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20 Nov 2012

Review: Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router can support 450 Mbps per band with simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi. This is one home wireless router that differs from other conventional home routers.

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router has a web based interface that can connect the router directly to the internet. This option is truly amazing as the router can be accessed through any gadget or devices like a tablet, smart phone or a laptop that has access to internet. Which means the router can be accessed from anywhere, anytime to change and view current router settings.

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router Specs:

• 3 Internal Antennas with 5GHz bridge (Receive Speed / 3x3 Transmit)
• Ethernet ports (each 4gb)
• Front panel has a button for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS reset button)
• LED display for wireless status. Connectivity and power.
• Supports Wireless 802.11 A & N and standard 802.11ac.
• Power adapter with 5e cat cable.

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router Installation:

The user will usually receive a CD for setup instructions along with the router package, and the router can also be set up wirelessly. Linksys normally do not ship their routers with encryption key information and a printed SSID number. Instead the user will find an eight digit pin number on the label where the routers serial number is given.

It would make it much easier for the user to make note of the eight digit pin number before connecting all the wires, usually this label is stuck on the back side of the router. Enter the eight digit pin number along with SSID code which by mandate is “00000” this code is already pre-assigned for all Linksys routers for wireless networks.

When the router is powered on wireless devices will pick up the routers wireless signals. Enter the eight digit pin number and the SSID code (which can be changed to the user’s preference. The SSID and the eight digit pin have to be entered using Windows, then assign a user name and password. Once the settings are saved Wi-Fi internet is activated.

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router Additional Features:

• Parental Settings.
• Router can be accessed by any device with a web connection to block internet access.
• Router can be accessed using Cisco Connect Cloud.
• Cisco Connect Cloud configuration is automated.
• Parental filters settings and enabling and disabling guest access using mobile app services.
• Linksys mobile app can be downloaded on smart phones and tablets.
• Dynamic DNS and FTP services are available for this router.

Verdict:

Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router has bought about huge changes and has set the standard for wireless routers for home use. This is one of the first routers to come with a web based interface so that it can be accessed using the internet. Using the instruction CD for setting up this router can get a bit technical, making it difficult for some people. Setting up the router manually following the above instructions is very easy and can be done in no time. Linksys 5GHz Wireless Router is worth the buy.

SHARON THOMAS

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