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Cisco (News - Alert) has rolled out the new version of its Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 wireless-n router, which promises to handle all of the latest and most intensive home entertainment needs from streaming HD video to music downloads and multi-player gaming.

Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 claims to offer wireless networking speeds up to 450 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 450 Mbps in the 5.0 GHz band. This speed enables user to quickly download from a USB connected storage drive, and greater range for use in large or multi-room homes.

“Cisco's Linksys (News - Alert) products consistently deliver the ultimate performance, quality and usability for today's home networking consumer,” said Scott Kabat, director of marketing, Cisco Home Business Unit. “Our new E4200 v2 fits the bill with fast wireless performance that just works -- no hassles, no disruptions.”

This router inherits internal and external amplifiers along with six antennas help increase the signal strength across greater distances, providing improved home network coverage and reducing dead spots.

It even includes a virtual USB to make it easy for users to add printers, storage and other USB devices to the network and with the added 1.2 GHz processor. This router comes with Cisco Connect software that provides the framework for simple setup and network management for Macs and PCs.

The company is currently offering this new wireless-n router for MSRP of $199.99 at major online retailers and at the Linksys online store.

Users can now take advantage of recently launched new mobile app for Linksys E-Series and X-Series wireless routers called Cisco Connect Express. This new mobile app – available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android (News - Alert) phones – helps users to monitor and make changes to their home network using other connected devices beyond their PCs. This can be downloaded for no charge at the Apple App Store or Android Market.