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Reviews of the Belkin N1 Vision

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    August 28, 2007

    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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  • 7.8

    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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  • 8.3

    pcauthority.com.au

    By Johnathan Bray | September 12, 2008

    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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  • 7.0

    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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  • 7.0

    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 ...

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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

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Buying Choices

N1 Vision Wireless Router from 6 online stores: Lowest Price: $135.35

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Belkin N1 Vision

Buying Choices

N1 Vision Wireless Router from 6 online stores: Lowest Price: $135.35

See prices from 6 stores

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