Reviews of the Belkin N1 Vision
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CNET Review
The Good: Embedded LCD offers loads of information at a glance; guest SSID and password let you share your Internet connection without compromising data or privacy; easy setup; configuration utility is newbie-friendly; Gigabit Ethernet ports; slick, attractive design.
The Bad: Slow throughput; very expensive.
The Bottom Line: The Belkin N1 Vision router makes great strides in user-friendliness, but drops the ball when it comes to performance.
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pcworld.in
Review Summary: This router is completely unlike any we've ever seen. The LCD display makes it easy to see what's going on. You pay a high price for style, though.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The N1 Vision provides a swish graphical representation of all sorts of information usually available only through a router's web interface. You can see download and upload speeds, download totals and details such as security settings and the names of ...
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pocket-lint.com
Review Summary: The LCD screen makes this router need to be centre stage rather than tucked away, something that will be a strange notion for most broadband wireless users.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The N1 Vision represents reasonable value as its price tag is in the same ball park as competing Gigabit equipped 802.11n routers such as D-Link's DIR-655. The N1 isn't as well featured and wireless performance is pedestrian at best, but if you want ...
Manufacturer: Belkin
Part number: F5D8232-4
General
- Device Type Wireless router
- Form Factor External
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Data Transfer Rate 300 Mbps
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP, IPSec, TCP/IP
- Max Range Open Space 1600 ft
- Features VPN support, MIMO technology
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Antenna
- Antenna Qty 3
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN )
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
- Authentication Method Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Product Photos
User Opinions
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N1 Vision Wireless Router from 6 online stores: Lowest Price: $135.35
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