Linksys WCG200 Wireless Router (DNHWCG200) Reviews

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My device is the newer Version 2, and I had no problems at all getting it set up with Comcast. Also, my device only has one antenna, not the 2 pictured here. So far I am impressed with the very solid operation over both the wired and wireless connections. I would recommend this to anyone who is tired of trying to juggle 2 or 3 different devices just to get all the functions this device has in one compact housing. from Buy.com Modem/ router did not work - ISP could not "see" the MAC ID. I could not return the refurb'd unit to the seller, so I had to contact Linksys for a replacement. It's not worth the hassle, 3 hours of "tech support" not to mention that I have to cover all the S/H fees. from Amazon.com This Linksys modem and router is not shown as the picture. There is only one antenna behind the modem. from Amazon.com I just spent many hours with Comcast and Linksys tech support. The gateway drops the connection after about 30 minutes and must be rebooted. from Amazon.com Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway (WCG200) I AM SATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT AND WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FROM AMAZON. COM. from Amazon.com As most of the other reviews here state, this router cannot hold a connection. Wired connection works fine for several hours, then drops. Wireless connection is lost without fail after several minutes when connecting with a wireless device requiring a hard reboot. To make matters worse, WEP security settings are lost from time to time after several reboots. from Amazon.com This required a power off and on to get internet access back on. I have since then replaced this junky gateway with a Motorola Surfboard gateway unit that performed reliably. It is unconscionable that Linksys would continue to make and sell such a poorly designed unit that is so obviously flawed. It is obvious by a simple google search that there is plenty of information about this typical unreliable behavior that they are just hoping for more suckers to purchase this unit. from Amazon.com Cons: It took me a long time to figure out why this thing kept crashing! I could go for most of a day and it would be fine and then it would keep cutting out. You'd have to reset it constantly whenever more than one person was using the wireless connections. Other Thoughts: I replaced with a Motorola cable modem and Trendnet wireless router and it hasn't crashed once. from Newegg.com I have owned and used the WCG200 Wireless-G Cable Gateway 24 hours a day for the past 3 years without a single glitch. It has worked flawless on both my Mac's and PC's. from Amazon.com Pros: The concept of all in one is good. The Cable modem and builtin switch/router work fine. Cons: If you use the wireless portion at all your cable modem looses it's connection to the ISP. The only way I could get the connections (wired and wireless) working again was to power cycle the device. from Newegg.com

Description

The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity in your home -- a Cable Modem, Internet-sharing Router, Switch, and Access Point in one box!

Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Connectivity	Wireless
Protocols	DHCP IP PPPoE TCP
Router Functionalities	Cable Modem VPN Pass-Thru Firewall
WLAN Standards	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g/b
802.11b Data Rates	11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
802.11g Data Rates	54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
Additional Interfaces	1 x USB
Antenna Type	Detachable Antenna x 2
Built-In	4-port Built-In Switch
Cable Modem	DOCSIS 1.0 DOCSIS 1.1 DOCSIS 2.0
Depth	6.08 in.
Firewall Features	Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Height	2.48 in.
LAN Interfaces	10/100 Base-T
LED Indicators	Power WLAN (Wireless LAN) Activity
MPN	DNHWCG200
Modulation	OFDM CCK QPSK BPSK DBPSK DQPSK 16QAM 64QAM DSSS
Release Date	May, 2004
Remote Management Protocol	HTTP
Security	WEP
UPC	840356386256
VPN Protocols	IPSec Pass-Thru PPTP Pass-Thru L2TP Pass-Thru
WEP Encryption Length	40 bit (=64 bit) 128 bit
Warranty	3 Years
Weight	1.5 lb.
Width	7.32 in.

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