Linksys WRT1900ACS Ultra Smart WI-FI Router AC1900

The Linksys Wi-Fi Router…

This wireless router has great range and no drop-outs. It's powerful tech and covers the whole house and beyond. The system is very easy to control by use of an app and provides everything you need for uninterrupted communications.

Up and running…

Firstly, the good news is that the AC1900 is very easy to set up, which is a relief. There's a simple step-by-step process to follow, so allow just a few minutes and you'll be ready to rumble.

The details you need to know

The Linksys router has a varied selection of features which will come in handy.

Let's begin with the menu, which has separate log-ins for guest use. Then there are also individual parental controls for each user, which is a very useful super-power to have.

A popular facility included in the Linksys WRT 1900ACS is that custom Firmware can be installed - without validating your warranty. This well-rated router is popular with gamers who says that its speed and power are strong points.

The four antennas (instead of the usual three) offer better coverage than other wireless routers and mean that this model has increased range.

What does it look like?

You can see from the photographs that the Linksys Ultra Smart Wi-Fi router has a very distinctive look. You could imagine it as an alien landing craft in the next Star Trek movie.

The router sits on a table-top, with space underneath for air to circulate. The four aerial antennas on top of the body are all removeable and the device uses LED's - which can be turned off when required.

The build is sturdy and hard-wearing.

PERFORMANCE PERFECTED

With an advanced 1.6 GHz dual-core CPU and an impressive 512MB of RAM, the WRT1900ACS delivers improvements in wired, wireless, and network storage performance over its predecessor, the WRT1900AC. At speeds up to N600 + AC1300 Mbps, the WRT1900ACS meets the needs of the most demanding home Wi-Fi networks. Equipped with a four-antenna configuration, the router provides exceptional signal strength and range. Advanced users also have the option of modifying the router with open source firmware.

Main Specifications

- Product Description: Linksys WRT1900ACS - wireless router - 802.11a/ b/ g/ n/ ac - desktop

- Device Type: Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)

- Enclosure Type: Desktop

- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

- Network / Transport Protocol: PPTP

- Features: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), PPTP passthrough

- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, DLNA CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11ac

- Power: AC 120/ 230 V ( 50 - 60 Hz )

- Dimensions: (WxDxH) 12.1 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.6 cm

- Weight: 722.2g

- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7, Apple MacOS X 10.x or later, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

- Localisation: United Kingdom

Technical Specification

Linksys WRT1900ACS Ultra Smart WI-FI Router AC1900

General

RAM 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, DLNA CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11ac, FCC Class B certified

Device Type Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)

Enclosure Type Desktop

Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired

Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Network / Transport Protocol PPTP

Encryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, 128-bit AES, WPA2-Enterprise

Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), PPTP passthrough

Processor ARM 1.6 GHz

Flash Memory 128 MB

Status Indicators Port status, power, Internet

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces WAN: 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ LAN: 4 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ USB 3.0: 1 x 9 pin USB Type A ¦ Storage: 1 x USB 2.0 / eSATA-300

Power

Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)

Power Device External power adapter

Aerial

Aerial External detachable

Antenna Qty 4

Miscellaneous

Cables Included 1 x network cable

Localisation United Kingdom

Software / System Requirements

Software Included Drivers & Utilities

OS Required Microsoft Windows 7, Apple MacOS X 10.x or later, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

Dimensions & Weight

Width 12.1 cm

Depth 7.5 cm

Height 2.6 cm

Weight 722.2 g