Routers have become a crucial component in home AV, thanks to the proliferation of video streaming and networked lifestyle audio. That's why when I spotted this Amazon Deal of the Day—a Linksys WRT1900ACS for $144  (was $250), I realized it was worth a post. While this router has an old-school look, it is quite capable of delivering the bandwidth needed to stream UHD video thanks to wireless-AC, which supports simultaneous dual-band speeds of up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 1300 Mbps (5 GHz).

This router accommodates external storage with blazing transfer speeds thanks to USB 3.0 and eSATA connections. A dual-core 1.6 GHz CPU lets multiple users simultaneously game online, stream movies, TV, and music, and transfer files without any hiccups. Its four external antennas use beamforming technology to ensure high signal strength over long distances and in multilevel homes.


You get USB 3.0 and eSATA connections plus four large beamforming antennas on this high-performance router from Linksys.
If you have an extra-large home, you can use a second WRT1900ACS in wireless bridge (extends both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) or wireless extender mode, which uses only one of the bands in that capacity. Either option offers a way to enhance wireless coverage over a large area.

Don't let your Wi-Fi router become a bottleneck in your connected AV experience. Get a router that can offer you the bandwidth needed to ensure all your connected devices perform optimally. The Linksys WRT1900ACS has what it takes to handle that task, and right now it's price is unbeatable for that sort of capability.