Linksys OGV200 Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP

Average customer rating: 4.0

Linksys OGV200 - VoIP optimizer - WOW!
Improves the VOIP phone sound
Very Disappointing
Fantastic item, works exactly as stated.

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Linksys OGV200 Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP

Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000F3O9FE

Related Categories:

Networking & Online Communication

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Product Description

The Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP from Linksys streamlines your home network for next-generation Internet applications. By applying various Quality of Service (QoS) techniques to your network traffic, the Network Optimizer makes sure time-sensitive applications like online gaming and VoIP calls run smoothly. The Network Optimizer sits between your home router and broadband cable or DSL modem, and monitors the data going through. It automatically determines what data is time-sensitive and what isn't, and prioritizes delivery of that data to its destination, ensuring the best-possible performance for the various types of data that go through your network. <BR> Traffic prioritization helps make sure that your online games don't lag when someone else on the network is surfing the web or sending email. Voice over IP phone calls sound cleaner. Outgoing streamed video from your Internet Video Camera runs smoother. And the best part is that the Network Optimizer takes care of prioritizing the data automatically, with no user setup of QoS policies required. After a simple installation it gets right to work, enhancing your network's performance and helping you get the most out of your high-speed Internet connection.

Customer Reviews:

Linksys OGV200 - VoIP optimizer - WOW!.......2007-05-09

I stumbled acroos this item when I was searching for a solution to
the constant call interruptions I was getting with the VoIP service
I was using. When I received the OGV200 and installed it (very quickly)
my connection problems were over, and my standard broadband connection improved dramtically - well worth the money!!!Linksys OGV200 Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP

Improves the VOIP phone sound.......2007-05-06

This product really helped improve the quailty of the phone connection on my vonafe phone.

Very Disappointing.......2007-01-28

My entire network is comprised of Linksys equipment (Router, Wireless access point, Network adapters) and I ordered this device with the expectation that it would solve my online gaming lag when other PCs are on my network are actively surfing the web. Setup was painless and went as expected. Immediately, however, I felt a significant degradation in my overall internet performance. I have a tool that measures DSL performance and I typically experience 1-3MB download speeds with 500K upload. I ran the tool with the OGV200 in my network and was shocked to see that I was getting only 400K download. To verify that It wasn't my DSL connection, I disconnected the OGV200 and ran the test again. This time I was getting 2.3MB download. It didn't seem to make any difference on the upload speed as I consistently got between 400K and 500K upload with and without the device. I expected that it would add some overhead but truthfully, I expected 10-15% not the 80% that I was experiencing. Linksys has really dropped the ball on this one and I'm afraid that it's going to have to go back.

Fantastic item, works exactly as stated........2006-10-05

I was having some issues with VOIP quality dropping if our PC's were in heavy use on the internet. So I picked up this device hoping to fix the issues, and sure enough, it worked!

Setup was PAINLESS beyond belief! I plugged it in, waited 3 mintues, and it was done, completely automatic exactly as described.. A 5 year old could hook this thing up!

In testing, it works perfect.. I saturated my internet connection with downloads and video streaming, then tried to make a VOIP call, and the call was crystal clear. This device squeezed down the other things, and allocated more space for the VOIP, and once the call completed, it increased back up the other items.

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