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Linksys E3000 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:300 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Linksys E3000 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of routers
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

26%

4.4

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

6.7

Networking

14%

8.3

Security

12%

4.6

Hardware

10%

6.0

Management

â–¼Worse than 94% of routers
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,250 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 70% of routers
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Technical Specifications of router Linksys E3000

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

26%

4.4

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

6.7

Networking

14%

8.3

Security

12%

4.6

Hardware

10%

6.0

Management

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,250 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Linksys E3000 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 60.8% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.2
Brand name
Linksys
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 73.7% of routers and equal to 16.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 67.5% of routers and equal to 11.6% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
no
IPv6 support
no
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This router does not support IPv6. 88.7% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
VLAN tagging
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, Utility
Management interface
Web UI, Utility
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This router uses Web UI, Utility for management, which is less advanced than 66.8% of routers and equal to 2.2% of routers.
Cisco Connect
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
no
Traffic monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 82.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
0.48 GHz
CPU clock speed
0.48 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This router runs at 0.48 GHz, which is slower than 81.8% of routers and on par with 0.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
RAM capacity
64 MB
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 69% of routers and the same as 14.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 72.7% of routers and the same as 20.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
Hardware acceleration
no
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Linksys E3000 vs the average router

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  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 86% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    26 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (26 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    26 m² vs 186 m²
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 79.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Linksys E3000 has worse value for money than the average router (7.18 vs 7.8).
    7.18 vs 7.82
  • 44.4% more expensive
    Linksys E3000 is more expensive than the average router (£130 vs £90).
    £130 vs £90
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 86% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    26 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (26 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    26 m² vs 186 m²
  • 79.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 88.5% of routers support IPv6.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No traffic monitoring
    Traffic monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI, Utility
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, Utility, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Cisco Connect
    Web UI, Utility vs Web UI, App
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 75% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    64 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.48 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.48 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.48 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.007812 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.007812 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2010 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    March 2010
    2010 vs 2015

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
yutubemedia
≈ estimated
22/11/2010
Hands-on review · setup and speed tests
Verdict
Linksys E3000 is a top-of-the-line router that isn't too expensive and gives a big speed gain over the old one.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

smallnetbuilder.com
07/05/2010
Lab test · Dual-band Gigabit router
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is a fast Gigabit dual-band router with strong wired routing, but it lacks guest Wi-Fi and repeater modes and slows Wi-Fi under heavy wired traffic.
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uk.pcmag.com
15/10/2010
Summary of the review
Cisco Linksys E3000 High Performance Wireless-N Router
gizmodo.com
31/03/2010
Hands-on review · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is a solid dual-band router that is easy to set up, but its media server only streams music and its storage menus are clumsy.
firstpost.com
22/11/2010
Hands-on review · Feature-rich home router
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is easy to set up and rich in features, but frequent five-minute disconnections and a media server that won't play video hold it back.
uk.pcmag.com
17/05/2014
Lab test · Wi-Fi throughput
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is a fast Wi-Fi router, reaching 117 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, but its USB storage is only average, so buy a dedicated NAS for heavy use.
familytechzone.com
19/10/2010
Personal experience · Home setup
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is an easy-to-set-up home router that handled a busy household of devices well, though turning off guest access needed a workaround.
cnet.com
06/10/2010
Lab test · Home router
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is a fast, easy-to-use dual-band router with long range, but its USB storage is slow and video streaming is choppy.
redeszone.net
17/12/2010
Lab test · Top-range dual-band router
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 is a slim top-range dual-band router that copies data quickly over Gigabit, but its 64 MB of RAM makes HD streaming from USB stutter.
allesoverdraadloosinternet.nl
20/03/2011
Hands-on test · Setup and range
Verdict
The Linksys E3000 installs in minutes and beat the D-Link DIR-635 for signal and speed, so it suits anyone wanting fast wired and wireless networking.

Third-party reviews

Based on 1,250 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Linksys E3000

  • High wireless throughput and fast routing performance, especially on the 5 GHz band
  • Easy setup process using the included Cisco Connect software, making it novice-friendly
  • Simultaneous dual-band support allows 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to run at the same time to reduce interference
  • Includes Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections
  • Aesthetically pleasing, compact design with no external antennas
  • Features a built-in USB port for basic network storage (NAS) and a UPnP AV media server

What we don't like about Linksys E3000

  • Built-in NAS and media server performance is slow and struggles with large video files
  • Reports of excessive heat during operation, which some users solved by wall-mounting for better airflow
  • The 5 GHz band has a significantly shorter range compared to the 2.4 GHz band
  • Lack of USB printer support (print server functionality)
  • Missing some advanced features found in competitors, such as WDS bridging/repeating and AP mode
  • Occasional reports of intermittent wireless disconnections or difficulty maintaining DHCP leases
  • The desktop management application cannot be used simultaneously with the web-based interface

Verdict

The Linksys E3000 is a high-performance simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router featuring a Broadcom BCM4718 480MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, and six internal antennas (3 per band) that support combined wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps. Its core characteristics include four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, a single Gigabit WAN port, and a USB 2.0 'Storage Link' port for shared network storage and UPnP AV media serving. Main pros include its impressive wireless throughput on the 5GHz band, reliable range, and easy setup via Cisco Connect software; however, notable cons include mediocre NAS file transfer speeds, lack of support for USB printers, and the absence of jumbo frame support.

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