Summary
Based on the Atheros 802.11g chipset that supports Extreme-G speeds of up to 108Mbps, the B49GU was just as disappointing and erratic as the very similar D-Link DI-624. As a wired router, the Gigabyte B49GU is a solid performer with a lot of useful enhancements. But when you dig deeper into its feature set and take the wireless performance, or lack thereof, into account, the B49GU looks like a good idea that was poorly implemented and rushed to market.
We had hoped for more from Gigabyte because they really do make some high quality components. However, one poorly performing product shouldn't doom a company. Hopefully Gigabyte (or Atheros) will straighten out the issues with this chipset in the near future and come back with a stronger product.
1234567| Next Page --»PrintRelated Reviews
Linksys WRT310ND-Link DIR-655SMC SMCWGBR14-NApple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)Belkin N1 VisionRelated Downloads
Yahoo Pool BuddyUlead Photo ExpressMagic MatchCyberLink PowerDVDCool Beans NFO Creator/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">
Write a Review
Do you have an opinion on this product? Write your own review and let others know what you think!
Name: (required)
Email Address: (required)
Summary: (required)
Remember my information
Your Comments: (required)
Your Score:
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
User ReviewsMore User Reviews...
by Jonno on May 6, 2008:
“It works, but due to some of its features being rather mystical, would not buy another gigabyte router. The problems with its firmware, including the hastely typed sumbit (submit) shows the product was put together by a clown firmware writer who was probably...” More...
by Matthue on March 1, 2005:
“Easy to setup and use, extremely low cost to buy considering the features that come with the product.I just dont like the long delay to reboot the system each time.I tried to change the IP address of the router only to have it crash on me, and needed to...” More...
Reader FavoritesMore Reviews...
Nikon D90 ReviewSamsung Highnote (SPH-M630) ReviewAsus G50VT ReviewBlackberry Storm ReviewNikon D700 ReviewJoin the Facebook ClubFollow on TwitterJoin the Newsletter
RSS Feed |Advertise |Feedback |Corrections |PartnersCopyright © 2008 Digital Trends - All rights reserved. |About Digital Trends |Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Jobs |Partners: MSN Canada |World Now |Yahoo! |WindowsMedia.com |Future ShopJoin our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest Digital Trends content like Videos, Reviews, News and more delivered directly to your email!
Plus, get early access to contests and specials from our partners. Join today!
Email Address:
Loading...