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I remember the last time we went “Wow” when Belkin came out with the N1. It had set a trend for routers when it came to design. Here’s another leader in routers who took the same path. It’s none other than Linksys.

Introducing the all new designer Wireless routers from Linksys. The two new models are the Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router (WRT160N) and Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Gigabit Broadband Router (WRT310N). It works as a wireless access point, which lets you connect to a wireless network. It still retains a 4 port full duplex 10/100 switch, or a gigabit wired ethernet, depending on the model and allows you to share a high speed connection on both your wired and wireless networks.

But the biggest feature of all is the Linkysis Easylink Advisor. Code named LELA, this advanced software now bundled with these routers watches over your network. Check out a sample after the jump

LELA is also designed to alert you to new devices being added to the network, potential problems, security breachers and updates.

The routers use the latest in wireless technology: Wireless-N(draft 802.11n) and by overlaying signals of multiple radios, they increase the data rate by using “Multiple in, Multiple out “(MIMO) technology. Unlike traditional wireless technologies that get confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses them to increase the range and avoid dead spots within the coverage area. It works fine with Wireless-B and G devices, but with those equipped with Wireless-N, it works wonders. It enables a double-speed mode for Wireless-N devices, while still connecting to other wireless devices at their respective speeds. This means with Wireless-N speeds you can now stream videos, play faster gaming, VOIP and much more simultaneously without any degradation in performance.

For protection of data and piracy these routers are equipped with industrial-strength 256 bit encryption. And finally the design. Linksys has moved away from its conventional design queus and has now encased the antennas too into a nicely done compact case with the current trend, the black piano gloss finish. What’s next?

Source: Linksys