Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideBelkin Wireless-G Travel Router
Manufacturer: Belkin Part number: F5D7233
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- Bottom Line:
- The Belkin Wireless-G Travel Router combines great design and support, a low price, and decent performance, making it an obvious choice for business travelers who need Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Where to buy
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User reviews
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worked less than 1 month, service is dreadful
by gadget-girl on May 10, 2006
Pros: the price of the product
Cons: awful service, doesnt work, reset broke
Summary: within one month of buying a new belkin wireless router I had problems with my wireless connection. Called twice with problems (always have to wait about 15-20 minutes on hold ...
Summary: within one month of buying a new belkin wireless router I had problems with my wireless connection. Called twice with problems (always have to wait about 15-20 minutes on hold before talking with service rep), and both times I called we reset the router through the belkin gateway. Third time I called, this still didnt seem to be a problem to them. Rather than replacing the router, we reset it through the gateway and went through a process of unplugging modem, resetting router through reset button, unplugging router, re-plugging in modem, replugging in router, and also resetting router on gateway interface. I was eventually going through this process every time I used the internet (almost every day) since my wireless connection was almost always down. Reset button broke after about 2 weeks of this.
Spent another 20 minutes or so on hold making service calls where they just wanted to reset my connection again and instead I demanded a replacement. Had to spend another 20 minutes on hold to be transferred to a level 2 tech to explain all over again. Level 2 tech tells me they will replace it, but they need to have a level 3 tech call me back within 48 hours. No call.
Right now I've been on the line for 28 minutes, almost entirely on hold, the few minutes I did talk to a tech I told him I needed to make this my last phone call and I need to get a replacement now. I'm now on hold to talk to someone on the escalation team. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I would rather have spent an extra $100 on a router than waste hours and hours of my time over the last 3 months on trying to get a wireless connec -
UPDATE: I just got an answering service saying the escalation team is not available and to call back at another time and it hung up on me.
Consider this when going with Belkin.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Belkin's Run of EZ-2-Use wi-fi products continues
by marvelgoose on April 11, 2006
Pros: works out of the box, easy to log into web-based interface, full security suite
Cons: I'm scared of that little antenna breaking but the protective case is good.
Summary: I pulled it out of the box, clicked the three position switch to the middle position, plugged it into the office lan, powered it up, and my laptop grabbed right ...
Summary: I pulled it out of the box, clicked the three position switch to the middle position, plugged it into the office lan, powered it up, and my laptop grabbed right on. Nothing to it. You don't even need the installation CD other than for the PDF of the manual.
It comes with a crush resistant case, power cord, cat5 wire, and a wire for drawing power from a USB port. The case has webbing on both sides of the interior for the wires and a wide piece of elasticized cloth that holds the router firmly in place. The power brick is one of those side connects that does not hog extra power plugs on a power strip.
The router itself is a cute little thing. I worry about the antenna, but the case and the way it holds the router made me feel better. The lights work and the one switch is easy to use.
I logged into the web based advance features using the laptop and changed the SSID and added 128 WAP. The router rebooted and when I reaquired the net work, I put in the 40 character automatically generated password and I was back in.
I then pressed the reset button on the bottom and the entire thing refreshed to factory defaults -- nice if you lose your password!
Next I tried WEP and ran into issues. Turns out my brand-new corporate laptop is XP Professional Service Pak 1,not 2, and you need 2 to run WEP.
I'm now weighing the time hit to beg IT to upgrade XP against the chances that someone is going to hack a setup using 128WAP along with a VPN that's set up with a RSA Token key.
I walked down the hall to the conference room and I still had a good, usable signal.
Tonight I'm in the hotel and I'm in another room from the router with no issues. Its much more comfortable in this easy chair as opposed to the too tall desk and chair.
Another nice thing will be that I can also share the one hotel LAN port with the kids when they come along with dad on a trip this summer.
This is not my first Belkin Wi-FI product. They all work this easy and you can tell they have worked on the complete customer experience.Updated
Accidently moved the switch on the back in unpacking and when I powered up with a lan hookup it acted just like a reset and wiped all my settings. Make sure the switch is where you want it before you put power to it.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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why not go for the netgear one
by Bobo11 on September 25, 2005
Pros: small and uhhhhhhhhhhh yea small
Cons: netgear beat them to it
Summary: netgear seems smaller and doesnt have an antenna thats can break off like that and works amazingly. belkin came out a little late with this specially since the netgear one ...
Summary: netgear seems smaller and doesnt have an antenna thats can break off like that and works amazingly. belkin came out a little late with this specially since the netgear one now a days are btwn free-really cheap after mail in rebates
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Garbage - worked for 2 months
by adeptyam on September 1, 2009
Pros: Simple to setup, easy to use, good signal strength for my purposes (one large room in military barracks).
Cons: QUIT WORKING AFTER ONLY 2 MONTHS OF USE!
Summary: Don't buy this, it's a waste of money. Go with Linksys. I've read of numerous other people who have the same issue as me with this router. ...
Summary: Don't buy this, it's a waste of money. Go with Linksys. I've read of numerous other people who have the same issue as me with this router. Works for a month or two, then quits working altogether, although some people have spotty, random bouts of internet connectivity.
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Excelent!!
by compulord on December 12, 2008
Pros: very tiny, handy and works perfectly w my HP laptop. Set-up in 1 minute then boomm!! you ccan use it rigth away.
Cons: none none none, i like this item
Summary: works perfectly, very strong signal.
Summary: works perfectly, very strong signal.
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Not impressed.
by Skuttt on May 15, 2008
Pros: What? none!
Cons: Junk!!!!!!!
Summary: My landlord got one of these with her new Sony laptop and has had nothing but trouble with it. A mutual friend set it up for her first and had ...
Summary: My landlord got one of these with her new Sony laptop and has had nothing but trouble with it. A mutual friend set it up for her first and had it working but it only worked for a little while. I went over today to set it up and was able to get it working after a bit of trouble but it quite again after just a few minutes. My suggestion to my landlord was "go buy a Linksys".
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Very Poor Product
by jonafrica on July 31, 2007
Pros: Cheap, Light Weight
Cons: Poor Construction and Reliability
Summary: It is hard to figure out how Belkin can offer a lifetime warranty on their products when they can't be relied on to work for even a couple months. ...
Summary: It is hard to figure out how Belkin can offer a lifetime warranty on their products when they can't be relied on to work for even a couple months. I bought one at Best Buy who by the way only have a 30 day return policy (so I do not recommend Best Buy as a source for your tech needs). After 90 days my router just mysteriously died. Belkin will replace it, but I'm without a router for 3 to 7 business days while waiting for the replacement. DON'T buy Belkin for any situation that is mission critical.
If I had had this router for a few years and Belkin was willing to replace it, I would be impressed with a 3 to 7 day turn-around, but somehow they need a process to handle earlier failures that is better. -
customer care terrible
by nando28 on April 19, 2006
Pros: I can't know
Cons: it does not work
Summary: it's the third time I'm tring to call them. the second time they just hung up on me. I never got the chance to make it work.
Very ...Summary: it's the third time I'm tring to call them. the second time they just hung up on me. I never got the chance to make it work.
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Great router, get it!
by Gamer Wiz on November 24, 2005
Pros: Great connection, really easy and quick to setup, looks hot!
Cons: cheap cable included
Summary: Just picked one up at Frys this week, it's really small. I really needed one for business trips. My co worker has the Netgear one which I borrowed once ...
Summary: Just picked one up at Frys this week, it's really small. I really needed one for business trips. My co worker has the Netgear one which I borrowed once for a trip but I couldn't get it to share a hotel connection with my buddies. This one does the trick, my buddy and I are sharing one connection now without having to signup twice! Got my money back already!
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Nice *grin*
by Clinkzz on September 21, 2005
Pros: I love the size
Cons: Functionability
Summary: I love the idea. The only problem is that it could have some more features in my opinion. They should have thought it through.
Summary: I love the idea. The only problem is that it could have some more features in my opinion. They should have thought it through.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Belkin
- Part number: F5D7233
- Description: Share your hotel's broadband Internet connection wirelessly. The pocket-sized Wireless G Travel Router from Belkin lets you wirelessly share your hotel's broadband access, even if it is provided through a hardwired Ethernet connection. With this being the case with Internet access in most hotels and conference rooms, the Travel Router becomes an indispensable tool that gives you wireless freedom and flexibility. It seamlessly lets you share a broadband Internet connection and files with multiple computers, so you and your colleagues can be more productive on the road. Along with the flexibility to work better on the road, this solution gives you the peace of mind only advanced security features can provide. The Wireless G Travel Router supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) technology and 64-/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption to protect your data from hackers and network intruders. Featuring 802.11g technology, network security, and multifunctional capabilities, the Travel Router offers you a wide working range - up to 300 feet - and greater interoperability in mixed networking environments. 802.11g technology is backward-compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard. The Travel Router can also be used as a wireless adapter or an access point. As an adapter, it adds wireless capabilities to a computer so you can use it to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots. In access point mode, the Travel Router expands the coverage area of an existing network.
General
- Device Type Wireless router
- Form Factor External
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 3.2 in
- Height 0.8 in
- Form Factor External
- Weight 1.6 oz
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP, IPSec, TCP/IP
- Max Range Indoors / Outdoors: : 300 ft
- Status Indicators Power, Port status
- Max Range Open Space 300 ft
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Antenna
- Antenna Qty 1
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T4 - RJ-45 ( WAN )
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T4:RJ-45
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 Network cable External, 1 USB cable External
Modem
- Modem Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable, 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC, C-Tick
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty Lifetime
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 5.8
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 17.8
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 14.3
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.belkin.com/
- Address:
501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220 - Phone: 1-800-223-5546
