Ten years ago, Linksys's WRT line of routers were simply put ‘the' way to go if you wanted to get the very best out of your network and as we fast forward to today, the WRT1900AC once again puts Linksys at the very top of the consumer networking charts.

Supreme wireless range and performance; Open-source ready; Long lasting heritage; Easy to use interface

Price may deter many users

When it comes to wired networking, nothing has changed much for years in terms of performance for the mainstream consumer. While 10GbE is now starting to make the rounds, it is still far too expensive and no practical for home or even small business users.

Clean and slick interface; Great wireless performance and great range; Dual-Band wireless with separate configuration; Secure Guest network; Flagship wireless product; Fast processor for smooth file serving

Not so cheap

Despite being launched years ago, Linksys' WRT54G is still considered one of the best wireless routers available on the market. While most of this appeal is due to very capable third party firmware, the WRT54G set a high water mark that was only recently surpassed by some of the latest AC-band...

The Linksys WRT1900AC Dual band Smart WiFi Router takes its design and inspiration directly from the original WRT54G blue/black stackable classic look. The WRT1900AC is designed to be the most powerful and feature-rich home and small office network router available on the market today.

The Linksys WRT1900AC's angular blue and black chassis harks back to the company's popular WRT54G, which could be customised thanks to the use of an open-source operating system. The WRT1900AC is also promoted as being compatible with third-party Open WRT firmware, although open source drivers for...

This router has excellent range. I have a split level home and I get 3 bars on my IPAD when I'm downstairs. The speed is phenomenal. My laptop gets over 100Mbps on Wi-Fi using the 5GHZ band.I'm not a techie, but set-up was easy. Just follow the online set-up and fill in the blanks.

Easy To Set Up; Fast; Secure

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When unboxing the HADES the first impression we had was that it was maybe a bit too plastic. It feels sturdy enough and there is a decent weight to it (Gamdias add a weight at the factory, rather than just sticking to the body/standard components) but it is noticeable that there isn't the same grip...

The Linksys WRT 1900AC wireless router is a powerful device that is packed with useful software features. Transfer speeds were impressive in all of our tests, making this an excellent choice for home use.

High transfer speeds; Simple setup; Useful software features; Open source firmware; Media server capabilities; Extensive and easy to use parental controls

Expensive

The Linksys WRT1900AC is a well-constructed router with distinctive style and strong build quality, but wireless performance can only be described as disappointing. Here's our Linksys WRT1900AC review.