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I bought this router along with the DSL300T ADSL modem and it simply doesn't work for ADSL Pipex. Belkin Tech support told me that the Belkin router doesn't support ADSL at all. Then they discovered their own instructions for setting up ADSL! Still didn't work. Came up with all sorts of alternative configurations that still don't work. Note if you are not an ADSL user you may be OK.

I would advise anyone who has an existing wireless network and is attracted to the claims of increased range and coverage, to stick with their existing network.
I bought the Belkin Pre-N router and Belkin Pre-N card to increase the data exchange rates. Unfortunately, the data rates are lower, never going above 10mbps unless you are within 10 ft of the router. Then someone walking between the computer and router can mean the connection is lost. Consistently where the previous set up using 58mbps wireless router would give low to medium signal with no transmission breaks, the Belkin set up only provides a poor signal with transfer rates below 5 mbps, and frequent breaks in transmission.

I was having a lot of trouble with the existing Netgear Router but various reviews said that the Pre N was a good long range router. I was a bit dubious but can now only say that it has totally exceeded my expectations. Form 100 metres away my signal has now gone from 'Poor' and 'Very poor' to 'Very Good'. It really does do what it says on the box. Also, it's so simple to set up so non nerds need have no fears.

A very sound buy and frankly I have gone right off Ebay and will stick with Amazon.

I highly recommend this router and think that it's fantastic. my advice at this time would be however that it's about a 4 years old product and there are newer versions available.

However I'd definitely look at Belkin's newer stock, some of which feature LCD screens and improved technology. Very reliable if this is anything to go by.

In 2006 I bought this Belkin pre-N wireless router with the promise of great speeds. It is truly useless and I have now thrown it away and got a Netgear router. The problems with Belkin pre-N is that: 1. You can't use Skype reliably to have voice conversations. 2 You can't reliably log in to the control panel and change settings such as the security settings (it keeps telling you you are logged out) 3 It really can't handle secure network settings such as WPA, which everyone does need to have. 4 Belkin support are very quick to respond, but all they tell you to do it update the firmware and reboot it. But that doesn't fix the problems. This router is a pup and Belkin should refund everyone who has these problems.