maximumpc.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:40:24
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Note: This review was originally published in the November 2007 issue. Belkin has since released the N1 Vision, which we reviewed in January 2008. Belkin’s N1 router looks gorgeous, and the company has put a lot of thought into making it easy for green...
Goodlooking.
Slow; poorrange; manual refers to nonexistent features...
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An intuitive status display makes this router unique, and users will enjoy its easy installation. Unfortunately, although the Belkin N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4, has been given an update since we last reviewed it, its high price and relatively poor...
Intuitive status lights let you troubleshoot connectivity at a glance. Easy setup.
Poor performance beyond 50 feet. Priced higher than competitors that perform better.
Good looks and some nice features dont make up for relatively poor performance...
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About 2 months ago the 802.11n Enabler for the latest Macs finally became available, releasing the hidden 802.11n capabilities. This is great for us Mac owners with Core 2 Duo Macs as we can jump onboard the .11n band wagon with some of the already ava...
Nice design, helpful indicator lights on the front for quick diagnosis of problems, excellent stability with 802.11g clients...
Performance was quite poor in 802.11n mode, could not get it working with my MacBook Pro in 802.11n mode, unnecessarily cluttered web configuration.
About 2 months ago the 802.11n Enabler for the latest Macs finally became available, releasing the hidden 802.11n capabilities. This is great for us Mac owners with Core 2 Duo Macs as we can jump onboard the .11n band wagon with some of the already ava...
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The next Wi-Fi standard, 802.11n, has been mired in the standards-setting process since 2004. This standard promises theoretical speeds as high as 540Mbit/sec., which is 50 times faster than 802.11b and as much as 10 times faster than 802.11a and 802...
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Belkin was one of the first networking vendors to deliver a router that supported the draft 802.11n wireless standard and yet it's only now that it has launched a version that incorporates an ADSL modem. If it's style you're after then the N1 Wireless Mod...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-25 19:40:25
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The Belkin N1 is very easy to use...
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From left to right, the first icon indicates that wireless security is enabled. The next indicates that at least one wireless client has attached to the network. Similarly, the wired icon indicates that at least one wired station is connected to the...
Stylish case design; innovative network status indicators; lifetime warranty...
Poorer performance than other DraftN products reviewed.
From left to right, the first icon indicates that wireless security is enabled. The next indicates that at least one wireless client has attached to the network. Similarly, the wired icon indicates that at least one wired station is connected to the...
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wi-fiplanet.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:40:25
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Belkin was one of the first companies to ship a “Draft-N” product. The Belkin N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4 also introduced a new look for wireless routers. Rather than a design that could be mounted vertically or horizontally, the N1 is clearl...
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Belkin N1 Wireless Router This router is far and away the best of our test group in design and ease of use, and it has excellent features. But it stumbled badly in long- and midrange performance tests. In almost every measure besides performance, where...
Outstanding design and usability, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise support...
Subpar performance in long and midrange tests, Relatively high failure rate on longrange tests...
This router is far and away the best of our test group in design and ease of use, and it has excellent features. But it stumbled badly in long- and midrange performance tests.
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Laptopmag.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:40:25
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SETUP/EASE OF USE Belkin has outdone itself: The N1 router has a slick design and much easier setup process. A removable sticker on the N1 shows you exactly which steps to perform, and the completely redesigned setup program—now with an Apple look a...
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The Belkin N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4 is Belkins first contribution to the 802.11 draft-n market. Belkin has made some dramatic improvements in the usability department, but like all the draft-n routers Ive seen, its performance just isnt up to...
Elegant and functional new design. Performed better than 802.11g products.
Performance below that expected of a draft-n router.
Belkins N1 Wireless Router is user-friendly, has meaningful status icons, and sports a nice case design—all great features that are discounted by its disappointing draft-n performance...
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