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Belkin Belkin N Wireless Router F5D8233-4 v3

73

Good

  • Pros
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Inexpensive; superior setup; easy to use
  • Cons
  • No gigabit ethernet
  • No DHCP reservation
Performance
Radio Modes2.4GHz: g, n, b/g/n
2.4-GHz Short Range Throughput Average (combined UL/DL), megabits per second48
2.4-GHz Short Range Failure Rate (combined UL/DL)0.0%
2.4-GHz Long Range Throughput Average (combined UL/DL), mbps13
2.4-GHz Long Range Failure Rate (combined UL/DL)0.0%
5-GHz Short Range Throughput Average (combined UL/DL), mbpsN/A
5-GHz Short Range Failure Rate (combined UL/DL)N/A
5-GHz Medium Range Throughput Average (combined UL/DL), mbpsN/A
5-GHz Medium Range Failure Rate (combined UL/DL)N/A
WEP-64Yes
WEP-128Yes
WPA-PSKYes
WPA2-PSKYes
WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES)Yes
WPA & WPA2 EnterpriseNo
Radius Authentication Server SupportNo
WPS supportYes
Setup & DocumentationGood
Features & UsabilityGood
Physical DesignGood
DDNSYes
DHCP reservationNo
Draft 2.0 certificationYes
USB printer sharingNo
USB drive sharingNo
WMEYes
Mounting options (horizontal, vertical, wall)H/Wall
Labor Warranty(years)Lifetime
Parts Warranty(years)Lifetime
Tech Support TermLifetime
Tech Support Hours24/7
Toll-free support(yes/no)Yes

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