11/23/08
UMAX UGATE
3000 PRODUCT REVIEW
"The
Ugate 3000 was super easy to setup, and within 5 minutes, I was sharing
my Internet Connection with the rest of my LAN!"
"Packed with features, the Umax Ugate 3000 is the best hardware
based Cable/DSL based NAT we have seen yet, and blows away the competition"
"Umax seems to have done their research...this thing has ALL
the features you could want, plus Dynamic DNS and a 10/100 Hub included!"
"The
Ugate 3000 has a DHCP Client and Server built in, so it works with just
about every Cable or xDSL ISP out there..."
-
Super fast and easy setup - Less than 5 minutes
- DHCP Client and Server, Server supports 253 IP Addresses
- Virtual Servers and Exposed PC Option
- Easy to use Web Interface for Setup and Administration
- Good Documentation and the website has great info
- Firmware can be
upgraded
- 10/100 4 Port
AutoSensing Hub
- Free 1 Year of Dynamic DNS Service powered by TZO.COM
Best of all, the Ugate 3000 firmware can be upgraded, and Umax frequently
posts new releases on their website. This makes the unit flexible with
the options that Umax offers, and can also be used as a way to fix any
bugs or problems that the Ugate Firmware may have with certain Cable or
xDSL connections.
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The Ugate 3000 domain name screen shows the Dynamic DNS options. The Ugate
3000 users have the option to enable 1 free year of the Dynamic DNS Service,
and also have the option to upgrade the service to get a private domain
name.
Although
the Ugate 3000 does not currently support VPN, the Road Runner login now
offers compatibility with the popular cable modem provider.
Umax was
once known for their great scanners, and now they are known for their
great networking products as well. Keep an eye on Umax, these guys are
going places!
Overall, the Ugate 3000 is 100% rock solid and is packed with great features.
This product is one of the strongest contenders in the Cable/xDSL sharing
market, and many users looking for a quick and simple solution will find
the Ugate 3000 a winner. It's a great choice for any small home or office
that wants to share a single Internet connection, and add some NAT/Natural
Firewall protection.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars - This thing is awesome!
Pros: Packed with Features, and a super easy Setup and Administration
Cons: No VPN Support..yet, although it may be offered as an Upgrade
Umax Ugate 3000 - Price:
$399.99
Umax Technologies, Inc.
3561 Gateway Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
510-651-4000
510-651-8834 FAX
http://Ugate.Umax.com
Buy From Umax at http://www.Umax.com/Networking/
Available now at:
http://www.PCconnection.com
http://www.buy.com
TIPS for using the Umax UGate 3000:
*Users with LanCity Cable Modems with Mediaone or other ISP's using LanCity
Cable Modems typically need to call their ISP's and tell them the new
MAC Address of the Umax Ugate 3000. Since Most ISP's don't like you to
share the network connection with other PC's, you should tell them you
are installing a new network card or upgrading the network card in your
PC. They will then Provision the Cable modem to speak with the new MAC
address of the Ugate 3000 WAN Port.
*Since the Ugate 3000 includes the Dynamic DNS service, users can also choose to upgrade the Ugate.Net Dynamic DNS service. The Dynamic DNS upgrades are available directly from TZO.COM, and a user can upgrade to a private domain for less than $60 per year. You can find out more about the premiere service and other Upgrades at TZO.COM
*Some
users with Cable or xDSL modems (Such as the LanCity Cable Modems) may
need to turn on their DHCP Client within the Ugate 3000 so you can obtain
an IP address from the DHCP server of the ISP. Some cable and xDSL modems
actually have a DHCP client/server inside, very similar to the Ugate 3000.
March
1, 2000 - We were just informed that the Umax Ugate 3000 now has PPPoE
Support. You can download the latest
firmware upgrade here. Ugate Plus users can purchase an upgrade directly
from Umax. Contact Umax for more info.
October
22, 1999 - I saw on TimHiggins.com that Umax is now offering a Trade-In
offer to Ugate Plus users. Trade in your old Ugate Plus for a Ugate 3000
and get $150 back! Contact Umax for more info.
October 22, 1999 - Umax recently added a new firmware upgrade for
the Umax Ugate Plus. This latest upgrade version now includes support
for MS PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) for VPN.
October 21, 1999 - Umax has recently added
a new Umax Ugate Networking Forum on their website, offering feedback
and information posted from the Ugate Community. You can also get news
and firmware updates here for all the Ugate Products.
October
20, 1999 - Umax recently added a new firmware upgrade for the Umax
Ugate 3000. This latest upgrade version 1.10 is available from the Umax
Ugate Website at Ugate.Umax.com
September
19, 1999 - I heard through the grapevine that the UGate 3000 will
soon offer PPTP (Point to Point Tunnelling protocol and VPN capability)
*For our past review of the Umax Ugate Plus, see
the review here
*For other great reviews of the Umax Ugate 3000 and the Ugate-Plus, see
http://www.TimHiggins.com,
or check out the Umax website at http://Ugate.Umax.com
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