The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 is a simultaneous dual-band 3x3 Gigabit router with two (2) USB ports and supports a maximum of 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.
3 external antennas for better coverage and range. This is ideal for media-centric applications such as streaming video, gaming, and Voice over Internet Phone (VoIP).
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 can create three (3) simultaneous yet separate wireless networks:
The 2.4 GHz Network caters to devices in your network that are 802.11n (N-only) and 802.11g (G-only) or a combination of both using Mixed mode. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 wireless network settings include the Mixed mode which allows backward compatibility with Wireless-B/G/N devices.
The 5 GHz Network will only be able to cater to devices in your network that are Mixed, N-only, and AC-only. The Mixed mode will still allow backward compatibility for 802.11a devices.
The Guest Access is an additional wireless network feature that allows your visitors at home to access the Internet but not your local network (i.e., shared storage devices, printer access).
For your connected home, you may use the 2.4 GHz network to connect your wireless devices to surf the Internet and email, share files and print. The 5 GHz network is best for heavy applications including Voice over IP (VoIP) calls, online gaming, and streaming high-definition videos.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 has built-in dual USB ports that can easily add Gigabytes of storage space to your network by connecting a hard drive or USB flash disk. The dual USB ports of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 also allow you to set up two (2) USB printers at most on your network.
You can easily set up and manage your router, device, and wireless network with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you may opt out of a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account but may still be able to configure the advanced settings on your router via the Local Access link.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1900 is built with security features to control and protect your router and your home network. One of the security features on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router is its software-based firewall which is IPv4 and IPv6 compatible. These Internet Protocols have their own firewall protection, which are enabled by default.