Belkin F5D8236-4 Wireless N 4-Port Router

Belkin F5D8236-4 Wireless N 4-Port Router Review

Belkin F5D8236-4 Wireless N 4-Port Router Feature

• Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b; IEEE 802.3u; IEEE 802.3
• Ports: 4x computer/device ports (RJ-45), 1x modem port (RJ-45)
• Operating range: Up to 1200 feet
• Link rate: Up to 300 Mbps in 40 MHz channel mode
• System requirements: Broadband Internet connection with RJ45 (Ethernet connection); at least one computer with an installed network interface card; TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer; Internet browser
• Four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports built-in
• Strong network security includes WPA, WPA2, WPS, and 64- and 128-bit WEP
• System requirements for software: Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5; 64 MB RAM minimum; Internet browser (Internet Explorer 6.0+, Firefox 1.0+, or Safari 2.0+)

The Belkin N Wireless Router uses the Wireless N protocol to provide an ultra-fast and reliable wireless network for your apartment or office. Offering outstanding performance, this router can handle the most demanding tasks, letting you stream HD video at the same time your kids are playing online games and sharing photos with their friends.

The Belkin Wireless N Router: Creates a Wireless-N network with up to a 1200-foot range and 300Mbps data throughput. Is backward compatible with Wireless-G and 802.11b networks. Has four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Wireless-N offers up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds for bandwidth-intensive users. View larger.

The router also includes four wired Ethernet ports. View larger.

Smart Design with Wired and Wireless Connections
The Wireless N Router has a striking, vertical enclosure that is both handsome and space efficient. The two built-in external antennas provide a wireless range of up to 1,200 feet and easily covers an apartment or small office. Six LEDs for Security, Wireless, Wired, Router, Modem, and Internet let you know the status of your network at a glance, making it easy to troubleshoot any problems.

Wireless N uses the latest 802.11n Draft 2.0 technology, offering better range and throughput than 802.11g and 802.11b networks. By using smart MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) antenna technology, the range of a Wireless N network is extended and can blanket a large home.

With wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps, you won't be waiting for videos to buffer or music to download because your children are playing online games. Wireless N provides more than enough bandwidth to make crystal-clear Internet phone calls, transfer a large amount of photos, and stream movies to your computer without any lag or hiccups.

You can also share networked peripherals such as a Wi-Fi printer, hard drives, and DVDs. If you have some computers that use the older wireless standards, they'll still work because the Wireless N router is backwards compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices (though they won't connect at the same blistering speed). For maximum speed and range, Belkin's N Wireless USB Adapter, Notebook Card, and ExpressCard adapter are recommended.

In addition to Wireless N, the router also has four 10/100 Ethernet ports at the back, giving you the option to plug in for a steady and secure, fast connection running at up to 100Mbps.

Thanks to the strong built-in security, including support for WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and 64-and 128-bit WEP encryption, you will be protected from hackers and intruders trying to gain access to your sensitive files. Setting up security is simple, too: just push the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button located on the front of the router. The router also supports VPN for making secure connections between home and office.

Easy to Set Up
Belkin designed the Wireless N Router to be as simple to use as possible. Simply connect your wireless router to your cable or DSL modem, plug the router in, and connect your computer to the router. That's it. To help monitor your network performance and usage, the router includes Personal Network Assistant software, which runs on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4/10.5.

The Belkin N Wireless router is backed by a 1-year warranty and includes free 24/7 technical support.

What's in the Box
N Wireless Router, quick installation guide, Personal Network Assistant CD, user manual on CD, power supply, RJ45 Ethernet networking cable.

With a range up to 1200 feet, you have the freedom to work wherever you want.

Belkin F5D8236-4 Wireless N 4-Port Router. Operating range: Up to 1200 feet.