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Asus RT-AC56U vs Linksys WRT1200AC

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    Asus RT-AC56U Router
    Asus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200AC Router
      Linksys WRT1200AC
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      Editiorial reviews
      8
      8 editorial reviews
      Recently, I noticed that my D-Link router is not performing optimally. Coverage seems poorer at…Read more
      As the latest additions to ASUS’ quickly expanding 802.11AC family, the RT-AC56 and USB-AC56 are meant to redefine the budget-friendly wireless networking device segment. While one is a router and the other a USB add-on, they’re essentially two pieces of the same puzzle and are looking to offer...Read more
      ASUS RT-AC56U (Router): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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      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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      User rating
      39
      4.0 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		5 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		5 %
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      4.0 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Connectivity

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Connectivity technology
      • Wireless
      • Wired
      • Wireless
      • Wired
      Number of LAN ports44
      Number of WAN ports11
      USByesyes
      Total USB ports22
      Number of USB 2.0 ports11
      Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports11

      Design

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Grey
      • Black
      • Blue
      Active cooling (fan)nono

      Dimensions

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Number of units11
      Rack-mount designnono

      Features

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Built-in DSL modemnono

      Communication

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Frequency band
      • 2.4 GHz
      • 5 GHz
      • 2.4 GHz
      • 5 GHz
      6to4noyes
      Communication protocol
      • IPv6
      • Multicast
      • Quality of Service
      • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
      • IPv6
      • Multicast
      • Virtual LAN
      • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
      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
      Wireless standards
      • IEEE 802.11a
      • IEEE 802.11ac
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11d
      • IEEE 802.11e
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11i
      • IEEE 802.1x
      • IEEE 802.3
      • 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
      Mobile broadband supportyesno
      Throughput WAN-LAN778.2 Mbps945.0 Mbps
      Wireless networkyesyes
      2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
      2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps400.0 Mbps
      5GHz wireless networkyesyes
      5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
      External antennanoyes
      MIMOyesyes
      Total wireless data transfer rate1167.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
      Wireless security
      • WEP
      • WPA-PSK
      • WPA
      • WPA2-PSK
      • WPA2
      • WPS
      • TKIP
      • WEP
      • WPA-Enterprise
      • WPA-PSK
      • WPA
      • WPA2-Enterprise
      • WPA2-PSK
      • WPA2
      • WPS

      Compatibility

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      DynDNSyesyes
      Support for alternative firmwareDD-Wrt
      • DD-Wrt
      • OpenWrt
      Target audienceHome users
      • Smaller offices
      • Home users

      Memory

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Included flash memory128.0 MB128.0 MB
      Included RAM256.0 MB512.0 MB

      Security

      Asus RT-AC56UAsus RT-AC56U
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      VPN protocol
      • IPSec
      • L2TP
      • PPTP
      • IPSec
      • L2TP
      • PPTP
      VPN clientyesyes
      Encryption Algorithm
      • MPPE
      • 128-bit WEP
      • 64-bit WEP
      • WPA-PSK
      • WPA2-PSK
      • WPA-Enterprise
      • WPA2-Enterprise
      • WPA
      • WPA2

      Pros & Cons

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