Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router.
June 2011
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The editors liked
Charttopping routing throughput
Gigabit ports
Guest WLAN supported in Web GUI
Stable and strong 2.4 GHz radio
Extremely easy to set up
Full featured firmware
Loads of options and settings
Great connectivity all over my house on every device I tried it with
No skipping
Jittering
Or stuttering of audio/video when streaming over WiFi (also depends on device)
Amazing new design
CTF for routing throughput is outstanding
Perfect solution for home media centers
Build Quality
Design
Wired Performance
Web Interface (Available Settings)
Cisco Connect Cloud Software
4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
USB Port
Price (For Some)
Innovative design
With three antennas each for 2.4- and 5-GHz bands. User input barely needed for setup. Attractive design. Very good throughput.
Simultaneous dual band support exploits IEEE 802.11n throughput potential
450Mbps wireless
Guest network
Concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Super-fast performance
Excellent range
Easy setup
Slick design
Guest network capability
Strong performance on both frequency bands
Inline PSU
Easy installation for novices.
Great 5GHz performance
Plenty of advanced settings
Simple software
UPnP media server
The Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router offers true dual-band with 450Mbps on the 5GHz band
Gigabit Ethernet
Fast throughput
A long range
NAS functionality
A nice set of networking features
And a good Web interface. The rou
The editors didn't like
2.4 GHz only guest access
No IPv6 support
No repeating / bridging
Slow USB storage sharing
No possible way to mount it
Must sit flat on a surface
Bottom was slightly warm to the touch even when not in heavy use
Horrible Storage Link performance
Lack of stock functionality in the Web GUI
3rd party firmware support still a work in progress
Wireless Performance (With Our Devices)
USB Port Seems Underpowered
Didn't show expected throughput. Poor NAS capabilities. Limited control with Cisco Connect interface.
The USB port supports storage but not printers. There is no BitTorrent client
Currently lacks IPv6 support
A bit expensive
Need high-end laptop Wi-Fi card to get best results
Slightly expensive
Novices won’t get great performance
Underpowered USB port.
Setting up shared storage folders is still crazily complicated
USB support only for storage devices
The Linksys E4200 doesn't offer 450Mbps throughput on the 2.4GHz band
Its guest networking feature is limited to only 10 clients
The included desktop application doesn't allow for managing all of the router's settings
Published: 2011-03-11, Author: Jon , review by: macworld.co.uk
450Mbps wireless; Guest network; Concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Currently lacks IPv6 support
The e4200 has supplanted the e3000 as top model in the Cisco Linksys consumer router lineup. The e3000 now costs less, however, and remains a viable option if you don't need the extra wireless speed. We really like the look of the new model, however
The Linksys E4200 has supplanted the E3000 as top model in the Cisco Linksys consumer router lineup. The E3000 now costs less, however, and remains a viable option if you don't need the extra wireless speed. We really like the look of the new model, h...
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Published: 2011-03-10, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Fast, particularly over 5GHz, but a little light on features for such an expensive router...
The E4200 is priced at Rs. 9,000. Pretty high for a standard router meant for home use. For users who are looking for simple routers for everyday use, this will fall out of their budget and isn't something that's starkly different from mainstream route...
Good performance; good looks; media server function with any external hard disk.
Expensive.
There's very little to be said about the Linksys E4200 except that it works very well and is by far the best looking router out there. The feature set is also solid, but the only thing is that you will really pay a premium for the brand and the qualit...
Abstract: Today, network systems such as those employed in businesses to connect PCs and peripherals such as storage and printer are entering the consumer space through router products like the Linksys E4200 that does more than connect PCs.The Linksys E4200 is Cisc...
Stable throughput and connectivity, Practical features, Stylish design
Sluggish Cisco Connect setup, Lacks print server services, Expensive
The Final WordIf we had to choose between the Linksys E4200 and ASUS RT-56U based on looks alone, then our verdict is clear. We'd pick the Linksys contender without question. The stylish E4200's deviation from the usual (and boring) router dress code is a...
