 lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Re: [OpenWRT] Update on Linksys WRT1900AC supportsaid by papabbq:So, what is the best router????
Asus???
Have a WRT1900AC Now.
Thanks in advance. Looking for opinion You currently have one of the best routers. What is wrong with the WRT1900AC? |
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 KoRnGtL15
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KoRnGtL15
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2014-Aug-20 12:41 pm
For people that care or want it. 3rd party firmware that was promised and now they cannot deliver. As a vanilla based router from the factory and latest firmware. It is now a excellent device. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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I was going to use the stock firmware anyway.  It was between the WRT1900AC and an AC Asus. I read too many complaints about the Asus stock firmware being buggy. I'm still saving my pennies for the WRT1900AC.  |
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rod_pod
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2014-Aug-20 7:41 pm
I just purchased the WRT1900AC and it is a great router - with stock firmware. It also works great with my WUMC710 media extender. Before I made this purchase I looked at the reviews for the Netgear R7000 and Asus RT-AC68U. I was strongly considering the Netgear R7000 but with several negative reviews I decided to stay with the Linksys brand. And so [far] it has been great. |
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KoRnGtL15
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I have had my WRT1900AC for a little over a month. Very pleased with it. |
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I've been using the WRT1900AC router for a few months with the stock firmware and it's unbelievably awesome. Totally worth the price. Hell, it's pretty much become the defecto router I recommend for all my customers, and even in places that don't need a router like businesses, it makes a great wireless access point. I'm seeing a huge improvement in both wireless network bandwidth and range, even with iPads and iPhones and other N only devices. That Beamforming technology is a doozy. The RADIUS server functionality works great with the WPA2 Enterprise mode. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Thanks Mike. I haven't been able to afford it yet, however, the WRT1900AC will be sending WiFi throughout my house soon.  For now, the firmware update for my E4200v2 has helped it a lot and it's working better. |
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KoRnGtL15
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Best Buy has it on sale right now for $199. $50 bucks off. You should grab it. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Thanks for the Best Buy tip. Right now I'm having major problems with 2 cars that's taking most of my financial attention. Even $199 is a burden I can't bear. I hope that I can find it at that price when I'm ready to get it. I even re-configured my whole system (mostly for the best router position in my home) the other day to get ready for it. For now, my E4200v2 sits there keeping the spot warm. |
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Oh a heads up RR Conductor found a mostly working Open WRT firmware you might want to check out when you get the router if you like open source firmware. » Re: [Equip] Need help picking new router for new speed tier |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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I just pulled the trigger on the WRT1900AC. Best Buy's online price was back to $249, but I got it on Amazon for $199. Looking forward to it! |
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Congrats, it's a lot of fun to use and setup. |
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KoRnGtL15
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Nice! If you need help or any questions setting it up. Feel free to post up and I will be more then happy to assist.
P.S.
I use the local login and don't bother with the smartwifi online stuff. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Thanks, I appreciate that. |
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Now that the matching switch has been released I'm even more over the moon thrilled with this router. » store.linksys.com/Linksy ··· prod.htm |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Got the WRT1900AC yesterday. I haven't had time to even open it up yet. Probably tomorrow, Friday. Wow, it's a big box and heavy too (compared to my E4200v2)! Can't wait to open it and set it up! |
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KoRnGtL15
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Yes it is a beast and build quality is excellent. Above and beyond the other guys out right now. |
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Even the packaging itself is really high quality with form fitting foam and padding. I just took a look at it again and man it's some good packaging. Plus now the matching switch is out. » store.linksys.com/Linksy ··· prod.htm |
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rod_pod
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rod_pod
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2014-Oct-16 9:37 pm
Thanks for the info, I just ordered this one! I've been looking for a decent switch this will be perfect and 69.99 is a very good price. |
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Glad I could help. I'd love to get one as soon as I can afford it. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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The switch looks nice, however I don't need it right now. I'll have all 4 WRT1900AC ports in use, but if I need more, I now know what to get. |
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said by KoRnGtL15:I use the local login and don't bother with the smartwifi online stuff. So the first time that I turn it on after I connect it to my PC, I can just enter 192.168.1.1 and gain access to the setup pages that way? I saw somewhere on youtube that you have to enter a certain URL to gain access to the setup pages. I don't want to use the smartwifi either. |
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KoRnGtL15
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Yes just go straight there. Then on the page you will see where it says you would like to set it up manually. Instead of using SmartWifi. Make sure the box is checked and then go ahead configuring manually. Once in before you do any thing. Make sure you upgrade the firmware to the latest right away. Then configure. I don't let it update firmware automatically. You will see the box for it. I leave it unchecked and then just click on check for update manually. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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Thanks for the info on that. I'm going to do it exactly that way. |
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Awesome |
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said by lordpuffer:said by KoRnGtL15:I use the local login and don't bother with the smartwifi online stuff. So the first time that I turn it on after I connect it to my PC, I can just enter 192.168.1.1 and gain access to the setup pages that way? I saw somewhere on youtube that you have to enter a certain URL to gain access to the setup pages. I don't want to use the smartwifi either. Yeah I went for the longest time against the whole smartwifi cloud thingamabob after using the "classic UI" as Linksys calls it. But I realized that in order for me to use my 500GB USB hard drive, I had to upgrade because it wouldn't get recognized otherwise. I upgraded my EA4500 router a few months ago in preparation for the WRT1900AC which comes with that interface by default and I gotta say I've gotten used to it. Now regarding the remote access portion, it's useful for those who have a need for it such as myself and it's nice that it's optional for those who don't. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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I don't have plans right now to hook up a hard drive to the router, and I don't really need remote access. If I do need either in the future, I'll then switch to the smartwifi. |
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No problem, wasn't advocating, just sharing my own experience. |
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lordpufferLegalize It Joe!
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said by Mike Wolf:just sharing my own experience. And I greatly appreciate that. You are much more knowledgable about these things than I am, so any information you give is a learning experience for me. |
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Awesome, glad I could help  |
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For now, the firmware update for my E4200v2 has helped it a lot and it's working better. 
