Cisco-Linksys E3000 Wireless-N Router

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003B48UQ8
• Item model number: E3000
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (567 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #38 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 31, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing the Linksys E3000

The Linksys E-Series routers combine sleek, modern styling with powerful Wi-Fi technology (see larger image). The Linksys E3000 is a powerful dual-band Wireless-N router optimized for wireless entertainment. Connect your Blu-ray players, DVRs, and gaming consoles, and enjoy the smoother and faster HD video streaming and wireless gaming performance that simultaneous dual-band technology enables. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream media content to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in a few simple steps and offers powerful tools for managing your wireless network. The Linksys E-Series includes the E1000, E2000, and E3000 Wireless-N routers--check out a comparison chart of these three models. Additionally, the E-Series offers the customizable, Linux-based E2100L router and the AE1000 Wireless-N Adapter for use with non-wireless desktop and laptop PC computers. Key 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 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. Customize your network using easily accessible Advanced Settings.

Simultaneous Dual-Band The Linksys E3000 has double the bandwidth for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and gaming. Connect other computers and devices to the Internet and each other at N speeds in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Simultaneous wireless bands help you avoid network interference. Use the 2.4 GHz band for surfing and e-mails and the less crowded 5 GHz band for time-critical entertainment. Built for Entertainment Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology means smoother HD video streaming and faster gaming. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream music, video, and photos to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable faster file transfers with other Gigabit devices. The Linksys E3000 is an optimal choice for enjoying wireless entertainment at home.

Cisco Connect screenshots (see larger image). Quick to Install Cisco Connect software, included with the Linksys E3000, gets your wireless network set up and ready to go in just a few simple steps. Insert the Linksys E3000 CD, run through a few screens, and you're ready to go within minutes. You'll quickly be sharing your home's Internet connection with your family's other computers and devices and experiencing the incredible performance of Wireless-N. You can also easily access Advanced Settings to customize your preferences. You're in Control Cisco Connect software helps you personalize your settings and quickly add multiple Internet-enabled devices to your network. Use Parental Controls to restrict web usage during certain times and to block unwanted sites; plus customize these Parental Controls by device. Cisco Connect also lets you quickly and easily give password-protected Internet access to visitors while keeping your family's personal information private. With Cisco Connect, you're in control. State-of-the-Art Security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings. All Linksys E-Series routers have advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless security and SPI firewall protection, which are designed to safeguard your home network and computers from most Internet attacks and help protect your data and privacy. Advanced users can access the browser-based utility to further configure the router's security settings.

You get four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus a USB port and built-in UPnP AV media server (see larger image).

The front of the E3000 (see larger image).

Other Linksys Products

	Linksys E1000 Enjoy the benefits of Wireless-N in your home--ideal for wireless Internet usage and home office productivity. Connect your computers, wireless printers, smartphones, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speed. Use four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired devices.
	Linksys E2000 Connect your computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds. Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives, and servers. Utilize selectable dual-band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) to avoid interference on your network, allowing for smoother file transfers and media streaming.
	Linksys E2100L Utilize the built-in Linux operating system to use additional customization options. Enjoy the benefits of advanced Wireless-N technology--connect your computers, gaming consoles, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds. Use four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired devices. Stream video and media content via a built-in UPnP AV media server to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Includes detachable antennas.
	Linksys AE1000 Provide Wireless-N capability to your Windows desktop computers and laptops. Enjoy the flexibility of selectable dual-band Wireless-N--connect to either a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless network. Set up your Adapter in a few easy steps with the included software's simple setup wizard.

Product Description

The Linksys E3000 is a powerful dual-band Wireless-N router optimized for wireless entertainment. Connect your Blu-ray players, DVRs, and gaming consoles, and enjoy the smoother and faster HD video streaming and wireless gaming performance that simultaneous dual-band technology enables. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream media content to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in a few simple steps and offers powerful tools for managing your wireless network.

Customer Reviews

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129 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and blazing fast!, April 10, 2010

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Dr Pennypacker - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys E3000 Wireless-N Router (Personal Computers)

Set this up yesterday. Didn't use the included cd, but instead chose to go in manually and set it up via web page config mode. Whole thing took maybe 45 minutes.

Everything looks the same as my old wrt54g router which was creeping on its way to the old age home and who's signal would die every time I'd fire up the microwave.

Easy setup, blazing speeds, setup port forwarding for my xbox 360, port forwarding for my air video server to stream DVR video to my iPhone and iPad, turned on firewall and made sure VPN pass thru was enabled. Set a password on router to change from default. Setup DHCP to have a 7 day lease.

We have almost a completely wireless house. A blackberry, iPhone, iPad, xbox360, netbook, 2 laptops, HTPC, Hp Printer and a desktop.
Everything is hooked up wireless except the desktop.

Setup the 5ghz with a unique SSID and password and connected the xbox360. Tested a 1080i streaming video from xbox live, worked flawlessly. Tried to hook the HTPC into the 5ghz but could not due to an issue with the pc's NIC (probably with a driver, I'll mess with it later). Put the iPad on the 5ghz and it hooked in flawlessly and streamed video like a champ.

Everything else went on the the 2.4ghz band. Setup the same SSID and password that I used on my old linksys and then unplugged the old router. Everything hopped right over to the new one.

Speed seems better on everything. The UnPnP feature resolved some issues I had between xbox and getting media off other pcs.
Tested VPN pass thru to make sure I could connect back to work network.

Only thing I have not tried is the Storage server option.

Definately a solid router so far.

303 of 327 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cisco connect, May 2, 2010

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Jason (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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I have read some of the reviews before I bought this router E3000 and was almost not going to buy it because of the bad reviews. So I want to write a review to help people understand this wireless router.

There are only 4 things inside the box when you first get it. The router, setup disk, Ethernet cable, and power brick. There is no instruction manual I don't really think you need one the instructions are on the setup disk. First you have to run the CD first than follow the on screen instructions. It just basically tells you the timing for when they want you to plug in a connection and diagnose if it is working and installs the Cisco Connect program.

YOU CAN USE THE CISCO CONNECT PROGRAM AND THE ADVANCE SETTINGS .

I have looked online from reviews from both amazon and other websites and the major complaint is that you can't use both but you CAN. I have experimented a little bit with the advanced settings (also accessible through 192.168.1.1) that you can access through the cisco connect program under router settings. So far from the changes I made, the only setting that you can not change in the advanced settings, that will disable the cisco connect program is the settings for the 2.4 GHz wireless settings either the Network Name (SSID) or the passphrase. You can change the settings for the 5 GHz and can still access Cisco Connect. The reason why so many people want to change the SSID is because the Cisco Connect program assign you a silly random name, mines was quickdolphin for example. I think that might be the main cause of some of the bad reviews. If You want to change the 2.4 GHz SSID and still be able to use both cisco connect and the advance settings change it only through the cisco connect program under Router settings/ Personalize there you can change the router name and password after that change whatever you want in the advance settings. If at any time you cannot access the cisco connect program than you can just reset the router and just go through the installation CD again. You can turn off the guest access and the parental control is there if you need it in the cisco connect. This router can do amazing speeds.

198 of 215 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, April 17, 2010

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R. Fraik (USA) - See all my reviews
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The overall wireless performance is very good. Firewall features are Ok but lacking services like VPN. MAC based DHCP reservations are now included, which is great. I have tried the integrated NAS with an 8GB SanDisc USB thumb drive. It works but don't expect screaming performance. Theere are QoS settings supporting Rhapsody, iTunes, Skype and the major messenger services. Also includes an integrated FTP server which I have yet to mess with.

The include Cisco Connect software is awful! Unfortunately you must use it if you want to setup a guest WiFi account (limited to 10 users), a feature not available through the web interface. The Cisco Connect configurator is incapable of syncing with any "advanced" setting made through the web interface. forcing you to use stupid password rules and other assumptions enforced when you use the software. Additionally the out-of-box setup CD-ROM application failed for me due to a non-expired DHCP lease from my broadband modem, ultimately requiring a modem rest to give up the old lease. The Linksys error screen suggested unplugging my modem for two minutes. Well, my Comcast broadband modem also provides phone service and has an internal battery, so unplugging for a few minutes would do nothing. Some users may become frustrated with such poorly thought through trouble shooting advice.

Another annoyance is there seems no way to change the assigned "server" name.

If you are familiar with the WRT54g series, the E3000 will seem very familiar. If you are less than network inclined and think you may use Cisco Connect, be prepared for a few tech support calls.

For those interested in using the web interface out of the box; the default IP is 192.168.1.1 on the LAN ports. Default user name/password: admin/admin.

Despite my gripes the wireless speed makes up for the short comings which may some day be fixed in a firmware update.