Cisco Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router

The Cisco Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router allows you to enjoy wireless entertainment for your games, computers, HDTVs, Blu-ray players, or any other wireless device. It features Wireless-N technology and gives you the perks of simultaneous dual-band, which results in smoother and more vivid video streaming of HD movies, as well as smoother gaming and faster file transfers. It also comes with a built-in USB port that allows you to connect an extra storage device for easier file sharing at home or on the web. Its built-in UPnP AV media server allows you to stream audio and video content to gaming consoles like the PS3 or the Xbox 360. The four Gigabit Ethernet ports allows you to transfer files with other Gigabit-enabled devices, too, such as hard drives, computers, or servers.

You will have an easy time setting up your own wireless network, as it comes with its own Cisco Connect software. Meanwhile, you also do not have to worry about freeloaders for your Wi-Fi, as you can customize its security settings, including setting up your own firewall connection. Alternatively you can give your guests access to the net using a password you give them but on a separate network, keeping your files and data well-protected. Cisco Connect also offers Parental Controls that allow you to block certain websites or set certain hours as Internet-restricted.

Cisco Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router Review:

The over four hundred customers who have tried this wireless-N router gave it an average rating of 3.7 stars.

They liked how it was very easy to setup and gave a speedy Internet connection. One user tested the different ports and liked how everything was working properly. He shared that his house was almost completely wireless, with the exception of a desktop computer. All the other gadgets they had got hooked up flawlessly, which included several smartphones, an iPad, an Xbox 360, a netbook, and two laptops, as well as a printer. The exception was only one computer whose driver had some error, but he decided to tinker with it some more. He found the speed to be very good, giving amazingly good video streaming, and it was also found to be a fairly solid unit. The only thing he apparently had not tried yet was the storage server function.

Other users also found it working like a charm, with one reviewer describing it as doing exactly what it was needed to do. The range and reliability of the router were also commended. At least one other user shared how he used over 5 computers and 2 game consoles as well as a number of iPods to connect to Wi-Fi, and this router reportedly worked great. Many other reviewers commended it for its performance, from the straightforward setup to overall actual use.

The main issue that reviewers had with the router had to do with the included Cisco Connect software. It was reportedly incapable of synching with advanced settings made with the web interface, making it a complicated process. But at least one user corrected that misconception, going on to describe some experimentation that he underwent to get around that. So perhaps the problem had to do with the lack of simplicity for using them together. Other reviewers were also annoyed with how there seemed to be no way to change the server name from the default one assigned, with one user describing it as a silly random name, such as “quickdolphin.” Still, despite this flaw, they conceded that the speed more than made up for it, making it a minor issue that users might just have to live with.

Based on these reviews, we would be happy to recommend the Cisco Linksys E3000 Wireless-N Router for your home Wi-Fi network needs. The drawbacks seem to be very minimal, and for the quality streaming you get, you will most likely quickly forget the flaws. Also, you will definitely appreciate the ease of setup especially if you are not really familiar with all the tech stuff involved in setting up a Wi-Fi system.