Cisco Linksys EA4500 App Enabled Dual-Band Wireless Router with Gigabit and USB
PC Magazine
12 September 2012
Conclusion: The EA4500 is the update to the Linksys E4200 v2, designed to work with new upcoming router software from Cisco.
Pros: Features the EA series' excellent Cisco Connect setup software. Dual-band. Very good throughput at both bands. USB for connecting storage and printers.
Cons: Expensive. Does not offer much performance advantage over similar and lower-priced dual-bands on the market.
Excerpt: Router interfaces can be confusing and full of jargon. With its new EA4500 router, Cisco has tried to solve this problem by using an attractive graphical interface that...
Summary: Summary: With its novel cloud-based configuration and app platform, Cisco's EA4500 is an interesting experiment, but the hardware itself fails to excite.
Pros: Simple setup, Compact and stylish design, Easy remote configuration from any browser, Third-party apps can add extra functionality, Good range, Guest network, Dual-rad...
Cons: Setup wizard assumes a wireless connection, Limited configuration options when no web connection, Single USB port, Lacklustre maximum throughput
Summary: We can see where Cisco was going with Connect Cloud, but there are simply too many problems with its execution to recommend.
Pros: New Cisco Connect Cloud interface looks nice and controls well, Excellent 5GHz speeds, You can downgrade to the old, "classic" firmware
Cons: Router design prevents access by some Ethernet cables, Cisco Connect Cloud means that most features are only accessible if you're online, Wi-Fi-only set-up with Cisco ...