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Belkin (F5D8231-4) Wireless Router
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Price Range $100 - $140 Product Description Based on the 802.11n draft, N1 Wireless enables multiple receivers and transmitters to send and receive data through the air, using Intelligent MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) spatial multiplexing techniques. This smart-antenna technology builds upon the widely deployed 802.11g standard by increasing speed, coverage, and reliability of wireless systems. Providing greater range and faster speeds, N1 Wireless offers a quick and efficient way for people to distribute video, music, photos, and files among the networked computers in their homes.
Simple and Functional
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Written By tysonson Date Written Jul 26 2008 Summary I originally purchased this wireless router because I wanted to use it with my laptop that had up to an 802.11n wireless connection. I ended up purchasing it for about $100 and got the extended warranty just in case I had issues down the road. My last... Strength Fast, Simple, Good Instructions, Good Security Weakness Have to reboot it from time to time. Bottom Line Buy it if you need a fast connection with a simple setup. Not good with Mac
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Written By alan66 Date Written Aug 07 2008 Summary The N1 worked well for a few weeks then began dropping signal. I spent well over an hour with two levels of tech support, upgraded the firmware. He ended the conversation with the suggestion to leave security off for a day. That's probably how long he... Strength Strong signal Weakness Signal drops Fantastic speed and range
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Written By jjavitt Date Written Jul 01 2007 Summary After I returned the Netgear WPN-824 Rangemax to Best Buy (see that review), I decided to try the Belkin. This is the second time Belkin has come through for me when other routers have failed to penetrate walls and floors. I got absolutely great signal... Strength Great signal strength, range, and speed Weakness No easy wall mount configuration unreliable
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Written By brianblackman1 Date Written Aug 22 2007 Summary I first received this product as a replacement for their pre-N1 router, which also failed. I have gone through three or four of these in about 9 months. The amount of time I spent waiting for help and waiting for the replacements should make these... Strength it is fast+/- when it works Weakness It breaks ever couple of months Faliure in the First
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Written By zaw9c1 Date Written Sep 03 2006 Summary I didn't buy this one, my customer did it, so I set it up with best of my knowlege. Got DHCP address from modem and working fine and dandy. Then he called the internet light keep going out and need to reset the modem and router to get it back and only... Strength Nice looking, look don't count in my book! Weakness Bad FW out of box! Same failure as "FAILURE IN THE FIRST"
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Written By belkinf5d82314 Date Written Jun 19 2007 Summary Belkin (F5D8231-4) Wireless Router (F5D82314).Router loses the ability to connect to the internet every day. In order to restore normal operation the router power must be cycled off and then on. This is a real pain!. In addition, the G MIMO operation... Strength I could understand all of the techs at the Belkin help line. Weakness The need to daily cycle the power is not acceptable  |
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