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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And to this beholder, Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a beauty, with its upright design and bright blue status LEDs. Is the device more than a pretty case, though? Yes and no. One big plus is the ability to use it not...
Makes adding network storage easy. Well-designed case. Easy setup.
Confusing interface. Some extra features are poorly implemented.
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maximumpc.com Updated:
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Be our guest! With 802.11n Draft 2.0 routers becoming as common as Storm Troopers at Comic-Con, manufacturers need a feature that sets their product apart from the crowd. Like many of its competitors, Belkin added a second radio to its N+ Wireless Rout...
Guest network feature; USB port; gigabit switch; QoS mode.
Slow wireless throughput; USB port limited to storage.
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N+ Wireless Router with USB Storage PortCompany: BelkinThe following review is aimed toward the typical home or small office user, not the ultra-geeker 192.168 browser interface gear-head. This router will satisfy both types of users, but the former i...
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Belkins attractive N+ Wireless Router F5D8235-4 router ($100 as of April 20, 2009) stands out from the pack in design, features, usability, and long-range wireless throughput. Though its 2×3 antenna design lagged in short-range testing, the N+ Wireles...
Guest WiFi access, USB harddrive sharing...
Poor shortrange performance; vertical mount only, No WPAEnterprise or RADIUS server support...
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And to this beholder, the $119.99 (direct) Belkin N+ Wireless Router (F5D8235-4) is a beauty, with its upright design and bright blue status LEDs. Is the device more than a pretty case, though? Yes and no, but m...
Makes adding network storage easy. Well-designed case. Easy setup.
Below-average performance. Confusing interface. Some extra features are poorly implemented.
If you want, or may want in the future, to add extra storage to your network, this router is worth considering. But you can find better performers for not a lot more money...
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gcn.com
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2011-08-14 02:14:04
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The VeriWave tests revealed another potential flaw. The Belkin had significantly worse results for tests that ran for longer times. That indicates a problem with buffering in the access point’s memory, which occurs when data is transferred for an ex...
Separate modes for router and access point operations.
No ability to adjust output power; some buffering problems.
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Updated 11/11/2008: MacOS version of Storage Manager is available. Belkin is in the process of revamping at least the lower end of its draft 11n router line, which includes the Belkin N and N+ Wireless routers. I looked at the Belkin N as part of our...
Gigabit switch supports Jumbo Frames, Guest access w/ captive web portal and AP modes, Network sharing of USB flash or hard drive...
Basic routing feature set, No control of file sharing feature, Very slow file sharing...
Single-band Draft 2.0 802.11n router with gigabit switch based on Ralink chipset...
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Belkin's latest ‘N Class' router, the N+ takes a step back from the remarkable N1 Vision of a year ago. Visually, it's a simpler device, more akin to the original N1 with informative blue icons depicting status - if there's a problem the icon turns am...
The Belkin N+ is a fast draft-n router, suitable for both novices and seasoned networkers. It’s a doddle to set up, works well for media sharing, has great throughput and is proof that you get what you pay for...
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