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Linksys WRT3200ACM Router has Tri-Stream 160 Technology

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/13/2016 05:46 PM | source: | 7 comment(s)
Linksys WRT3200ACM Router has Tri-Stream 160 Technology

Oh man, the marketing phrases these days, Anyhow, Linksys launches their WRT3200ACM router with Tri-Stream 160 Technology creating the fastest Dual Band router available (their words not mine).

It is open-source ready with OpenWrt or DD-WRT for complete flexibility and customization of networking functions or for optimizing the router for specific use cases, such as privacy, VoIP, and small office applications. The newly updated Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app allows users to manage and monitor their home or office Wi-Fi via the cloud from their mobile device, anytime, anywhere.

"We just made the WRT even more powerful, and equipped it with even more features as well as kept true to our word with Open Source support," said Vince La Duca, Linksys product manager. "Linksys WRT is all about making the best router in its class by using all enterprise-grade components and materials while delivering the fastest wireless experience. Our WRT3200ACM now includes MU-MIMO providing the latest AC wave 2 spec, adds DFS certification to use clear Wi-Fi channels for less interference, as well as support for Tri-Stream 160 technology. We have also increased the processor clock speed to 1.8 GHz, added up to 512MB DDR3 flash memory and kept the eSATA and USB ports WRT enthusiasts continue to appreciate."

Linksys offers the largest portfolio of working MU-MIMO solutions including routers and range extenders. The new WRT3200ACM extends the MU-MIMO lineup in a high performance, feature rich solution ideal for homes or small business. MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple Output) is the next generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, which helps improve overall performance and efficiency of a Wi-Fi network while providing dedicated bandwidth to MU-MIMO capable client devices as if they have their own dedicated router. With MU-MIMO, the whole household and small office can enjoy 4K and HD TV streaming or other high bandwidth applications to multiple devices all at the same time.

Tri-Stream 160 
Almost all of today's current home routers max out at 80 MHz channel width; however, the new WRT3200ACM is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) certified to allow operation at 160 MHz channel width in the 5 GHz band. For example, an AC1900 router uses three streams at 80 MHz channel width. Each stream tops out at 433 Mbps, resulting in a total of 1.3 Gbps. The WRT3200ACM uses three streams at 160 MHz channel width to drive data at 867 Mbps per stream, providing up to 2.6 Gbps - which is up to 2X faster.

Tri-Stream 160 on the WRT3200ACM supports 3 streams at 160MHz each - 867Mbps x 3 = 2.6 Gbps 
AC1900 class such as WRT1900ACS uses 3 streams at 80 MHz each - 433Mbps x 3 = 1.3 Gbps

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) 
DFS Certification is a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) mandate for radio systems operating in the U-NII-2/U-NII-2 extended 5 GHz band to be able to avoid other radio transmissions considered mission critical, such as military, terminal Doppler weather, or airport radars. DFS certification allows operation at 160MHz channel width and also increases the available channels at 80MHz so the WRT3200ACM can operate in the clearest, uncongested Wi-Fi airspace that other routers aren't allowed. With less congestion or interference, data is able to move faster and more efficient resulting in better overall performance. 

The WRT3200ACM is open-source ready for complete flexibility and customization of networking functions or for optimizing the router for specific use cases such as gaming, security, advanced users/IT administrators or for commercial applications:

Gamers:

  • Replace the full-featured factory firmware with a stripped down firmware so the router's power is solely directed to moving network traffic instead of running other services like parental control or cloud services.
  • Optimize advanced routing settings for low latency

Enhanced browsing privacy/security:

  • Build virtual private networks (VPN) for secure data transfers
  • Access TOR Networks for anonymous browsing
  • Completely strip ad tracking
  • Employ network intrusion detection

Networking Professionals

  • Create a web server
  • Capture and analyze network traffic
  • Do Voice over IP calling (VoIP calls)
  • Perform advanced network traffic management

Commercial applications:

  • Create a Hot Spot (Captive portal) for internet cafes or other retail environments to provide customers with Wi-Fi
  • Smaller regional internet service providers looking for custom firmware solutions for CPE routers
  • Use the WRT as a Linux-based development platform

Linksys, Marvell and the OpenWrt project have been collaborating to provide full open source support for the WRT3200ACM in OpenWrt's stable and development branches. OpenWrt is a modular system, where users can select and install additional features on top of pre-compiled firmware images from the open source community. This modularity allows networking-savvy users to fully customize the feature set of their router to better suit their particular needs. Some of the recent highlights in OpenWrt include full support for IPv6 networks, better support for multi-core systems in the network stack and enhanced support for 3G/4G modems.



Linksys WRT3200ACM Router has Tri-Stream 160 Technology




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justsomeguy6575
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#5346185 Posted on: 10/15/2016 04:58 AM
Hilbert, I'm in the market for a new wireless router. Any guidance on where to look for reviews? Price range up to $450. Hard to tell what's junk and what's not.
Need decent range and I have gigabit internet.

Order a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LR
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-LR-Networks-Enterprise-System/dp/B015PRCBBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476500205&sr=8-1&keywords=Ubiquiti+UAP-AC-LR

then build a pfsense box with either an old computer or build a bare bones for cheap.

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#5347227 Posted on: 10/17/2016 10:40 PM
Order a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LR
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-LR-Networks-Enterprise-System/dp/B015PRCBBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476500205&sr=8-1&keywords=Ubiquiti+UAP-AC-LR

then build a pfsense box with either an old computer or build a bare bones for cheap.


Decided to go with a Orbi based on small net builder and other reviews. Seems to be the fastest of all the other mesh type systems. I don't have the option to run wires to APs, so wireless mesh is the way to go for me, and Orbi seems to blow everyone else away, doesn't get cut in half with hops like everyone else.

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