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Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router: style is not an option

Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router: style is not an option

By: Alexandra Fistic  In: Accessories and Peripherals  Updated: Dec 14, 2011

While playing, all sort of issues can appear and no matter how skilled you are, they can cause you a major distress when the game is lost. The most commonly known one is the lag or the delay problem that can be fixed byeither replacing the gaming hardware with better ones or purchasing a fast router. Also part of the large range of accessories for games is the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router, the dual band Wireless-N variety. Is it the best gaming router? Keep reading and find out if this is what you need!

The Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router provides four Ethernet ports and dual band wireless (using the frequencies 2.4 GHz and the less congested, 5.0 GHz), that can be accessed simultaneously. A USB hub is also included, so you can attach to the gaming router a storage device (a stick, an external HDD) or a printer.

In terms of design, the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router is quite small sized, so you can store it easily. The back coverage and the silver band across it make it seem both sexy and serious. It’s probably the best looking router on market, something not usually associated with networking equipment.

Cisco Linksys E4200: style is not an option anymore

Cisco Linksys E4200: style is not an option anymore

In terms of performance, the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router provides every option that one could want, at the moment. And besides that it is a secure device, too. The WEP, WPA and WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, RADIUS takes care of your wireless security and the producers also presume consumers with ‘’ Separate SSID for guests to keep your Wi-Fi private’’.

However, the main concern for anyone who buys a router is the next one: is it fast? Yes, in the case of this one! The speed for 2.4 GHz is 300 Mbps and for the 5.0 GHz is 450 Mbps. Now that is fast, if you are a gamer, I bet you are already smiling! It’s almost as fast as a wired connection, albeit that one doesn’t degrade with distance as the case with wireless routers.

Slim end stylish from any angle

Slim and stylish from any angle

Should you buy the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router? Yes, if you intend to purchase it for a small business (it’s perfectly safe) or just for home use (if you have one of those high tech families, where even grandma likes to google frequently). If you are a gamer, I’m pretty sure you’ll love this router for games!

Price and availability

The price for the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Gaming Router is around 160 US dollars. Is this the best gaming router one can get for this money? I’d say, probably not the best, but one that should be in a top five list, so I’d call it a decent deal!

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Alexandra is Editor at Gadgetroad. She's an open-minded, creative and intelligent woman! She's writing about gadgets, but her interests also cover fields like Green sciences. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter

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