Belkin F5D8053 N Wireless USB Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: Belkin
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $49.99
You Save: $30.00 (38%)
New (57) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2273
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 8.5 x 5.8
nv:Device Type: Wireless Adapter
Interface: USB 2.0
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 300 Mbps
Wireless Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Wireless Network Configuration: Infrastructure
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: F5D8053
Model: F5D8053
UPC: 722868630891
EAN: 0228686308917
ASIN: B000RMRU5Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Connect your notebook computer to a wireless network to: Stream Music, Share Photos, Enjoy online gaming, Surf the Web, Email and Chat Online |
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Product Description
Time to move up to the "N" degree. That's 802.11n wireless networking. It's an emerging extension of 802.11a/b/g. It employs MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) spatial multiplexing techniques which greatly increases speed, coverage and the reliability of the wireless network and works with all 802.11n equipped devices. The N Wireless USB Adapter connects your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network. It delivers greater range and faster speeds, N offers an excellent solution for sending large files such as video, music, photos, and documents among the networked computers in your home. When used as part of an 802.11n WiFi system, downloads and data transfer are far more rapid than previous 802.11 version standards.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 F5D8053 cannot connect to Kyocera KR2 September 5, 2008
bought one from BestBuy for $80.
bought another one from Fry's.
bought another model N1 Mimo which was $99.
so, i have 3 of the Belkin USB wi-fi.
don't mind about the price if it works but it doesn't.
the Belkin cannot connect to Kyocera KR2.
i spent several days troubleshoot both KR2 and 8053.
finally, the conclusion is the Belkin doesn't work.
EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING:
two Dell Dimension 3000 runs XP Home SP3
Toshiba U205 laptop runs on XP Pro SP2
HP laptop DV5000 and DV6000 runs on XP Home SP2
eMachine runs on XP Home SP3
Dell Dimension 4550 runs on XP Pro SP3
two HP iPaq 6945 PDA
two HP iPaq 3715 PDA
one HP iPaq 910c PDA
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUE:
the PDA and laptop has a built-in wi-fi.
i used those to connect to the Kyocera KR2 router.
this determined that the KR2 wireless capability is working fine.
the router security features are temporarily disabled for this testing.
there's no anti-virus programs on any of the PCs.
Microsoft firewall also has been disabled for this testing.
all the PCs have a built-in NIC.
NIC works fine when connected to the KR2 port.
only one computer used to connect to the KR2 with the Belkin.
both Belkin and KR2 used the latest driver as posted on their website.
the distance between the router and Belkin is about 5 feet.
NIC on the PC is disabled while trying to setup the Belkin.
first, tried the Belkin utility software.
no luck.
then, disabled the Belkin util software and used Microsoft wireless software.
no luck either.
tried with the laptops.
disabled all the laptops NIC and built-in wi-fi while trying to configure Belkin.
no luck either.
remember, the built-in wi-fi on the laptop works fine with the KR2.
and i don't use any anti-virus or firewalls on any of my computers.
my philosophy is that there's no need for HIV test if you only sleep with your spouse.
after several days couldn't get the Belkin to work, i contacted their tech support.
talked to LEVEL 1 for 2 hour.
then, escalated to LEVEL 2 for another hour.
then, the LEVEL 2 said LEVEL 3 will call me back.
i waited for that phone call.
never happens.
i called them, gave the ticket #.
never get a hold of LEVEL 3.
to make long story short, if you're looking for a USB wi-fi capability, Belkin is not your answer.
i tried their top of the line product, the N and N1 series.
none of them work.
i'm a believer in high price means quality product.
that's why i don't mind paying $100 for the N1 series.
CONCLUSION:
i owned a lot of Belkin surge protectors.
just recently updated to APC Battery backup with surge protector.
after this experience and the experience with their tech support staff, i won't purchase another Belkin product nor would i recommend this to any of my clients until Belkin gets their act together.
next move?
i will try PCI wi-fi instead.
technically, USB amperage is too low for great reception.
low power translates to weak signal.
USB is a trade-off between convenient and functionality.
anyhow, check out other products review on my personal website.
these are the products that i owned and used daily.
updates (if any) will be available on my personal website: sokhaDotCom
Terrible product and terrible service August 12, 2008
Please never buy Belkin product. I had terrible experience. They sent me a fault device and took me almost a week now still not able to get it resolved for me. Their technical support and customer guys are absolutely helpless and hopeless. Please learn from my experience and never but their products. Please tell your friends this as well
Connection is very bad July 28, 2008
the wireless N USB was kinda cool because its so easy to install. But the actual connection is weak. I later compared my wireless laptop and the desktop which was connected to the wireless USB. the result was interesting, my laptop had 100% connection while the wireless usb remained the same 10% connection or no connection at all.
I highly recommend against buying this.
 Strong signl, but becomes idle after sometimes May 27, 2008
The adapter always shows good or very good signal.
But, suddenly it becomes idle. the blue light becomes static, it does not blink & there are no date received or sent at that time. If you ping some website & monitor it activity, you can see that after sometimes it shows "request times out". It starts working automatically after 1 mins or so, sometimes more than that. So, this is really annoyimg.
It is also sensitive to the distance & the position of the router.
 Great speed, signal, and no software problems April 24, 2008
My old adapter couldn't handle the distance and number of walls--poor signal and slow speeds. I installed this Belkin adapter a couple of months ago. Unlike other reviewers experiences, the installation went smoothly and the software has played well with my computer so far. No problems with installation, hibernation, or glitchy software. The signal strength is excellent and the speed is about 6 times what I got from my old adapter.
The only thing that remains is seeing how long this gadget lasts.
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