Belkin N1 Wireless Router

Wonderful Router

Posted Sep 14, 2006 - Was able to install it within 20 mins. Received an "Excellent" reception even at neighbor's house. The images on the device makes the troubleshooting much easier and faster. Would certainly recommend it.

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Good Throughput, Lacking in range

Posted Oct 21, 2006 - Good, but I would recommend opting for Pre-N instead. Lacks configurability, inferior range (to that of the Pre-N router and card), and slow web interface. Finally, the price, $150 is way too steep. After owning this router for ~3 weeks, I retyurned it and purchased the Belkin Pre-N pakcage- which included a Pre-N card AND router for only $100. In combination, they demonstrated a HUGE increase in range and reliability. High points include a sleek design, promising throughput, WPA2 encryption support, and hackability (discovered a way to enable busy-box sessions through telnet).

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Draft-N vs. Belkin Pre-N range and Internet connectivity

Posted Jul 3, 2007 - Warranty replacement. The first replacement arrived. I connected via Ethernet and use my web browser to connect to their set-up page, without a problem. My DSL provider, BellSouth/AT&T, uses "connection type" PPPoE. When trying to enter my user name I kept getting a "ULR error", the router would not accept the @ symbol in the user name field. This prevented me from being able to connect to the Internet. After approximately 6 phone calls, I was still unable to get the router connected to the Internet. I became committed to finding the problem myself; I couldn't bear a 7th call. I inserted the "Setup Assistant" CD, supplied with the router. After a couple of clicks I was connected! I scratched my head… puzzled… why was I unable to change connection types through my web browser? Still puzzled by this unanswered question… I proceeded to TRY and set the security the same way it was on my Pre-N. The first thing I attempted to do was block the "SSID" address from being broadcast. It worked so well… my computer couldn't find the network. In order to reestablish a wireless connection, I had to "restore factory settings" and restart the router. After a half dozen attempts I gave up… so much for that security feature. Unable to hide my network, the next thing I attempted to due was set security through the "Security Mode" feature. Regardless of which option I selected… I was unable to connect too any of my four wireless computers, Mac OS X Tiger or PC Windows XP (both up to date). The only way to reestablish a connection was to "restore factory settings" and restart the router… what fun… what joy! Left with no other choice I called Belkin customer support… AGAIN! After several attempts and 5 hours on this problem, Belkin finally concluded the router was defective and sent a replacement. Tired of waiting I went to a local store and purchased the same model. After all… what are the odds of having two defective routers? Apparently100%. In the meantime we are now left with an unsecured wireless network that we rely on for online banking and paying bills… not very comforting. This time Belkin convinced me the problem is with my Internet provider. After investing two hours with BellSouth on the phone… they sent a service technician. When connecting directly from the modem to my computer via Ethernet we had no problem connecting. Establishing an Internet connection was not an issue. We are now certain the problem is with the router. Five days later the third router showed up… and I started all over again. With each replacement, I attempted to search for new firmware, with no luck. Each time I logged on to the “router setup” page using the “ firmware update” option I received the following message “There is no new firmware update available for this Router! “. By this time I had learned my lesson, I was no longer willing to waste my time by talking to anyone lower than level 2 support. This time after only two calls… I was directed to the recently posted firmware. The firmware was posted one week earlier, but could not be located when using the “ firmware update” option on the router setup page. After updating the firmware I was able to block the "SSID" address from being broadcast and do my online banking. Now at least my Mac’s can use the wireless connection, still without security, the PC drops the connection within 5 minutes. This never happened with the two prior units. Another thing I noticed with this model is the wireless signal doesn’t seem to be as strong. That may be an unfair observation since I have never had a device that function properly. A part of the consideration in making the choice to buy a Belkin product was the fact that it comes with a “Lifetime Warranty” and customer support. With this model it may very well take a “lifetime” of customer support to get it working. What good is a “Lifetime Warranty” if the replacement option doesn’t work!!!!!

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Avoid this product

Posted Apr 28, 2007 - The router seemed to work rather well while it lasted and the web interface was better than my last D-Link router. However, I've had it only 2 months and it has now died. It will now connect only about 25 seconds at a time with a period of about 25 seconds without connection. I rather like the product but the fact that it died after only 2 months is rather disconcerting and I'm unsure if I'll buy Belkin again. I bought the USB N1 adapter at the same time and it didn't work properly from the day I got it. Luckily, it was within the stores 30 return period. Belkin appears to have some quality issues. Wait until they've been resolved.

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too many problems

Posted Aug 26, 2006 - The router at first seemed great with my reagular G network adapter. Then when I went to intall the N1 notebook card it went down hill. The install never went through all of the stages that it said it would in there easy install. I finally had to configure it with windows zero configuration. It seemed to work great but then I noticed that about 2-3 times a day I have to restart the router or both my N1 notebook card and G network adapter show "NO" networks to connect to until I restart the router. Its fast when it works (but will never see 300mps) highest rate I've seen is 146mps. My main gripe is that the wireless network is always down, and when its down my wired connections are extremly slow. I then restart the router and the wired connections are fast again and the wireless networks then show up on my possible connection. There wireless utility is also a POS it only allows you to have one wireless device to monitor so if you go to a friends house and use there wireless G router you will have to switch back to windows for managing your connection. This should not have been released as a final N draft router.

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It's JUST another average wireless router.

Posted Nov 5, 2006 - I bought this router based on the review that it had been recieved. I thought it would give the faster speed to my internet speed. Well, it did not give me any faster speed, but it did not slow down either. Basically, it provides the same speed that I used to have without having this router. I might have misunderstood that it would be able to surf the internet at faster than 54g even if I have an 54g adapter. I expected too much from this router. That was I wasted so much money on this 150 dollars router! When I tried to do the research for N router I did not know that there were also other companies who also made similar product at the cheaper prices. I wish I were able to do more research before I got this product on hand.

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Belkin N1 wireless router

Posted Dec 31, 2006 - If I had the choice which I do I would go with the Belkin pre n, but if I am going around 75 feet. I would use the Belkin N1. These Belkin routers are the BEST far none than everthing else out there. I have tried them all, including those waste of time distance amp antennas. If you want a router that will ALWAYS connect with no drop outs the Belkin is what you want.

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save your coin

Posted 1 year ago - done with belkin. for the past few weeks i’ve had more dropouts than a 70’s highschool. i’m not some tech geek, but i’m not a newbie and this thing sucks, 3 sessions with tech support - i now speak full punjabi and hindi now, and nothing works, 3 email sessions with tech support and all i did was waste paper and ink. all in all each time they all said the same thing - firmware update, re-set and you will be very very fine. well things arent very very fine. there are some other issues but arent worth mentioning if the most basic function of the machine doesnt work why waste time with other items. wife said i was getting a linksys for christmas so i can wait. after this i’m gonna shred this thing in the garbage disposal and mail it back to belkin - with my regards of course

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Belkin N1 Wireless Router- 2.4GHz

Posted 1 year ago - love it Belkin N1 Wireless Router- 2.4GHz work with xbox 360 fast and cool Fastest Download: 14364 kb/s Fastest Upload: 2107 kb/s Average Download: 2611 kb/s Average Upload: 1808 kb/s

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xbox 360

Posted 1 year ago - some people say u cant get on but u cat al you need to to is disable MAC Address Filtering , Firewall > WAN Ping Blocking. next the Bandwidth put on to 20mhz+40mhz auto and QoS Configuration on Broadcast SSID off to make it fast if u want mt speed isastest Download: 14364 kb/s Fastest Upload: 2107 kb/s Average Download: 2611 kb/s Average Upload: 1808 kb form speedtest.net

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Avoid this one, look elsewhere

Posted Mar 15, 2008 - Easy to set up, but crashes all the time, needs reset every day. Also range is not that good. Nortel PVN does not work and Belkin support is not answering emails concernig it. I guess they don't have a fix. This is the last Belkin product I ever bought.

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Belkin N1 Wireless Router

Posted Apr 15, 2007 - Had up and running in approx 20 minutes. Very easy set up and works very well with Apple Mac Book Pro laptop. I like the lighted panel. You can see where the problem might exist and ensure that you are transmitting in a secure mode. No problems so far.

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I have installed 2 of the routers, one of the port ...

Posted Jan 11, 2007 - I have installed 2 of the routers, one of the portable adapters, and a PC adapter. They have been easy to install and configure with DSL modems from different companies. I have been very happy with this product.

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Belkin N1 Router: Easy Setup, Blazing Speed

Posted Dec 25, 2006 - I got this wireless router (along with Belkin's N1 desktop card) for Christmas. I am writing this review on Christmas evening. The Belkin N1 much better priced than the Linksys draft-n routers. The router and desktop card were easy to install and the setup wizards were easy to follow. It took less than an hour altogether and I was up and running. Additionally, my son and daughter got Dell laptops for Christmas with pre-installed wireless cards. These worked perfectly with the new Belkin N1 router. Amazing! We're all online wirelessly, and the connection is as fast or faster than our previous wired router. I love this router. Thank you Belkin.

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Great Router for consideration

Posted Sep 26, 2006 - in order to amplify the range capabilities of this router without painstakingly hard modifications, belkin sells other products to achieve this goal. If the antennas could be upgraded, this router would be unstoppable.

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