Unboxing the WRT1900 AC: A Comprehensive Review of the Linksys Router

As I opened the packaging, I was immediately impressed by the size and weight of the router. It's clear that this is not just another consumer-grade Wi-Fi router, but a high-end device designed to deliver top-notch performance. The packaging itself is also noteworthy, with a sturdy box and plenty of documentation to get you started.

The quick start guide provided in the package is a useful resource, offering a step-by-step guide on how to set up the router and connect it to your network. It's worth noting that the instructions advise against placing anything on top of the router, as its powerful D-core processor may generate enough heat to cause damage. This is a responsible design choice, considering the importance of keeping the router cool.

As I delved deeper into the package, I found the four detachable antennas. These are not only flexible but also easy to attach and detach. While it's recommended to use all four antennas for optimal performance, you can also experiment with using just one or two if needed. The antennas themselves are a nice touch, providing additional flexibility in terms of placement and orientation.

The accessories that come with the router include a gigabit flat Ethernet cable, a power brick, and a USB 2 port. The power brick is a Lynxis-branded unit, capable of delivering up to 4 amps and supporting inputs from 100-240 volts. This means that the router should be able to handle even the most demanding devices without issue.

Finally, I took out the CD-ROM, which includes the quick start guide, user manual, and other documentation. The CD-ROM is a nice touch, providing users with access to additional resources and support materials. It's also worth noting that the router comes with a mobile app for controlling and monitoring your network on-the-go.

Moving on to the router itself, I was struck by its size and weight. As mentioned earlier, it's one of the largest Wi-Fi routers I've had the pleasure of testing, with a substantial design that should appeal to enthusiasts and power users alike. The front panel features status LEDs for each band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), along with the model number "WRT1900 AC".

As I powered on the router, the LED indicators lit up, providing a clear indication of its status. The design is functional and clean, with plenty of vents to dissipate heat generated by the powerful D-core processor. I also noticed that there are four Ethernet ports, each capable of delivering gigabit speeds, as well as a USB 3 port and two USB 2 ports.

Moving towards the back, I found the WPS button, dedicated switch, and additional Ethernet ports. The router also supports DLNA, allowing you to stream content directly from connected devices to your TV or computer. This feature is particularly useful for streaming enthusiasts who want to enjoy high-quality video content without having to rely on external services.

Finally, I attached the antennas and took a moment to appreciate the design of the router. As mentioned earlier, it's one of the largest Wi-Fi routers I've tested, with a substantial design that should appeal to power users. The flexibility of the antennas is also noteworthy, providing additional options for experimentation and placement.

The Pricing

The Linksys WRT1900 AC is certainly a high-end router, with a price tag to match. In the US market, it's listed at around $299, making it one of the most expensive consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers available. While this may be out of reach for some budgets, I believe that the performance and features offered by this router make it well worth the investment.

In-Depth Review

Over the coming weeks, I'll be putting the WRT1900 AC through a series of tests to evaluate its performance, range, and user interface. From wireless coverage and speed testing to range analysis and user experience reviews, I'll be covering all aspects of this router's capabilities. If you're interested in learning more about this high-end Wi-Fi router, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for regular updates and in-depth reviews.

In conclusion, the Linksys WRT1900 AC is a powerhouse of a router that delivers top-notch performance, flexibility, and features. With its powerful D-core processor, flexible antennas, and robust design, this router is sure to appeal to power users and enthusiasts alike. While the price tag may be steep for some budgets, I believe that the value offered by this router makes it well worth considering.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi there this is Ranjit and I have this uh lynis wrt 1900 AC Wi-Fi uh router and this is a very high-end Wi-Fi router by linkis and as you can see box is pretty big let me take out this uh plastic and seals uh and let's look at this device now see and as you can see it's a big router it's a pretty high-end router let me talk about the specs uh it supports the new AC band and the model name is wrt 1900 AC and if you are old gig this design uh would be very familiar it's very similar to the WRT54G uh which I actually have and it's a working unit I'll show you that a bit later and this supports uh uh Dual Band Wi-Fi that means it's works both on the Wi-Fi n as well as the AC band and the combined speed is 19900 uh megabits that's why the name 1900 and on the 2.4 GHz band it's SP speeds up to 600 mbits per second and on the AC up to 1300 megabits per second that's almost 1.3 GBS and uh it says that it has ultimate range let me just zoom in a little bit and it says that it's tool band as I said 2.4 GHz as well as the uh 5 GHz band and it also has beam forming technology so it'll uh concentrate the signal where your devices are and it has a USB 3 Port it has 4 GB ports Advanced security and and it Sports actually a dual core processor that's clogged at 1.2 GHz and in terms of ram it has 256 MB DDR3 RAM which is kind of huge because many of the Wi-Fi routers don't even have 32 megab of RAM and it also has 128 mbes of flash storage and it has four antennas that are performance antennas it says and it's also open source ready and it also has a eSATA port and it has to be one of the most heavily speced router again some specific we also have a mobile app for this using which you can control this uh router so let's just quickly open this up and let's have a look and uh we have the router itself and the first thing I have to say the packaging is also very nice and it's a very big and a very very heavy router I've reviewed a lot of routers and tested them but this is a pretty big router let me keep that to the side we also have the quick start guide and uh let us open this one and uh it just gives us a idea about how to set up the router and also says not to keep anything on the top uh because it supports a pretty uh powerful D core processor it might generate so you should not keep anything on the router and uh it gives uh and here it gives me the Wi-Fi pre network uh password an ID and we also have a CD ROM here and a quick start guide so let me keep these things to the side and further down we have the four detachable antennas actually you don't need to attach all the antennas but here are the detachable antennas and these are actually flexible as you can see so these are the four antennas that we have let me take these out also and going further down we we have all the accessories this is the flat type ethernet cable and again it's a gigabit uh cable we also have the power cable and this is the power brck the power Brak is also actually pretty huge and again it's a lynxis branded one and uh uh it outputs uh uh up to 4 amps and input is 100 to 240 volt so uh it will work worldwide and let's see what we have in this small box also nothing else so that's what get in the box so let me keep all these things to the side and let's look at the router itself and as I told you it's a huge uh router it's pretty big and on the front we have uh status LEDs and the model number that is the wrrt uh 1900 AC it says and obviously these will glow uh when we power it on and we have all the status LS like for internet 2.4 GHz band 5 GHz band eSATA Port USB 1 USB 2 and this are for the four uh ethernet ports uh on the top again uh as I said a lot of vents to dissipate the Heat and we have the antenna here you can we'll have four one you can attach over here another over here another over here and lastly the fourth one over here uh moving towards the back we have the WPS dedicated switch and these are four uh ethernet ports again these are gigabit ports and also we have a van Port again this is also a gigb port uh we also have a USB 3 Port over here and this is also USB 2 compatible and also we have one more USB port that is a usb2 come a Esa port and uh we also have a reset uh switch and here your power adapter will go we also have a physical onoff switch here so pretty beefy router and uh let me uh attach the antennas and I'll be back and this is how this lyus AC 1900 router looks after adding all the antennas and the antennas are flexible and I have to say this has to be one of the biggest Wi-Fi routers that I have tested to give you an idea let me bring back this original uh WRT54G and uh I had this router for about 10 years it's still working I'm using it as a repeater and to give you an idea a look at this size this uh new wrt 1900 AC is pretty big and also it's actually pretty heavy you can also add portable hard drive VI the USB port at the back to this router and this router has built-in support for DLNA so you can stream stuff directly from the hard drive to your DNA enabled devices using this router now coming to the pricing as some of you might have already guessed it it is a pretty high-end router and the pricing also reflects that it has to be one of the most expensive consumer grade Wi-Fi routers out there and in us it's selling for around us $299 so I'll be testing this router for the next couple of weeks I'll be doing test on it range test and also give you an idea about its user interface Etc so thank you for watching this unboxing video for this link is wrt 1900 AC I'll be doing an in-depth review for this router in the next couple of weeks so if you aren't subscribed to my YouTube channel subscribe to the same thank you for watching this video this is ranit and I hope to see you in my next videohi there this is Ranjit and I have this uh lynis wrt 1900 AC Wi-Fi uh router and this is a very high-end Wi-Fi router by linkis and as you can see box is pretty big let me take out this uh plastic and seals uh and let's look at this device now see and as you can see it's a big router it's a pretty high-end router let me talk about the specs uh it supports the new AC band and the model name is wrt 1900 AC and if you are old gig this design uh would be very familiar it's very similar to the WRT54G uh which I actually have and it's a working unit I'll show you that a bit later and this supports uh uh Dual Band Wi-Fi that means it's works both on the Wi-Fi n as well as the AC band and the combined speed is 19900 uh megabits that's why the name 1900 and on the 2.4 GHz band it's SP speeds up to 600 mbits per second and on the AC up to 1300 megabits per second that's almost 1.3 GBS and uh it says that it has ultimate range let me just zoom in a little bit and it says that it's tool band as I said 2.4 GHz as well as the uh 5 GHz band and it also has beam forming technology so it'll uh concentrate the signal where your devices are and it has a USB 3 Port it has 4 GB ports Advanced security and and it Sports actually a dual core processor that's clogged at 1.2 GHz and in terms of ram it has 256 MB DDR3 RAM which is kind of huge because many of the Wi-Fi routers don't even have 32 megab of RAM and it also has 128 mbes of flash storage and it has four antennas that are performance antennas it says and it's also open source ready and it also has a eSATA port and it has to be one of the most heavily speced router again some specific we also have a mobile app for this using which you can control this uh router so let's just quickly open this up and let's have a look and uh we have the router itself and the first thing I have to say the packaging is also very nice and it's a very big and a very very heavy router I've reviewed a lot of routers and tested them but this is a pretty big router let me keep that to the side we also have the quick start guide and uh let us open this one and uh it just gives us a idea about how to set up the router and also says not to keep anything on the top uh because it supports a pretty uh powerful D core processor it might generate so you should not keep anything on the router and uh it gives uh and here it gives me the Wi-Fi pre network uh password an ID and we also have a CD ROM here and a quick start guide so let me keep these things to the side and further down we have the four detachable antennas actually you don't need to attach all the antennas but here are the detachable antennas and these are actually flexible as you can see so these are the four antennas that we have let me take these out also and going further down we we have all the accessories this is the flat type ethernet cable and again it's a gigabit uh cable we also have the power cable and this is the power brck the power Brak is also actually pretty huge and again it's a lynxis branded one and uh uh it outputs uh uh up to 4 amps and input is 100 to 240 volt so uh it will work worldwide and let's see what we have in this small box also nothing else so that's what get in the box so let me keep all these things to the side and let's look at the router itself and as I told you it's a huge uh router it's pretty big and on the front we have uh status LEDs and the model number that is the wrrt uh 1900 AC it says and obviously these will glow uh when we power it on and we have all the status LS like for internet 2.4 GHz band 5 GHz band eSATA Port USB 1 USB 2 and this are for the four uh ethernet ports uh on the top again uh as I said a lot of vents to dissipate the Heat and we have the antenna here you can we'll have four one you can attach over here another over here another over here and lastly the fourth one over here uh moving towards the back we have the WPS dedicated switch and these are four uh ethernet ports again these are gigabit ports and also we have a van Port again this is also a gigb port uh we also have a USB 3 Port over here and this is also USB 2 compatible and also we have one more USB port that is a usb2 come a Esa port and uh we also have a reset uh switch and here your power adapter will go we also have a physical onoff switch here so pretty beefy router and uh let me uh attach the antennas and I'll be back and this is how this lyus AC 1900 router looks after adding all the antennas and the antennas are flexible and I have to say this has to be one of the biggest Wi-Fi routers that I have tested to give you an idea let me bring back this original uh WRT54G and uh I had this router for about 10 years it's still working I'm using it as a repeater and to give you an idea a look at this size this uh new wrt 1900 AC is pretty big and also it's actually pretty heavy you can also add portable hard drive VI the USB port at the back to this router and this router has built-in support for DLNA so you can stream stuff directly from the hard drive to your DNA enabled devices using this router now coming to the pricing as some of you might have already guessed it it is a pretty high-end router and the pricing also reflects that it has to be one of the most expensive consumer grade Wi-Fi routers out there and in us it's selling for around us $299 so I'll be testing this router for the next couple of weeks I'll be doing test on it range test and also give you an idea about its user interface Etc so thank you for watching this unboxing video for this link is wrt 1900 AC I'll be doing an in-depth review for this router in the next couple of weeks so if you aren't subscribed to my YouTube channel subscribe to the same thank you for watching this video this is ranit and I hope to see you in my next video\n"