Linksys DMA2100

34 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Linksys DMA2100. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. There are some less positive comments about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Linksys DMA2100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100

The smaller cousin of the 2200 is surprisingly more interesting than you'd expect, although it's still somewhat eclipsed by the streaming capabilities of other units.

Very small form factor ; Decent range of file support ; 802.11n wireless ; Simple installation

Windows Vista only ; An Xbox 360 might be a better, but noisier, bet

The 2100's performance was essentially identical to the 2200 in our tests — and as mentioned above, we ran the two side by side to make sure of the fact. While it lacks the upscaling DVD component of the 2200, we can't imagine there are too many...

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : David Flynn (theage.com.au)

Linksys DMA2100

Products such as Linksys DMA "media centre extenders" are the missing link between your PC and home-theatre.

Linksys has done its homework to make the set-up process aspainless as we've seen in a media centre add-on. Once things are upand running, the box performs exceptionally well, handling mostcommon music and video formats including the internet...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Amber Lupala (rbmods.com)

Linksys Wireless Media Center Extender

Introduction Have you built or thinking about building a home theater PC but don't want to put the computer next to your TV?If so, today's review might be of interest to you; Geeks.com, popular online retailers, sent us a Linksys Wireless Media Center...

Easy installation ; Sleek design with easy to use front panel ; Solid audio/video quality ; Component video output

Does not play or stream DVD video ; Not compatible with Windows Vista ; Remote missing some functions

The Linksys Wireless Windows Media Center Extender is simply a must-have product for those running Windows Media Center 2005 and wishing to display video remotely on a TV. If you're thinking about setting up a HTPC but don't want to have a computer...

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

wired - yes, wireless - not at all

it may have been a defective unit - they were being unloaded at $110 albeit from a reputable source. i know the problem is with the DMA2100, and must send it back.

i truly wanted this to work, because the notion ob being able to wirelessly stream stuff from my computer leveraging mediua center was quite exciting. with HDTV resolution to boot.

unfortunately the wireless setup did not work out of the box. i should note i have a Linksys WRT610N wireless router that has never shown any compatibiity with any piece of equipment, ever. i took the DMA2100 to where i could connect it using the...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works Great !

Ill probably be buying another one for the rec room in the basement.

Works just as described. Using it to extend the Media Center Capabilities and Data from our VMCPC and Home Server to the living room. Started off wireless but noticed some glitching while watching backed up DVDs. Now hardwired Cat 5e and it works...

I only gave a 4 due to a little lag in response from when you hit a button on the remote to when the extender responds. Not bad but worth mentioning thatit can get a little annoying.

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great product...bad price

I'm sure newegg will remove this review promptly for being honest.

Works great. Compatible with windows 7.

Ridiculous price. I'm not sure how newegg justifies doubling the price of this. Perplexing considering newegg usually has the best prices.

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works great!

Draws a fair amount of resources from the PC when pulling media from the HDD. For me, this is important because I'm using an older PC that's been upgraded to Vista. I find that when the MCE is running from the library, the PC is pretty much useless....

Displays my music library with album art, flawlessly streams audio & SD video across my 802.11g network from the external USB HDD on my wired PC (network optimizer says I'm JUST shy of HD bandwidth). Provides good control over picture libraries, and...

A little rocky getting it set up -- took several tries before the device would communicate with WMC. Takes a little while to boot up from a powered down state.

Jan, 2009

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