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Experience Wireless-N speeds up to N450 + N450 Mbps* with the EA4500 wireless router.
Up to N450 + N450 Mbps Speed*: N900 (450 + 450 Mbps) dual-band wireless router brings speed and reliability to your Wi-Fi connection.
Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4 + 5 GHz): Delivers a stronger connection at a wider range than a single band.
USB 2.0 Port*: Share files from your devices and external storage across your network via USB.
Advanced Wireless Security: Safeguard your network with wireless WPA/WPA2 encryption and an SPI firewall.
Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Transfer data 10x faster than Fast Ethernet, ensuring high-speed connectivity for wired devices.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi: Monitor and control your home network from anywhere through the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi website or mobile app.
DLNA Certified® Media Server: Access and share media across devices on your network.
QoS Traffic Management: Reduce buffering by prioritizing high bandwidth activities with Quality of Service traffic management.
MADE FOR MEDIA
Thanks to QoS traffic prioritization technology, your router delivers your time-sensitive Internet traffic efficiently across the bands so you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and gaming and VoIP.
Plus the built-in DLNA Certified© Media Server enables media streaming to your TV, Xbox 360, PS3, or other DLNA compatible devices.
CUSTOMIZE AND MANAGE YOUR HOME Wi-Fi ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
With the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App, you can closely monitor and manage your home Wi-Fi remotely using a smartphone or tablet.
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