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Linksys WRT1900AC Router review
Posted by: on: 06/05/2014 09:05 AM [
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We review the Linksys WRT1900AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Router from Belkin, this dual-core processor monster of a router recently was introduced. This product surely brings the nostalgia of the old WRT54G back to the table as the design is very similar. But make no mistake, the new Linksys WRT1900AC is very fast, very sexy and offers incredible performance and range on both LAN and WIFI.
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chinobino
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Posted on: 06/05/2014 03:53 PM
Erm..
Massive props to Belkin for the ease of installation though, everything is already done for you.
Erm..
Extraordinary
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Posted on: 06/05/2014 03:55 PM
Belkin today announced the completion of its acquisition of Linksys (2013)
http://www.belkin.com/us/pressreleases/8798748542012/
Erm..
Belkin today announced the completion of its acquisition of Linksys (2013)
http://www.belkin.com/us/pressreleases/8798748542012/
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/05/2014 05:36 PM
Belkin owns Linksys.
Erm..
Belkin owns Linksys.
clexzor
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Posted on: 06/05/2014 06:46 PM
Got mine about a week ago and its been running awesome! They already have new firmware out for it. The build is very solid compared to other routers even though ur not tossing it around lol...it has better venting as well as a nice internal fan. Its been running 100% stable for almost a week straight running my server and teamspeak 3 server up to 100 users without a hiccup 60-12 connection.
The interface is actually very nice and professional looking. The interface loads settings very fast.
Having used some of the top routers int he last several years I give this one the #1 spot hands down.
Got mine about a week ago and its been running awesome! They already have new firmware out for it. The build is very solid compared to other routers even though ur not tossing it around lol...it has better venting as well as a nice internal fan. Its been running 100% stable for almost a week straight running my server and teamspeak 3 server up to 100 users without a hiccup 60-12 connection.
The interface is actually very nice and professional looking. The interface loads settings very fast.
Having used some of the top routers int he last several years I give this one the #1 spot hands down.
rta
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Posted on: 06/06/2014 05:39 AM
Looks like the ole antenna are back in style
Looks like the ole antenna are back in style
lucidus
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Posted on: 06/06/2014 05:51 AM
Got mine about a week ago and its been running awesome! They already have new firmware out for it. The build is very solid compared to other routers even though ur not tossing it around lol...it has better venting as well as a nice internal fan. Its been running 100% stable for almost a week straight running my server and teamspeak 3 server up to 100 users without a hiccup 60-12 connection.
The interface is actually very nice and professional looking. The interface loads settings very fast.
Having used some of the top routers int he last several years I give this one the #1 spot hands down.
Does it have cloud firmware like cisco was forcing on users a few years ago?
Got mine about a week ago and its been running awesome! They already have new firmware out for it. The build is very solid compared to other routers even though ur not tossing it around lol...it has better venting as well as a nice internal fan. Its been running 100% stable for almost a week straight running my server and teamspeak 3 server up to 100 users without a hiccup 60-12 connection.
The interface is actually very nice and professional looking. The interface loads settings very fast.
Having used some of the top routers int he last several years I give this one the #1 spot hands down.
Does it have cloud firmware like cisco was forcing on users a few years ago?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/06/2014 07:51 AM
Describe the functionality you mean with cloud firmware ? You can automatically have the firmware update yes, but just as easily you can flag that function off.
Does it have cloud firmware like cisco was forcing on users a few years ago?
Describe the functionality you mean with cloud firmware ? You can automatically have the firmware update yes, but just as easily you can flag that function off.
tsunami231
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Posted on: 06/07/2014 10:32 PM
nice, But i sticking with my asus ac66u with merlin fw, its still the best router i owned.
nice, But i sticking with my asus ac66u with merlin fw, its still the best router i owned.
Corrupt^
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Posted on: 06/07/2014 10:38 PM
Same here. Thinking of flashing DD-WRT on it though. Mainly interested in a bit more QoS related options. Need to limit other members in the house their bandwidth more when I'm online
nice, But i sticking with my asus ac66u with merlin fw, its still the best router i owned.
Same here. Thinking of flashing DD-WRT on it though. Mainly interested in a bit more QoS related options. Need to limit other members in the house their bandwidth more when I'm online
Ch0plol
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Posted on: 06/18/2014 10:22 AM
Have one of these with Tomato flashed onto it. I have no real reason for having it other than being a networking nerd - but it is fantastic.
Have one of these with Tomato flashed onto it. I have no real reason for having it other than being a networking nerd - but it is fantastic.
lucidus
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Posted on: 06/18/2014 10:28 AM
Describe the functionality you mean with cloud firmware ? You can automatically have the firmware update yes, but just as easily you can flag that function off.
I meant being required to login with a Cisco id and not being able to config the router without an internet connection except the most basic functions. This was a problem with their EA series back in 2011.
Describe the functionality you mean with cloud firmware ? You can automatically have the firmware update yes, but just as easily you can flag that function off.
I meant being required to login with a Cisco id and not being able to config the router without an internet connection except the most basic functions. This was a problem with their EA series back in 2011.
leefuji
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Posted on: 12/30/2014 10:43 PM
Have you tried anything else on the Ac66u besides the powerful wizard Merlin? Mine is still stock so I'm just curious.
nice, But i sticking with my asus ac66u with merlin fw, its still the best router i owned.
Have you tried anything else on the Ac66u besides the powerful wizard Merlin? Mine is still stock so I'm just curious.
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I just ordered one of these last night, should arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to trying it out. Will post my thoughts once I've spent a few days with it. One thing I've noticed while reading up on this router for the past few weeks is that Linksys seems to be releasing new/updated firmware on a frequent basis so I take that as a good thing.