Belkin Wireless N+ 802.11n Router (Black)
by Belkin Inc.
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Manufacturer: Belkin Inc.Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Mac, Windows
Model: F5D8235-4
Color: Black
Product features:
- Router lets you easily create a large Wireless-N network for the home or office
- MIMO antenna technology provides extended range and data throughput up to 300 Mbps
- Security options include Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA/WPA2 and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
- USB port allows connection of an external hard drive or thumb drive for networked storage
- Four gigabit Ethernet ports
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Customer Review: Excellent Value in Features & Performance vs. Price
Summary: 5 Stars
OK, first off, you'll find DOA or quick-death hdwe from just about any brand. These things (all consumer brands) are made inexpensively and a quick tour of ratings for nearly every router out there will produce folks swearing off Brand X in favor of Y, and others vowing never to make the mistake of buying Brand Y again, and they're happy with Brand X. Anecdotal evidence is not a good indicator of your results. (FWIW, I've bought 2 Belkin routers in the past year, one for a daughter, one for myself, and both have exceeded my expectations for the price. I am retiring an early 802.11g D-Link as obsolete, but it was a good workhorse for many years.)
So, after buying a $29 Belkin 802.11g+ for my daughter out of state, configuring it at home, shipping it to her for true plug-n-play, I was very impressed. (She literally opened the box, unplugged the ethernet from her laptop, and connected it to the WAN port of the router, opened available ntwks, typed in the very long key I'd given her, and voila, it has worked for the past 6 months.) I really liked the security features (don't set up a new router with less than WPA2) and the "guest channel" for allowing visitors password-controlled internet access without giving them access to your network, or your network passkey or PIN. That's what led me to buy this router -along with the 1000BaseT ethernet capability to maximize the time before obsolesence makes me retire it.
Other than my initial failure to securely connect my ethernet cable for the configuration, everything went swimmingly. I did not use the easy-install-disk, but instead used the alternative method of configuring via the browser page. The manual (which you have to print for yourself or read on screen) should be sufficient to guide you thru unless you really have no familiarity with wireless networks and computer networking in general. (I just don't like installing unnecessary software, so I avoid the wizards if possible.)
I've had this one up and running for just over a month, and no problems w/ wireless connection of my office laptop nor our home desktop (running ethernet to that location would be very inconvenient). I did have some initial problems with wireless connection of my new iPhone -but that could be just as much due to my "iIgnorance" as anything, and was solved by powering off the iPhone for about 15 minutes, and when repowered, it connected easily, and has every time I've come home since. We have a bit over 1900 sq ft downstairs and roughly 900 upstairs, and my laptop survey shows 270Mbps connections thruout the living spaces. This despite the fact that all interior walls of our home are sheathed with 1/2" plywood each side, then with drywall, and the router is located on a small shelf high in the closet under the staircase. (out of sight is something my spousal unit is particularly happy about)
My only near-miss issue is that the router is intended to stand vertically, as shown in the illustrations, and with the antennae raised as they should be, is much taller than my old router. The antennae just barely clear the ceiling whereas the old one wasn't close. Still, it would fit on the average bookshelf and doesn't have a very big footprint.
Description of Belkin Wireless N+ 802.11n Router (Black)
The N+ Wireless Router features a USB port on the back, that lets you connect a USB storage device. This allows multiple computers to easily access documents, videos, and photos on the storage drive over a secure wireless network. Four gigabit ports provide the bandwidth and speed needed for media intense applications like streaming music and video.For those who need the fastest wireless connection, the Belkin N+ Router will have you flying down the fast lane. Thanks to the 802.11n Draft 2.0 technology that provides up to 300 Mbps of data throughput, and a wide variety of high-performance features, the N+ Router is the ideal choice for demanding Internet users.
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Using the latest, 802.11n Draft 2.0 technology, the N+ router offers outstanding range thanks to smart MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) technology. This router offers enough range to easily cover most homes or office spaces.
With data throughput of up to 300 Mbps, the N+ Router can handle media-intensive applications that take up large amounts of your bandwidth. The router will easily handle high-demand network activity such as streaming music and HD video, playing games online, downloading large files, and making Internet phone calls, all without hiccups or slowdowns.
If even this isn't fast enough, the N+ router also has four gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connections.
Backwards Compatibility for Ultra Convenience
The N+ router is backwards compatible with all Wireless-G and 802.11b networks and devices, which means that you can continue to use your current computers and peripherals that are on the older standards.
Keep Your Network Safe and Private
With support for Wi-Fi Protected Security, you can ensure that your wireless network is safe and secure with a single button push. In addition to Wi-Fi Protected Security, the N+ router also supports 256-bit WPA/WPA2-Personal, and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption to ensure that your data is protected.
Easily Share Storage with Your Whole Network
The router features a USB port that allows you to connect a USB storage device, such as a hard drive or thumb drive, and share its contents with all the computers on the network. With an attached storage device, you can store music, videos, and photos in a central location for everyone on the network to share and access.
Elegant, Informative Design
Featuring an elegant and smart vertical design, the N+ Router saves space and looks good on your desk. LED icons let you know at a glance the status of the connection, if security is enabled, if USB storage is being accessed, and other useful information. There's also a "Download Speedmeter" Bar of LEDs that constantly measures the download speed of your network.
The Belkin N+ Router is backed by a 1-year warranty and includes free 24/7 technical support.
Winner of the CNET Editors' Choice Award
What's in the Box
N+ Wireless Router, quick installation guide, user manual on CD-ROM, power supply, Ethernet cable.
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