The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router AC 1200, XAC1200 brings the next-generation wireless speed to all your devices. It comes with the Linksys Power Modem, APM103 that you can exclusively use as a modem and power adapter for the XAC1200.
Featuring USB 3.0 and four (4) Gigabit ports along with the latest Wireless-AC technology, the AC1200 is optimized to support all wired and Wi-Fi devices. Leveraging dual-bands with up to N300 Mbps + AC867 Mbps, data traffic can flow quickly and with minimal buffering—meaning gaming, media streaming and general Internet activities can occur simultaneously with no interruptions. The router includes the following key features:
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USB port – Supports external hard disk or flash drive. With a USB storage device, you can easily share disk storage with other users in your network. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across the local network. To learn more about the USB feature of your Modem Router, click here.
Ethernet 1-4 (Green) – Connects the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 to your computer/s through an Ethernet cable.
Internet (Green) – Connects the Power Modem to the router using an RJ45 cable.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) – If you have client devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, you can press the WPS button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. To learn how to connect devices using WPS through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account, click here.
Power – The Power port connects to the included Power Modem, APM103.
NOTE: The Power and WPS LED indicators are represented by the
bar on top of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200.
Reset button – This button is located at the bottom of the router. This allows you to reset the Modem Router to its factory defaults. Press and hold the Reset button for approximately five (5) seconds. You can also restore it to factory defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the Modem Router’s web-based setup page.
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After getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 and its features, you may now set up the router. Click on the link below to learn how:
Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 with the Power Modem
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Featuring USB 3.0 and four (4) Gigabit ports along with the latest Wireless-AC technology, the AC1200 is optimized to support all wired and Wi-Fi devices. Leveraging dual-bands with up to N300 Mbps + AC867 Mbps, data traffic can flow quickly and with minimal buffering—meaning gaming, media streaming and general Internet activities can occur simultaneously with no interruptions. The router includes the following key features:
- Up to 2.8 times faster than Wireless-N technology – simultaneous dual-band up to N300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + AC867 Mbps (5 GHz) for media-intense applications.
- USB 3.0 port – USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure ultimate media streaming and fast data transfer of photos, videos, data files or connecting devices across your network. USB 3.0 is 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi – Allows users to monitor and control a home network from anywhere and at any time. It also allows users to prioritize devices or websites, gain parental control over inappropriate content, monitor network activity, turn Wi-Fi access ON or OFF, and create select password-protected Guest networks.
- Smart Wi-Fi Apps – A growing suite of App offers improved opportunities to control one’s home network.
- Two (2) spatial stream dual-band router
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- DLNA v1.5 compliant
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Back Panel
LED Indicators
Minimum System Requirements
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NOTE: The Power and WPS LED indicators are represented by the


LED Indicators
LED | Color | Activity | Description |
Power/WPS | Green | OFF | Power OFF |
Flashing (0.7 Hz) | Booting / System self-test / Firmware upgrade | ||
Flashing (1 Hz) | WPS in progress (up to 2 minutes) | ||
Flashing (2 Hz) | WPS error / WPS session overlap for 2 minutes, then back to solid green | ||
Ethernet | Green | OFF | No physical link on the LAN port |
Green solid | Physical link is up on the LAN port | ||
Green flashing | Data is transmitting through the LAN port | ||
Internet | Green | OFF | No physical link on the Internet port |
Green solid | Physical link is up on the Internet port | ||
Green flashing | Data is transmitting through the Internet port |
Minimum System Requirements
Browser requirements:
- Mozilla Firefox® 8
- Google Chrome™ 10
- Internet Explorer 8
- Safari® 5
Windows OS requirements:
- XP Service Pack 3
- Vista Service Pack 1 or later
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
Mac OS® requirements:
- OS X® Leopard 10.5.8 or later
- OS X® Snow Leopard 10.6.1 or later
- OS X® Lion 10.7 or later
- OS X® Mountain Lion 10.8
After getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 and its features, you may now set up the router. Click on the link below to learn how:
Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 with the Power Modem
Related Articles:
Warranty FAQs
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router, XAC1200 Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?