Belkin F5D9050 Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 2 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FHFPHG
• Item model number: F5D9050
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 7, 2006

Product Description

From the manufacturer

The Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter easily connects your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network for Internet and file sharing. Desktop users can now join the network with the ease of a USB plug-in, without opening their PC cases; laptop users can enjoy the benefits of staying mobile-while connected to the Internet.

Belkin's Wireless G Plus MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) products are based on a smart antenna technology that builds upon the widely deployed 802.11g standard by increasing speed, coverage, and reliability of wireless systems. Wireless G Plus MIMO is ideal for users looking for greater range and faster speeds for downloading music from the Internet, sharing photos, and gaming online.

Product Description

The Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter easily connects your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network for Internet and file sharing. Desktop users can now join the network with the ease of a USB plug-in, without opening their PC cases; laptop users can enjoy the benefits of staying mobile-while connected to the Internet. Belkin's Wireless G Plus MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) products are based on a smart antenna technology that builds upon the widely deployed 802.11g standard by increasing speed, coverage, and reliability of wireless systems. Wireless G Plus MIMO is ideal for users looking for greater range and faster speeds for downloading music from the Internet, sharing photos, and gaming online.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wirless networking solution and portable, January 5, 2007

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J. Marques - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F5D9050 Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter (Personal Computers)

I am running a "pre-N" network which simply means it's faster than G speed and with greater range. I bought this adapter for my kids PC about 35 feet away and through an interior wall. The download speeds are nearly as fast as my wired connection - I'm amazed.

Although I'm an advanced user (20 years with a home PC - built a few over the years) getting this device up and running was simply plug and play. I was online in 5 minutes. The connection is rock solid - no drops or loss of speed after a few weeks use. BTW, I opted for USB so the unit can be used on a new PC down the road (since it won't be obsolete for a long while given the speed).

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job with XP Drivers, September 17, 2008

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S. Bernstein (Upland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F5D9050 Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter (Personal Computers)

I have an older XP-Pro PC running on a Pentium 4 / 3.0 Mhz. Upon running the Belkin software and plugging the device in all looked promising; I entered my WEP key and it was accepted; then I received repeated messages that the network server would not communicate with my computer. As suggested in several reviews, I went into the Belkin utility and flagged the option to run on Windows' Utility...and now it works great at 54.0 mbps in a bedroom upstairs from my router. Uninstalling the Belkin software and running the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard made it work faster/better with fewer icons/distractions. So if your PC is XP-based bypass the Belkin software and go straight for the Windows new hardware installation and you should have a good experience with this product.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with Linux, January 7, 2010

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Paul Hale "BigDaddy" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F5D9050 Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter (Personal Computers)

Just in case anyone is looking, this worked fine with Ubuntu. This adapter completely outshines the Rosewill one I had that shot craps. It is a bit big though. About two fingers width, so even on a desktop you might want to use the cradle/mount thing that it comes with. All in all, I would buy another one.

These are great for children desktops. If you don't want them to have internet/network access, just remove the thing. Big points in my book.