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Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway (WCG200)
Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: Linksys
Features: Product Type - Gateway, Warranty - 3 Years Limited, Share the Internet -- connect one PC to the integrated Router via USB and four more via Ethernet using the built-in 10/100 Switch, ¿ Wireless Access Lists and WPA to enhance wireless security
Average Rating: 2.5
Total Customer Reviews: 144
List Price: $179.89
Sales Rank: 1556
Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity in your home. The Cable Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. Connect your computer to the Wireless-G Cable Gateway via USB, or take advantage of the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump-start your home network. You can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources, or play head-to-head PC games. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The built-in Wireless-G Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the house. It's also compatible with Wireless-B devices, at 11Mbps. The Gateway's Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share that high-speed Internet connection. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Cable Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful data encryption. Safeguard your family with Parental Control features like Internet Access Time Limits and Key Word Blocking. Configuration is a snap with any web browser. With the Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway at the heart of your home network, you're connected to the future.
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Linksys ECG200 review
Excellent product. easy to install, works perfectly, combines a modem and router so one less device needed. I am very pleased with it, just bought another one for the office in addition to the one i have at home.
WCG200 Just Plain Bad...
I will keep it simple... I bought it t save money/space by combining devices into one. I have found it to be sketchy, difficult, unreliable, frustrating and overpriced considering the affore-mentioned issues. DO NOT buy this device, it will not improve anything in your life. For $115.00, I feel ripped off!
Worked well, until it didn't. got the drops after about 1.5 yrs
I love the simple one box solution. Got about 1.5 yrs out of it, really about one year before it started getting the high traffic drops that thay are prone to.
Chatted with Lynksys on line and was shocked how bad the CS/TS is.
I am seriously looking at the Motorola product.
Missing features, wireless has serious problems
This cable gateway is supplied by RCN. It replaced a Motorola cable modem and my own D-Link Wireless router.
First, it is missing a key feature, port translation. With port translation, a server on your network (such as an ethernet webcam) can be set to its default port 80, which is translated inside the router to a different port, such as 5080. It's a feature existing in any reputable router, but missing from this one.
Second, the wireless system has serious problems. Signal strength is much lower than my D-Link despite a physically larger antenna. I can't reliably reach my laptop in the kitchen. No matter my location, the connection drops (glitches) frequently, and drops VPN connections. Sometimes it actually refuses to reconnect until I cycle power on or disable and re-enable the PCMCIA wireless card.
I'm going to try to get RCN to switch me to a Motorola modem, but I'll buy my own if I have to to get rid of this Linksys piece of junk and go back to my own D-Link. I can't believe Cisco dares to put their brand name on such lousy equipment.
Please do not buy WCG200 (0 Stars)
Please do not buy WCG200 because it wireless disconnects every 5 mins. The router part of the modem+router is flawed. I did not research before buying WCG200 and had to return WCG200 after experiencing the well discussed wireless disconnect issue. I bought Motorola Surfboard which is rock solid although it has a fewer features than WCG200 and costs more.
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