Linksys WRT1200AC Dual-band Wi-Fi Router

Overview

This isn’t the fastest router you can buy, either on paper or in practice, but it does exceed expectations. It’s as fast as some AC1900 routers in real world use and is built like a tank, making it a great option for those seeking reliability and customisation over sheer performance.

-- As reviewed by TrustedReviews

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

4

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Last revision on May 13, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Delivers excellent performance, especially as a network storage server
Intuitive Web interface and lets you manage your home network remotely
Supports non WDS bridging and repeating
ESATA and USB ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

Very expensive for one that supports only midtier WiFi specifications
Its network storage feature doesn't work with Apple's Time Machine backup
Smaller feature set than other topend routers
Bizarre onboard test results

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TrustedReviews on March 15, 2016

Linksys WRT1200AC – Setup Like with all of Linksys' current high-end routers, the setup process for the WRT1200AC is simple but not without at least one frustration. Once powered on you can just type in either 192.168.1.1 or and the router's setup...

By Trusted Reviews on March 15, 2016

The Linksys WRT 1200AC is a moderately priced dual-band 802.11ac router that offered fast file transfer speeds and good 5GHz performance in...

By PC Mag on October 28, 2015

The Linksys WRT1200AC has decent 5GHz 802.11ac performance, but there are better routers for the...

By Expert Reviews on July 15, 2015

There's little doubt that the Linksys WRT1200ac is a powerful router. It's something that's easy to set up and once you've done that, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy a more stable connection. It also has plenty of features that those who are...

By hardwarezone.com.my on July 01, 2015

Our routine test setup includes a desktop PC, the reviewed router, and a laptop to simulate a wireless home network. The desktop system takes on the role of a host machine, while the router acts as a gateway. And lastly, an external Wireless 802.11ac...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on June 15, 2015

The WRT1200AC is just way too expensive for a second-tier 802.11ac...

By CNET UK on May 01, 2015

Sometimes, less is truly more. When it comes to the Linksys WRT1200AC, the little brother to the WRT1900AC router introduced last year , it might be best to say less is just enough. The 1200AC is a slimmed-down version of the 1900AC, with two fewer...

By InfoWorld on May 01, 2015

The WRT1200AC is just way too expensive for a second-tier 802.11ac...

By CNET Australia on May 01, 2015

The WRT1200AC is just way too expensive for a second-tier 802.11ac...

By cnet on April 30, 2015

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Linksys WRT1200AC Dual-band Wi-Fi Router

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Price: $274

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