Cisco Announces Next-Generation Linksys
Wireless Routers and Switches
San Francisco, CA April 5, 2011 – Today Cisco® is continuing
its legacy of leadership in home networking with the launch of its new Linksys®
E-Series family − a complete suite of powerful and easy-to-use next-generation
Wireless and switches. With
Internet video consumption exploding and sales of wireless-enabled products
such as tablets and game consoles steadily growing, consumers are seeking
greater performance, reliability and simplicity from their home wireless
networks. The new Linksys Wireless-N routers and switches, available today,
offer a complete range of options that set a new standard for speed, range, and
ease-of-use, while also sporting a visually-appealing new design.
The new Linksys E-Series lineup includes five routers,
each with the latest technology in home wireless for a multitude of home
entertainment experiences. The new routers not only provide the performance
needed for today’s connected home, but also help to future-proof for new and
emerging media technologies that are gaining traction with consumers such as
Netflix-ready TVs, Blu-ray players, and game consoles, as well as Cisco’s ūmi
telepresence. Designed with faster speeds (up to 450 Mbps*), other key features
for select routers in the line include a 3x3 spatial stream configuration for
improved coverage, external power amplifiers to maintain signal strength over a
greater distance and reduce dead spots, and virtual USB technology** to connect
USB printers, storage, and other devices to the network. The full line also
boasts a new industrial design that combines sleek contours and advanced
functionality − recently earning the prestigious 2011 Red Dot Product Design Award for product design, innovation and
quality.
"With more than 70 million routers sold, Linksys brings a
decade of leadership and innovation to create products that consumers trust for
the best wireless quality, performance and experience,” said Simon
Fleming-Wood, vice president of marketing, Cisco Consumer Products. “Our new Linksys
line offers an array of solutions for the needs of today’s home networking
consumer and is optimized for premium video experiences such as those available
through Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes."
According to industry research group IDC, only 39% of US homes
have wireless, while only 11% are using Wireless-N technology. Over the next
five years Wireless-N adoption is expected to nearly double due to the growth
of wireless connected devices such as tablets, smartphones, and
Internet-enabled TVs that require the latest wireless technology for optimal
performance. Cisco
Connect Software Enables Easy Setup and Network Management
Each of the Linksys E-Series routers includes the acclaimed Cisco Connect
software that enables consumers to set up and manage their wireless home
network effortlessly. Unlike other wireless products that require 20 to 30
complicated steps to set up a single computer, Cisco Connect takes the user
through three simple steps from start to finish. The included Cisco Connect
software makes it easy to: 1) add additional devices to the network, 2) set
parental controls, 3) provide Internet access for guests on a separate guest
network and 4) customize personal security settings such as passwords. Advanced
users can also configure and manage their routers via a web browser.
The new routers feature the latest version of Cisco Connect,
which now includes an Internet Speed Test that can check the bandwidth and
speed of a user’s Internet connection
E-Series
Wireless-N Routers
Model
|
Linksys E1200
Wireless-N Router
|
Linksys E1500
Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
|
Linksys E2500 Advanced
Dual-Band Wireless-N Router
|
Linksys E3200 High
Performance Dual-Band N Router
|
Linksys E4200 Maximum
Performance Dual-Band N Router
|
SRP
|
$59.99
|
$79.99
|
$99.99
|
$149.99
|
$179.99
|
Bands
|
2.4 GHz
|
2.4 GHz
|
Simultaneous
Dual-Band
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
|
Simultaneous
Dual-Band
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
|
Simultaneous
Dual-Band
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
|
Speed*
|
Up to 300 Mbps
|
Up to 300 Mbps
|
Up to
300 + 300 Mbps
|
Up to
300 + 300 Mbps
|
Up to
300 + 450 Mbps
|
Transmit/Receive
|
2 x 2
|
2 x 3
|
2 x 2
|
2x3
|
2.4 GHz: 2x3
5 GHz: 3x3
|
Amplifiers
|
Integrated
On-chip
|
External
Off-chip
|
Integrated
On-chip
|
External
Off-chip
High Power
|
External
Off-chip
High Power
|
Ports
|
4 x 10/100
|
4 x 10/100
|
4 x 10/100
|
4 x Gigabit
USB
|
4 x Gigabit
USB
|
USB Features
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Shared Storage
Virtual USB**
|
Shared Storage
Virtual USB**
Media Server
|
Parental Controls
|
Time of Day Access, Domain Blocking
|
Customer Support
|
Award-winning 24/7 support
|
New
Switches Enable Easy Network Expansion and Power Saving Modes
The three new Linksys switches enable faster and simpler wired connections. New
features include plug and play of Ethernet-enabled devices, Quality of Service
(QoS) for traffic prioritization, auto-sensing ports, and power saving
features.
Switches
Model
|
Linksys SE1500 5-Port
10/100 Switch
|
Linksys SE2500 5-Port
Gigabit Switch
|
Linksys SE2800 8-Port
Gigabit Switch
|
SRP
|
$29.99
|
$54.99
|
$74.99
|
Ethernet Ports/Speed
|
5 x 10/100
|
5 x Gigabit
|
8 x Gigabit
|
Per Port Status LEDs
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Power Saving Features
|
- Cable connect
detection
|
- Cable connect
detection
- Sleep mode
|
- Cable connect
detection
- Sleep mode
|
Customer Support
|
Award-winning 24/7 support
|
