The Cisco Linksys EA4500 ($199.99) is the updated version of the Cisco Linksys E4200 . While the hardware inside hasn't changed, the EA4500's software has been updated and designed to work with Cisco's upcoming Cloud Connect router software as well as several apps being developed to extend the...

Features the EA series' excellent Cisco Connect setup software; Dual-band; Very good throughput at both bands; USB for connecting storage and printers

Expensive; Does not offer much performance advantage over similar and lower-priced dual-bands on the market

Cisco Linksys EA4500 Review – How about the ability to control your fridge through the internet sound? That is assuming your fridge is connected to your home network though (and of course, I don't mean your ordinary fridge that most of you have right now).

Setting up Linksys EA4500 is pretty simple; Just pop the CD in and follow the instructions (which is pretty much as simple as plugging the cable from the Internet port to your modem (or modem-router, in this case, my Linksys X3000), It is then a matter of changing the predefined wireless network...

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Cloud Computing has long been touted as the service to revolutionise the way we use our devices. The likes of DropBox, iCloud, OnLive , Spotify, Google Docs and many more have set the process in motion, but few thought its next place of attack would be our home routers.

Excellent 802.11n performance & range; Game changing Cloud-based user interface; Simple setup; Slick mobile access & third party apps

Expensive; 802.11ac devices are hitting the market

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 can be accessed via a web browser from anywhere in the world.

The Cisco Linksys EA4500 is a development of the company's previous flagship E4200, and this new premium wireless router offers cloud management of the device through Cisco's servers.

Other than gradual speed advancements, there's rarely any radical re-imagining in the world of wireless routers. Despite more and more people relying on that blinking box in the corner, most routers remain tricky for inexperienced users to troubleshoot and maintain.

We can see where Cisco was going with Connect Cloud, but it's definitely a first-revision product. The forced removal of settings to the cloud, the privacy debacle with its launch, the potential to have a slow and unresponsive server, a downed internet connection, the potential security risks during...

New Cisco Connect Cloud interface looks nice and controls well; Excellent 5GHz speeds; You can downgrade to the old; "classic" firmware

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 Connect Cloud; Security risks introduced with Cisco Connect Cloud; such as storing Wi-Fi and router password on the desktop and

Linksys is the consumer arm of global networking giant Cisco so it has plenty of experience in delivering reliable, robust and well-performing networking equipment.

Parental controls; performance

Annoying setup process

Very easy to use, but not quite up to scratch.