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I highly dis-recommend this router. It is a pain. It does not stay connected to the internet continuously. Working from home quite frequently I need to have an application running that connects me to the relevant server(s) at work. As soon as the internet connection gets interrupted that application has to re-start again (I often have to re-start my laptop). I have lost a significant amount of time. The solution, of course, is to connect directly to the cable modem or buy a splitter to connect my work laptop and the router. But that reduces the router to its wireless feature. Wired features become useless.

I bought this router because it promised great broadcast strength, quick setup and easy troubleshooting via its icon-based front panel. After six hours on the phone with tech support, and replacing the router once, it still doesn't work. Repeated calls sent me to customer support techs who wasted hours asking me to repeat the same processes with each call, despite my giving my case number each time. I'm still trying to set up the router with help from tech support, and who knows! - it may work someday. But unless it includes a time machine to return the hours I lost, I'm never buying another Belkin product.

I received this unit from Belkin to replace my Pre N model that went belly up in less than a year. It took awhile to get through tech support to a technician to pronounce it dead. Then you wait for the "Replacement Department" to contact you to tell you what the technician said and tell you that the replacement is going to be sent. It took about two weeks to get through the whole process. I hooked it up, very easy set up. It looks very sleek and nice. Everything was fine for about twenty minutes and then the wireless light went out and nothing worked to get it on again. No wireless signal. Ethernet works, so if you don't need wireless, get this product. Of course, I'm joking. I just want a wireless router that works. I've had linksys, wasn't happy. I was happy with the Pre N, but it didn't last. Apparently the Pre N is no longer made. Started with the same problem, the wireless light went out and no signal sent. Anyway I'm waiting for the technician to call again, then on to the Replacement Department. We'll see what happens next. I wonder if it's worth it. Oh yeah, as mentioned before, you pay the postage to send it back. It would be worth it if one of them worked.

I bought this in Feb of '07 due to the draft 802.11n specs as upgrade to my Pre-N router that was also from Belkin. That model though had almost perfect stability which is what my gripe with this is: intermittent connections.

Installation was a breeze and aesthetically it's the best looking router hardware but unfortunately frequently dropped connections (from a mere distance of 20 ft, on different channels from my cordless phone, and away from any walls and major physical obstructions) just does not cut it. A waste of $150.. stick with the Pre-N in my opinion if you want Belkin or look elsewhere.

Alright, this Christmas I was surprised with an Xbox 360 and a Linksys wireless router. I tried setting up the Linksys first to get my 360 online, but there was no luck.

The next day we stopped in at Circuit City, replaced the Linksys, and got this one. All I can say so far is GREAT! Even though it's a little bit more money than the Linksys, it's far worth it. I get 100% signal on both my 360 and laptop.

This product is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!