Belkin N+ Wireless

The Belkin N+ Wireless is a wireless router that can be connected to a DSL modem to share an internet connection across a network.  The router utilizes draft 802.11n technology and MIMO techniques to provide up to 300 Mbps of data throughput and a range of up to 1200 feet.  It offers VPN support and a variety of security features including WPA and WEP Wi-Fi protection and MAC address filtering.  The router also includes a download speedometer bar for tracking bandwidth usage and has a rear USB storage port for sharing files directly from an external USB drive.  The N+ Wireless has a space-saving vertical design with a glossy black casing, 4 gigabit ethernet ports, and dual antennas.  It is intended to be easy for the average user to setup and has a push button that automatically protects the Wi-Fi connection.  The router has a suggested retail price of $120 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.

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Belkin N+ Wireless 1
MSRP$120.00
Release date August, 2008
BrandBelkin
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
77
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mixed
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3 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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affordable price
+3agreedisagree

4 Gigabit ports
+3agreedisagree

guest WiFi feature
+3agreedisagree

rear USB port for creation of a simple NAS
+2agreedisagree

reliable
+2agreedisagree

WPA2 encryption - currently uncrackable
+2agreedisagree

Wireless N - latest wireless standard, backwards compatibility and increased range/throughput for compatible devices
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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horrible customer support
+2agreedisagree

USB storage is buggy/doesn't work
+1agreedisagree

So far spent 6 hours trying to set up wireless devices, NO FAQ or Knowledgebase on Belkin website
+1agreedisagree

majority of consumers will not see any improvement over older and more affordable wireless G alternatives
0agreedisagree


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Details

Features/Specs

  • Draft 802.11n 2.0 Technology
  • Auto-sensing and auto-detecting technology
  • MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Techniques
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push button
  • Download Speedometer Bar
  • USB Storage Port
  • Dual antenna configuration
  • Easy to setup
  • Security: WPA, WPA2, 64-bit/128-bit encryption, MAC address filtering
  • VPN Support: IPSec pass-through , PPTP
  • Ports: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet
  • Glossy black casing
  • 1 year limited warranty

 

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Belkin N+ Wireless

• Belkin Wireless N+ 802.11n Router (Black)

• N+ Wireless Router

UPC: 722868673799

EAN: 722868673799

MPN: F5D8235-4

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Yale

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June 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
70
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7 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • affordable price
  • 4 Gigabit ports
  • guest WiFi feature
  • rear USB port for creation of a simple NAS
  • reliable
  • WPA2 encryption - currently uncrackable
  • Wireless N - latest wireless standard, backwards compatibility and increased range/throughput for compatible devices

Cons

  • horrible customer support
  • USB storage is buggy/doesn't work
  • majority of consumers will not see any improvement over older and more affordable wireless G alternatives

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phenix1819

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June 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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7 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • affordable price
  • 4 Gigabit ports
  • guest WiFi feature
  • rear USB port for creation of a simple NAS
  • reliable
  • WPA2 encryption - currently uncrackable
  • Wireless N - latest wireless standard, backwards compatibility and increased range/throughput for compatible devices

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Bill Cone

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December 26, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
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mixed
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3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • affordable price
  • 4 Gigabit ports
  • guest WiFi feature

Cons

  • horrible customer support
  • So far spent 6 hours trying to set up wireless devices, NO FAQ or Knowledgebase on Belkin website

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