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Wireless-G Cable Gateway (WCG200)
• DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 certified cable modem
• Supports MAC address filtering, Port Forwarding, and DMZ
• Built-in USB port for PC's without wired or wireless network card
• Supports Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with Denial of Service attack prevention
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to Know WCG200
- Frequently Asked Questions for WCG200
- Setting up your gateway
- Checking the Linksys gateway's IP address
- Checking the Wireless Settings on a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Connecting a Wireless Adapter to a Cable Gateway
- Changing the Linksys Cable Gateway’s LAN IP Address
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Cable Gateway
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Setting-Up a Wireless Cable Gateway with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Cable Gateway
- Setting-Up Wireless MAC Filter to Prevent Users From Connecting to a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Setting Up a Wireless Cable Gateway with a Static IP Account
- Setting Up a 64-Bit WEP wireless security on a Linksys Gateway
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Accessing the Linksys Cable Gateway’s Web-Based Setup Page
- 'No Wireless Adapter Installed' Error With The WCG200
- Getting Poor Signal or No Signal on Cable Gateway
- Encountering Intermittent Wireless Connection using a Cable Gateway
- Encountering problems connecting to the VPN using a Linksys gateway
- Experiencing Intermittent Wired Connections Using a Cable Gateway
- Implementing Access Restrictions for Computers Behind a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Resetting the Linksys Cable Gateway to Factory Default
- Enabling Remote Management on a Cable Gateway
- Product Information
- Getting to Know WCG200
- Frequently Asked Questions for WCG200
- Setting up your gateway
- Checking the Linksys gateway's IP address
- Checking the Wireless Settings on a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Connecting a Wireless Adapter to a Cable Gateway
- Changing the Linksys Cable Gateway’s LAN IP Address
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Cable Gateway
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Setting-Up a Wireless Cable Gateway with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Cable Gateway
- Setting-Up Wireless MAC Filter to Prevent Users From Connecting to a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Setting Up a Wireless Cable Gateway with a Static IP Account
- Setting Up a 64-Bit WEP wireless security on a Linksys Gateway
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Accessing the Linksys Cable Gateway’s Web-Based Setup Page
- 'No Wireless Adapter Installed' Error With The WCG200
- Getting Poor Signal or No Signal on Cable Gateway
- Encountering Intermittent Wireless Connection using a Cable Gateway
- Encountering problems connecting to the VPN using a Linksys gateway
- Experiencing Intermittent Wired Connections Using a Cable Gateway
- Implementing Access Restrictions for Computers Behind a Linksys Cable Gateway
- Resetting the Linksys Cable Gateway to Factory Default
- Enabling Remote Management on a Cable Gateway
- Forums
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Problems with Port Scan and Syn Flood
O.K. That's why it is always better to post logs in the beginning: Go to the Status page of your router and check the IP...
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Wireless Network Problems
access the WRT54GS router using http://192.168.1.1 . Logon to the router..change the wireless SSID , channel - 1 or 11 ,...
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Modem/Router Trying to Connect Adapter
Try upgrading the drivers of the wireless adapter ... after upgrade see if it works ...
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Frequent Dropped Connection WPC54G and WCG200
Try changing wireless channel to 1,6,9,11. Also try to tweak advanced wireless settings: change beacon interval to 50, fragmentation...
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Difficulty connecting to WCG200 with WUSB54GSC
first off , access the router from the wired computer using http://192.168.1.1 .. the default password is admin . on the...
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WUSB54GS Connection to WCG200
1) Well for online gaming you may need to open ports on WCG200 for that particular game try...
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Linksys Hardware Vs the ISP
I'm having lots of Problems with my cable internet service charter tech that came over saw my stack of Linksys gear...
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Difficulty connecting to WCG200 with WUSB54GSC
After using my Linksys WCG200 cable modem/wireless router with no problems for roughly a year, I recently have not been...
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Problems with Port Scan and Syn Flood, and a few questions.
I have the WCG200 Cable Gateway. I have noticed over the last month that our connection stops working around...
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WCG200 v2 Loses Internet Connectivity and Hard Resets Itself
i'm with Cox and was having the same problem with my WCG200 v2 with the help of Cisco technician, i had Cox push...
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WCG200 internet connectivity loss nearly every night at midnight
okie, well... after Googling and reading through these forums about the WCG200, as I was having the same problems with it,...
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WCG200 - configuring for external access
I want the ordinary firewall protection that is enabled by default on the WCG200 in my home network. But I have a...
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Frequent dropped connection between WPC54G and WCG200
The connection between my notebook with wireless card WPC54G and cable gateway/modem WCG200 drops very frequently (perhaps...
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WCG200 v2 Antenna Upgrade: HGA7S or HGA7S
Should I purchase the SMA or TNC version? Not sure which one to go with.
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WCG200 V2-Compatible?
The compat list for LELA does not address cable gateways. Is it useful on the WCG200 and others? Thanks.Groggo
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WUSB54GS connect to router WCG200
Im using WinXp and WUSB54GS wireless adapter to connect to WCG200 router Ok so now i've 2 problem; 1) ...
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Port forwarding questions
Finally figured out that it is an issue with the ports being blocked from my workplace, which is where I was trying to connect...
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Block specific external ip address
Not possible.1. Unless you forward a port the server can't be accessed anyway.2. If you forward a port to the server set...
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Auto DHCP and Static IP together
Definitely! That's the usual practice, if you have devices that needs port forwarding you set static IP address on it. Just...
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File sharing with AVG 8.5 FW doesn't work
I had a similar problem, and it turned out to be because I didn't create a new profile in the Firewall in AVG 8.5 Internet...
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VPN connection Problem
The port forwarding is under the Applications Gaming then Port Range Forward. The application filed can be anything you...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Forums
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Problems with Port Scan and Syn Flood
O.K. That's why it is always better to post logs in the beginning: Go to the Status page of your router...
-
Wireless Network Problems
access the WRT54GS router using http://192.168.1.1 . Logon to the router..change the wireless SSID ,...
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Modem/Router Trying to Connect Adapter
Try upgrading the drivers of the wireless adapter ... after upgrade see if it works ...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
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