Charter Communications - The Linksys E3000 is a powerful dual-band Wireless-N router optimized for wireless entertainment. Connect your Blu-ray players, DVRs, and gaming consoles, and enjoy the smoother and faster Charter Communications HD video streaming and wireless gaming performance that simultaneous dual-band technology enables. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your Charter Communications network, as well as stream media content to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in a few simple steps and offers powerful tools for managing your Charter Communications wireless network.
The Cisco Linksys E3000 is similar to the recently reviewed and easy-to-use Cisco Valet Plus, though it lacks the Easy Setup Key and adds support for true dual-band and network storage capability. The router comes with Cisco Connect software (on a CD) that does the setup and connecting work for nonsavvy Charter Communications users. Advanced Charter Communications users also can use its responsive Web interface to take advantage of other features, which include some NAS functionality.
The E3000 performed well in our tests, though its network storage feature was quite slow compared with dedicated NAS servers. But if you are looking for a high-performance router with long range and plan on buying a separate NAS server or don't need a NAS server at all, the Linksys E3000 is an excellent replacement to the similarly configured Linksys WRT610N . It should have a street price of around $150.

During your initial install, you'll be guided through the necessary steps including plugging in the hardware and powering it on, configuring the router to connect to the Internet, creating a wireless network name (aka SSID), encrypting the Charter Communications wireless connection, and picking a password (or the encryption key).
The network's name is picked at random but it's always something short and catchy. You can change this name if you want, however, you won't even need to memorize it. When you want to add another computer to the network, just insert the CD and the Cisco Connect software will take care of the rest. At most, you just have to interact with the application via two or three mouse clicks.
Simultaneous Dual-Band
The Linksys E3000 has double the bandwidth for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and gaming. Connect other computers and devices to the Internet and each other at N speeds in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Simultaneous wireless bands help you avoid network interference. Use the 2.4 GHz band for surfing and e-mails and the less crowded 5 GHz band for time-critical entertainment.
Built for Entertainment
Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology means smoother HD video streaming and faster gaming. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream music, video, and photos to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable faster file transfers with other Gigabit devices. The Linksys E3000 is an optimal choice for enjoying wireless entertainment at home.
State-of-the-Art Security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings. All Linksys E-Series routers have advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless security and SPI firewall protection, which are designed to safeguard your home network and computers from most Internet attacks and help protect your data and privacy. Advanced users can access the browser-based utility to further configure the router's security settings.
Key Features
Enjoy the power of high-performance Wireless-N Charter Communications technology--optimized for wireless entertainment.
Connect your computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds.
Enjoy the benefits of simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), including smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming and file transfers.
Share your files at home or on the Internet by connecting a storage device to the Linksys E3000's built-in USB port.
Stream video and media content via a built-in UPnP AV media server to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device.
Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives, and servers.
Set up your wireless network in a few simple steps using included Cisco Connect software.
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal and SPI firewall protection.
Give visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate network--so your visitors have access to the Internet, but not your computers or data.
Use Cisco Connect's Parental Controls to block specific websites and restrict Internet access during certain hours.
Customize your network using easily accessible Advanced Settings.
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