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Linksys E1200 vs Linksys E2500

7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E1200 Router
Linksys E1200
8.86 in
1.38 in
Linksys E2500 Router
Linksys E2500
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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5
5 editorial reviews
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Linksys E2500 Multiple User N600 WiFi RouterRead more
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Linksys E2500 Advanced Dual-Band Wireless-N from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.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 %
54
4.1 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

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Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Width7.44 in8.86 in
Height1.22 in1.38 in
Depth5.98 in7.09 in
Weight0.55 lb0.99 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Frequency band2.4 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 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
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • 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 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportnono
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps100.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknoyes
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 E2500Linksys E2500
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 E2500Linksys E2500
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

Power

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C

Security

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Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
DMZyesyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • 40-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Pros & Cons

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