SeekerLinksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1900 (WRT1900AC)
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
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Product details
- 4 High-performance Antennas For Maximum Coverage & Reliability
- 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Simultaneous Dual Wireless Bands For A Strong, Reliable Wi-Fi Signal That Eliminates Dead Zones Even In Multistory Homes
- Beam forming Technology Allows The Router To Strengthen The Wireless Signal To Specific Devices
- Professional-grade, 1.2 GHz Dual-core Arm CPU
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Are 10 Times Faster Than Fast Ethernet To Provide The Fastest Wired Speeds
- 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 multi - level homes and small offices
PROS
+ Excellent performance and range.
+ Unprecedented throughput speed when testing with second router as a bridge.
+ Easy setup, remote access, and management.
+ Firmware flashable via OpenWRT.
+ QoS feature cuts down time to buffer a video.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Runs warm.
- Noticeable electrical odor when running.
- Can't set 5GHz band to 802.11ac-only mode.
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By PCMag on April 24, 2014
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
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