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Linksys E1200

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2 stars
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3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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An older model, we only recommend buying the Linksys E1200 if you're operating a basic, budget PC set-up.Read more
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Pros

  • information provided above will be useful and easy
  • straightforward yet effective parental control and content-filtering system
  • that makes setup fast and easy for routine installations

Cons

  • it will only be able to access the 20MHz channel
  • it is quite restricted when compared to most contemporary routers
  • no CD drive or you lost the Setup CD
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Linksys E1200 - Pros & Cons

Linksys E1200

Pros

  • information provided above will be useful and easy
  • straightforward yet effective parental control and content-filtering system
  • that makes setup fast and easy for routine installations
  • solid performance
  • easy setup
  • and a very useful second
  • elegant
  • slim
  • streamlined design
  • a small device that can fit perfectly on the desk
  • router works great for close and mid-range distances

Cons

  • it will only be able to access the 20MHz channel
  • it is quite restricted when compared to most contemporary routers
  • no CD drive or you lost the Setup CD
  • there was not a single dropped signal
  • E1200 Wi-Fi router
  • The range of the router is no more than 175 feet
  • This is a bit disappointing for some users including us
  • router will struggle to cope with high levels of local network traffic
  • It s just not capable of handling more contemporary connections
  • the E1200 s wireless range is quite limited

Linksys E1200 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
300 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys E1200 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width7.44 in
Height1.22 in
Depth5.98 in
Weight0.55 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band2.4 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections8192
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkno
External antennano
MIMOyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Memory
Included flash memory8.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM32.0 MB
Maximum RAM32.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
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Compatibility
Routing protocol
  • RIP
  • static IP routing
Support for alternative firmwareDD-Wrt
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C

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Linksys E1200 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Linksys E1200 Linksys E1200 Monitor N300 Wireless-N Router (1-Year Warranty)
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Published: 29.08.2011
Linksys E1200 Monitor N300 Wireless-N Router (1-Year Warranty)

Linksys E1200 Monitor N300 Wireless-N Router (1-Year Warranty)

By Dong Ngo
8 minute read
Linksys E1200 Linksys E1200 review
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Published: 19.06.2019
Linksys E1200 review
2.0

An older model, we only recommend buying the Linksys E1200 if you're operating a basic, budget PC set-up.

By Suzanne Humphries
7 minute read

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