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Linksys E1200 vs Linksys E1700

7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E1200 Router
Linksys E1200
7.43 in
1.23 in
Linksys E1700 Router
Linksys E1700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Linksys E1200 Monitor N300 Wireless-N Router (1-Year Warranty)Read more
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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User rating
45
3.8 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Black
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Width7.44 in7.43 in
Height1.22 in1.23 in
Depth5.98 in5.97 in
Weight0.55 lb0.55 lb
Number of units11

Features

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Frequency band2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportnono
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknono
External antennanoyes
MIMOyesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Compatibility

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Support for alternative firmwareDD-WrtDD-Wrt
Target audienceHome usersHome users

Power

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C

Security

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E1700Linksys E1700
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP

Pros & Cons

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