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connection?

Yes, the Linksys WRT1900ACS supports simultaneous dual-band connection.

8.  What is the 802.11ac standard and what is its speed?

The 802.11ac is a standard that works on the 5 GHz band of the Linksys WRT1900ACS.  It can have a
wireless speed of up to 1300 Mbps when matched with an 802.11ac adapter and when the 

Channel

Width

 of the router is set to 

Auto

.

9.  Which wireless band should be used to achieve a speed of up to 1300 Mbps?

The speed of up to 1300 Mbps can be achieved if the 5 GHz band is used.

NOTE:

  Your wireless device should also support the high data rates of up to 1300 Mbps.

10.  How many Guest networks can I set up on my Linksys WRT1900ACS?

The Linksys WRT1900ACS allows you to have 

two (2)

 Guest networks for the 

2.4 GHz 

and 

5 GHz

networks respectively.  With these, your visitors at home can connect to the Internet but not have
access to your shared storage devices, and printer .

NOTE:

  This router supports up to 

50

 guests.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

1.  What is a media server and how does it work?

It allows Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) devices including digital media players, gaming
consoles, and digital picture frames to access video, music, and pictures that are stored on a USB hard
drive that is connected to the Linksys WRT1900ACS.  Its Storage File System supports 

File Allocation

Table (FAT)

Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+)

 and 

New Technology File System (NTFS)

2.  Can I connect a USB hub to the USB port of the Linksys WRT1900ACS to use multiple
devices?

No, you cannot connect a USB hub to the USB port of your Linksys WRT1900ACS.

3.  Does the Linksys WRT1900ACS allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP or PPTP protocols as
pass-through?

Yes, the Linksys WRT1900ACS allows VPN tunnels using 

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

Layer 2

Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

 or 

Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

 as pass-through.

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Page 2: ... 11 Does the Linksys WRT1900ACS v1 support Open Source 12 What is the Wireless Scheduler feature of my Linksys WRT1900ACS and how can I use it 13 SETUP INSTALLATION What requirements are needed in setting up the Linksys WRT1900ACS 1 How do I set up the Linksys WRT1900ACS 2 Will I be able to run the setup software on a wired computer even though my wireless adapter is disabled 3 What are the defaul...

Page 3: ...00 Mbps 9 How many Guest networks can I set up on my Linksys WRT1900ACS 10 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION What is a media server and how does it work 1 Can I connect a USB hub to the USB port of the Linksys WRT1900ACS to use multiple devices 2 Does the Linksys WRT1900ACS allow VPN tunnels using IPSec L2TP or PPTP protocols as pass through 3 Does the Linksys WRT1900ACS support SPI firewall 4 Does the Links...

Page 4: ...4 GHz band and up to 1 3 Gbps on the 5 GHz band It comes with four 4 high performance external antennas for enhanced dual band communication maximum signal strength better coverage and range The antennas are adjustable to customize your wireless signal for single or multi story buildings and are removable to accommodate upgrades For more information about the product features and specification of ...

Page 5: ...a the router s web based setup page by going to Troubleshooting Status Report 6 What USB standard does the Linksys WRT1900ACS support The Linksys WRT1900ACS has a USB 2 0 eSATA port and a USB 3 0 port which are backward compatible with older USB versions 7 What is the recommended antenna position for the Linksys WRT1900ACS For more information and image reference click here https kb linksys com us...

Page 6: ...e code is made available for coders to be able to tweak their own firmware However Linksys will only support the official firmware Since only the base codes are available the final consumer codes would have its own security encoding which makes it safe for daily use 13 What is the Wireless Scheduler feature of my Linksys WRT1900ACS and how can I use it The Wireless Scheduler feature of your Linksy...

Page 7: ...900ACS s 5 GHz network click here https kb linksys com us support article articleNum 142526 6 Can I configure my Linksys WRT1900ACS as a wireless bridge or repeater Yes The Linksys WRT1900ACS can be configured as a wireless bridge or repeater To learn how to configure a Linksys Smart Wi Fi Router to work as a wireless bridge click here https kb linksys com us support article articleNum 141083 For ...

Page 8: ... the Channel Width option in the router s web based setup page is set to Auto There is currently no option to select the 80 MHz only setting 4 How do I connect a wireless device to the wireless network of the Linksys WRT1900ACS To connect a wireless device to the network you will need to know your wireless settings such as the network name SSID and password For specific instructions click here htt...

Page 9: ...printer NOTE This router supports up to 50 guests ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 1 What is a media server and how does it work It allows Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA devices including digital media players gaming consoles and digital picture frames to access video music and pictures that are stored on a USB hard drive that is connected to the Linksys WRT1900ACS Its Storage File System supports Fil...

Page 10: ...ders does the Linksys WRT1900ACS support The Linksys WRT1900ACS supports DynDNS org and NO IP com providers TROUBLESHOOTING 1 How can I reset the Linksys WRT1900ACS to factory defaults There are two 2 ways to reset the Linksys WRT1900ACS to factory defaults Hardware Reset Press and hold the Reset button at the back panel of the router for 10 seconds then release Software Reset Log in to your Links...

Page 11: ...between devices decrease when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation are the following Obstructions such as walls fixtures furniture and metal appliances Wireless signal interference caused by other wireless networks using the same frequency baby monitors microwave ovens and etc NOTE Connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the ro...

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