Linksys WRT1900ACS Wi-Fi Router Full User Guide

With an advanced 1.6 GHz dual-core CPU and an impressive 512MB of RAM, the WRT1900ACS delivers improvements in wired, wireless, and network storage performance over its predecessor, the WRT1900AC. At speeds up to N600 + AC1300 Mbps, the WRT1900ACS meets the needs of the most demanding home Wi-Fi networks. Equipped with a four-antenna configuration, the router provides exceptional signal strength and range. Advanced users also have the option of modifying the router with open source firmware.

Product Overview

Front/top view
Back view

Setting Up: Basics

Where to find more help
How to install your router

How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
How to disable remote access
How to connect directly to your router
How to improve your wireless connection speed
How to change your network’s name and password
How to change your router’s local access password
How to change your router’s time zone
How to test your Internet connection speed
Connecting devices to your network
How to connect a computer to your network
How to connect a USB printer
How to connect other devices
How to manually connect a network device
How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
How to view device details
How to set up parental controls
How to set parental controls
How to configure your guest network
How to back up your router configuration
How to customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
Using widgets
Customizing the Network Map

Using an External Drive

Overview
How to attach a USB drive
How to use secured folder access
How to set up authorized users and shared folders
How to access shared folders
How to set up your router as a media server
How to connect your UPnP device to the media server

Setting Up: Advanced

How to manually set up your router
How to manually set up your Internet connection
How to associate multiple routers with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account
How to get the most out of your dual-band router
How to control access to your network
How to improve security using the built-in firewall
How to set up the DHCP server on your router
How to set up DHCP reservations
How to access your network on the Internet
How to clone a MAC address
How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice
How to enable Voice over IP on your network
How to configure UPnP
How to put your new router behind an existing router
How to expose a device to the Internet

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

How to set up port forwarding
How to set up port forwarding for a single port
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to back up and restore your router configuration
How to upgrade the router’s firmware
How to restore factory defaults
How to check the status of your router
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights
How to test your Internet connection
How to configure and use logs

Troubleshooting

Your router was not successfully set up
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message
Cannot access your router message
After setup
The Internet appears to be unavailable
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser
You cannot access Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
All other troubleshooting has been unsuccessful

Categories: Networking