Router Reviews

Belkin is the largest provider for the wireless LAN euipement, which includes wireless routers, adapters, modems, access points, etc. In January 2005, Belkin introduced one of the first MIMO routers, based on the draft 802.11n standard.

In this section we are going to review different wireless routers provided by Belkin. Just go through the Belkin wireless router reviews and find better router for your business network.

Belkin F5D7632 Wireless LAN Router
This, Belkin’s product combines two basic networking functions - a 4-port wireless router with an ADSL modem. The router allows you to share your ADSL Internet connection, files and other peripheral devices without cables. The F5D7632 wireless router with an ADSL modem operates on the 802.11g wireless Ethernet standard at wireless speeds up to 54Mbps. You can use this router with an existing 802.11b WiFi networks because this standard is backward compatible. It contains an integrated 4-port Ethernet switch so you can directly connect 4 extra wired computers to the network. It offers 64 bit or 128 bit WEP and WPA data encryption with TKIP and AES to protect your computers. Also for advanced security there are two firewalls, one is NAT and other is SPI.

Belkin F5D7633 Wireless Router
It is a compact and convenient 802.11g ADSL router. It only requires a web browser to configure and compatible with PC, MAC and Linux clients. When used with 125Mbps adapter provides 125Mbps of data transfer rate. It is very simple to install, step by step configuration instructions are provided in the user manual on the CD. Certain features provide by the Belkin F5D7633 wireless router are:

• support for WEP and WPA
• integrated ADSL modem
• integrated DHCP server
• Mac address filtering
• 2 dBi antennas
• VPN pass through
• DMZ hosting and port forwarding
• wireless access point
• Network address translation (NAT)

Belkin F5D9012 Wireless Modem Router
Connecting the router to your ADSL modem lets you share your Internet connection, files, and many devices to multiple computers with no cables. An ADSL modem with a 4-port wireless router is combined within one box which, operates at the speed of 54Mbps. This router is also compatible with the older 802.11b standard, so you can use it in combination with the existing wireless B router network.

Belkin F5D8631 N1 Wireless Modem Router
This router is based on the 802.11n draft technology. It enables multiple receivers and transmitters to transmit and receive data, using Intelligent MIMO spatial multiplexing techniques. Smart antenna technology is built on the wireless G router by increasing the speed, range and reliability of wireless systems. With faster speed and greater range N1 router provides efficient way for the user to distribute music, video, photos, and files over the network. You can add up to 32 ore computers to your wireless network with additional desktop adapters and notebook. Some advantages of Belkin F5D8631 N1 wireless modem router are:

• Share your broadband connection
• Listen to digital music
• Stream HD video
• Play online games
• Shop online and surf the Web
• Transfer photos and home videos
• Email and chat
• Easy setup and troubleshooting with Network Status Display
• Handle multiple VoIP phone calls
• Built-in Modem