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Model Name WRT1900ACS
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Frequency Band Class Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard 802.11ac
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Frequency 5 GHz
Included Components power cord, Ethernet cable
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi

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  • Wireless AC, up to 4.3x faster than N technology: Simultaneous dual band speed up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5 GHz) for media intensive applications
  • 4 high performance antennas: Engineered to enhance dual band communication, four external, adjustable antennas ensure supreme Wi Fi signal strength in multilevel homes and small offices
  • Dual Core 1.6 GHz CPU: Powerful CPU promotes simultaneous high speed data processing allowing multiple users to simultaneously game online, stream movies, and transfer files without lagging
  • Share content via an external storage device with ultra fast data transfer speeds. USB 3.0 delivers enhanced performance over USB 2.0; eSATA delivers optimal data transfer speeds from external SATA drives and accommodates USB 2.0
  • Users can prioritize devices or websites, gain parental control over content, monitor network activity, turn Wi Fi access on or off and create select password protected guest networks. Network Map offers a visual map of the home network
  • Open Source Ready: Users gain unprecedented access to customize the router
  • Package includes: Linksys WRT1900AC Router, 4 external, dual band detachable antennas, Quick Start Guide, CD ROM with Documentation, Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter and Power Cord
  • Processor: Dual Core 1.6 GHz ARM based. Power Supply: Input: 100-240V

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Bring unparalleled Wi Fi performance into your home with the WRT1900ACS Dual Band Smart Wi Fi Gigabit Router from Linksys. Featuring a unique four external antenna configuration and a powerful 1.6 GHz dual core processor with 512MB memory, the router is engineered to support active online households by eliminating dead spots in multistory buildings. Multiple users can simultaneously game online, stream movies, and transfer files without lagging interruptions. In addition to four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the router provides connectivity to wired devices via a USB 3.0 port and dual eSATA/USB 2.0 port, letting you transfer huge files without the wait. The WRT1900ACS is also equipped with exclusive Linksys Smart Wi Fi software with network map for total home network control and is open source ready for advanced users who want to customize their firmware. Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)

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    RAM ‎512 MB
    Wireless Type ‎802.11ac
    Number of USB 2.0 Ports ‎1
    Brand ‎Linksys
    Series ‎WRT1900ACS
    Item model number ‎WRT1900ACS
    Operating System ‎MacOS (10.X or higher), Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
    Item Weight ‎1.77 pounds
    Product Dimensions ‎9.76 x 7.67 x 2.01 inches
    Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎9.76 x 7.67 x 2.01 inches
    Color ‎Black
    Number of Processors ‎2
    Flash Memory Size ‎128
    Voltage ‎230 Volts
    Manufacturer ‎Linksys
    ASIN ‎B014MIBLSA
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
    Date First Available ‎October 7, 2015

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    Best Sellers Rank #7,452 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
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    Customers find the router performs well and appreciate its fantastic quality, with the administrator UI being simple to get used to. The WiFi range receives mixed feedback - while some report fast coverage throughout their house, others experience frequent signal loss. Speed performance is mixed, with some reporting great speeds while others experience slow performance often. Reliability and value for money also receive mixed reviews, with some finding it reliable and worth the price, while others consider it unreliable and overpriced. Additionally, customers report issues with the router randomly rebooting about once an hour.

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    364 customers mention "Works well"298 positive66 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the router's performance, with one customer noting it works excellently in a 2200 square foot house.

    "...in a Media submenu under Security, but easy to configure and works flawlessly so far...." Read more

    "...Other than this annoyance, the router runs great. Super fast even...." Read more

    "...The Linksys WRT 1900ACS is great! It performs, its range is excellent and the value for cost, I feel is very good...." Read more

    "...So far .. VERY happy. Router is stable and consistently performant...." Read more

    354 customers mention "Router quality"335 positive19 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the router's performance, with one customer specifically praising its radios.

    "...In light of this and our very good experience with the product..." Read more

    "The Linksys WRT 1900ACS has been a great upgrade to my home wi-fi network. I replaced a Belkin Wireless N Router that was eight years old...." Read more

    "...The WebUI and app aren't bad. Remote from the WAN via the app is sub-optimal, but forgivable; there are other options...." Read more

    "...The E4200 is a very good router. Love my E4200. My Linksys E4200 runs the Kong 22000+ DD-WRT distro on it...." Read more

    338 customers mention "Ease of setup"302 positive36 negative

    Customers find the router easy to set up, with a simple administrator interface and fast configuration process. One customer specifically mentions that installing the Untangled UTM software was straightforward.

    "...Other features of note: -local SAN: very easy to set up - although when transferring multiple 14Gig files of my husband's GoPro snowmobiling..." Read more

    "...Admin module is also nice and easy to use...." Read more

    "...The web interface/GUI of this router is amazing and I really like being able to rename the devices that are connected to my network, this is also..." Read more

    "...Installation should be easy for anyone with some familiarity adding devices to a wireless network...." Read more

    452 customers mention "Wifi range"266 positive186 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the router's WiFi range, with some reporting fast coverage throughout their house and incredible performance, while others complain about losing signal and connectivity issues.

    "...As soon as I set it up, we streamed media on multiple devices simultaneously and couldn't slow it down no matter what we tried...." Read more

    "...random length of time (sometimes hours, sometimes days), the port will lose connection...." Read more

    "...Overall it's been very reliable with barely any drop in internet connection which had plagued the much older Belkin router it replaced...." Read more

    "...-Has all the features one could want -Very fast network storage speed via USB 3.0..." Read more

    249 customers mention "Speed"168 positive81 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the router's speed, with some reporting great performance and strong throughput, while others mention that wireless download speeds aren't the best.

    "...We were also impressed that the speed seemed constant, even when we were as far away from the router as we could get inside the house...." Read more

    "...status lights on the front of the router tell you instantly if your Internet connection is working and let you know if any wireless device is using..." Read more

    "...-Firmware is buggy -Previous problem makes speeds very slow very often and the 5ghz network keeps dropping out...." Read more

    "...Everything I watched in the past and was now watching again, was smooth and seamless. Next I walked the property to check coverage...." Read more

    196 customers mention "Reliability"113 positive83 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the router's reliability, with some finding it solid and of excellent quality, while others report it being unreliable and not industrial grade.

    "...I have owned this router for about 8 months. Overall it's been very reliable with barely any drop in internet connection which had plagued the much..." Read more

    "...to give you a visualization of all the devices on your network, is inconsistent, "temperamental" at best...." Read more

    "...pleased with the long range wireless coverage and the stability of all wireless connections using this Linksys router." Read more

    "...Pros: - Hardware is rock solid. Some folks have had problems, likely to a known batch of "equivalent" parts used briefly...." Read more

    180 customers mention "Value for money"76 positive104 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the router's value for money, with some finding it well worth the price while others consider it overpriced.

    "...Cons: -Price (because of the current performance of the router I would expect better at this price point) -Firmware is buggy..." Read more

    "...It performs, its range is excellent and the value for cost, I feel is very good...." Read more

    "...That is complete and utter hogwash. I use Linux a lot (most of my machines dual-boot to Mint). There are no such restrictions on my login/password...." Read more

    "...demands - this old-ish router provides high performance at a reasonable price. Family of 4 streaming video? Fine...." Read more

    84 customers mention "Reboot rate"10 positive74 negative

    Customers report that the router randomly reboots about once an hour.

    "...2/29/2016 - I'm starting to get nervous as the reboots are starting to happen more frequently (about once every two days) and my 30 day return end..." Read more

    "...to date it has restarted twice 2. 5ghz band sometimes drops, granted that the only devices that use the 5ghz band at my home at the moment are..." Read more

    "...It has a nice interface and was very easy to set up. Now it randomly reboots itself almost on a daily basis...." Read more

    "...At first, the main problem was frequent rebooting...." Read more

    ... router and try it out as I had read good reviews. I'm switching over to almost entirely streaming ...
    5 out of 5 stars
    ... router and try it out as I had read good reviews. I'm switching over to almost entirely streaming ...
    I was excited to get this router and try it out as I had read good reviews. I'm switching over to almost entirely streaming my television so having a good strong wireless connection was important to me. I currently have Time Warner Cable and 200 Mbps service. Before installing the Linksys router I did some baselines testing with my Netgear WNDR4300 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. I performed speed tests at several locations throughout my house and out in my workshop. I tried each test on the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. I then replaced that router with the Linksys AC1900 and ran the same tests. The results are shown in the picture attached. On the 2.4 GHz network the linksys router saw an improvement of anywhere from 4 to 64.5 Mbps. The notable exception was when I was in the closet with the router where it did not work very well. I'm not sure if it was becuase I was basically right underneath of it or what. This should not really be a concern for most people. The 5 Ghz network is where the linksys router really shined. It was on average 124 Mbps faster than the netgear. The netgear router does not have the power to push the 5Ghz network very far. This can be seen by the fact I acheived 184 Mbps in the internet closet but as I moved much further away the results plummeted. The linksys router on the 5 GHz network was faster than the 2.4 GHz network at every location except outside in my workshop. Because of the long distance and brick walls seperating that area, the 2.4 network was a little better. The great news is that I had 0 connection in workshop before and now I do and may even be able to stream tv. If not, I might need get a more directional antenna or a repeater.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
      This router has excellent coverage, fantastic speed, and easy to use interface. As soon as I set it up, we streamed media on multiple devices simultaneously and couldn't slow it down no matter what we tried. We were also impressed that the speed seemed constant, even when we were as far away from the router as we could get inside the house. I'm a CCNA, but it was quite refreshing to not have to resort to the terminal, as the interface was so common-sense. I've since installed the same one in my office and highly recommend it. I especially like the speed test feature on the device itself, its a nice touch.

      Other features of note:
      -local SAN: very easy to set up - although when transferring multiple 14Gig files of my husband's GoPro snowmobiling video, it temporarily froze and I had to wait a few seconds for the network to come back. Solutions: Delete 14Gig videos of snowmobiling (trust me), or when doing large file transfers, connect directly to the hard drive. It is fantastic for shared pictures and videos of 1G or less though, so excellent for average home use.
      -OpenVPN compatibility: haven't tried it yet, but this is one of the reasons I bought this router. From other reviews I've seen, it works seamlessly.
      -Monitoring: The admin interface has all kinds of monitoring, from showing who's being a bandwidth hog, to a visual network map, to basic logs. These features were well designed and useful.
      -QoS: Very easy to use QoS/prioritization options
      -Port Forwarding: This was a bit difficult to find at first, hidden in a Media submenu under Security, but easy to configure and works flawlessly so far.

      Also, for some reason it is hard to find in chain stores in town - they often confuse it with the lesser 1900AC version, which has half the CPU power. Buying my second one online was much easier than hunting around stores in town to find it.

      Linksys is back, and this beefy router is proof. I read dozens of reviews before buying it, and it didn't disappoint - this is the best home/SOHO router on the market today.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
      Rating would be 4.3 stars for the product itself however the company seems to have dishonest support practices which I feel should be publicized.

      I have owned this router for about 8 months. Overall it's been very reliable with barely any drop in internet connection which had plagued the much older Belkin router it replaced. Admin module is also nice and easy to use.

      Now a few months ago the URL to access the internet based admin module [...] stopped working, both my IE and Chrome browsers would not find the page (a "Can't reach this page" error would pop up on IE). In calling support today I was told this issue would take 20 min to sort but it could be done quicker if I opted for the $20 or so remote support option which is valid for a year. The support associate was courteous but was clearly following a sales script saying that most customers opted for it and being fairly insistent when I declined to pay for this. The kicker is that once we got to it, it actually took less than a minute to fix the problem by simply typing an IP address in the browser instead of the conventional URL, rather than the 20 min first advertised! I expressed that this appeared to be a dishonest practice to the associate and the manager she forwarded me to. If I was paranoid, I may even think that the admin URL was actually somehow programmed to fail so as to direct users to call customer support so as to attempt to have them pay $20 for a service they may not need at all.

      This appears to be a very disappointing business practice from what appears to be otherwise a US company that makes really good products. So I recommend the device but beware of this potential for pay support scam, in particular if your admin URL stops working.

      6/30/2016 UPDATE:
      After contacting Linksys corporate following the bad customer experience described in my initial review, the company managed to pull-off an outstanding recovery and gain my full loyalty as a customer. The company went out of their way and provided their best resources to identify the root cause of the technical issues (turned out to be malware) and not only address it but also help me shore up my PC's protection. More to the concern I had raised in the review, Linksys corporate spent time to understand the issue I encountered with customer care in depth and gave me credible assurances that it ran counter to their policy and that feedback would be provided to the customer care center to avoid future occurrences. I cannot speak for other customers experiences, but in my case I have found Linksys' corporate recovery in this instance to showcase a very high quality organization. In light of this and our very good experience with the product (range was an initial concern but realistically a repeater might be needed given the length of my home), I am upgrading my rating from 2 to 5 stars and would certainly recommend buying Linksys.

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    • Christian Callejas
      5.0 out of 5 stars Un router mas que cumplidor
      Reviewed in Mexico on December 9, 2016
      El router lo compre con el fin de mejorar la red inalambrica ya que al tener varios dispositivos conectados al módem fibra de TELMEX no todos los dispositivos tenían buena recepción y/o ancho de banda. Ya llevo un par de semanas y estoy mas que satisfecho, el router cumple con creces, es bonito estéticamente hablando, es muy fácil de instalar y usar. El contenido es un disco que trae una serie de guía para el usuario en varios idiomas, el router, un adaptador de corriente, las cuatro antenas y el cable ethernet para conectar el router a su módem.
      **Acceder al sitio de Linksys smart wifi te permite un sin fin de funciones, desde ver cuanto consume cada dispositivo conectado, habilitar una red provisional para invitados, dar prioridad de bando de ancha a ciertos dispositivos e incluso plataformas entre otras más.
      En cuanto al envió llego por UPS, y llego en tiempo pero el problema que veo es que la actualización en su sitio sobre el estatus del pedido tardan en actualizar bastante, algo que con pedidos de importación con DHL no sucede.
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    • Nithya
      5.0 out of 5 stars Bulky but solid
      Reviewed in India on April 9, 2018
      Works very well. Good range and speed. Using it on 150mbps connection and I get the same speed in the next room, across a thick concrete wall. It's a bit bulky but I don't mind it as it feels very solid
    • Miranda Burfield
      5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Setup
      Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2018
      This was one of the easiest routers I have ever set up. You literally take it out the box, attach provided antennas and plug it in and it works. I had another that I never could get to work... wish I bought this one in the first place. I get great signal all over the place and the provided username and password means its secure. Honestly its so worth buying!
    • N. Haerens
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great coverage
      Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2021
      After having modems that didn't offer adequate coverage in my two level home, I decided the buy the most powerful modem on the marker at a reasonable price. This modem has delivered and offers better streaming for Netflix, Amazon, etc. and allows multiple people to stream at the same time. The modem is actually made for bigger buildings... :)
    • 007
      5.0 out of 5 stars Best router
      Reviewed in India on December 28, 2018
      Best coverage. You can also use it as a many type of device such as range extender... etc. No trouble up to now. Thanks.