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The is my second wireless router, and it is relatively smaller than my previous one, a Linksys. Its (Belkin) rough dimensions are 5in x 5in x 1in. It came with couple of side "fixtures" that allows me to let it stand on its side to save space. Setting up was pretty easy after following the instructions that came with it. It says that it wasn't created for Vista and to follow the manual's instruction before installing or setting up, hmmm. I never installed anything, just plugged my modem to the little belkin, and Voilà ... instant connection using my wireless adapter on my desktop. Adjusted a couple of settings online and here I am still connected. Well, I have been using this product, for a little under a month now and I have to say it has not given me any problem(s) yet (knocks on wood). So basically, I'm satisfied with this product so far.

Piece of cake!!! After my nightmare hookup with Road Runner, I was squeamish about how a router might open up another can of worms. I did a little homework, including reading the reviews here....and I couldn't recommend this little puppy more! I'm an apartment dweller and running on RR Lite (which is dynamite, BTW). The installation from the CD was so easy. I was up and running wireless in approx. 15 mins. The unit is small and basic, but that's all I need with my Gateway laptop. Sometimes more is not necessarily better.

As said, had it for 30 days or so..

It's cheap and it works...

Caution: over heating is a major issue.. the machine freezes when it's over heating....

but it seems to happen to every machine... Linksys seems to do better on this front.

I bought this product not knowing much about wireless routers. I use this for my laptop and my ps3 and have had no problems what so ever with this product. I had a little trouble setting up my laptop with the usb adapter that I bought (also Belkin), but the woman for customer service was helpful and walked me through the process. I have only used the wireless connection with the laptop and ps3 in the same room or just in the next room and the signal remained excellent or very good. I liked this product so well I recommened it to my sister. She has dsl and complained that the internet speed is very slow. I have cable internet and the speed is just as fast as my desktop computer so it could just be the dsl. All in all a great product for the price.

This is my first wireless router that I have ever bought/installed. The directions could not have been simpler: they are both written in a fold-out manual and are demonstrated in the included CD-ROM.

The only slight problem I had was that I had forgotten to set my computer's LAN adaptor to "Enabled," and the directions mention to check this. Once I turned on the link in my computer I breezed straight through the rest of the setup.

The router now sits in my closet, out of sight, out of mind. I have a connection all over my house and have yet to have any problems with connection or signal strength.

Especially considering the price, this router does a fine job and I am very happy with my purchase.