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Get this two pack Linksys Velop Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router bundle for its lowest price ever

John Callaham — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:14:01 +0000

The two-pack bundle of the Linksys Velop Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router offers fast download speeds and covers up to 6,000 square feet. It has just hit a new all-time low price of $524.99. Read more...

Get this Linksys MX12600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router three pack bundle for an all-time low price

John Callaham — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:00:01 +0000

Linksys is selling a three-pack bundle of its MX12600 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router, which can cover up to 8,100 square feet for its wireless signal range. It's hit an all-time low price of just $159.99. Read more...

Get the Linksys Velop Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router for its lowest price ever at $269.99

John Callaham — Sun, 12 May 2024 21:50:01 +0000

The Linksys Velop Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router has download speeds of up to 10 Gbps. You can get the router at Amazon for its lowest ever price at $269.99, and you can get discounts with 2 and 3 packs. Read more...

Linksys announces Velop Pro 6E mesh system starting at $200

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:06:01 +0000

Linksys has unveiled the Velop Pro 6E mesh network kit. You can get the device in a 1-pack, 2-pack, or 3-pack and prices start at $200. Read on to learn the feature it brings and its availability. Read more...

Linksys adds dual-band variants to Velop mesh router line-up

Saumitra Bhagwat — Tue, 01 May 2018 14:30:02 +0000

The new dual-band Velops are cheaper than their tri-band counterparts - priced at $149, $199 and $299 for the one, two and three-node configurations respectively. Pre-orders are live today! Read more...

Foxconn acquires Belkin International for $866 million

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:04:01 +0000

Foxconn expands its footprint into the mobile accessories and smart home markets by acquiring Belkin International, including the Linksys, Wemo, and Phyn brands, for nearly $866 million in cash. Read more...

Google fixes bug that had caused Wi-Fi disconnections

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:34:01 +0000

Google has begun rolling out a new version of its Google Play Services app to supported Android devices. The roll-out that began on Thursday will prevent Google Cast from locking up your router. Read more...

You can pick up the Linksys N600+ Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router for just $37.99

News Staff — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:00:01 +0000

Save $62 off the recommended retail price of this Linksys N600+ Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router. An unfettered, secure, completely customizable home network experience via Neowin Deals. Read more...

TechSpot: Best Routers of 2015

Julio Franco — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:46:01 +0000

The need for a good wireless router in modern homes is stronger than ever. We've gone through dozens of expert reviews and long-term usage impressions from actual owners to bring you the best picks. Read more...

Some routers found to be listening on undocumented port

John Callaham — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:33:53 +0000

Many consumer routers have recently been found to be listening on the undocumented TCP port 32764, which could allow the hardware to be vulnerable to remote attacks. Read more...

Belkin completes Linksys purchase; Linksys brand will continue

John Callaham — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:33:58 +0000

Belkin has announced it has completed its previously announced plans to acquire Linksys from Cisco but will continue to release networking and WiFi products under the Linksys brand. Read more...

Belkin buys Linksys

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:14:18 +0000

Belkin has announced that they've bought the Home Networking Business Unit from Cisco, which includes Linksys, for an undisclosed amount. With the purchase, they'll occupy around 30% of the market Read more...

Report: Cisco to cut as many as 10,000 employees

John Callaham — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:05:24 +0000

The struggling network switching and router company Cisco could cut as many as 10,000 of its employees in order to save as much as $1 billion. Bloomberg reports via unnamed sources that 7,000 employees will... Read more...

Linksys Rolls Out Affordable Wireless-N Gear At CES

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:17:03 +0000

Linksys is out to prove that the high-speed wireless gear, especially based on the soon-to-be-standard Wireless-N protocol, doesn't always come with the highest price tag. The San Jose, Calif.-based consumer and small business networking vendor,... Read more...

Linksys rolls out home-network storage system

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:15:36 +0000

Linksys has rolled out a network storage system aimed at home and small office users. The news comes just hours after Microsoft announced its Windows Home Server device, manufactured by HP, at the Consumer... Read more...

Linux Hackers Re-claim the Linksys WRT54G

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:50:22 +0000

As predicted, the open-source community has come up with a way to convert VxWorks-based Linksys wireless WRT54G routers to Linux. The process does not require hardware hacking and installs a recent version of "DD-WRT micro."... Read more...

Linksys Simplifies Wireless Security

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:02:56 +0000

A one-button setup technology that Cisco Systems' Linksys division and chip maker Broadcom developed for secure wireless LANs finally hit the market this week, as Linksys also announced a travel router that includes the technology.... Read more...

Linksys Secures Media Streaming

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 11:12:04 +0000

A multimedia adapter from Cisco Systems' Linksys Group division will use technology being supported by Intel and several major home electronics vendors to secure content streaming from a PC to a TV or stereo system.... Read more...

Linksys says faster..FASTER!

Brad Wardell — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 23:54:53 +0000

Over at CES, Linksys will be announcing a new series of 802.11g products that integrate SRX, a new speed boosting feature. Currently, 802.11g networks have a range of between 120 and 160 feet... Read more...

Cisco sued over Linksys and Aironet product lines

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 13:43:06 +0000

CRN has reported that the Canadian's wireless vendor called Wi-Lan will sue Cisco for the unauthorized use of its wireless technology in the Linksys and Aironet product lines. Broadband wireless communications vendor... Read more...

Maxtor, Linksys to unveil wireless hard drive

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 05:58:27 +0000

If hard-drive maker Maxtor and networking company Linksys have their way, your external hard drive is about to become very external. On Tuesday, the companies announced a partnership featuring a $99 Linksys device... Read more...

Linksys Wi-Fi router vulnerability discovered

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 22:09:01 +0000

Cisco Systems has issued a patch for a security flaw in one of its Linksys routers that could give hackers access to consumers' home networks. Alan Rateliff II, an independent security consultant,... Read more...

Linksys joins the "enhanced" 802.11G club

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:07:42 +0000

Thanks xStainDx. New Linksys Wireless-G Products with SpeedBooster Provide Enhanced Performance by up to 35% and Compatibility with other 802.11b/g Products Linksys®, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and the leading global manufacturer... Read more...

Intel, Linksys partner to improve Wi-Fi

Tue, 22 Jul 2003 07:47:50 +0000

Intel and Linksys announced a partnership aimed at making it easier for consumers to use wireless networking technology, as the two companies look to gain a stronger foothold in the emerging market. Chipmaker Intel and... Read more...

Review : Linksys ProConnect Integrated 2 Port KVM Switch

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 16:57:28 +0000

Good review on some neat linksys gear... "Having more than one PC is no longer considered unusual. A primary machine sitting next to a file/mail/web/ftp server is common in many an enthusiast's home.... Read more...

Cisco to buy Linksys

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:28:54 +0000

Cisco Systems is back on the acquisition road, and with it's large "cheque book", plans to snap up wireless vendor Linksys Group Thursday in a stock deal valued at $500 million. ... Read more...

Linksys vulnerability puts home users at risk

Tue, 05 Nov 2002 11:10:56 +0000

An easily exploitable software vulnerability in a common home networking router by Linksys Group Inc. could expose thousands of home users to denial of service attacks, according to a security advisory issued by iDefense Inc.,... Read more...

Linksys Wireless Network Solution Review

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 13:28:52 +0000

Those nice people at DeviantPC Have published a nice review about The Linksys Wireless Network Solution. Worth a read! I was very surprised and pleased to discover just how easy this kit... Read more...