October 7, 2010 – Cisco today announced the Linksys® E-Series, a new range of wireless routers designed to easily connect all wireless devices in the home offering the range and speed that addresses the productivity and entertainment needs of today’s consumer. E-series wireless routers are developed to connect all devices in the home including notebooks, wireless printers, HDTVs and game consoles such as Xbox, Wii and PlayStation. The new E-series can be set-up wirelessly in three simple steps through the Cisco Connect software that comes with every E-series product, making it a great solution for every household.
The powerful Linksys E-series has been designed to transform how consumers use the Internet at home and enjoy the freedom of wireless access without the frustration and complexity of setting up a home network. In three easy steps the consumer can enjoy wireless freedom and browse the Internet in the living room, play multiplayer games on a game console or stream music throughout the home.
The new Cisco Connect software, which is included in all E-Series models, makes it easier for users to customise and control their wireless network settings to match their preferences. With a quick and easy setup, the software automatically enables security and assigns a unique network name. Once those are configured, users can use Cisco Connect to easily manage their wireless home network by:
- Adding multiple Internet-capable devices to the network
- Setting parental controls for each computer or device
- Giving visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate guest network
- Customising advanced settings and changing the network name and password
Jens Hofmeister, Director Product Management Consumer at Cisco, said: “The number of connected devices in the home is increasing every day and yet the benefits of wireless networking, such as online gaming and high definition video streaming, often aren’t realised to their full potential. With the launch of the E-Series range we are taking the hassle and headache out of home networking, making it easy to enjoy what a connected home really has to offer.”
Product Descriptions and Pricing
The new Linksys E-Series range offers a full range of options to help users find what works best for them. The new line, including a USB Wireless-N Adapter, is available at retail starting October from Amazon.com and Ebuyer.com.
Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router (MSRP: £49.99)
- Ideal for general wireless Internet usage and home office productivity
- Wirelessly connects computers and other devices
- Uses four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired devices
Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router (MSRP: £79.99)
- Ideal for connecting computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players
- Features selectable dual-band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) technology to help avoid interference, allowing for smoother file transfers and media streaming
- Includes four Gigabit ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives and servers
Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router (Dual-Band): (MSRP £129.99)
- Optimised for streaming video and other entertainment, ideal for connecting computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players.
- Features simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) technology, high-performance Wireless-N technology for smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming and file transfers
- Includes four Gigabit ports for faster file sharing and provides connectivity to storage devices for file sharing at home or over the Internet
- Built-in media server enables streaming of entertainment content to an Xbox 360, PS3 or other compatible device from USB connected storage devices
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter: (MSRP: £39.99)
- Provides Wireless-N capability to desktop computers and laptops
- Includes USB extension cable and adapter base for improved wireless connectivity – ideal for hard-to-reach USB ports
- Selectable dual-band technology enabling consumers to connect to either a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless network
About Cisco Systems
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The maximum performance for wireless is 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.
