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Linksys E2500 vs Linksys E3200

8.86 in
1.38 in
Linksys E2500 Router
Linksys E2500
6.69 in
0.98 in
Linksys E3200 Router
Linksys E3200
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
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Cisco Linksys has the easiest router setup on the market with the E3200. It's a speedy, dual band with just enough advanced features for more technical users.Read more
http://t.co/K1q5r7Ak - Best Bargain Review - Linksys E3200 High-Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Product Description From the Manufacturer The Linksys E3200 offers superior wireless speed, optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology, plus a next-generation industrial design (see larger image) The Linksys E3200 offers superior wireless speed (up to 300 + 300 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology to create a powerful network designed for home entertainment. Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology allows for smoother and faster HD/3D video streaming. A built-in USB port lets you add external storage and printers* to share files across your network. An enhanced MIMO antenna array offers superior range and reliability. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network.Read more
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User rating
54
4.1 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %
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4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports14
USBnoyes

Design

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
Black
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Width8.86 in6.69 in
Height1.38 in0.98 in
Depth7.09 in7.48 in
Weight0.99 lb0.49 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Built-in DSL modemnono
Battery operatednoyes
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Communication

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit 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 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps586.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networkyesyes
External antennanono
MIMOyesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2

Compatibility

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Support for alternative firmwareDD-WrtOpenWrt

Memory

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
Included flash memory8.0 MB16.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB16.0 MB
Included RAM64.0 MB64.0 MB
Maximum RAM64.0 MB64.0 MB

Security

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys E3200Linksys E3200
DMZyesyes

Pros & Cons

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