Linksys WRT 1200 AC User Manual

USER GUIDE

AC

DUAL BAND GIGABIT
Wi-Fi ROUTER

Contents

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

 WRT200AC

SETTING UP YOUR ROUTER

5 Where to Find More Help
5 How to Install Your Router

HOW TO USE LINKSYS SMART WIFI

6 How to Connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
6 How to Change Router Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

0 Your router was not successfully set up
 Your Internet cable is not plugged in message
 Cannot access your router message

SPECIFICATIONS

3 Linksys WRT200AC

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Product Overview

Product Overview

WRT AC

Front View

USB 2

Primary Indicator

Ethernet

Primary Indicators

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS

(White) The power LED is solid white while the router is powered on. It will blink when
the router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up.

Internet

(White/Amber) The Internet LED is solid white when connected to the Internet.
It blinks white while the router works to establish a connection. A solid amber
LED indicates the connection is down due to configuration issues. Amber blinking
indicates that the connection is down due to hardware issues.

2.4 GHz

(White) The Wireless LED is solid white when one or more clients are connected to
the 2.4 GHz network. If the LED is blinking white, the router is sending or receiving
data over the 2.4 GHz network.

5 GHz

(White) The Wireless LED is solid white when one or more clients are connected to
the 5GHz network. If the LED is blinking white, the router is sending or receiving
data over the 5 GHz network.

eSATA

(White) When off, the USB/eSATA port is off or a USB device is connected. The LED
is solid white when an eSATA device is connected. A blinking white LED indicates
activity through the eSATA port.

USB 

(White) When off, the USB /eSATA port is off or an eSATA device is connected. The
LED is solid white when a USB device is connected. A blinking white LED indicates
activity on the port.

USB2 Primary

(White) When off, the USB 3.0 port is off. The LED is solid white when a USB device
is connected. A blinking white indicates activity on the port.

Front Panel

USB2 Secondary

(White) When off, a USB .0 or USB 2.0 device is connected. A solid white LED

USB 2

Secondary Indicator

Ethernet

Secondary Indicators

indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.

ETHERNET  thru 4 (Primary)

(White) These numbered LEDs correspond with the numbered ports on the router’s
back panel. If the white LED is solid, the router is connected to a device through that
port. A flashing white LED indicates network activity over that port.

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Product Overview

2x Adjustable External Antennas

Ethernet Ports Internet Port Power

Switch

Wi-Fi Protected

Setup Button

Combo USB 2.0/

eSATA Port

USB 3.0 Port

Power

Port

Reset

Button

ETHERNET  thru 4 (Secondary)

(White) If the white LED is off, the router is successfully connected to a device
through that port at 0/00 Mbps. A solid white LED indicates that the router is
successfully connected to a device at 000 Mbps.

(White/Amber) The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. It will be solid white for five seconds to indicate a successful connection.
The LED blinks amber if the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process fails. Make sure the
client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try
again. The router supports one session at a time.

Note:

For best performance, position the side antennas vertically as shown in the picture.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

Press to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled
network devices.

Ethernet Ports

Connect Ethernet cables to these blue gigabit (0/ 00/ 000) ports, and to wired
devices on your network.

Note:

For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.

Internet Port

Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow gigabit (0/ 00/ 000) port, and to a
broadband Internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.

Note:

For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.

USB 3.0 Port

Connect and share a USB or eSATA drive on your network or on the Internet.

Back View

Adjustable External Antennas

This router ships with two adjustable external antennas that should be connected
to the router before powering it on. To connect the antennas, twist the antenna
connector clockwise onto the antenna port on the router.

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USB 2.0/eSATA Combo Port

Connect and share a USB or eSATA drive on your network or on the Internet. You
can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network.

Reset Button

Press and hold for 0 seconds (until the power LED starts flashing) to reset the
router to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys
Smart Wi-Fi on the Internet or mobile app.

Power Port

Connect the included AC power adapter.

Power Button

Press to turn on the router.

Product Overview

210mm
8 1/4”

104mm
4 3/32”

step 1

step 2

Avoid Overheating

Wall-Mounting Placement

The router has wall-mount slots on the bottom of each foot for flexibility in mounting
the router on the wall. The distance between the slots on the short side is 04 mm. The
distance between the slots on the longer side is 2   mm. Two screws are needed to
mount the router.

Suggested Mounting Hardware

3 mm

6-7 mm 1.5-2 mm

Note:

Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecured wall-mounting
hardware.

Mounting Instructions

. Determine where you want to mount the router and which side you should use to

mount it. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Make sure
the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

2. Before drilling holes, choose the template (short side or long side) that fits your
installation. Drill the holes using the correct template.

3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 4 mm of its head exposed.

4. Position the router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the router down until the
screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

Wall-Mounting Template (Short Side)

Print this page at 00% size.

Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to ensure precise spacing of holes.

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104 mm

Product Overview

Wall-Mounting Template (Long Side)

Print this page at 00% size.
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to ensure precise spacing of holes.

210 mm

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Setting Up Your Router

Setting Up Your Router

WHERE TO FIND MORE HELP

• Linksys.com/support/WRT1200AC (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical

support, live chat, forums)

• Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the

top of the screen)

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR ROUTER

To Install Your Router:

. If replacing an existing router, disconnect it.

2. Connect the antennas and power on your new router.

3. Power cycle your modem

4. Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on your
router. Wait until the power light on the front of the router is solid.

5. Connect to the secure wireless network name shown in the Quick Start Guide
that came with your router. (You can change the network name and password later.)
If you need help connecting to the network, refer to your device documentation.
Note: You will not have Internet access until router setup is complete.

6. Open a web browser and follow the instructions to complete setup. If instructions
do not appear in the web browser, enter linksyssmartwifi.com in the
address bar.

7. At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart
Wi-Fi account. Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer
with an Internet connection.

Manage Your Router’s Settings:

• Change your router’s name and password

• Set up guest access

• Configure parental controls

• Connect devices to your network

• Test your Internet connection speed

Note:

As part of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, you will be sent a verification e-mail.
Make sure that you open the e-mail and click the provided link.

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How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

HOW TO CONNECT TO LINKSYS SMART WIFI

To Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

. Visit linksyssmartwifi.com or myrouter.local (if not online) with a web browser.

2. Enter the email address and password you set up earlier, and click Log in.

HOW TO CHANGE ROUTER SETTINGS

Note:

For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the screen.

. Log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account by visiting linksyssmartwifi.com or

myrouter.local (if not online) with a web browser.

2. In the menu on the left, click an option.

Network Map — Lets you display and manage all network devices connected to
your router. You can view devices on your main network and your guest network,
disconnect devices, or display information about each device.

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Guest Access — Lets you configure and monitor a network that guests can use
without accessing all of your network resources.

Parental Controls — Lets you block web sites and set Internet access times.

Media Prioritization — Lets you set which devices and applications have top

priority for your network traffic.

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Speed Test — Lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed.

Connectivity — Lets you configure basic and advanced network settings.

External Storage — lets you access an attached USB drive or eSATA drive (neither

drive is included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access.

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Troubleshooting — Lets you diagnose problems with your router and check the

status of the network.

Wireless — Lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can change
the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect devices using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™.

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Security — Lets you configure your router’s wireless security. You can set up the

firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games.

Troubleshooting

This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. You

can find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support.

YOUR ROUTER WAS NOT SUCCESSFULLY SET UP

If Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Did Not Complete The Setup:

• Using a paperclip or pin, press and hold the Reset button until the power LED on the
front of the router starts flashing (about 0 seconds). Install the router again.

Your Router’s Appearance May Vary

• If that doesn’t work, temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security
software’s instructions for help). Install the router again.

• If you still haven’t set up the router, find another computer, and use that computer to
install the router again.

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Troubleshooting

Back view of cable modem

YOUR INTERNET CABLE IS NOT PLUGGED IN MESSAGE

If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up

your router:

. Make sure that an Ethernet or Internet cable (or a cable like the one supplied with

your router) is securely connected to the yellow INTERNET port on the back of the
router and to the appropriate port on your modem. This port on the modem is usually
labeled Ethernet, but may be named Internet or WAN.

Back View of Router

. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it has a power

switch, make sure that it is set to the ON or l position.

3. If your Internet service is cable, verify that the cable modem’s CABLE port is con-

nected to the coaxial cable provided by your ISP.

4. Or, if your Internet service is DSL, make sure that the DSL phone line is connected to

the modem’s DSL port.

5. If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB cable, discon­nect the USB cable.

Install the router again.

CANNOT ACCESS YOUR ROUTER MESSAGE

To access your router, you must be connected to your own network. If you currently

have wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally con­nected to a different wireless network.

To Fix the Problem on Windows Computers:

. On your Windows desktop, right-click the wireless icon in the system tray.

Icon could be different depending on your version of Windows.

Back View of Cable Modem

Back View of DSL Modem

2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. A list of available networks appears.

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Troubleshooting

3. Click your own network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer

was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the
Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected.

4. If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password into the Network

key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.

To Fix the Problem on Mac Computers:

. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon. A list of

wireless networks appears. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically assigned your
network a name.

2. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network
named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in
this example, is shown selected.

3. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router (BronzeEagle in
the example).

4. Type your wireless network password into the Password field. Click OK.

You should now be able to access the router.

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Where to find more help

• Linksys.com/support/WRT1200AC (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical
support, live chat, forums)

• Linksys Smart Wi-Fi (linksyssmartwifi.com; click Help at the top of the screen)

Note:

Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed
on http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. Please contact http://support.linksys.
com/en-us/gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests.

Specifications

LINKSYS WRTAC

Model Name Linksys Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Description Dual-Band AC Router with Gigabit and 2×USB
Model Number WRT1200AC
Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
# of Antennas 2 external adjustable antennas
Ports Power, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x combo USB 2.0/eSATA,

Internet, Ethernet (1-4), RP-SMA (2)
Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power
Front Panel Indicators Power, INTERNET, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, USB1, USB2,

Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup
UPnP Supported
Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS
Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption
Storage File System Support FAT, NTFS, and HFS+
Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher,

Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4
or higher

Environmental

Dimensions 9.68” x 7.64” x 2.05” without antennas
(246 x 194 x 52 mm)

Unit Weight 29oz. (833g)
Power 12V, 2.5A
Certifications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Windows 7,

Windows 8, DLNA
Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temp. -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing

Note:

For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with
your router or go to Linksys.com/support.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.

Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data
throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors,
conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix
of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.

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