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Linksys EA7500 vs Linksys WRT1200AC

    10.12 in
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    Linksys EA7500 Router
    Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200AC Router
      Linksys WRT1200AC
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      15
      3.8 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		88 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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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
      59
      3.9 out of 5
      59 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		3 %
      46
      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

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      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

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Blue
      Active cooling (fan)nono

      Dimensions

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Number of units11
      Rack-mount designnono

      Features

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Built-in DSL modemnono
      Designed for wall mountingyesyes

      Communication

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Frequency band
      • 2.4 GHz
      • 5 GHz
      • 2.4 GHz
      • 5 GHz
      6to4noyes
      Communication protocol
      • IPv6
      • 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 802.11g
      • 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 supportnono
      Wireless networkyesyes
      2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
      2.4GHz data transfer rate600.0 Mbps400.0 Mbps
      5GHz wireless networkyesyes
      5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
      External antennayesyes
      Detachable antennayesyes
      MIMOyesyes
      Beamformingyesyes
      Number of antennas32
      Total wireless data transfer rate1900.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
      Wireless security
      • WEP
      • WPA
      • WPA2-Enterprise
      • WPA2
      • TKIP
      • WEP
      • WPA-Enterprise
      • WPA-PSK
      • WPA
      • WPA2-Enterprise
      • WPA2-PSK
      • WPA2
      • WPS

      Compatibility

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      DynDNSnoyes
      Target audienceHome users
      • Smaller offices
      • Home users

      Memory

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      Included flash memory128.0 MB128.0 MB
      Included RAM256.0 MB512.0 MB

      Security

      Linksys EA7500Linksys EA7500
      Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
      VPN clientnoyes
      Encryption Algorithm
      • 128-bit WEP
      • 64-bit WEP
      • WPA
      • WPA2
      • 128-bit AES
      • WPA2-Enterprise
      • WPA
      • WPA2

      Pros & Cons

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