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Linksys E1200 vs Linksys E900

7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E1200 Router
Linksys E1200
7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E900 Router
Linksys E900
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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1 editorial reviews
The Linksys E900 Wireless-N300 Router provides solid 100 Mbps routing and decent wireless performance for around $30. {mospagebreak toctitle= Introduction, I...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 %
47
4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Width7.44 in7.44 in
Height1.22 in1.22 in
Depth5.98 in5.98 in
Weight0.55 lb0.51 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Frequency band2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • 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
  • Ethernet
  • Fast 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 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportnono
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networknono
External antennanono
MIMOyesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Compatibility

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Routing protocol
  • RIP
  • static IP routing
  • RIP
  • static IP routing
Support for alternative firmwareDD-WrtDD-Wrt
Target audienceHome usersHome users

Memory

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Included flash memory8.0 MB8.0 MB
Included RAM32.0 MB32.0 MB

Power

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C

Security

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E900Linksys E900
DMZyesyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Pros & Cons

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