Welcome to Pehpot’s Internet Shop
Internet is at 20PhP per hour while gaming is at 40 PhP per hour
Other services offered: free meal, free juice and free music (courtesy of the kids)
Yeah right! it is as if I have my own internet shop, what with more than 4 computers connecting to my net.. anyone would feel that way LOL
On ordinary days, we usually have 1 laptop (my hubby’s), netbook (mine used by my sister or the kids), my pc and an ipod. To say that we need a router is an understatement.. actually, our internet connection depends on a router. So when I was asked to review a router with a parental control feature, I did not hesitate. This is very timely as my first born is already starting to use the computer more often. And we already set up a blog for him to hone his writing skills and learn how to easily express himself.
The Product: Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router
Specification: 2.4 GHz Band, Fast Ethernet (10/100) Ports
Features:
- Guest Internet Access
- WPA, WPA2 and other enhanced security features
- stream stored music to other wireless device around the house
Installation is very easy. I maybe techy when it comes to blogging but when it comes to hardware, I am totally noob. I don not even know how to burn a CD. I installed the router by myself.. so it means it really is easy to install.
The first one to notice that difference of the speed is my husband since he is the one who utilize the wireless connection. He also said that when he tried connecting through our PS3 he says that the connection was up by 70% (from our old router which goes only as high as 50%). Now he can play all his Freddie Mercury songs on our room.
The most exciting part about Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router is the parental control option. This option allows me take full control of my kids internet usage.
Open the router menu and when you try to open the Parental Controls Option, it’s password protected (wink wink)
The option allows you to control the time when a pc can go online. As you can see in the photo below, you can restrict it during school nights or on weekends. It also has an option to block sites that you think are not appropriate for the kids. You just enter the website and this will be blocked.
I blocked my site
www.pehpot.com and here’s what I got when I try to access it:
And with these feature I will be more confident on letting my first born use the computer and write on his blog.
Another great feature and is very useful to me is the
Guest Access Setting. For those who are not familiar, our house is like an open house, we always invite friends to come over and have a feast on whatever our fridge has to offer. And some of our friend bring their own laptop or they have smart phones with them, it’s a bit awkward that every time they try to connect I will get their gadget to enter our password. Now with
Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router Guest Access Setting, I can easily set up a guest account and not just only one but I can allow as much as 10 guests
I also like the feature where I can test my internet speed. Now I can know if my provider is really giving me the Mbps they promised
If you have kids and you want to limit their internet usage, Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router is the best router for you.
Now I want to know to know how you stay connected, just answer the survey below:
- How do you access Internet at home? 3G or Wifi connection
- Do you connect many Wi-fi devices (eg, smartphone, tablet, laptop,wireless printer) at home? Yes or No. If yes, how many?
- Do you have a wireless router at home? If yes, which brand are you using?
- Which is the determine factor when choosing a home router for your home? a) Brand / b) Performance / c) Price?
Ten Mommy Bloggers were asked to review the router and post the survey..
IF I have the most respondents, you will
also get a chance on a CISCO Linksys E4200 which is worth PHP 8,995
CLARIFICATION (October 18, 2011): There are ten moms who are running this survey..and a respondent will only be counted once.. so if you already answered here, your response to the other bloggers will not be counted. BUT WAIT! even if you already answered the survey from other bloggers, you can still have a chance on my chocolates by sharing this survey to your friends and family CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
everyone who answered before the said clarification are also qualified for the chocolates raffle
Note:
- This contest is open for NCR residents only (or to those who have a mailing address in the metro)
- Commenting/ responding is open from October 17- 24
- Announcement of winner will be on October 28 on Mommy Mundo website.
1. Wifi connection
2. yes, 3
3. yes, Cisco Linksys
4. performance
1. Wifi connection
2. yes, 4
3. yes, Cisco Linksys
4. performance and price
1. Wifi
2. Yes. 10-12 gadgets (cellphones, iPods, iPad, netbook, PS3, NDS, PSP, cellphones…)
3. TP-Link before, Linksys now
4. Price and performance
Rowena Wendy Lei
animetric(at)gmail.com
1. I have none of those, I have a canopy on my roof!
2. No.
3. No.
4. Performance
1. Cable Internet
2. None at the moment, but we intend to in the future
3. No
4. All of the above
1.We’re using DSL
2.No, but we have 3 Wi-Fi Devices that needs to connect to net using router.
3.No
4.Performance
1. I have a DSL connection, but, since I don’t have a router yet, I access internet using desktop pc, and even though, I have smartphones that can access wifi connection, I still use 3G on my phones.
2. 2 Android phones and a laptop.
3. I don’t have, but, If I’ll get one, it should be LINKSYS, since, I know how to configure it.
4. I prefer B. Performance. As a Technical Support for more than 5 yrs now, I prefer to get a product that is reliable and efficient. Brand comes 2nd, and Price is the last.
1. wi-fi
2. yes, 4
3. yes, Linksys
4. brand and performance
1. WiFi
2. Yes! 5 computers/laptops
3. yes, it’s Tenda. Slows up our high-speed DSL. Gr.
4. It would have to be the performance
1) Wifi
2) Yes, 4
3) Yes, Edimax.
4) Brand and price
1) 3G broadband stick, DSL and wi-fi sometimes
2) Yes. 3 devices (laptop, ipod & mobile phone)
3) No.
4) Performance above all others.
Jaja Borja-Laure
jajaborja80(at)yahoo(dot)com
1. I have a wifi router connected to my pldt dsl
2. Yes, around 4-5
3.Yes, a D-Link
4. B. Performance
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1. wifi
2. yes. i have my iphone and laptop
3. yes. it’s linksys
4. performance and brand
cherry rosales
lucine dot skin at gmail dot com
Great personalized review you have in here Pehpot. I love how you illustrated the features of Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router.
Oh, here is my answer regarding your questions above.
1). How do you access Internet at home? 3G or Wifi connection
RON: Before, I am using a 3G connection but now, I am using a DSL connection.
2). Do you connect many Wi-fi devices (eg, smartphone, tablet, laptop,wireless printer) at home? Yes or No. If yes, how many?
RON: No, as of the moment.
3). Do you have a wireless router at home? If yes, which brand are you using?
RON: None (if ever, Cisco Linksys E1000 Wireless- N Router will be my very first one! *wink*)
4). Which is the determine factor when choosing a home router for your home? a) Brand / b) Performance / c) Price?
RON: I go for the performance first, then price, then brand.
I hope my answers adds value to your post.
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1. WiFi
2. Yes. 3-6
3. Yes. Belkin
4. when i bought mine, price. but now i thnk performance will be my deciding factor
1. Wi-fi connection
2. Yes, 2
3. Yes, Belkin
4. Performance
Jenny So
jenny_so17@yahoo.com
1. Wi-fi connection
2. Yes, 2
3. Yes, Belkin
4. Performance
Marlon So
marlon_39@yahoo.com
1. Wifi
2. Yes, 2
3. Yes, CD-R king
4. B. performance
1. Wifi
2. Yes, 2
3. Yes, CD-R king
4. B. Brand
1. Cable internet
2. Used to – Yes. 11 (Ps3, iPhone, iPod, 3 Nokia cellphones, PSP, 2 Laptops, 2 Netbooks
3. Yes – Dlink. But haven’t used it for a few months now coz it’s defective after just a year
4. All three
1. 3G but I want to go Wi-fi
2. None
3. None
4. In case I buy should be B. Performance
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1. wifi
2. yes. 5.
3. linksys
4. performance
1. Cable Internet
2. Yes – Around 5-8 devices. (ipod touch, smartphones, laptop, blackberry, printer)
3. Yes Edimax
4. B Performance.
1) wifi, if it fails and its brownout… 3G
2) Yes, (my wifey’s laptop, my boy’s psp and ds, my 3 wifi phones.
3) Yes. its a Belkin N300, it fails most of the time and uses 110 volts thats why i want to replace it.
4) Performance and Price…
1. 3g
2. yes,4
3. none
4. Performance and price
agnes dela cruz
magnet972(at)yahoo(dot)com
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