| Belkin Wireless-G Router DSL/Cable Gateway |
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Model: F5D7230-4
Brand: Belkin
Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 244
Operating system: Macintosh
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, FastEthernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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Creates a network in your home or office without cables
Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices
Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes |
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| Description: |
| Belkin F5D7230-4 802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Router - This device is a must if you have multiple computers and a hi-speed Cable or DSL Internet connection. With a built-in 4-Port Ethernet switch and support for 802.11g technology, you can share files, peripherals, or the Internet - with or without wires! DMZ Hosting Configures easily with any web browser or Easy Install Wizard 64- and 128-bit WEP data encryption Stackable enclosure and vertical stand (included) helps reduce the desktop footprint Includes - power supply, manual, quick install guide, RJ45 networking cable, & software CD |
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| User Reviews (244 total): |
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Disappointment, September 6, 2007
By user (Midwest USA)
I purchased this router after a friend recommended the brand. My router did not install as it should of. I spent well over a week calling tech support DAILY, only to keep doing the SAME things over and over again. Two weeks into it, I am STILL "waiting for a level 2 tech" to call me back. I had to pay someone to come to my house and fix it for me. VERY VERY disappointing when something doesn't work and the people who are supposed to help with support issues.....don't!
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the most terrible piece of hardware ever, September 1, 2007
By user (california)
Avoid this junk. This router will not last long. Belkin's customer supprt is terrible: they somehow manage for you not getting any help because their so-called technicians have no idea about the basics of computer, the internet, the DSL, not to mention the router technology. Avoid Belkin!
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Excellent Product, August 26, 2007
By user (York, PA USA)
I was skeptical at first by the inexpensiveness of this product, but once I got it and installed it, I was skeptical no more. I have had no problem at all, and it has delivered everything it has promised. My internet is lightning quick and I haven't had any downtime. For the money, you can't go wrong with this router.
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No Problems Whatsoever!, August 20, 2007
By user
This is my first wireless router. I bought a new laptop and decided to get a router also so that I can use it all over the house. I was skeptical at first because of other reviews, but I have had this for 3 weeks and had no problems. I haven't dropped a signal or lost connection once and have been all over the house. Good product!
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hmm.., August 19, 2007
By user
Almost half the price of linksys, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Worked great for the first minute or two after I installed it, then it fried my internet connection. Now, every time I attempt to connect it to my cable modem, my cable modem stops sending a signal. I have to unplug the Belkin router and reset the cable modem in order to get any internet at all, and even then I can only access the internet by plugging in directly to the landline.
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Excellent value..., August 19, 2007
By user (Cincinnati, OH United States)
I've tried other name brands, and all failed on me. I bought a Belkin 3 years ago and it's still going strong. I think I've only had to reset it twice! So I bought another one (this one), and had a connection in just a few minutes. This 2nd one is WEP free for when my friends come over.
I found an old Fast Ethernet Switcher hub in my junk box and it works great sending signals from my cable modem to my 2 side-by-side Belkin routers, one secured and one unsecured. Everything works great - no interference issues, just fast and clean connections. I log onto the secured router, and my friends log onto the unsecured router. Everybody's happy!
I highly recommend this product.
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I hate this router!, July 28, 2007
By user
I get sick and tired of this router! It's terrible! The connection drops so quickly that everytime i plug in back in the connection drops again! I even try counting for a little bit to before plugging/unplugging the router.....and that obviously doesn't work. Everytime the connection drops i just want to take the router and throw it!!!!!!!!!
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Good deal and Price, July 10, 2007
By user (VA)
The Router is working great with VISTA! I was impressed with how fast the shipping was, it only took 3 days to get it.
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Great Router - No Problems, July 8, 2007
By user
I installed this router in 5-10 minutes (installation software guide was easy), and have been happy with its performance ever since then. I haven't been dropped from the network once! Speed is excellent. I highly recommend this router!
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Great Product, July 5, 2007
By user
Bought it for my daughter and had it set up and working with secure wireless in no time. Software was easy to use. Signal strength from basement to second floor was fine. No problems.
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Great for a Home Network, July 4, 2007
By user
I recently bought a new notebook computer with built in wi-fi so to take advantage of that feature needed a wi-fi router. This one was the best option, the price is good and does really well its job. Allows you to share your DSL with 4 physically connected PCs and up to 99 wireless devices, so i plugged my desktop computer on it and paired my laptop. Now i have a home network, allowing me to print documents without the printer phisically connected to the notebook, use the desktop computer as a backup (just in case) by syncing documents and play games online. The speed as good as being phisically connected to the DSL modem, so you can make skype videcalls flawlessly
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Just the wireless router I wanted, July 4, 2007
By user
I am on my laptop 5-6 hours a day at home. I needed a simple wireless router that would give me the ability to work wherever I want. This router suited my budget. When I received it, it took me 5 minutes to configure it after opening the box. I configured using the wizard and instructions given in the documentation available. Configuring this is really easy. I configured it once and now I am not even aware of this gadget. It starts up when my machine starts and runs till I shutdown. The router dropped connection a few times in the first few days. But since then it has settled down and hardly drops connection.I have no complaints about it. To summarize this is worth the money and i served my purpose extremely well.
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Utter Junk, June 28, 2007
By user (Pittsburgh Area, PA)
Hardware version: 7000. Firmware version: 9.01.05.
This thing was an utter waste of my time. The radio button for enabling and disabling UPnP always came up disabled, even if I just selected Enabled and clicked Apply Changes. When I checked for an update to the firmware through the web interface, I got the error message, "Cannot connect to the firmware information server, please double check the wan connection." even though all computers on the LAN were able to access the internet at that time. Then the router would lose it's internet connection during big downloads. A quick check of the logs showed that the router was sending out DHCP requests every two minutes. Belkin tech support was a joke. "Try disabling any pop up or antivirus software before applying changes, try from another computer. [sic]" Really? Funny how no other router I've encountered thus far has EVER had trouble with pop-up blockers or anti-virus software.
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Easy to use, June 25, 2007
By user (Caldwell, Idaho)
I have heard comments from people who have trouble getting their routers to work properly. But, this router worked fine out of the box. Setup was very easy. After a few days I went back and added 128 bit WEP security. That went well, too.
I did read other reviews and noted some said heat from the unit caused failures. I made a wire stand to hold the router off a window sill so air can cool it as well as possible. I have been using it only a week, but I have also unintentionally left it "on" for a whole day with no problems and no accumulated heat. I should say the unit sits in direct sunlight. Heat problems seem more frequent during the summer.
The range is very good.
Update: After two months of use I have noticed web pages stop loading after about an hour of use. I get an error message that says my browser is unable to find the web page. I am suspecting a heat problem, although the case does not feel warm. But, one sticker on the bottom of the unit came loose and moved. I will experiment with additional ways to cool it, including a zip sandwich bag filled with ice under it (with a gap between the bag and the unit for air flow).
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Piece of TRASH!, June 18, 2007
By user (Vicksburg, MS)
I agree with the previous rating....we must bring that star rating of three down! This router...I don't even want to call it a router....This contraption is a complete waste of money! I know it's cheaper than many others, but gosh! It's not worth the twenty dollars I paid! It loses the connection every 2-3 minutes. That's ridiculous considering my pc is only about four feet (and with a clear path) from the thing. The router gets so hot after about 30 minutes, the base may actually burn you. Do not even conjure up the idea in head to consider buying this! Congrats, Belkin! You have out done yourself with this piece of s**t!
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Don't buy it unless you have a room temperature under 60C, June 14, 2007
By user (IL USA)
I bought it in winter and it worked great until the hot days came. I don't like to use AC when the room temp is only 70 some degree. But this router doesn't like the temperature. I believe it is heating problem because once you unplug the power for a while and let it cool down, it will start to work, only not more than 1 minutes. Dont waste you money.
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Drops connection, June 11, 2007
By user (Ottawa, Canada)
This thing drops connections a little too frequently to be of much use. Sometimes it drops the connections 3-4 times in a day. Earlier it was dropping connections and hanging a bit more frequently. Then I read somewhere that the base of the router gets very hot, which makes it drop connections and become useless. So I now keep it tilted to increase air-flow. That has helped a bit.
Because of this router, I think I am using my neighbors network more often than mine. I think I should ask her what router she has :-)
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Constantly dropping signal, June 7, 2007
By user (Boston, MA USA)
I need to do my part to bring the rating of this product down. It's horrible. Signal is constantly dropping (about every 20 minutes) and browsing speed is noticeably reduced. Returning this as soon as possible.
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a waste of money, June 2, 2007
By user (E-BURG)
i cant even have three different connections going at the same time. do not waste your money on this router
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Works like a champ, May 30, 2007
By user (Michigan)
This little gem has great coverage. I have previously owned 2 Linksys WRT54G and until I read a review by ZDNet I hadn't considered anything other than a Linksys. I decided to purchase this router because the ZDNet tests showed that this wireless router had better converge then most of its well known peers. They weren't kidding. This router out performed what I was getting on my Linksys by A LOT! I am buying a second one right now for a network I need to setup for a family member.
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