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Linksys WRT1200AC Router
Linksys WRT1200AC
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Linksys WRT1900ACS Router
Linksys WRT1900ACS
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Linksys WRT54GL Router
Linksys WRT54GL
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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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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %
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2
2 editorial reviews
Linksys WRT54GL (Router): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Looks like the only spec many people care about is the WRT54GL's longevity: Check out how well this ancient router is still selling.Read more
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User rating
46
4.0 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
45
4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Connectivity

Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports444
Number of WAN ports111
USByesyesno
Total USB ports22
N/A
Number of USB 2.0 ports11
N/A
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports11
N/A
Communication mode
N/A
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
Number of USB 3.1 ports
N/A
0
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)nonono

Dimensions

Number of units111
Rack-mount designnonono
Width
N/A
4.76 in7.32 in
Height
N/A
1.02 in1.89 in
Depth
N/A
2.95 in7.87 in
Weight
N/A
1.59 lb1.1 lb

Features

Built-in DSL modemnonono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes
N/A
File server
N/A
Via USB
N/A
Built-in printer server
N/A
yes
N/A

Communication

Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
2.4 GHz
6to4yesno
N/A
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • 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
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
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 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11i
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportnonono
Throughput WAN-LAN945.0 Mbps809.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate400.0 Mbps600.0 Mbps
N/A
5GHz wireless networkyesyesno
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps1300.0 Mbps
N/A
External antennayesyesyes
Detachable antennayesyesyes
MIMOyesyesno
Beamformingyesyes
N/A
Number of antennas242
Total wireless data transfer rate867.0 Mbps1900.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • 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
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
Management interface
N/A
Web/networkWeb/network
Network / transport Protocol
N/A
PPTP
N/A
Jumbo frames support
N/A
no
N/A
VoIP (SIP)
N/A
no
N/A
MU-MIMO
N/A
no
N/A

Compatibility

DynDNSyesyesyes
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users

Memory

Included flash memory128.0 MB128.0 MB4.0 MB
Included RAM512.0 MB512.0 MB16.0 MB
Maximum flash memory
N/A
128.0 MB8.0 MB
Maximum RAM
N/A
512.0 MB32.0 MB

Security

VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
  • IPSec
  • PPTP
  • OpenVPN
N/A
VPN clientyesnoyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • 128-bit AES
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • AES
  • TKIP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
DMZ
N/A
yesyes
Number of DMZ ports
N/A
11

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