The Linksys E3000 is a high-performance Wireless-N router, and the Linksys E4200 is a maximum performance Wireless-N router. This document describes the features and characteristics of these two products.
This guide provides a complete overview of the Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Wireless‑N Router, covering hardware features, LED indicators, USB storage support, and security functions such as WPA2, SPI firewall and NAT. It also describes how to install the router, connect to the internet, and use the browser‑based utility for basic and advanced configuration.
Detailed chapters walk through setup steps, wireless settings, security options, storage configuration, parental controls, gaming ports, administration tools, and troubleshooting. Appendices include USB storage instructions and a full specification sheet.
| Model Name | Linksys E4200 |
|---|---|
| Radio Frequency | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Switch Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Number of Antennas | 6 total (3 internal per band) |
| Antenna Gain (2.4 GHz) | up to 3.8 dBi |
| Antenna Gain (5 GHz) | up to 5.3 dBi |
| Dimensions | 8.86" x 0.98" x 6.30" (225 x 25 x 160 mm) |
| Weight | 12.52 oz (355 g) |
| Security Features | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
Open a web browser on a connected computer and enter the router’s default IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address field.
Press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds; the router will restore factory settings.
The router supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 security protocols.
It has six total antennas, with three internal PIFA antennas for the 2.4 GHz band and three for the 5 GHz band.