Cisco's Linksys routers provide cloud home

Cisco announced a new line of home Wi-Fi routers that have built-recognition application for managing devices connected to your home network.

Compatible with applications "on the Linksys routers allow users to manage their home networks from smartphones, tablets or Web browsers. Users can give their guests Internet access, set up parental controls and add devices to your home network using protected password software, says Cisco.

The three new Linksys routers support Cisco Connect Cloud software management home network. Connect Cloud is based on the same software Cisco Connect, which is used to configure the Linksys router in its original setting.

Routers are baptized EA4500, EA3500 and EA2700. EA4500 model is designed for large homes with many rooms and home cinema system. It provides throughput up to 900Mbps, providing streaming HD video to tablets, televisions and mobile devices. There are 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet, USB port, support for IPv6 and connect multiple devices such as storage and printers.

Model EA3500 is almost the same features, but performance is up to 750Mbps, providing services such as streaming HD video, music and multi-user games. The other model, EA 2700, no USB port, and its performance is 600Mbps. It provides not-HD media streaming and games.

Costs $ 199 EA4500, EA3500 - $ 139 and EA2700 - $ 99. Cisco Connect Cloud software will be available in June and will be a free download.

Cisco has partnered with many companies developing applications for home networking to Cisco Connect Cloud. Currently, Cisco is working with household appliances giant Whirlpool to develop applications that help people control their appliances kogatosa away from home.