- Known for their black and blue exterior, Linksys routers are about the size of a DSL modem or an external hard drive. Many routers carry two antenna at the rear that give routers their distinctive rabbit ear antenna look--though some come with a single antenna or even an internal one.
- Linksys wireless routers connect one or more computers to the Internet or allow computers to share data between one another. Two computers connected to a router can trade data over a simple home network. Desktops and laptops can connect to the router through an Ethernet cable--Linksys routers provide four Ethernet outlets on the back--or can connect wirelessly via the Wi-Fi signal produced by the router.
- Linksys carries a wide array of router models. Some of the basic features that each model has is two internal antennas (with the exception of the internal antenna models), four external Ethernet ports, a reset button, a LAN port and a front panel status display.
- The four main types of Linksys router are designed for practicality and performance. Linksys mobile routers work with Sprint Nextel to provide a wireless connection (the router is used as a mobile hot spot). The Speedbooster line gives better upload and download speeds, while the RangePlus routers extend the signal range. Linksys routers can also be classified by the type of wireless technology that they contain--with wireless frequencies of 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.
- When buying a router, take in account the distance between the router and the computer, your speed requirements and your need for mobility. Cover long distances between router and computer with a router from the RangePlus series--the multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology increases the range. The SpeedBooster models give you faster speeds, while the travel models are portable.
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