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Linksys WRT1900ACS

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User ratings:
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45 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
18
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • The interface is easy to understand
  • speeds are good and the connectivity is strong when up close
  • is fairly easy to set and and connects perfectly to all devices

Cons

  • its size makes placement awkward and overheating worries
  • nitty-gritty of the slight number of jumps between these markers
  • it s going to be fast as all get out

Key specs

  • 4
  • 1
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
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Linksys WRT1900ACS - Pros & Cons

Linksys WRT1900ACS

Pros

  • The interface is easy to understand
  • speeds are good and the connectivity is strong when up close
  • is fairly easy to set and and connects perfectly to all devices
  • Wifi signal is now even strong and reliable in the shed
  • sleek
  • responsive UI
  • best-in-class throughput and a wide variety of helpful features
  • WRT1900AC was easy to set up and use
  • speed
  • range
  • signal strength

Cons

  • its size makes placement awkward and overheating worries
  • nitty-gritty of the slight number of jumps between these markers
  • it s going to be fast as all get out
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • there is no full VPN
  • Most are not built to leverage the full speed of triple stream 802
  • only recorded a 3 percent signal decrease
  • away inside a crowded entertainment cabinet
  • Noticeable electrical odor when running
  • toy WRT1900ACS s old school design isn t for everyone
  • too large

Linksys WRT1900ACS - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1900 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys WRT1900ACS - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication mode
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports1
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width4.76 in
Height1.02 in
Depth2.95 in
Weight1.59 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4no
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport ProtocolPPTP
Data link layer
  • 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 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN809.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas4
Total wireless data transfer rate1900.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM512.0 MB
Maximum RAM512.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • PPTP
  • OpenVPN
VPN clientno
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit AES
  • WPA2-Enterprise
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 30
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.9
Based on 18 reviews
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Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS Open Source Wi-Fi Router Review
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Lifewire
Published: 11.06.2020
Linksys WRT1900ACS Open Source Wi-Fi Router Review
4.4

In addition to fast speed, long range, and enough ports, some people want a router they can customize. We tested the Linksys WRT1900ACS for 48 hours to see how it performs in a test home.

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1900 (WRT1900AC) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.04.2014
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1900 (WRT1900AC) Review
4.5

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1900 (WRT1900AC) delivers excellent throughput with current-gen wireless clients, and promises killer speeds for future devices. In the meantime, upcoming OpenWRT flashable firmware, wonderful QoS, easy setup, and powerful NAS functionality, for a hefty price

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS Router Review - Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 11.12.2015
Linksys WRT1900ACS Router Review - Gadget Review
1.9

As our games get more demanding and our TVs get more 4K, the high-end routers of tomorrow will need to have the ability to support dozens of devices at once without skipping a beat. Does the Linksys 1900ACS hold up to the test?

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys EA6900 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS
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MBReviews
Published: 31.01.2017
Linksys EA6900 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS

In order to see which of the two routers is the better one, the Linksys EA6900 or the Linksys WRT1900ACS (the third revision of the WRT1900AC), it is

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS Wireless Router Review
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MBReviews
Published: 22.09.2015
Linksys WRT1900ACS Wireless Router Review

Based on the popularity, the Linksys released yet another router, something of a successor to the WRT54G, the Linksys WRT1900AC. This router promised to

Linksys WRT1900ACS Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019
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MBReviews
Published: 06.09.2019
Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019

Sure, there are awesome AC5400 routers and even amazing AD7200 tri-band routers (with 4x4 chipsets and MU-MIMO support), but these technologies can not be

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 29.03.2016
Linksys WRT1900ACS Review
4.5

The WRT1900ACS blows other routers away with its performance while giving networking experts plenty of ways to configure the device.

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review
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nikktech.com
Published: 24.02.2016
Linksys WRT1900ACS AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router Review

With the brand new WRT1900ACS AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router Linksys now offers one of the most powerful, fast and highest Wi-Fi coverage model in the market.

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900AC wireless router
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PC World
Linksys WRT1900AC wireless router
3.5

In the end, this premium Wi-Fi router performed well, but it took a while to get to that point

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900AC Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
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TopTenReviews
Published: 24.05.2017
Linksys WRT1900AC Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict

The Linksys WRT1900AC is one of the most powerful wireless routers available. Find out more about this router in our review.

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 01.04.2021
Linksys WRT1900ACS

Linksys WRT1900ACS (Router): 3.1 out of 5 stars from 15 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Linksys WRT1900ACS Asus RT-AC68U vs Linksys WRT1900ACS
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MBReviews
Published: 22.11.2016
Asus RT-AC68U vs Linksys WRT1900ACS

The networking market is in continuous transformation and through an ongoing process of auto-discovery. Routers and other type of networking equipment have

Linksys WRT1900ACS An excellent router for those with fast home Internet
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CNET
Published: 08.10.2015
An excellent router for those with fast home Internet

Linksys' latest AC1900 router is the WRT1900ACS. Will it be better than the popular WRT1900AC that came out more than a year ago?

Linksys WRT1900ACS NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS
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MBReviews
Published: 29.10.2016
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000 vs Linksys WRT1900ACS

Unfortunately you won't see many new releases of AC1900 routers in 2016 (and even 2015 was a bit scarce, only worth mentioning being the TP-LINK Touch P5

Linksys WRT1900ACS Linksys WRT1900ACS vs ASUS AC2400 RT-AC87U
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MBReviews
Published: 30.01.2017
Linksys WRT1900ACS vs ASUS AC2400 RT-AC87U

Note: The review has been updated using the third version of Linksys WRT1900AC, the WRT1900ACS.

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