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Technical Details
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Model: E1200
- Hardware Platform: PC
- Connectivity Technology: wireless
- Number of Ports: 5
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Linksys E1200
Wireless-N300 Router
Wireless-N300 Router
Create a powerful wireless home network in minutes. Get connected to the Internet throughout your home.
Performance for everyday activities.
Ideal for:
Easy set-up with Cisco Connect software
- Standard-sized homes, apartments, and dorms
- Surfing the Web, emailing and printing wirelessly
- Connecting multiple devices
KEY FEATURES
- High speed (up to 300 Mbps) for fast wireless transfer rates
- Reliable range with MIMO antenna array
- Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to connect wired devices to the network
Compare all of the Linksys Wi-Fi routers below and choose the one that's right for your home.
| E900 | E1200 | E2500 | EA2700 | EA3500 | EA4500 | EA6500 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wireless Technology - Built with leading 802.11 technology for top performance and range | 802.11N | 802.11N | 802.11N | 802.11N | 802.11N | 802.11N | 802.11AC | |||||||||
 | High Speed - Get fast transfer rates, perfect for surfing the web, sharing files and streaming media | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 300 + 300 Mbps | 300 + 300 Mbps | 300 + 450 Mbps | 450 + 450 Mbps | 450 + 1300 Mbps | |||||||||
 | Advanced Security - WPA2 encryption and SPI Firewall to help keep your network protected | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
 | Broad Compatibility - Works seamlessly with all b/g/n Wi-Fi devices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
 | Optimal Range - MIMO antenna array for expanded coverage and reliability |  | | | | | | | |||||||||
 | IPv6 Enabled - Supports the latest Internet Protocol technology to future-proof your network | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||
 | Cisco Connect Software - Quick three step setup, plus parental controls, instant guest access and easy network management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||
 | Simultaneous Dual-Band - Double the network bandwidth to avoid interference and maximize throughput | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||
| E900 | E1200 | E2500 | EA2700 | EA3500 | EA4500 | EA6500 | |||||||||||
 | Quality of Service (QoS) - Traffic prioritization technology delivers smooth performance for music, voice and video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||
 | Cisco Connect Cloud - Over time, continue to get new apps and capabilities that will enrich your connected lifestyle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
 | Gigabit Ports - Four 10/100/1000 ports to connect wired devices at speeds 10x faster than Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||
 | SpeedBoost - Increases signal strength across greater distances for added in-home mobility | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||
 | USB Storage Port - Add external storage, printers and other devices to share across your network | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
 | Home Theater Ready - HD/3D quality performance for Internet ready TVs, media players, game consoles, and more | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||
 | DLNA Certified Media Server - Automatically discover and play media across your network | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||
 | SimpleTap Technology - Add Wi-Fi and NFC-Enabled Devices to Your Network | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| E900 | E1200 | E2500 | EA2700 | EA3500 | EA4500 | EA6500 |
The Cisco Advantage
Cutting-edge technology from the networking leader
Best-in-class security
24/7 award-winning customer support
One-year hardware limited warranty
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model: | Linksys E1200 |
|---|---|
| Technology: | Wireless-N |
| Bands: | 2.4 GHz |
| Transmit/Receive: | 2 x 2 |
| Antennas: | 2 internal |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac |
| Software Setup | CD Install |
| Ethernet Ports x Speed | 4 x 10/100 |
| Cisco Connect Software: | Yes |
| USB Ports: | No USB Port |
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- PC: Wi-Fi enabled PC with CD or DVD drive, running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7
- Mac: Wi-Fi enabled Mac with CD or DVD drive, running OS X Leopard 10.5 or later, Snow Leopard 10.6 or later, or Lion 10.7 or later
- Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7, Safari 4, Firefox 3 or Chrome
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Linksys E1200 Wireless-N Router
- CD-ROM with Setup Software and Resources
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Adapter
* Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
** May require a software/firmware update available for download at linksys.com/support.
Product Description
The Linksys E1200 offers fast speed and reliable range so you can create a powerful wireless home network. Connect computers, wireless printers, and other Wi-Fi devices at speeds up to 300 Mbps. MIMO antenna technology provides broad wireless coverage throughout your home. WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network protected. Included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network. Establish a separate guest network, limit Internet access using Parental Controls, and access advanced settings.1-Year Hardware Limited Warranty.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
219 of 236 people found the following review helpful
By Starman
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've used Linksys home routers for more than a decade and this is by far the best one yet in every respect. I didn't bother with their fancy new guided configuration software as I'm an experienced user. (I do suspect that inexperienced users might be almost as intimidated by the nifty new setup software, which transports the desired configuration to each new computer via a thumb drive, as they were by the older setup procedure; but that's another story). But I swear that the manual configuration took no longer than getting the shrink wrap off the outer box and undoing the twisty-ties -- reset the admin password, give the SSID a name, select security type, and set a network password. That's it -- all other factory pre-sets are exactly what you need and would expect. Total time for manual setup once the shrink wrap was off -- perhaps 3 minutes at most, and most of that spent crawling under the desk to plug it in. As I used the same SSID and network password as the old Linksys box I was replacing, all the machines actually rejoined the new network and router by themselves (and switched from G to N protocol) as soon as I entered the network password into the router control panel, with no prompting. And finally, the new packaging, even though it shouldn't really matter that much, is nothing short of breathtaking. If you're used to staring at the funny blue box on 4 legs with the two ear antennae, suddenly you enter the 21st century with this new box -- everyone familiar with Linksys products wants to touch it as if it's fine jewlery! It must be only 20% of the volume of the old box. A real triumph of industrial design, quite aside from the hardware and software.
133 of 142 people found the following review helpful
As a certified 'senior' who's never dealt with a router before, I had absolutely no trouble setting up and getting connected. My 6 year old desktop is not wireless. My goal was to get a new laptop up and running via the router. By simply inserting the CD, I followed the instructions with no difficulty at all. I used a Memory Stick with data already stored on it, to then connect to my laptop. In less than 15 minutes both computers were up and running. The laptop is much faster than my desktop so I'm thrilled with that! (I live in a two story home and have had no connectivity problems from anywhere within the home; I haven't tried taking the laptop outdoors, but I doubt I ever will!)
Hopefully, my satisfaction is not short-lived and the router will give me a few good years.
Hopefully, my satisfaction is not short-lived and the router will give me a few good years.
93 of 100 people found the following review helpful
By Medichi
Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this router after reading reviews of tons of other wireless routers available on amazon, and it works perfectly - it is easy to setup (no troubles at all whatsoever), no blinking lights on the front of the router, very lightweighted and compact. Couldnt have asked for a better router for someone who is not tech-savy and for someone who just wants a simple router that works as specified and as per its 5 star reviews!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
No issues yet
I got this router about a month ago and it's ran perfectly since the day I plugged it in. I loaded it with dd-wrt, which it took to very well.
Published 19 hours ago by Johan
5.0 out of 5 stars
It does the job I needed
This was an excellent upgrade for me so that I could have protected internet access with out buying features I did not need.
Published 1 day ago by PDL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rating the product.
The unit works perfectly and was easy to install. It is exactly what I was looking for and fulfills my needs perfectly.
Published 1 day ago by Mike Mikel
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's great when it works
I was so excited when I got this that i hooked it up immediately. I was a little disappointed that i didn't have a way to hang it on a wall or place it vertical, but oh well. Read more
Published 1 day ago by belmo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Router to date
In order to make my Charter modem work with multiple devices I had to get a router. After reading many reviews I chose this one because of the great price, awards it received and... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jesse Mendez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Deal!
Got it for a cheaper price! Recommended by friends and works good! Would try a higher capacity next time I buy.
Published 3 days ago by Pushpam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Garbage
This thing is a piece of junk. I have had 2 of them and both were slow to load web pages; in some cases pages just hang up. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Tascam48
4.0 out of 5 stars
perfect
This was super easy to set up. I have a tri-level house. I keep it in the basement. Still get a signal up in my room, and outside.
Published 4 days ago by terilee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Basic Features, Stable and Reliable
I bought this router to run in a small office. Its been running 24/7 and not a single issue with good speeds. The form factor is great so it will fit anywhere. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product! Never had an easier router to install. 5 stars!
just put in the cd, hook everything up and ready it is.... Great consumer experience and simple interaction. Wished all my IT hardware was like that.
Published 9 days ago by kayhawaii
