Linksys E3200 High-Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router

The Linksys E3200 is, without a doubt, an impressive product. It's one VERY easy to set router that appears to operate reliably and even comes with a couple of notable bells and whistles. However, some of the 'high performance' claims proved to be slightly exaggerated and I wasn't impressed by the quality of user support.

SETUP (5 of 5)

One question most of us ask ourselves before proceeding to set something as intimidating as a new router is 'will I be able to make it work for me?' The good news is that in this case the answer should be 'probably or most likely yes.' For a basic setup, you simply plug in the router, run the Cisco Connect app provided on a CD on a computer equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and... you are connected.

Cisco Connect is a well-organized app that will help you add devices to the network - and once the router is app and running most devices will add themselves once you provide the password - allow for limited 'guest' access on a...Read more

If you only knew the troubles I had with the E3000 and E4000, even trying the better firmware versions offered by DD-WRT. Constant lock up's and disconnects. I was about to throw in the towel with Linksys. Then, I tried the E3200. Easy setup, the Access Controls MAKE SENSE for the first time in Linksys history, and it handles a very heavy workload of video streaming and data. We saturate our 60meg internet connection from many different sources and NO PROBLEMS. Range is great. FINALLY, I'm willing to give Linksys a thumbs up (FOR NOW) on this router. Best available.

The router performance is good and I'm happy with the speed/bandwidth compared to my older Linksys wireless N router. But, the USB drive connectivity for file sharing/backup has it's limitation. I have a 3 TB harddisk, but the router detects only 750 GB of the space. Chat with customer service confirmed that they have not tested this router for 3 TB capacity drive. So, it appears to be a limitation right now. Perhaps, a firmware upgrade might fix this in future. But, as of now, my rating stays at 3 stars for false/incomplete advertisement about the Product.