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Linksys WRT1200AC vs Linksys WRT1900AC

Linksys WRT1200AC Router
Linksys WRT1200AC
9.69 in
2.05 in
Linksys WRT1900AC Router
Linksys WRT1900AC
Available colors
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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17
3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
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User rating
46
4.0 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
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40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
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 WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Blue
Active cooling (fan)noyes

Dimensions

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
Built-in DSL modemnono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Communication

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
6to4yesno
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • 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 802.3ab
  • 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
Throughput WAN-LAN945.0 Mbps631.1 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate400.0 Mbps600.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps1300.0 Mbps
External antennayesyes
Detachable antennayesyes
MIMOyesyes
Beamformingyesyes
Number of antennas24
Total wireless data transfer rate867.0 Mbps1331.2 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS

Compatibility

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
DynDNSyesyes
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users

Memory

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
Included flash memory128.0 MB128.0 MB
Included RAM512.0 MB256.0 MB

Security

Linksys WRT1200ACLinksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACLinksys WRT1900AC
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
  • IPSec
  • PPTP
VPN clientyesno

Pros & Cons

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