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Cisco- Linksys E4200 maximum Performance Wireless N Router Review & Giveaway

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I’m a Computer Geek, there I said it. I’m always the get to person at the office if something goes wrong and at home, well… no one but me knows how to fix a broken PC. I guess some call it I’m valuable.. well.. I guess if you say so…lol Smile

We had some internet problems on and off the last few weeks and I couldn’t really figure out what our issue was, we had a brand new computer, so that wasn’t the issue. I did a little research and figured out, it had to be my wireless router.

E4200 Rear view with Ports

I quickly turned to a company that I trust for many many year called Linksys. I love their products and know they perform the way I need them, no matter what condition. Linksys always delivers performance and is very dependable.

I decided after some research and a lot of reading on the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router.

I found some interesting facts about the Router that made me decide on this particular router:

Feature - maximum speedMaximum Wireless Speed:
The Linksys E4200 offers ultra fast speed to connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, and other Wi-Fi devices at transfer rates up to 300 + 450 Mbps speed for a premium home network experience.

Feature - superior range

Superior Wireless Coverage

Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys E4200 offers maximum range to create a powerful wireless network. Full 3×3 MIMO antenna array boosts signal strength to provide exceptional coverage and reliability so you can enjoy your wireless network from anywhere in your home.

Feature - dual band

The Power of Dual-Band

Double your network bandwidth with dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz) designed to avoid interference and maximize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming.

Feature - speedboost

SpeedBoost

Higher quality antenna technology helps to maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility.

Feature - advanced security

Advanced Security

Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected

 

There are many more facts, go check them all out at Cisco on the Web. This Unit retails for $179.99

Finally we received our Cisco-Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router; let’s get started.

Setup was a breeze, it took me about 15 minutes and that was with a screaming toddler on my hip. I installed the software that is included in the package, followed directions and hooked up the cable provided. …….. then I sat there… not because I was waiting for the PC to run or the internet to kick in, NOPE.. I couldn’t believe that I was done. I still have the System sitting on op of my PC just in case I need to remove wires etc…. That’s’ it.. really.. that was so simple.

Within minutes it detected my internet connection and had me up and running. I was impressed, but that’s also what I expected from a company like Cisco.

This is what I really like about this Router:

  • Fast & Easy Setup
  • All my wireless devices just kicked in and I didn’t had any addl installation ( other then inserting the password into the device to connect to the internet).
  • I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Security… it’s AWESOME, I can set parental Control, even have a set for a guest user.. I LOVE that!!! So important…
  • I love the reach of the wireless signal, I can walk across the house and still have a HIGH signal, unlike my old router only got me 1/2 way through the house bef. I lost signal… AWESOME.
  • Build in USB.. I love that I can hook my external Hard drive up and transfer files at a higher speed …LOVE it…

If you are in the market for a new Router, I highly recommend you check out the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router; we enjoy, no we LOVE ours…

I have one of the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router to Giveaway to one lucky 2Boys=1Girl=OneCrazyMom reader, be sure to enter our Giveaway below.

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GIVEAWAY RULES: READ before your enter!!!!!
Be sure to follow the entry form below, the mandatory entry is a question that can either leave a comment on the entry form or in the comments below, I will check ALL entries if I don’t see a comment matching your name/ entry  either on the form or in the comments below, I will delete. ALL entries will be verified and I will DELETE entries that I can NOT verify!!!!
If you state you Blogged or left the Giveaway online on a  Giveaway Link or Facebook, enter the Link in either the comments below or the Entry Form, I will delete it as not verified. I’m also checking Twitter and Facebook followers.
I’m sorry to be so strict on this Giveaway BUT I had some issues over the past hour and this is just to keep it fair to all. GOOD LUCK!!!

 

I was provided with the product for our honest review; all opinions are 100% our own and no other compensation was nor will be received.The winner will receive the prize directly from the PR company and will hold us harmless for any lost or missing products.

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  3. I would love to replace our existing ‘G’ router provided by our ISP. I just got a new laptop that actually has Wireless N built in and would love to have extended range around the house. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. I’d like to win because our current router is very difficult to set up and frequently needs to be reset. Also the signal isn’t strong enough to reach my daughter’s bedroom.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  7. My router is an old inferier one. I would love a router that really works. This one not only works but works well.

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  8. I would love something a little newer than the one I have now. Time for an upgrade and Linksys is the best.

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  9. I would love to win this router. My current router doesn’t always extend to my daughter’s computer in her room 🙁

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  10. Would you believe I still have the old system with all those wires running to my computer from another room? Going wireless makes so much more sense and you made it sound so easy and so perfect! I would love to own one right away!!!

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  12. I would love to win a new router. My wrt54 is doing well but I need to add features and n band networking.

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  14. We could really use this; because my son bought a cheap one, and the signal is horrible on it. Our laptop runs very sluggish when it’s being used in the front of the house away from the router.

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  17. I would like to win this because my current router is very old and we are not able to use our computers upstairs.

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  18. I would love to win this router for the boosted signal strength! I really need that here – can only use wireless in same room… nowhere else!

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  20. I am a Linksys router owner already, BUT this would be an upgrade, lol. I would like to win because faster is always better when it comes to the internet!

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  21. My current router is slow and doesn’t allow me the freedom to move around. This would be amazing.

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  22. My router is having troubles lately and needs replacing. This would be great. That’s why I’d like to win this.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  23. i would like to win it because the router that i currently have is older and not that strong.
    melisa0072 at gmail dot com

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  28. I would like to have this router, because the Linkys E4200 offers dual band N wifi service and gigabit Ethernet, so I can stream HD video while connected whiled wired or connected wirelessly.

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  30. I need a new router, mine is old. I have one that I bought that was just suppose to use for a laptop. Now, at times it has one laptop, Xbox 360, and a Wii going off of it at the same time. I need a better one!

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  32. I’m so excited to be almost done with school I’ll be getting an associates in Computer Networking. I’ve actually never used a Wireless-N device at home yet! I’d love to play around with it and see what it can do!

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  33. I would love to win one of these so we could have faster and more secure wireless service our router is getting older and we have been talking about getting a newer model nupa123atgmaildotcom

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  37. I’d like to win it because ours is really old and when there is a bad rainstorm it goes out

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  38. I would love to win this for the hubby for is birthday in August he is an IT guy and would love this

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  40. I’d like this because I’d love to be able to have wireless internet that I can easily share with my roommates and my neighbors, if they don’t already. Grooveshark in the shower, here I come.

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  43. I want to win because my daughter is going off to college and it would be nice for her to be able to connect in her dorm wirelessly.

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  45. I would love to win this as I work from home, and my current router is across the apartment and the signal is SO WEAK! This results in uber-slow internet speeds and makes my work take twice as long.

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  48. I would like to win this because the router I have now is on its last legs… and my neighbors are also stealing my signal-this would be a big help!

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