![]() Unless Linksys would have decided to clock the CPU to 2.0GHz or more (which could overheat the device), there was no real reason to have an internal fan from the beginning. The first version of WRT1900AC had an interesting addition, a built-in fan that acted out as a fail-safe in case of overheating, but the second and the final ACS version is stripped of this feature, adopting the common passive cooling, so the router is also a lot quieter. ![]() It’s true that it doesn’t really look premium, but it certainly has its appeal (although it doesn’t have an ominous look, like some ASUS routers, it has a beetle-like appearance). This design is meant to bring nostalgia and it manages this feat very well. It features a solid, blue and black plastic case (just like the WRT54G), with four removable, upgradeable antennas, that are very sturdy and with thick rubber feet, which should ensure a proper stability. The design of the Linksys WRT1900ACS is in no way subtle. For this reason, I compiled this guide which should help you install OpenWRT (Project LEDE) on a Linksys router from the WRT series. UPDATE A few days ago, it was disclosed that a significant number of Linksys routers are vulnerable to an info disclosure exploit so, considering that Linksys WRT1900ACS is a part of affected routers and Linksys hasn’t yet released any patch to fix the problem, the only way to be sure you’re protected is to install a custom firmware, such as OpenWRT. So, in this review I will use the second version of the WRT1900ACS. But, Linksys released both the WRT1900AC V2 and WRT1900ACS under the same FCC ID, so, it had to release another version, called WRT1900ACS V2 to make up for that mistake (there are no changes to the internal hardware from the previous version). Not long after, Linksys released the third version of the router called WRT1900ACS which, again, had a better CPU clock speed, while maintaining the same, (now iconic) exterior design. Note: Earlier in 2015, Linksys released a second version of WRT1900AC that lacked the fan, had better overall hardware, but the exterior design stayed the same. ![]() This router promised to deliver high speed, great coverage and overall, a high-quality, premium experience, but all these did not come at a cheap price tag. Note: The OpenWRT and DD-WRT were originally developed for the WRT54G to add more functionality, hence the WRT syntagm, but, we already know that open-source softwares can be used on most routers nowadays.īased on the popularity, the Linksys released yet another router, something of a successor to the WRT54G, the Linksys WRT1900AC. So, you could install DD-WRT, for example, and use the router as a business router, instead of actually buying an expensive one. ![]() I am sure most of you are familiar with the Linksys WRT54G, a router that appeared in 2002 and was one of the first reliable devices of its kind, it was easy to use, affordable and most important, the software was open source. ![]()
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