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Linksys E2000

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Pros

  • flat design helps it stay grounded on any surface
  • E2000 is remarkably simple
  • It handles very basic tasks like configuring Guest Access

Cons

  • don't have to clutter your computer with extra software
  • no USB port to host network storage or printers
  • dual-band router but not a true dual-band one
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Linksys E2000 - Pros & Cons

Linksys E2000

Pros

  • flat design helps it stay grounded on any surface
  • E2000 is remarkably simple
  • It handles very basic tasks like configuring Guest Access

Cons

  • don't have to clutter your computer with extra software
  • no USB port to host network storage or printers
  • dual-band router but not a true dual-band one
  • desktop software and Web interface combination a little disjointed
  • The setup software will not finish the initial automatic setup
  • did not choose the least utilized channel in the testing area
  • Throughput drops off quickly with distance
  • lacks some higher-end management features

Linksys E2000 - 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 E2000 - Full Specifications

Units:
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Connectivity
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width7.95 in
Height1.34 in
Depth6.3 in
Weight0.75 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • Quality of Service
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz wireless networkyes
External antennayes
Detachable antennano
MIMOyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM32.0 MB
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Compatibility
Routing protocolRIP-2
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientyes

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Linksys E2000 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.9
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Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless N Router
4.3

Linksys E2000 review: an inexpensive dual-band wireless router with Gigabit Ethernet

By Elias Plastiras
8 minute read
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Published: 07.10.2010
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Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router

By Dong Ngo
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Published: 31.05.2011
Cisco Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router
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Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless N Router
4.3

Linksys E2000 review: an inexpensive dual-band wireless router with Gigabit Ethernet

By Elias Plastiras
8 minute read

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