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- USB adapter provides Wireless-N network capability
- Network security with just a push of the button
- Backwards compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks
- Small, compact design is pocketable
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
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From the Manufacturer Take advantage of fast Wireless technology with the Belkin N150 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter. This Wireless-N adapter connects your desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network so you can enjoy fast network connections with a long range at an affordable price. By giving you connection speeds of up to 150 Mbps, this adapter is perfect for network intensive applications like games, phone calls, and video.
Fast Connection Reduces Wait Times and Lag
To take advantage of everything the Internet has to offer, you'll need the fast connection that the N150 USB adapter provides. With support for 802.11n, g and b and network speeds of up to 150 Mbps, this adapter will help ensure that music and video streaming will start sooner and won't have hiccups or degradation of quality that Wireless-G networks often suffer. Online games will play more smoothly; and your friends from around the world will sound crystal clear when you call them with your internet phone.
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To take advantage of everything the Internet has to offer, you'll need the fast connection that the N150 USB adapter provides. With support for 802.11n, g and b and network speeds of up to 150 Mbps, this adapter will help ensure that music and video streaming will start sooner and won't have hiccups or degradation of quality that Wireless-G networks often suffer. Online games will play more smoothly; and your friends from around the world will sound crystal clear when you call them with your internet phone.
[Note: For the best and most reliable connections, pair this adapter with the Belkin N150 Enhanced Wireless Router.]
If you bring your computer to local Wi-Fi hotspots, you won't have to worry about interoperability issues since the N150 adapter is backwards compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks as well.
Easy, Push-Button Security
Keeping away would-be snoopers is as easy as pushing a button, thanks to WPS Push Button Security. Additionally, the adapter also supports 64-/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK, so you'll feel safe as you access sensitive materials online.
Small, Pocketable Design
The N150 USB adapter has a compact design that easily slips into your pocket, so you can bring it along to hotspots, cafes, and wherever else you want wireless access. A small cap covers the USB plug when not in use to protect it, and an LED lets you know if there is power/activity.
USB 2.0 for Universal Compatibility
Using a USB 2.0 connection allows the N150 adapter to be used with virtually any computer. The supporting software is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
The Belkin N150 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter is backed by a lifetime warranty.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I give this 5 stars ease of install (Windows Vista), but 1 star for actual performance (i.e. the ability to actually receive a Wi-Fi signal). The packaging was surprisingly easy to open, which is almost a half star these days. The setup was clear and easy with the install CD. I was happy to note that the insertion of the USB was a snap. I was worried that it would crowd out another USB port, but there was just enough room for another normal USB device in the adjacent space. Finally, the true test of this device is it's ability to receive a decent wireless signal. I studied the serial number and apparently this is version 2 of the series. A subsequent Internet search also confirmed that no Windows 7 drivers (as of 1/22/2010) were "available" as of yet. So if I were to move up to Win 7, I could have been stranded--but to be perfectly fair, the actual specifications on the box only mention Vista and XP.
I regret to say that I found that the Belkin N150 was terrible. It could not pick up a signal two rooms away, which is far below expectations. The walls in between are the regular drywall and stucco kind of walls, so I ruled out interference.
My recommendation is steer away from this model, but if you do get it be pretty sure you don't plan on upgrading to Win 7 anytime soon, and of course, to keep your receipt.
I regret to say that I found that the Belkin N150 was terrible. It could not pick up a signal two rooms away, which is far below expectations. The walls in between are the regular drywall and stucco kind of walls, so I ruled out interference.
My recommendation is steer away from this model, but if you do get it be pretty sure you don't plan on upgrading to Win 7 anytime soon, and of course, to keep your receipt.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
UPDATE: Belkin has released the Windows 7 drivers for the unit! Sweet! I changed it to 5 stars and am very happy with this product. Thanks Belkin for providing the new drivers!
I like this network card but I changed my OS to windows 7 several months after buying this card and it definately does NOT work with windows 7. As of January 10, 2010 Belkin has not provided drivers for windows 7. Seems that Belkin should have provided the drivers for win7 by now... It may never work with win 7.... If you don't plan on "upgrading" to win7 then it's a great card but until they release a driver for win7, it will be useless for me.
I like this network card but I changed my OS to windows 7 several months after buying this card and it definately does NOT work with windows 7. As of January 10, 2010 Belkin has not provided drivers for windows 7. Seems that Belkin should have provided the drivers for win7 by now... It may never work with win 7.... If you don't plan on "upgrading" to win7 then it's a great card but until they release a driver for win7, it will be useless for me.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I have been exposed to two (2) Belkin 150N devices.
One is the older F6D series and the newer is the F7D/F9L series (my F9L1001 actually reports itself as a F7D1101).
The older series is a Ralink RT3070 compatible. Note this number when dealing with drivers. While you can load the Belkin drivers, the more universal/generic drivers from Ralink itself[1] seem to work fine. I tend to prefer universal/generic IHV drivers because I hate it when two vendor's drivers fight when you've loaded a vendor-specific driver, then changed the device (at least if you install more than one, not likely in this case, but you never know when you'll need to switch devices). In Linux, you'll need a recent 2.6.3x series kernel with the RT3070 "staging" drivers that are not yet fully QA tested (e.g., for Fedora, you'll need the RPM Fusion "kmod-staging" package). Latter kernel releases like 2.6.38 or 2.6.40/3.0 will have them, possibly as release and in the same driver as the RT2870, etc...
The newer series will be a Realtek 8188SU compatible. Note these chipset when dealing with drivers, most specifically the "SU" (and not "CU/CUS", which is the RTL8188CUS/8192CU). Again, I like to use the universal/generic drivers from Realtek itself [2] (although if yours is a CE/CUS, choose the appropriate driver). In Linux, the Realtek RTL8712/8188SU/8192SU driver (rtl8712u_usb) is inmore recent 2.6.38 or 2.6.40/3.0 kernel, possibly marked as a "staging" drivers. While it may work with the Realtek RTL8188CUS/RTL8192CU driver (r8712u_usb), try the specific one for the "SU" series first. In either case, they seem to work, just like the Ralink driver.
[1] Ralink Drivers, select "USB(RT2870/RT2770/RT307X/RT2070/RT357X/RT3370/RT8070/RT537X)": <...>
[2] RealTek Drivers, select "RTL8188SU": <...>
One is the older F6D series and the newer is the F7D/F9L series (my F9L1001 actually reports itself as a F7D1101).
The older series is a Ralink RT3070 compatible. Note this number when dealing with drivers. While you can load the Belkin drivers, the more universal/generic drivers from Ralink itself[1] seem to work fine. I tend to prefer universal/generic IHV drivers because I hate it when two vendor's drivers fight when you've loaded a vendor-specific driver, then changed the device (at least if you install more than one, not likely in this case, but you never know when you'll need to switch devices). In Linux, you'll need a recent 2.6.3x series kernel with the RT3070 "staging" drivers that are not yet fully QA tested (e.g., for Fedora, you'll need the RPM Fusion "kmod-staging" package). Latter kernel releases like 2.6.38 or 2.6.40/3.0 will have them, possibly as release and in the same driver as the RT2870, etc...
The newer series will be a Realtek 8188SU compatible. Note these chipset when dealing with drivers, most specifically the "SU" (and not "CU/CUS", which is the RTL8188CUS/8192CU). Again, I like to use the universal/generic drivers from Realtek itself [2] (although if yours is a CE/CUS, choose the appropriate driver). In Linux, the Realtek RTL8712/8188SU/8192SU driver (rtl8712u_usb) is inmore recent 2.6.38 or 2.6.40/3.0 kernel, possibly marked as a "staging" drivers. While it may work with the Realtek RTL8188CUS/RTL8192CU driver (r8712u_usb), try the specific one for the "SU" series first. In either case, they seem to work, just like the Ralink driver.
[1] Ralink Drivers, select "USB(RT2870/RT2770/RT307X/RT2070/RT357X/RT3370/RT8070/RT537X)": <...>
[2] RealTek Drivers, select "RTL8188SU": <...>
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works great with WD Live TV Plus
I bought this for my WD LIve TV Plus and its working just great! I had trouble finding a USB wireless adapter that was compatable, so I am happy with this purchase.
Published 3 months ago by BSM988
Range
I really do not understand the people that had range problems with this little jewel. I have a 4 bedroom house and have used this from one end (where the sender is) to the other... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bif
Updated review
Do not buy any Belken product. They do not stand behind their product-they charge more for technical support than what it costs to replace some products new. Read more
Published 10 months ago by como651
Excellent, especially for use with WD media players
This product is really good and works especially well with Western Digital media players. The price at $15. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tim
adapter review
This was easy to install but the range is not as strong if you put the computer farther away.. but for a few feet then it is okay.. Read more
Published 14 months ago by chery
BELKIN 150N WIRELESS USB
Works perfectly, no install, just plug it in with Win 7.
Work with my XP puter and my WD media player plus.
Work with my XP puter and my WD media player plus.
Published 14 months ago by Moefugger
Don;t be fooled by price.
Never did get it working on Windows 7. I got it working on VISTA, but has a poor range. It went back. Oh...and tech support. Poor!
Published 15 months ago by Alan Rose
NICE AND EASY WIRELESS ADAPTOR WITH WIRELESS - N !!
PROS -
1) AFFORDABLE COMPAIR TO SOME ADAPTERS
2) NICE RANGE - 150-200 Meters
3) PERFORMANCE - UP TO 80 % OF UR NETWORK SPEED (Like if ur ISP network speed 1. Read more
1) AFFORDABLE COMPAIR TO SOME ADAPTERS
2) NICE RANGE - 150-200 Meters
3) PERFORMANCE - UP TO 80 % OF UR NETWORK SPEED (Like if ur ISP network speed 1. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JAY PATEL
Don't buy this adapter, you'll be sorry.
Save your money. This is not a quality USB wireless adapter. This model stopped working after less than three months of ownership. Read more
Published on April 4, 2010 by silhouette_of_enchantment
not what i expected
150 n router and adapter were not as great as the boxes touted. kept dropping signal 20 feet away through one wall. Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by Michael E. Garrity
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