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Linksys N750 Dual-Band X3500 gateway packs DSL and WiFi

, Apr 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Linksys has outed its latest modem-router, the N750 Dual-Band X3500, bundling ADSL and gigabit ethernet connectivity along with wireless and app support. Offering dual-band 802.11n for up to 450Mbps wireless, along with four gigabit ethernet ports and a USB port that can be used to share external storage and printers with multiple networked devices. Read The Full Story

Belkin completes Linksys acquistition

, Mar 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Back in January, we reported that Belkin was gearing up to acquire Linksys. That day has finally come, with the company announcing earlier today that the acquisition is complete. Linksys products will still be offered under that name, and not much will change for customers, but this marks a big day for Belkin. Read The Full Story

Belkin gears up to acquire Cisco’s home networking division

, Jan 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today Belkin announced that it has big acquisition plans for the future, revealing that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Cisco's home networking business. This means that Belkin will be buying the Linksys brand, among other things. Hearing that, it becomes immediately clear how big of a deal this is for Belkin, considering that Linksys large installed base will be coming along with the brand. Read The Full Story

Cisco reportedly chasing Linksys sale as consumer segment sours

, Dec 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Cisco is looking to shed home router division Linksys, according to tipster whispers, in the hope of exiting the low-margin consumer networking business and making back a little on its $500m 2003 outlay on the firm. The company has reportedly engaged Barclays to sniff out a potential buyer, insiders tattle to

Bloomberg, with TV manufacturers expected to be among those interested given the increasing role the internet plays in home entertainment.

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Linksys Powerline adapters debut; Wireless in pipeline

, Jan 24th 2012 Discuss [1]

Linksys has outed a new line-up of HomePlug Powerline adapters, promising up to 200Mbps network connections passed over your regular home electricity wiring. Billed as ideal for consoles, streaming media adapters and the like, the new Linksys AV 1-Port (PLEK400) and AV 4-Port (PLSK400) offer one or four 10/100 sockets respectively, and will be joined by a wireless bridge later this quarter. Read The Full Story

Linksys E4200 V2 router rocks mobile app control

, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

Linksys has a cool new router for your wireless home network that will make taking care of that network while you are away a snap thanks to special access capability that doesn't require you to be at a computer to change your settings. The router is called the E4200 v2, and the new version adds a few other tricks as well. Read The Full Story

Linksys WES610N Wireless-N Bridge gets your HDTV, console & STB online

, Jul 19th 2011 Discuss [0]

Linksys by Cisco has outed its latest entertainment bridge, the WES610N Wireless-N Bridge, intended to hook up your ethernet-port toting HDTV, cable and other STBs, and consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3 to your WiFi network. The WES610N offers a choice of 2.3GHz or 5GHz wireless (though not simultaneously) and has four 10/100 ethernet ports. Read The Full Story

Linksys E-Series wireless routers: Gigabit, dual-band & more

, Apr 4th 2011 Discuss [3]

Cisco has outed its latest range of Linksys E-Series wireless routers and SE-Series switches. The E-Series spans the $59.99 to $179.99 to price points, with the top-end model, the Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router, having both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz radios (supporting simultaneous use), four gigabit ethernet ports, 3x3 MIMO support, six antennas and USB for network storage or printers. Read The Full Story

Linksys E4200 is new dual-band flagship router

, Jan 19th 2011 Discuss [5]

Cisco has outed its latest flagship home router, the Linksys E4200, a simultaneous dual-band model supporting concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz use. The E4200 has four gigabit ports, plus a 3x3 antenna array for six in total, all internal so that the router doesn't resemble a hedgehog. Read The Full Story

Linksys Media Extenders temporarily bricked after Microsoft server shut-down

, Nov 8th 2010 Discuss [1]

Linksys' ill-fated Media Extender devices for Windows Media Center are suffering an ongoing bug that has rendered them useless in the US, with what appears to be an offline update server leaving the DMA2100 and DMA2200 showing nothing but a black screen. The issue has been reported by multiple owners, though is apparently not affecting Europe (the update server for which is apparently still active). Read The Full Story

Cisco buy MOTO design consultancy firm

, May 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Cisco has announced that they've put in a bid to buy MOTO, but before you get too excited it's not the Motorola that produce cellphones but the design consulting firm based in San Francisco.  MOTO are no strangers to the pages of SlashGear - we've featured their Labs work a few times now - but the company has also worked with Cisco before on the Flip camcorder range. Read The Full Story

Cisco Valet easy-setup routers & Linksys E-Series routers debut

, Mar 31st 2010 Discuss [1]

Cisco have gone networking crazy today (though, given networking is their core business we're glad they're taking it seriously) with the launch of both a new consumer range of routers, the Cisco Valet series, and a "tech enthusiast" range, the Linksys E-Series.  The Valet range - which consists of the Valet and Valet Plus - prioritises ease of setup, using a USB stick onto which all of the network settings are installed, meaning you can get a new machine online simply by plugging it in once. Video demos after the cut Read The Full Story
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