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General| Color | black/blue, black |
|---|---|
| Frequency Band | other |
| QoS Traffic Prioritization | yes |
| Ethernet Standard | 10/100/1000 |
| Ethernet Switch | yes |
| Wireless Networking Standard | wi-fi 5 |
| Wireless Standard | ac, n |
| 2.4 Ghz Streams | 1 |
| 5.0 Ghz Streams | 1 |
| Gigabit Ethernet Speed | yes |
| Antennas | 4 |
| Parental Control | yes |
| Firewall | spi |
| Data Encryption | yes |
| Encryption Type | wep, wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise, other |
| Security Features | parental controls; wep, wpa2/wpa-mixed, wpa-personal, wpa2-personal, wpa-enterprise, wpa2-enterprise and radius encryption; spi firewall |
| Ports | rj-45, usb, other |
| WAN Ports | 1 |
| Built In Modem | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| System Requirements | pc: windows xp (sp3), vista (sp1 or later), 7 or 8; cd or dvd drive; internet explorer 8, firefox 8 or google chrome; mac: os x leopard v10.5.8 or later, snow leopard v10.6.1 or later, lion v10.7 or mountain lion v10.8; cd or dvd drive; safari 5 |
Weight and Dimensions| Height | 7.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Width | 9.7 inches |
| Net Weight | 4.4 pounds |
The Linksys WRT1900ACS Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router with Ultra-Fast 1.6 GHz CPU is a simultaneous dual-band 3x3 Gigabit router with USB/eSATA ports supporting up to 1.3 Gbps on the 5 GHz band.
The Linksys WRT1900ACS features four detachable high-performance external antennas, LED lights for status, and buttons like WPS and Reset.
The LED behavior indicates the different activities and the status of your router. For a detailed description, click here.
The warranty period is dependent on the country of purchase. For more information, click here.
The serial number is printed on the sticker underneath the device. It can also be located via the router's web-based setup page.
The Linksys WRT1900ACS has a USB 2.0/eSATA port and a USB 3.0 port, both backward-compatible with older USB versions.
For information and image reference regarding the recommended antenna position, click here.
The Combo USB 2.0/eSATA port allows connecting a USB external hard drive or an eSATA drive to the network.
The Network Map feature allows you to manage and monitor your devices' connection to the network.
Yes. For instructions on how to wall-mount, click here.
Yes, the Linksys WRT1900ACS is stackable. However, it is recommended to stack it on top of other stackable devices.
Yes, Linksys WRT1900ACS v1 is Open Source-ready, meeting the community's demand for router source codes.
The Wireless Scheduler feature allows you to turn OFF or ON wireless networks, including Guest networks, at your preferred time.
Setup requires a broadband internet connection, a computer with a network adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable(s), and an internet browser.
Setup is CD-less and can be run from a web browser even without an initial internet connection.
Yes, connect the router to the computer via Ethernet cable, open a web browser, and start the setup process.
The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1 and the default password is admin.
Setup changes apply to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Unique settings can be configured after setup completion.
Yes, the Linksys WRT1900ACS can be configured as a wireless bridge or repeater. Instructions are available via links.
Firmware can be upgraded automatically via the Linksys cloud account or manually by checking for updates.
No, the Linksys WRT1900ACS v1 firmware is NOT compatible with the Linksys WRT1900ACS v2 firmware and vice versa.
The router supports WEP, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA2/WPA Mixed Personal, and WPA2/WPA Mixed Enterprise.
It supports 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11a technologies on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies.
Yes, the 5 GHz band supports 80 MHz channel width if the Channel Width option is set to Auto.
To connect, you need to know your wireless settings such as the network name (SSID) and password. For instructions, click here.
The default network name (SSID) and passphrase can be located at the bottom of the Linksys WRT1900ACS.
Yes, you have the option to customize the network name (SSID) and the passphrase.
Yes, the Linksys WRT1900ACS supports simultaneous dual-band connection.
802.11ac works on the 5 GHz band, offering wireless speeds up to 1300 Mbps with a compatible adapter and Auto channel width.
The speed of up to 1300 Mbps can be achieved if the 5 GHz band is used with a compatible device.
You can set up two (2) Guest networks for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, supporting up to 50 guests.
A media server allows DLNA devices to access video, music, and pictures stored on a USB hard drive connected to the router.
No, you cannot connect a USB hub to the USB port of your Linksys WRT1900ACS.
Yes, the router allows VPN tunnels using IPSec, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), or Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) as pass-through.
Yes, SPI firewall helps protect your local network from Internet threats and is enabled by default.
Yes, this feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by external devices and is enabled by default.
DMZ exposes one local user to the Internet for special services like gaming, forwarding all ports to one computer.
The Linksys WRT1900ACS supports DynDNS.org and NO-IP.com providers.
You can perform a hardware reset by holding the Reset button, or a software reset via the Linksys cloud account.
Try accessing via 'myrouter.local' or '192.168.1.1'. Ensure your computer has a valid IP address and DNS numbers.
Verify router power, move closer to the router, and ensure Broadcast SSID is ON via the web-based setup page.
Check for obstructions, wireless interference, and try moving the computer closer to the router or changing the wireless channel.
Yes, this behavior is by design for HTTPS sites that redirect to HTTPS.
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