Rockspace AC2100 Dual Band Gigabit Router

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Are you dealing with slow internet speed due to your internet provider’s router? If so, then maybe it is time to look into buying your own Wi-Fi router. Here’s everything you need to know about the Rockspace AC2100 Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Router.

What comes in the Rockspace AC2100 Dual-Band Smart WiFi Router box?

When you first open your AC2100 Dual Band router there will be the router, an ethernet cable, power adapter, and a quick installation guide.

Rockspace AC2100 Dual-Band Smart WiFi Router Features

  • Dual-Band concurrent speed up to 2033Mbps
  • 4*6dBi external high-gain antennas
  • Supports 4×4 MU-MIMO 5GHz WiFi design
  • Dual-core processor for faster and more stable processing
  • Beamforming+ technology
  • Broadband account migration without configuration
  • Blank list and white list for network security

Rockspace AC2100 Dual-Band Smart WiFi Router Specifications

Wireless Rate

  • 2.4GHz: 300Mbps – 5GHz: 1733Mbps

Internet Access Bandwidth

  • 10-1000M

Interface

  • 1 WAN GE port
  • 4 LAN GE ports
  • 1 USB 2.0

Client Capacity

  • 25-35

My Experience with the Rockspace AC2100 Dual-Band Smart WiFi Router

To start the setup, I downloaded the Rockspace WiFi app on my phone. While it downloaded, I plugged the router into the modem and power source, then opened the RS WiFi application. Afterward, I clicked “Add Device,” scanned the QR code at the bottom of the router, and clicked “Join”. Once connected to the router I was able to customize my WiFi name and password (you can change this at any time). I had to reconnect to the router due to the new WiFi password. Finally, I was able to manage the router through the application. Then it was off to test the WiFi speed and at various ranges.

  • 5GHz WiFi
    • 5 ft – 550Mbps Download, 52Mbps Upload
    • 75 ft – 250 Mbps Download, 44Mbps Upload
  • 2.4GHz WiFi
    • 5 ft – 50Mbps Download, 47Mbps Upload
    • 75 ft – 35Mbps Download, 23Mbps Upload
  • Through 100 ft ethernet
    • 675 Mbps Download, 64Mbps Upload

Disclaimer: All tests were done with Suddenlink internet at speeds up to 1Gbps. 

My Thoughts

I don’t care for the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi speeds, but at the same time, it doesn’t matter due to the range of the 5Ghz Wi-Fi. I like the simple clean design of the router and the simple UI on the Rockspace Wi-Fi phone application. For only $79.99 on Amazon, this router competes very well against big brand name routers for the fraction of the price! Overall, I love the Rockspace AC2100 and would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a new router.

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