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Asus RT-AC1200G Plus Router
Asus RT-AC1200G Plus
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Linksys WRT1200AC Router
Linksys WRT1200AC
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Linksys WRT1900ACS Router
Linksys WRT1900ACS
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Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 Router
Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
The new WRT1200AC is a fast and reliable performer but doesn't offer enough to justify its hefty price tag. Here's CNET's full review.Read more
The next evolution of the WRT platform arrives with the AC1200 networking solution from Linksys. Here's our full review.Read more
Introduction Linksys is a well-known brand in the router business and it is a pleasure for me to take a look at their WRT1200AC router today. The WRT1200AC is a dual-band smart wi-fi router based around a powerful dual-core processor to provide great transfer speeds and reliability. The design is a mix of a conventional box with a slight futuristic touch. It's simple enough to please those who don't want their router to stand out, yet it features enough distinctions for those who do want it to stand out. A great mixture of the two worlds and one that is striking similarRead more
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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User rating
51
4.0 out of 5
51 user ratings
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46 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
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3.2 out of 5
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Dimensions

Width8.15 in
N/A
4.76 in
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Height1.38 in
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1.02 in
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Depth5.83 in
N/A
2.95 in
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Weight0.88 lb
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1.59 lb0.88 lb
Number of units1111
Rack-mount designnonono
N/A

Communication

Management interfaceWeb/network
N/A
Web/network
N/A
6to4noyesno
N/A
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
N/A
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
N/A
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
N/A
Jumbo frames supportno
N/A
no
N/A
Mobile broadband supportyesnonoyes
Type of mobile supportUSB modem
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mobile HSUPAno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mobile HSDPA (turbo-3G)no
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mobile 4G (LTE)yes
N/A
N/A
yes
Mobile 3Gyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mobile 2G (GSM)no
N/A
N/A
N/A
Throughput WAN-LAN1000.0 Mbps945.0 Mbps809.0 Mbps
N/A
VoIP (SIP)no
N/A
no
N/A
Wireless networkyesyesyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyesyes
N/A
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps400.0 Mbps600.0 Mbps
N/A
5GHz wireless networkyesyesyes
N/A
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps1300.0 Mbps
N/A
External antennayesyesyes
N/A
Detachable antennanoyesyes
N/A
MIMOyesyesyes
N/A
Beamformingyesyesyes
N/A
MU-MIMOno
N/A
no
N/A
Number of antennas424
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Total wireless data transfer rate1167.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps1900.0 Mbps
N/A
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
N/A
Frequency band
N/A
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
N/A
Network / transport Protocol
N/A
N/A
PPTP
N/A

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