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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.

Comments

  4. Hello, I would love to win this as our old worn out router won’t let me pick up the internet upstairs in my bedroom and I have an issue with it, some blogs I can’t get onto and the router high jacks my browser and goes to it’s search page. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  5. I’d love to win because I’ve always had good luck with Cisco routers, but unfortunately I’ve been stuck with the same one for several years now, and I’m sure my wireless connection could be so much faster with an upgrade. Especially now that the family is relying on the internet for downloads and video streaming (Netflix is a big hit around here), I’d be the hero of the household if I could deliver faster speeds!

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  7. This looks like a huge help! BOTH my kids started cyber schooling this year and we could definitely use an wireless upgrade

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  10. Our router is about 5 years old and a bit fussy…we have begun to have intermittent problems with it. I’d luv to surprise my hubby with this amazing item.
    Great giveaway, thanks!

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  11. Our Cisco router lasted a long, long time, but it’s had enough. We would love to replace it with a new Cisco!

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  15. Blog posts…

    I did a blog post on your giveaway. Then RaffleCopter doesn’t leave a space for me to put the URL of my blog.

    In case you want to check, the URL is: hhttp://ggggiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/07/ciscolinksys-e4200-giveaway.html

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    Mike recently posted..CiscoLinksys E4200 giveawayMy Profile

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  17. I would love to win this because my boyfriend’s router doesn’t reach his room and this would make the signal stronger so we can Skype easier.

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  18. This is the kind of product that would allow my to say to my girlfriend “see, I took care of the wireless situation. Wasn’t that great of me to do?” that would be swell.

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  21. I have been meaning to get a new router since my last one broke during an electrical storm. 🙁 Being frugal with my money because of college costs, doesn’t allow me to splurge for a new 1 at the moment, in the meantime I just haul my laptop to the modem and hook up via Ethernet cord. lol It’ll do for now 😀

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  25. I would like to in because our router won’ hold a steady signal

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  26. i am moving in with roomates in august and i am tired of wired computer fail. i need to go wireless in this new place so my room setup can work. 🙁

    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. Hello, I’d really love to win this. I’m a new graduate student and definitely on a budget. I could use this router to do homework at home so I wouldn’t have to stay hooked up to an Ethernet cable.

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  29. This would be great to have so that more than one person in our house can get on the internet at the same time.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  32. I would love to win because we have 5 wireless devices right now . Unfortunately we cant use all the devices at once our router aint powerful enough. This would be the best gift.

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  35. I would love to win this! Our current router has issues and this would be great for a replacement.

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  37. I really need this because I have a really poor router and I get very slow internet with it and would love to get faster connections. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  39. Because we have an old house and our current router just won’t stretch the distance. WE also live in a congested area so security is paramount.

    ky2here at msn dot com

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  40. I would like this bc we just moved into a brand new house and this router would make it easier on the tech side of things

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  41. My router is old and keeps dropping it’s connection. This router would be great and I like Cisco products.

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  45. I would love to win this because I both of my older children have trouble with keeping a good wireless connection with our current router and this would make using the internet so much easier for them.

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  47. My two oldest children have trouble with keeping and good connection around the house and this would be a great way to help make their time using the internet easier and more fun.

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