The Linksys E3000 Router: Feature Rich, But Not Without Its Faults

Routers are always tricky things to choose. There are so many options from a multitude of manufacturers that picking one which matches your requirements may end in you tearing your hair out. So if you want a router which is easy to set up and has every feature imaginable, then read on.

The Linksys E3000 is the newest router king from Cisco and is host to all the features you would expect from a high end product. It features dual-band support, Gigabit Ethernet, NAS (Network Attached Storage), Built-in Media Server and a great web interface. But for those who want to know all the important features of the E3000, take a look below.

Features

• Enjoy the power of high-performance Wireless-N technology–optimized for wireless entertainment.
• Connect your computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds.
• Enjoy the benefits of simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), including smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming and file transfers.
• Share your files at home or on the Internet by connecting a storage device to the Linksys E3000′s built-in USB port.
•  Stream video and media content via a built-in UPnP AV media server to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device.
• Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives, and servers.
• Set up your wireless network in a few simple steps using included Cisco Connect software.
• Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and SPI firewall protection.
• Give visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate network–so your visitors have access to the Internet, but not your computers or data.
• Use Cisco Connect’s Parental Controls to block specific websites and restrict Internet access during certain hours. 

Now that all is said and done, let move on to the review.