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List Price: $179.89
Our Price: $59.99
You Save: $ 119.90 (67%)
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Manufacturer: Linksys
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Linksys
EAN: 0745883583935
Feature: Product Type - Gateway
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Label: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Model: WCG200
Publisher: Linksys
Studio: Linksys
Warranty: 3 years warranty
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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
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Editorial Reviews:
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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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Summary: Missing features, wireless has serious problems
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Please do not buy WCG200 (0 Stars)
Comment: 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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Summary: waste of money
Comment: Just looking at the other reviews makes me wish I had read them before purchasing this. Like the others, I was trying to eliminate some cables. Yes this unit allows you to do that. At first I only had occassional connectivity problems. Within 2 months, I can not use wireless unless I am in the same room as the box because it must be reset every 10 minutes or so due to loss of wireless connection. Even hardwiring to the unit losses connection frequestly. I was on for 26 minutes this morning and had to reset the box 4 times..... Absolutely unacceptable. Checking out reviews now before heading to the store to replace this piece of trash. I have used my neighbors wireless more this week than I have my own........
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Summary: WCG200 nightmare
Comment: My WCG200 has never been able to keep an Internet connection via wireless.
This seems to be a problem with a large percentage of the units shipped, judging from the complaints on the Linksys help boards and here on Amazon. I don't know why this product hasn't been recalled.
Do not. I repeat, do not, buy this product.
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Summary: DO NOT BUY
Comment: We purchased this item for the same reason as everyone else. If you can do it with less cables HOOAH! BUT.... it is another linksys disappointment. This is the third linksys product we have owned. Like the others, it drops 6-7 times a day. I contacted comcast about the issue and then told me to call linksys. Linksys stated it was comcasts fault. I spend 6 hours on the phone trying to resolve the issue. We have internet phone. When the modem drops so does the phone. Save your money. Don't buy it. It's only useful for adding to our nations landfills.
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