Cisco recently unveiled a new line of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with app enabled capabilities for consumers to power and enjoy their connected homes of today and tomorrow.
The three new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers scheduled to be available in the Middle East in May will offer exceptional wireless performance and maximum throughput, as well as support for Cisco Connect Cloud, the next generation of Cisco Connect software, which provides simple anytime, anywhere management of multiple home networks, the company said.
Cisco also announced it is working with top device manufacturers to simplify their networked products, (such as TVs, entertainment devices and home appliances) enabling new consumer experiences in the future.
“The proliferation of wireless devices and the explosion of video streaming have redefined the importance of the home network. Today’s connected consumer has high expectations for reliability, simplicity, and software and apps that grow with them over time,” said Brett Wingo, VP and GM, Cisco Home Networking. “Our new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers are game-changing products that put intelligence into the home network so consumers have a platform that makes it easy to manage and optimise their devices, and enjoy apps that deliver great new experiences.”
The new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, (the EA Series: EA4500, EA3500 and EA2700), deliver the latest home Wi-Fi technology and offer a range of prices and performance for active online homes − easily handling everything from streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming to downloading large files, adding storage or printers, and connecting multiple devices, Cisco said. These advanced wireless capabilities are timely considering that globally there will be 15 billion networked devices in 2015, up from 7 billion in 2010, it was reported. Home networks will need to support an increasing number of devices added to the home, the bandwidth required to run all the devices, and the ability to easily and more securely add and manage these devices, representatives said.
In addition, the new Linksys EA-Series is now app enabled, to provide consumers with all-new, anytime and anywhere experiences and solutions in areas such as home control, entertainment and protection, Cisco added
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers Product Info
| Model | Key Features | Ideal for | MSRP
Price |
| Linksys EA4500
App Enabled Dual-Band N900 Router with Gigabit and USB
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• Wireless-N Dual-Band (Up to 900 Mpbs)
• App Enabled • 4 Gigabit Ports • USB Port • DNLA Media Server • Basic Parental Controls • Guest Access • IPV6 |
• Large, multi-room homes and home theaters
• Faster HD video streaming on Tablets, TVs and mobile devices • Connecting multiple devices • Adding storage, printers, or other devices • Adding apps via Cisco Connect Cloud |
USD 229/- |
| Linksys EA3500
App Enabled Dual-Band N750 Router with Gigabit and USB |
• Wireless-N Dual-Band (Up to 750 Mpbs)
• App Enabled • 4 Gigabit Ports • USB Port • Basic Parental Controls • Guest Access • IPV6 |
• Active online households and home theaters
• Streaming HD video and music plus multiplayer gaming • Connecting multiple devices • Adding storage, printers, or other devices •Adding apps via Cisco Connect Cloud |
USD 177/- |
| Linksys EA2700
App Enabled N600 Dual-Band Router with Gigabit |
•Wireless-N Dual-Band (Up to 600 Mpbs)
•App Enabled • 4 Gigabit Ports •Basic Parental Controls •Guest Access •IPV6 |
• Networking larger households and home offices
• Surfing the Web, emailing and printing wirelessly • Connecting multiple devices • Streaming multimedia and gaming •Adding apps via Cisco Connect Cloud |
USD 125/- |
The Linksys EA Series is scheduled to be available at major retailers including Eros, Sharaf DG, Carrefour, and others from May 2012.
The new Cisco Connect Cloud Web-based software is planned for availability worldwide at no additional cost in June. New apps and partner solutions that take advantage of the Cisco home network platform are also planned for availability in June, with details to be announced at that time.
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