Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1300 Mbit/s
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Power source type
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC
  • AC input voltage
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:110 - 240 V
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:100 - 240 V
  • Output current
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2 A
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3.5 A
  • Depth
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:148 mm
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:184 mm
  • Height
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:35 mm
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:56 mm
  • Weight
    • RT-AC1200G+ wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:395 g
    • AC1900 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:558 g

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Comparison of RT-AC1200G+, AC1900
59 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs867 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDPCM
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneUPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, DMZ, System Event LogUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTabletop router
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one5 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelKnown for oneBroadcom BCM47189 + Broadcom BCM43217Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A3.5 A
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAMKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, W
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 10.10, Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 8.04.1, Ubuntu 8.04.2, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04, Ubuntu 9.10Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers148 mm184 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm56 mm
WeightDiffers395 g558 g
WidthDiffers207 mm257 mm
Other features1 differ
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300,867 Mbit/s600,1300 Mbit/s
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC B

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