeds up to 300Mb/sec. Also works nicely alongside another WAP on the same SID and allows clients to move from AP to AP with no issues. Setup can be complex for the newcomer, but if you know what you are doing this Cisco won't let you down. Range is good even indoors in a solid construction house. We get a good 20m at 54Mb +. Only slight downside is it runs warm so keep it somewhere well ventilated and don't cover it up !
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