Linksys revises 4 New Wi-Fi Routers

Linksys released four new Wi-Fi routers, using designs which mark a significant departure from its previous products. The new routers are now thin and curved, and exclusively shelled in glossy black material. Common features include firewalls and 256-bit encryption, automatic push-button configuration, and MIMO antennas that improve reception and minimize dead spots.

The base model is the WRT54G2 ($48), an 802.11b/g router with a four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch. The WRT110 RangePlus ($70) introduces 802.11n support, while the WRT160N Ultra RangePlus ($77) extends accessibility even farther. The WRT310N ($115) represents the top of the line as the only model to use Gigabit Ethernet. All four models are currently shipping.

Via Electronista