2Wire 2701HG-B Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway Router

by 2Wire

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001AO1XME
• Item model number: 2701hg
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,880 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2008

Product Description

Product Features: Connect multiple computers to the Internet with Wi-FI and Ethernet. Also connect several devices in your home for a rich and secure networking experience. Technical Specifications: Manufacturer - 2Wire WAN Interface - ADSL (RJ-11) LAN Interface - 4 port 10/100 Ethernet with Auto-crossover (RJ-45); 802.11g or high powered HyperG access point PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) gateway / pass-through Static or Dynamic IP support DNS Client/Server DHCP Client/Serv0er Standard NAT/PAT between LAN and WAN Automated NAT Pass-Thru for LAN client-initiated VPN tunnels DMZplus for automatic WAN IP assignment to a local PC Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and diagnostics Quick summary page with shortcuts to most commonly used features Integrated firewall includes stateful packet inspection WEP (default), WPA wireless encryption security FCC Part 68, Part 15, Class B UL Approved Product Highlights: Greenlight easy-to-use, browser-based configuration Allows flexibility of wired and wireless connections High-powered HyperG wireless technology provides faster speeds, fewer cold spots and a high level of mobility Shares high-speed broadband Internet access, plus files and printers, among multiple computers with or without wires Compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices Supports 64- and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption for enhanced security; professional-grade firewall protects personal information LED indicators keep you aware of network status

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Thumbs Up!, October 21, 2009

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P. Roscom (OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2Wire 2701HG-B Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway Router (Electronics)

First off, my home setup consists of one (Win XP) EMachine desktop and a (Win Vista) HP pavillon laptop. Am using AT&T's DSL, $19.95, basic package.

That said, this 2Wire gateway box was a breeze to hookup, just follow the colored pic instructions. My desktop was hard wired via the ethernet wire included and laptop connects via the wireless wifi signal this 2Wire box emits.

Only issue I had was with the "registration" portion once I was all connected and clicked on the IE browser. AT&T's 24/7 tech support walked me through this. Big problem was that the 2Wire box I had, though brand new, was one of the "SBC models". The AT&T tech rep had to give me some instructions to load to get the 2Wire in sync with their system. Don't think you can ever tell or have a choice of knowing if you are going to receive an AT&T configured box or one of these SBC models.

At this time, am all good to go, surfing through the internet at blazing speeds, way faster than my old dial-up ISP provider. Wireless laptop connection is at 5 bars all the way to my living room. Durability, longevity wise, we'll see how this box pans out. For now, I give this 2Wire DSL modem/wireless router a 2 thumbs up!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy setup. Steep price. No QoS., October 4, 2009

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Zachary Palmer (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2Wire 2701HG-B Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway Router (Electronics)

Having used the 1701HG (http://www.amazon.com/2Wire-1701HG-2WIRE-Broadband-Router/dp/B0029LRYMK/) previously, I found the interface basically tolerable, and as a modem it functions well enough with my AT&T account. It's built in a less annoying and cheap looking case. (though the 1700 series was pretty rigid for a dsl modem)

The Good:
- Easy Setup
- Compact Chassis
- Functions Fairly Reliably
- Has SPI firewall and wireless access

The Bad:
- As with most DSL modems currently, supports only Fast Ethernet (e100) ports, as opposed to the Gigabit and 10G stuff I'm waiting for
- Wireless is par at best

The Ugly:
- No QoS (this is a fairly important feature for gamers and such)

35 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars AT&T's version of a ripoff., October 8, 2009

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Cindy Foster (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2Wire 2701HG-B Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway Router (Electronics)

Both this and the previous model of AT&T's Wireless Gateway are big ripoffs. The previous model uses 802.11b which is turtle speed. This one uses 802.11g which is aardvark speed.

The biggest kicker of all time is that AT&T constantly tries to get you to upgrade your internet connection to Pro or Elite while full well knowing that their equipment cannot handle those speeds. I just bought a Wireless N Router and a N1 USB Adapter which is jackrabbit speed from NewEgg for $60 for both. AT&T wants over $200 for these inferior pieces of plastic and they will make you buy a USB Adapter seperately.

Way to go AT&T, expect a phone call from me soon.

Save your money and buy N or N1 routers and adapters when they are on sale. This equipment is a joke.