Yes Geek Dads are Connected and Cool!  We conducted a survey and found a lot of interesting things about this generation of Geek Dads.  Kids say their geek dad is cooler than other dads and they have a lot fun learning about technology from their dad.  Check out the confessions of a Geek Dad:  Read More »

Tags: Dad, E4200, family, Geek, kids, Linksys

When you use WebEx for a video conference, you don’t have to lose what you do in that moment. Instead of furiously taking notes, you can relax and actually participate in the meeting. Just press record when you get started and let WebEx do the rest.

You can use this feature for meetings or strategically share information with a wider audience. You can even post packaged recordings on WebEx Channels -- sharing your content with the global WebEx Network.

Give it a try! It’s easy!

Tags: how to, Online Meeting, Record, video, video conference, WebEX, WebEx Channels

WebEx is easy to use. But maybe you are new to video conferencing and have never scheduled a WebEx before. Here’s all you need to know.

When you use WebEx, inviting people to your meeting is simple. If you want to try WebEx, sign-up for our free trial and you can start using our most popular features including computer desktop sharing, whiteboards, recording, web cams and more! You can also use the free mobile app to attend and with the free trial, host.

Get the free trial now.

Can’t see the video? Watch it here.

Want more? Get integrated Outlook scheduling.

WebEx works with the tools you use every day. Schedule your WebEx via Outlook with visibility to your team’s calendar and easy access to email (learn more here).

Cisco is pushing the envelope in home networking again, with the launch today of a new version of its supercharged E4200 home wireless-n router. The new Linksys® E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 wireless-n router provides wireless networking speeds up to 450 Mbps* in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 450 Mbps* in the 5.0 GHz band, a faster processor for quicker downloads from a USB connected storage drive, and greater range for use in large or multi-room homes. The E4200 v2 can handle all of the latest and most intensive home entertainment needs from streaming HD video to music downloads and multi-player gaming.

Additionally, the combination of internal and external amplifiers coupled with six antennas help increase the signal strength across greater distances, providing improved home network coverage and reducing dead spots. The virtual USB feature makes it easy to add printers, storage and other USB devices to the network and with the added 1.2 GHz processor users can experience faster download speeds from their USB connected storage device. Included in all Linksys E-Series routers is Cisco Connect® software, which provides the framework for simple setup and network management.  

So this is what you get with the new E4200 V2: Read More »

Tags: dual-band router, Linksys, Linksys E4200, wireless-N

Sixteen teams in different locations participated in this year’s NBA Development League Draft using Cisco WebEx as their connection to players and coaches to see and be seen! From California to Texas, to Nevada to Maine, everyone was connected either by computer or mobile device to experience the excitement of the draft.

The draft was held on November 3, 2011. It was a two hour event with eight rounds and a total of 128 picks. Participants joined WebEx from their homes, office and a few were at draft parties in restaurants. Those with webcams were able to share their reactions while others could watch from their computer or mobile phones -- even iPads!

The event opened with Read More »

Tags: Basketball, D-League, event, iphone, meeting, meeting center, meetings, mobile, nba, sports, video conference, WebEX

Well the holidays are approaching and it’s about time to put your holiday shopping lists together.  Did you ask for or are you planning on giving:

• Tablet like the iPad or Playbook
• A new laptop
• A new Smartphone like an Android or iPhone
• Internet enabled HDTV like Sony Bravia
• Xbox, Wii or Playstation
• Kindle or Nook e-reader 

Well if you think about it – all these products above include wireless or provide capabilities for making them wireless so they can access the internet and give you a plethora of features and apps.  All these gifts are going to need a wireless router so they can access the internet in your home.  If you haven’t upgraded your wireless router in a while and you plan on bringing these gifts into your home – it’s a good time to think about upgrading your router.

You’re probably thinking why do I need to upgrade my router if it’s already working great?  Well the answer is — Read More »

Tags: holiday gift, Linksys, wireless router, wireless-N

Yesterday, at the Cisco Collaboration Summit, Cisco shared information about the newest version of WebEx planned for spring 2012. It is just one of many announcements from Cisco aimed at transforming how we work to further embrace video and mobile. (If you’re asking yourself “What is WebEx? Find out here.)

Tags: Beta, high definition, meeting, Meeting Spaces, mobile, online meetings, video, video conference, WebEX, WebEx beta

So you’ve heard the term WebEx but you have no idea what a WebEx is? You’ve come to the right place.

WebEx lets you have online meetings with anyone who has an Internet connection -- including mobile users. You will be connected via audio and you can share content from your computer which lets you see the same things at the same time -- like PowerPoint files, Word documents or even browse the web together. Within the meeting, you can “Pass the Ball” so any attendee can control the meeting and share.

WebEx can help any small business, teleworker or home user conduct their business meetings more professionally and efficiently.

Here are more details about the features you get with WebEx: Read More »

Tags: Event Center, Home Office, iPad, iphone, meeting center, mobile, online meetings, Record, small business, smartphone, Training Center, video conference, WebEX, WebEx 8

Steve Urquhart knows the struggle well. When he got back from serving in the Army in 1997, he had to find a job. But making the transition wasn’t that easy. He shares the details in a recorded WebEx.

“When our soldiers come home, they face a daunting task. They are faced with trying to find work in a non-military setting,” Steve explains. “They have to translate their military skills to public and private sector jobs and that transition is extremely difficult.”

According to Steve, there is help out there -- including President Obama’s new Gold Card Initiative -- but much of it is bureaucratic and slow. In the meantime, these folks need jobs and they need them now. That’s why Steve started VETSourcing and joined forces with Darkhorse Benefits.

Together they have put together a program for helping Vets get the training they need to enter the workforce. They talked with us about it on a WebEx which is available on-demand. Focusing on skills that allow them to thrive in today’s professional landscape, the program focuses on the following:

• Self-discipline, resilience and strong work ethic are essential
• Teamwork and technology focus
• Ability to grasp the big picture and stay mission focused
• Telecommuting: getting the job done from anywhere

Watch this online meeting, to learn more about VETSourcing, Darkhorse Benefits and the program Read More »

Tags: No Office, Online Meeting, Recording, training, veterans, veterans day, Veterans Programs, video conference, WebEX

For anyone reading this blog post today, I have no doubt that if I were to ask you what type of mobile phone you are using; it will likely be a certain brand of smartphone. With advances in technology and apps provided to users, the days of the traditional cell phone are behind us.  StarTac anyone?

Now what does this have to do with Linksys Home Networking?

As of today, Linksys is launching its first Mobile App, available on the App Store and Android Marketplace.  For quick and easy access to your network information, you can download the free Cisco Connect Express Wi-Fi mobile app to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android phone. This App is for Read More »

Tags: Cisco Connect, home networking, Linksys, Mobile Apps, wireless router

If you hate meetings, you are not alone. In a recent study conducted by Cisco WebEx, we found 9 out of 10 workers would prefer to interact in any other way than attend a meeting, yet we spend more time in meetings than any other form of interaction (click Read More to see the infographic). Read More »

Tags: meetings, online meetings, tips, WebEX

Okay Linksys E-Series router owners, we had some new firmware upgrades to

our popular E-Series products including:  E1500, E2500, E3200 and E4200.

The IPV6 support will help your router work correctly when service providers

migrate their networks over to the new Internet protocol.  Downloading this

firmware will make sure your router supports their networks.  Also if you

download the new firmware your router can automatically detect if there is

IPv6 traffic on the Internet port.  If there is, it will be able to route

that data between the Internet and the user’s local computers. Cool uh?!   

If you haven’t downloaded the new firmware yet – check out what we’ve added,

enhanced and some of the things we fixed:  Yea – it’s Linksys being committed

to giving you the best experience possible!

Linksys E4200 – Maximum Performance Dual Band Wireless-N Router

Last Release Date:           Sept 28, 2011

Last Firmware version:  1.0.03 (build 14)

• Added supports of Native IPv6 over PPPoE Internet connection when only keep alive option is selected.
• Added supports of Native IPv6 on guest network if there are more than two available IPv6 subnets
• Added supports of Native IPv6 on Parental Control
• Added supports of 3TB Hard drive with NTFS and HFS+ format
• Improved firmware upgrade stability
• Improved IPv6 WAN performance
• Fixed media server unstable issue
• Fixed Cisco LED flashing issue
• Fixed some minor bugs
• DLNA certified
• UPnP certified
• This build is certified with the IPv6 Ready Logo Phase-2 (Gold).

To download the firmware go Read More »

Tags: IPv6, Linksys, wireless router

We at Linksys understand that picking out the right router can be a challenge.  Do you buy the cheapest, most expensive or right in middle?  Or is it not about price and all about function such as performance, dual band, features, or range?  Or do you not really know?   

60% of households are not wireless yet and we understand there are new users to wireless networking everyday and don’t really understand all the specs about a wireless router — only that they need one because they want to walk around their house with their laptop while still being connected to the internet or want to connect their new tablet to the internet wirelessly or maybe, just want to start a wireless home network. 

All these reasons are good reasons to invest in a wireless router.  The things you should look for are Read More »

Tags: Dual Band, Linksys, wireless router, wireless-N

Linksys X2000

Cisco’s Home Networking business is launching a new Wireless-N home router today that is actually pretty unique and can be very helpful to a lot of people looking to go wireless.  The new Linksys X2000 a Wireless-N ADSL 2+ Modem Router that works with either DSL or cable broadband connections.

 The Linksys X2000 enables consumers to access the internet and enjoy reliable wireless access on all their wireless devices around the home such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, game consoles and Internet ready televisions. The X2000 is the ideal solution for consumers to go wireless with their fixed broadband connection and for those who want to upgrade to wireless-N. The new hybrid solution provides the flexibility to connect to cable or DSL broadband connections when moving to a new home or switching service providers.   

The Linksys X2000 gateway is shipped with Cisco Connect software, enabling users to set up their wireless home networks in just a few easy steps on a PC or Mac. Consumers also have the advantage of being able to customize and control their wireless settings to match their individual preferences. Read More »

Tags: gateway, home networking, Linksys, wireless router, wireless-N, X2000

 Our PR intern, Rachel Caudillo talks to college students here in Southern California to hear what technology they want most for going back to school with!  Check it out: 

Tags: back to school, college, Linksys, Students, wireless