Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway WCG200 Router
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Product Details: Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway WCG200
| Wireless | Yes |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Rate | 54 Mbps |
| Networking Standards | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g |
| Integrated Switch | 4-port switch |
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Product Description: Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway WCG200
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.
User Reviews: Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway WCG200
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All in one, but not 802.11a
, October 14, 2004Reviewer: Grant N - See all Grant N's reviews -
Linksys Surrendered
, October 30, 2006Reviewer: Yahoo! Shopping User1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway WCG200 review helpfulPros: Eliminates some wiring clutter
Cons: Unreliable, dropouts, stalls, can't upgrade, hard to configure, etc.
I've had this product for one year. I use the product in the Southeast US (Time Warner Cable, "Roadrunner")
. When it is working it is typically okay, but often it is not working. Here are some of the problems I see when using my WCG200:
I get network connections that frequently drop out, the unit spontaneously resets itself (typically when I'm streaming video but once in a while just because I've entered the room), it's hard to configure the wireless settings, and when a power outage occurs and I unplug WCG200 for an hour or two some of the secure settings become corrupted and the only fix is to reset the unit back to its defaults and start over.
I also don't get 5 Mbps but that is most likely the fault of my expensively poor broadband connection and not the wireless cable modem. All in all, I would recommend not getting the wireless combo solution but instead getting separate cable modem and router, and after working with Linksys customer service I would have to recommend not getting a Linksys product period. ...
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Pros: Wireless, cable modem/dsl, and 4 port hub (switch)
Cons: no 802.11a
802.11b/g devices slow down to the lowest common denominator; if there is a slow .11b device talking, the whole system slows down to .11b speeds instead of using the higher .11g speeds.
802.11a is only high speed. This device doesn't do .11a.