Cisco today unveiled a new line of Linksys wireless routers, designed to let its core audience of tech experts and enthusiasts take their home networking experience to the next level. The new, streamlined product lineup sets a new precedent for simplicity, power, and performance and makes it easy for consumers to find the right technology to fit their needs. The line also includes new Cisco Connect software, which gives users tools for easier customization and control of their home wireless experience.
Prices range from $79.99 to $179.99, in addition to the routers they’ve also launched a Wireless-N USB adapter with an MSRP of $69.99
Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router (MSRP: $79.99)
-- Wirelessly connects computers and other devices at transfer speeds up
to 300 Mbps
-- Uses four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired
devices
-- Ideal for general wireless Internet usage and home office productivity
Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router (MSRP: $119.99)
-- Includes four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster
file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers,
hard drives, and servers
-- Features selectable dual-band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) technology to help
avoid interference, allowing for smoother file transfers and media
streaming
-- Ideal for connecting computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled
HDTVs and Blu-Ray players, and other wireless devices at transfer
speeds up to 300 Mbps
Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router with Linux OS: (MSRP: $119.99)
-- Utilizes the Linux operating system for flexibility to customize the
network
-- Uses four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired
devices
-- Built-in UPnP AV Media Server streams entertainment content to an Xbox
360, PS3 or other compatible device
-- USB port provides connectivity to storage devices for file sharing at
home or over the Internet
Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router (Dual-Band): (MSRP: $179.99)
-- Features simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), high-performance
Wireless-N technology for smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming
and file transfers
-- Includes four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster
file sharing with other USB port and provides connectivity to storage
devices for file sharing at home or over the Internet
-- Built-in UPnP AV media server enables streaming of entertainment
content to an Xbox 360, PS3 or other compatible device
-- Optimized for entertainment, ideal for connecting computers, gaming
consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-Ray players, and other
wireless devices at transfer speeds up to 300 Mbps
Linksys AE1000 High-Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter: (MSRP: $69.99)
-- Provides Wireless-N capability to Windows desktop computers and
laptops
-- Selectable dual-band wireless-N - connects to either a 2.4 GHz or 5
GHz wireless network
-- Includes USB extension cable and adapter base for improved wireless
connectivity - ideal for hard-to-reach USB ports
Web Site: http://www.linksys.com/