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Linksys E3200 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:600 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Linksys E3200 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Linksys E3200
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of routers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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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 80% of models
Score components

26%

5.0

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

4.4

Hardware

10%

5.9

Management

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 84%
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Technical Specifications of router Linksys E3200

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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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 80% of models
Score components:

26%

5.0

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

8.5

Security

12%

4.4

Hardware

10%

5.9

Management

6.2
User score
User score
7.4/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Linksys E3200 has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is lower than that of 51% of products in this category.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
Brand name
Linksys
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
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
600 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 66.7% of routers and equal to 5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
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
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 40.9% of routers and equal to 17.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 82.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
0.5 GHz
This router runs at 0.5 GHz, which is slower than 77.8% of routers and on par with 3.2% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
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
0.015625 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.015625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 58.6% of routers and the same as 13.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
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 E3200 vs the average router

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  • 6 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 20 mm thinner design
    This router is thinner than the average router (25 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    25 mm vs 45 mm
  • 22.5 mm lower height
    This router is shorter than the average router (25 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    25 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 6 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • 20 mm thinner design
    This router is thinner than the average router (25 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    25 mm vs 45 mm
  • 22.5 mm lower height
    This router is shorter than the average router (25 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    25 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • Limited firmware updates
    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
    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
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 75% less RAM
    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
  • No traffic monitoring
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • Narrower channel widths
    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
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Linksys E3200 has worse value for money than the average router (7.4 vs 7.8).
    7.4 vs 7.82
  • 7.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    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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    Linksys E3200
    the average router
    Linksys E3200 has a lower user score than the average router (7.42 vs 8.000).
    7.42 vs 8
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    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)
  • Narrower channel widths
    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
  • 59.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (600 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    600 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    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
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Weaker management tools
    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
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 75% less RAM
    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
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    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.
    0.015625 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 4 older release date
    This router is an older model than the average router (2011 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    April 2011
    2011 vs 2015

Video reviews

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

9.0
Geoff Quattromani
≈ estimated
20/10/2011
Hands-on review · USB sharing and guest access tests
Verdict
Linksys E3200 is easy to set up, but it needs your own modem and cannot replace one.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
18/12/2011
First look · unboxing, setup and feature overview
Verdict
Linksys E3200 is easy to set up and well equipped, and its dual-band support helps in crowded wireless areas.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

cnet.com
06/05/2011
Lab test · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Linksys E3200 is a fast, easy dual-band router that suits novices and experts, but it lacks 450Mbps three-stream support.
smallnetbuilder.com
20/06/2011
Lab test · Throughput charts
Verdict
The Linksys E3200 is a step below the E4200, offering simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi, but its 2.4 GHz speeds drop sharply in 40 MHz mode.
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uk.pcmag.com
05/12/2011
Summary of the review
Cisco Linksys E3200 High Performance Dual-Band N Router - PCMag UK
blanksuniverse.ca
03/04/2012
Personal review · Setup and speed
Verdict
The Linksys E3200 looks good on paper, but in this test its speed reached only about 24 Mbps, so buyers should be cautious.
stuff.co.nz
13/02/2012
Hands-on review · Coverage boost
Verdict
The Linksys E3200 is a handy router that extends Wi-Fi coverage throughout a house, though it won't speed up a slow broadband line much.
uk.pcmag.com
16/05/2014
Hands-on test · Easy setup
Verdict
The Linksys E3200 is very easy to set up, with good throughput and long range, but it runs warm and is slower on 5 GHz than the E3000.
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tweakers.net
22/02/2014
Summary of the review
Linksys E3200 - trommelaap - Product reviews
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Third-party reviews

Based on 104 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Linksys E3200

  • Effortless and quick setup process, particularly using the Cisco Connect software
  • Strong wireless throughput on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
  • Reliable signal retention and good range for a Wireless-N router
  • Includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections
  • Built-in USB port supports basic network-attached storage (NAS) and printer sharing
  • Sleek and aesthetically pleasing design compared to older dual-band models

What we don't like about Linksys E3200

  • Hardware tends to run very warm to the touch during operation
  • Does not support the 450Mbps three-stream Wireless-N standard
  • USB storage performance and compatibility can be underwhelming or 'picky'
  • Advanced users may find the simplified Cisco Connect utility restrictive compared to the web interface
  • Guest network support is limited to the 2.4 GHz band only
  • Outdated technology by modern standards, lacking Wi-Fi 6 support and recent security updates like WPA3

Verdict

The Linksys E3200 is a high-performance simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router designed for home entertainment, supporting speeds up to 300 + 300 Mbps across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It features four Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections, a built-in USB port for network-attached storage or printer sharing, and an internal six-antenna MIMO array to enhance signal range and reliability. Its main pros include an exceptionally easy setup process via Cisco Connect software, excellent throughput on the 2.4 GHz band, and a stylish, compact desktop design. However, notable cons include its tendency to run warm to the touch during operation, the lack of support for the newer 450 Mbps Wireless-N standard, and relatively slow data transfer speeds when using the integrated USB storage feature.

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