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Linksys Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP


 
Manufacturer: Linksys
Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5Average rating of 4.0/5   Reviews   Send to a Friend

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  • Product Type - Networking Accessory
  • Warranty - 1 year
  • Buttons -- One Reset button
  • Cabling -- Type RJ-45


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The SPA400 features the ability to connect up to four (4) standard analog telephones lines to a Linksys Voice System (LVS) VoIP network and includes the additional benefit of an integrated voicemail application. The SPA400 utilizes multiple analog phone lines and automatically routes calls to and from your existing PSTN telephone service. Designed to be implemented with the LVS IP Telephony System, the SPA400 enables cost-conscience business users to leverage the high value features generally found only on more expensive PBX equipment. The SPA400 also includes an integrated voicemail application supporting up to 32 voicemail accounts or boxes with customized greetings, providing LVS users the ability to receive and playback voicemail messages from their Linksys IP Phones. The SPA400 supports four (4) RJ-11 FXO ports to connect to the PSTN and also includes one 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet interface that is used to connect to the local IP network. Compact in design, the SPA400 is perfectly suited for a small business in providing reliable operation for both VoIP and PSTN voice communication service.
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Don't buy this item

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
I've been using this item 3 weeks ago and i didn't notice any diference with my lags on games like xbox 360 or ps3, maybe if you use this item for VOIP it could be work, but if you try to use this for games DON'T BUY IT don't waste your money.

Linksys OGV200 - Easy as Pie

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
The Linksys OGV200 is a network optimizer for gaming and VoIP. I'm not a gamer so I can't speak to that, but I am a heavy user of Skype and hated the intermitent drop-outs that always seemed to occur at an important point in the conversation. I no longer have to worry about that with the OGV200. I can use Skype, download and surf the web all at the same time with no loss of voice quality. It has made Skype perform as well as a landline - actually better!

The real issue to me was that I did not want to re-do my wireless network configuration to take advantage of a newer router that had QoS for VoIP built into it. Although it seems simple to replace your wireless router the last time I did that, I went through three different routers before I found one that worked reliably with good reception and fast throughput.

This device simply plugs into power and is placed in between your router and modem. Setup is all of a minute or so and you're off and running. I've run it for about a month now - no problems at all. One thing I have noticed is that the device gets fairly warm - it would be smart to put it someplace where it can get good ventilation - and say not laying on a carpet behind a desk.

Definitely works!

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Amazing! I use it for XBOX Live and it hasn't lagged ONCE since I installed it in my college dorm! I used to get lags every single night from around 8pm until midnight, but not anymore! Not a single time since I bought this around a month ago! I'll get another one for playing at home too, this thing is PERFECT and for under $30 it's greatly priced too!

Don't know if it works or not.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
I received the unit and connected it as per the documentation. I attempted to configure the device through a browser, but cannot get my network to see the device at the IP address listed in the docs. Spent all kinds of time on the phone with tier 2 tech support folks. They advise that although the device is configurable through a browser, that it is plug and play, and that being able to connect via the browser interface is unnecessary. I have noticed no change or improvement of any kind in my VoIP speed or quality. I cannot recommend it and I have no way of knowing if it even works or not.

Works, but at a cost

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
I've had this for a few months; with the exception of my TiVo box not being able to "call home" it has worked.
As noted by some "1 star" reviewers, it does slow the rest of the network down. I've not seen 3 meg to 400K changes; but it is slower, which i would expect for something altering the QoS of packets on the fly w/o knowing "what's next".
I solved the tivo problem by adding another wifi adpater in front of the network optimizer, and the only thing connected to it is the tivo.
When I'm on a call; the network crawls; and sometimes when I have a LOT of downloads going (10+) it also seems slower; but it's a trade off -- is the phone call more important, or is downloading? You cannot dynamically 'switch it on' when a voip call comes in or you make oen -- it's just on.
And there's no adjustments you can make to re-prioritze packets.
it works; and it makes voip calls very usable for me (before, i rarey made them except when someone else was on the landline).
I've noticed that "the longer it's up" the better the overall performance is -- if we have a power outtage, I notice network traffic is bad when it 1st comes back; then seems to "even out" -- I don't know if the optimizer is doing some "learning" or not -- but it's a side effect I've noticed.
With everthing in life, there's tradeoffs -- you just have to decide what's more important. overall, I think it works as advertised and network performance doesn't suffer as much as some claim.
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Product Details Binding: Electronics
Brand: Linksys
EAN: 0745883572243
Feature: Product Type - Networking Accessory
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Label: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Model: OGV200
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Publisher: Linksys
Studio: Linksys

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