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Linksys wireless router is a product by Cisco, a company well known for its network products. The company was started in 1988 in California, and in 2003 it was taken over by Cisco Systems. Linksys sells its home networking and networked entertainment products and services via retail, online avenues. The popular routers of Linksys are DSL routers, wireless routers, and cable routers. They are well known for their black and blue outer surface. You will find this to be one of the most reliable and efficient routers along with a high performance. 192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for Linksys, and only one IP address should be used per router to avoid address conflicts. Here are some of the features of the router:

Inbuilt Firewall (SPI firewall)
Four Ethernet Ports (LAN)
One Internet Port (WAN)
Hardware Firewall
One press reset
Inbuilt DHCP server.
Front panel status display and lots more.

The best feature is that while many routers will have only one input port to connect to the internet, a Linksys router has four Ethernet output ports. They are used to connect to other computers via an Ethernet cable. It is also possible to have a computer connected to the router. Setting, configuration, connection speed and the security aspect of Linksys routers is excellent and easy, making it the perfect choice to all customers. This is why they are mostly preferred by home networks, home offices and small businesses. You will find the expectations of a small office or home networks varies from the needs of a large network, but both need the same speed, quality and protection.

Even though you will find an extensive range of Linksys routers in the market, the method is fairly the same for all of them. The types include both wireless and wired routers. Here is a step by step guide how to setup a Linksys router:

1. First and foremost you need to purchase a router. Keep in mind your computer requirements, and how much you can afford for the router.
2. For wireless routers you need to attach the antennas.
3. Use an Ethernet cable, and connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet port of your modem and the other end to the "Internet"/WAN port.
4. Take another Ethernet cable and connect one end to the Ethernet/LAN port of the router.
5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet/LAN port of your computer, and you are good to go.
6. Don't forget to plug the power adapter of your router into a power outlet.

Types of Linksys wireless router
1. The Wireless "g" router (latest model)
2. The Wireless "n" router
3. The Wireless "a" router

Linksys wireless routers are basically used to connect one or more computers to the Internet, and allow them to share information between each other. Before you buy a router, it is wise to do some research and check which one is the most suitable for your needs. Depending upon your budget you can get additional features on the various models. The various types of available Linksys routers will help you to determine exactly which type is suitable for your internet surfing and working purposes.

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