The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far... more
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jump start your network. You can share files printers hard drive space and other resources. Attach four PCs directly or connect more hubs and switches to create ...
jump start your network. You can share files printers hard drive space and other resources. Attach four PCs directly or connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network at a blazing 54Mbps without running cables through the building. It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) 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 ADSL Home Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful WPA2 data encryption. Configuration is a snap with any web browser.With the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway at the heart of your network you're connected to the future. ADSL2+ Modem Internet-sharing Router 4-Port Switch and Wireless-G Access Point in one box High-speed ADSL2+ Modem gives you a fast "Always On" connection to the Internet Connect your home PCs and other wireless devices to the Gateway and the Internet using the built-in Wireless-G Access Point or connect directly with the 4-port Ethernet Switch Advanced Firewall Content Filtering and Security features protect your PCs your data and your family
Advantages: Looks, price, reliablity, setup, functionality, ease of use Disadvantages: None found so far
...I then came across the Linksys WAG200G. Looking at the specifications on the box, I could see all my basic requirements were covered. ADSL modem, with 4 port switch, wireless to G standards ( 54mbps ).
I hand over the debit card.... deals done.
I got home, and started to unpack my new purchase, even though I obviously saw what it looked like at the store, and on the box, I was quite surprised when I started to remove the contents from the box. ... ...basically just opens up the Linksys website, if you see it then hey - your good to go )
Routers can be known to be good for different reasons. Some makes of routers are good at holding sync ( synchronisation ) so your DSL signal on your phone line, if you live a long distance from your telephone exchange. Others can help give a more stable connection. Im not going to go into much more detail on this, as this is easily available on the internet if ...
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Advantages: Fast, looks great, cheap Disadvantages: Not easy to install!
...research and invested in the Linksys WAG200G Wireless ADSL Modem Route. The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway provides extremely fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to the network at 54Mbps, without having cables all over your house. It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) devices, at 11Mbps.
... ...Home Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful WPA data encryption. Features:
ADSL2+ Modem, Internet-sharing Router, 4-Port Switch and Wireless-G Access Point in one box
High-speed ADSL2+ Modem gives you a fast, "Always On" connection to the Internet
Connect your home PCs and other wireless devices to the Gateway and the Internet using the built-in Wireless-G ...
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Advantages: Connects one or more computer at a time ,wireless signal can be encrypted and its cheap Disadvantages: Instructions lack wireless setup info and causes stress/ frustration/anger towards an innocent computer.
...last week I bought the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G which is 802.11g according to the box. It was great I could have one small box to do both wired and wireless networking. I didn't know much about it but I thought how hard could it be? On the box free tech support that sounds good I thought. So I decided to give it a go. I paid £40.00 for it. When I got it home I opened it straight away and I tried using and the instructions they ... ...detail but showed no real advice on wireless.
If I go out and buy something that states its WIRELESS IT SHOULD TELL ME HOW TO SET IT UP WITHOUT WIRES SO I DONT NEED TO PUT IT UNDER CARPETS AND THROUGH WALLS! Instead of a manual I had to guess exactly how it would work. So after what seemed like hours I gave up on it. The instruction manual had no useful detail and the cd was not much use for helping hints either it asked for things that I just did ...
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Advantages: Moving from hard wired to wireless made easy Disadvantages: Reboots and firmware upgrades
...recieving and setting up the linksys wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G has performed to a high standard. Its left on, in my home, for days or weeks at a time and does need a reboot from time to time, which is as simple as pressing the power button off and on again. Apart from this easy solvable problem im as happy as larry with the equipment. One problem that come with any wireless equipment, not just linksys, is a question of security. There ... ...going wireless. While linksys offer the best in routers and customer service there is still a problem with hardware being on the less than expectant standards when i installed my first wireless router, from linksys, it took three seperate routers before i finally got one that worked cisco say because of a firmware problem so be sure that when you set up that you call the customer service number and are given a download for the latest firmware upgrades. ...
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Protocols & Specifications: ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.992.3 (G.DMT.bis), ITU G.992.5
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x modem - ADSL2+ - RJ-11 ( WAN )
1 x network - Radio-Ethernet
4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Manufacturer's product description
The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL 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 computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump-start your network. You can share files, printers, hard drive space, and other resources. Attach four PCs directly, or connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the building. It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) 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 ADSL Home Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful WPA2 data encryption. Configuration is a snap with any web browser. With the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway at the heart of your network, you're connected to the future.
