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Linksys E1200 vs Linksys E4200

7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E1200 Router
Linksys E1200
8.86 in
6.3 in
Linksys E4200 Router
Linksys E4200
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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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3.9 out of 5
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User rating
45
3.8 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
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Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnoyes

Design

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Black
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Width7.44 in8.86 in
Height1.22 in6.3 in
Depth5.98 in0.98 in
Weight0.55 lb0.79 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching
  • Quality of Service
  • 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 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections819234925
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportnono
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps686.8 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknoyes
External antennanono
MIMOyesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps450.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS

Compatibility

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Routing protocol
  • RIP
  • static IP routing
  • RIP-1
  • RIP-2
Support for alternative firmwareDD-WrtDD-Wrt
Target audienceHome users
  • Home users
  • Smaller offices

Memory

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
Included flash memory8.0 MB8.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB8.0 MB
Included RAM32.0 MB64.0 MB
Maximum RAM32.0 MB64.0 MB

Security

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E4200Linksys E4200
DMZyesyes

Pros & Cons

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