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Linksys EA2700

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • EA2700 seems to perform equally well running up and downlink
  • The range seems better than previous routers and having faster speeds will be nice
  • The installation and set-up is three steps and foolproof

Cons

  • It lacks the USB port of the E3200
  • channel width duties perhaps a bit too seriously
  • EA2700 with a speed disadvantage

Key specs

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  • 1
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Linksys EA2700 - Pros & Cons

Linksys EA2700

Pros

  • EA2700 seems to perform equally well running up and downlink
  • The range seems better than previous routers and having faster speeds will be nice
  • The installation and set-up is three steps and foolproof
  • is elegant for both you and your visitors
  • nice
  • compact router at a good price
  • s very easy to setup

Cons

  • It lacks the USB port of the E3200
  • channel width duties perhaps a bit too seriously
  • EA2700 with a speed disadvantage
  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • the technology has become obsolete
  • there s no USB port
  • This can be sniffed in a heartbeat
  • model lacks USB and dedicated streaming channels
  • the router is warmer than usual
  • ever simple in the complex world of Computer Science

Linksys EA2700 - 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 EA2700 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width6.85 in
Height1.1 in
Depth7.48 in
Weight0.66 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • 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
Number of simultaneous connections34925
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportno
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
External antennano
MIMOyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory64.0 MB
Included RAM64.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Routing protocol
  • RIP
  • static IP routing
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C

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